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Nature Reserve managed
by the National Trust, not
open to the public
e-mail: enquiries@thenationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Morden Hall Park is open all year 8am - 6pm
for more information - call 020 8546 6850
The Trail is accessible 24 hrs
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Deen City Farm
is open all year,
for more information
call 020 8543 2300
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POULTER PARK TO MORDEN
HALL PARK (1.87km, 25 mins)
Pass Bishopsford House and sports pitches on left.
Continue to Bennetts Hole. Go , past Watermeads
Nature Reserve on your right, to Bishopsford
Road. over road bridge and cross the road using
central refuge. into Ravensbury Park. Cross
over 2 small bridges, . Continue through park,
with river on your left, to emerge at Morden Road
by Ravensbury Mill.
Ravensbury Mill still retains 2 water mills which were
in operation until the middle of the C20th. Ravensbury
Park is managed as a Local Nature Reserve.
along Morden Road and cross at controlled
crossing. After 50 metres into Morden Hall Park.
Morden Hall Park took on most of its present character
when it was acquired and laid out in the middle of the
C19th by the Hatfeild family.
MORDEN HALL PARK TO MERTON
ABBEY MILLS (1.76km, 25 mins)
Follow the avenue of trees through the park. Cross
the bridge over the main river channel. Ahead you
will see Morden Hall.
Morden Hall was built in the mid-C18th on the site of
an earlier building by Richard Garth, lord of the manor
of Morden.
then cross the two smaller bridges and again.
Follow the path through the wetland to the
tramlink crossing. Cross carefully, checking both
ways for trams. over the small wooden bridge,
then follow path round to to rejoin river on your
right. Continue past Deen City Farm on your left,
coming out at Phipps Bridge. Continue along
tarmac road. Cross over Windsor Avenue.
Continue . Soon you will see Merton Abbey Mills
on your right across the river.
Merton Abbey Mills and their C18th wheelhouse were
used by Littlers in the C19th, and Libertys Print Works
in the C20th.
MERTON ABBEY MILLS TO
WANDLE PARK (Merton)
(0.78km, 11 mins)
When you reach Merantun Way cross at the
controlled crossing, and go through the archway.
Cross over Station Road and go along the
riverside path. Soon you will see Savacentre on your
right across the river, and you will pass a plaque
marking the site of the C19th William Morris
factory. Exit the path and across the bridge over
the river (towards Savacentre) then with the river
on your left. Follow the path across the bridge over
the Pickle Ditch and , follow the path round the
building and down some steps to Merton High
Street, then cross over the access road to Priory
Retail Park (to avoid the steps, keep right after the
Pickle Ditch and go around the pub keeping it on
your left). You then come to a large road
junction. and cross using controlled crossing
towards Wandle Park. Enter the park, follow path
over 2 footbridges, then and follow the path,
leaving the park, with the Lodge on your right,
into Bygrove Road.
The large former water mill building on your left is the
old Connollys Mill, built in the late C18th by John
Rennie, and which was linked to Wandsworth by the
Surrey Iron Railway.
KING GEORGES PARK
(1.27km, 17 mins)
Before rejoining the river you will pass an acid
grassland, the remains of a WW2 army coal depot.
Keeping to the right of the Park (and left of the
river), follow the river over Kimber Road, into a
sports field, then leave the river to travel down to a
lower field. to travel behind the Leisure Centre
over a footbridge into Garratt Lane, then into
Mapleton Road. At the junction with Neville Gill
Close, re-enter King Georges Park.
The walls of the river here support a range of ferns,
including Male Fern and Harts Tongue Fern.
in the Park to pass ornamental gardens, tennis
courts, bowling green and lake, then onto
Buckhold Road. At the High Street cross, then .
KING GEORGES PARK TO
THE THAMES (1.15km, 16 mins)
Looking downstream, you can see Youngs brewery on
the right. This is the oldest site in Britain upon which
there has been continuous brewing. There are shoals of
Dace in the river here. The Grey Wagtail is a frequent
visitor. Hemlock, Water-Dropwort and Hemp Agrimony
grow on the shelves at the base of the concrete channel.
Almost immediately into Wandsworth Plain, using
the left-hand pavement. All Saints Church is on your
left at the junction. Cross the busy Armoury Way.
on the other side, by the Crane pub into The
Causeway, which bears left as it rejoins the river.
