Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 to 4, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit.

Newbies can click on the map above to see what the Capital Ring is all about. This leg will ease us gently into the New Year with a level stroll of just under 6 miles on tarmac paths and pavements, and we’re starting at a time to accommodate Sunday lie-ins. Highlights include Tooting Bec and Wandsworth Commons and Wandsworth Prison, as well as the largest (it says here) single block of flats in Europe.

There are plenty of feeding and toilet opportunities along the way, and those inclined might round off the day with a beer and/or food at The Woodman pub.

We finish at Wimbledon Park Station, from where the best route back to Croydon seems to be a short ride on the District Line to connect with Tramlink at Wimbledon.

Joining Opportunities

• • East Croydon station from 12 noon to catch the 12.14 to Streatham Common – usually from Platform 4.
    https://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds
  • Streatham Common Station, Estrehan Road exit, where this leg of the Ring starts, from our scheduled arrival at 12.25
    https://w3w.co/lime.grit.froth

Contact

Ken on 07921 258876