Length: 16.6km (10.4 miles), 5 out of 10
Trains: Get the 0950 Southern service to Upper Warlingham (East Croydon 1010) arriving 1022. There is a 0940 from London Bridge to Whyteleafe arriving 1017 with a short walk to Upper Warlingham.
Return trains from Hayes into Charing Cross at xx00, xx13, xx30 and xx43. All stations in Zone 6.
Lunch: The White Bear, Fickleshole, (01883 779384) is 7.8km (4.9 miles) into the walk, is a very attractive oak-timbered 16th century pub, formed from a small terrace of cottages. Food is served all day.
Tea: various options near the station
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Can you tell me if the 60+ Oyster card covers this route.
Yes, it does,all travel to stationsin zone 6 on tube and rail.
N=5 at Whyteleafe, n=8 at Upper Warlingham makes er um n=13 Another was waiting in the car park, which made n=14 A w=cloudy-morning-turning-sunnier-later The walk started with a killer climb. Later on, a waterlogged path ensured no socks stayed dry. But, at least the farmer had lined the path with barbed wire, which gave us something to hang onto.
There was mud too, especially in the morning. My trousers won’t be gracing any posh dinner parties for a while.
An advance party was sent ahead to secure provender for Mr Tiger and, on arrival at the White Bear, kindly benefactors had gathered up a selection of pommes frittes. All was well. 2 more had joined us there. Suspiciously clean boots, but we’ll give them the benefit of the doubt, so n=16
The afternoon wasn’t as muddy and much of the route was festooned with flowers, celandine, wood anemone, and the occasional early bluebell. Someone saw some toothwort. What’s more the sun was edging its way through the cloud.
A sizeable number rounded off the day at the Real Ale Way Tavern near the station. A gem, with a wonderful selection of ciders, porters, beers. When the time came to leave, Mr Tiger had almost cheered up.
An enjoyable day.
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