Looking North, the patch of silty land to your left
provides a nesting ground for Moorhens each Spring.
Water Mint and Brooklime have found a foothold on
the recently added tidal terrace. You can sometimes
see a Kingfisher here.
Follow the river round past Bell Lane Creek to
The Spit, and a view of the River Thames.
The walls of Bell Lane Creek are heavily vegetated with
Marsh Yellow Cress and Garden Angelica. There are large
numbers of Eels in this stretch and Pike can occasionally
be seen taking advantage of this food source.
The Spit is an area of land protruding into the Wandle
just below its confluence with the River Thames. Smelt,
Dace and Flounder spawn in this area, attracting a variety
of birds including the Great Crested Grebe. Tidal terraces
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The Wandle near Youngs Brewery

Lower Wandle Nature Reserve
Morden Hall Park
Ravensbury Park
The River near
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Tram Stop
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PLOUGH LANE TO KING GEORGES
PARK (2.10km, 30 mins)
Follow the path for about 1 km, through the Lower
Wandle Nature Reserve. The path emerges at
Trewint Street Bridge. over the bridge into Trewint
Street.
Muddy deposits at the edge of the river allow some
plants to get a foothold, including the pretty, but
invasive Himalayan Balsam and Pendulus Sedge.
along Summerley Street then again onto
Garratt Lane. Pass under the railway bridge with
Earlsfield station on your right. into Penwith
Road then into Acuba Road. At the junction of
Acuba Road and Bodmin Street, enter King
Georges Park.
WANDLE PARK TO PLOUGH LANE
(1.56km, 21 mins)
along Bygrove Road, cross the bridge over the
river, along the path. When you reach the next
bridge* cross the river into the Wandle Meadow
Nature Park.
Wandle Meadow Nature Park was until recently a sewage
works, but is now managed as a Local Nature Reserve.
under the road bridge and leaving the river,
walk past the pylon through the centre of the park
towards the railway. Leave the park via the gateway
next to the tunnel under the railway line.
This tunnel indicates the position of the Surrey Iron
Railway (early C19th).
Pass under the railway, continuing along the path
to Plough Lane. and cross Plough Lane at the
controlled crossing in the middle of the bridge.
and then immediately along path, with the river
on your right.
On your left used to stand the former home of Wimbledon
Football Club, winners of the FA Cup in 1988.
The Wandle near Deen City Farm
Wandle Park
On all routes
Please be courteous! Always cycle with respect
for others, whether other cyclists, pedestrians,
people in wheelchairs, horse riders or drivers,
and acknowledge those who give way to you.
On shared paths
Give way to pedestrians, giving them plenty
of room
Keep to your side of the dividing line,
if appropriate
Be prepared to slow down or stop if necessary
Dont expect to cycle at high speeds
Be careful at junctions, bends and entrances
Remember that many people are hard of
hearing or visually impaired dont assume
they can see or hear you
Carry a bell and use it dont surprise people
Give way where there are wheelchair users
and horse riders
Good Cycling Code
Enjoy the countryside and respect
its life and work
Guard against all risk of fire
Fasten all gates
Keep your dogs under close control
Take your litter home
Help to keep all water clean
Protect wildlife, plants and trees
Make no unnecessary noise
Follow the Good Cycling Code
Countryside Code
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By train to East Croydon Station
(Brighton/Gatwick Airport-London/Luton)
(Purley/Tattenham Corner/East Grinstead-London)
(south coast-London)
By train to Waddon Station
(Dorking/Epsom/Sutton-West Croydon/London)
Ring 08457 48 49 50 or visit
www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times.
By tram to Wandle Park tram stop/East Croydon
Station. Trams run about every 10 minutes
Ring 020 7222 1234 or visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/trams for details
By bus numbers 64, 119, 130, 194, 197, 198, 312,
367, 409, 410, 466, 726 and T33 to East Croydon
Station
Ring 020 7222 1234 for local guides/times or visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner
WADDON PONDS TO
CAREW MANOR (1.44km, 20 mins)
Pass the Ponds on your left, continue along
bridleway. At Mill Lane Trading Estate, take right
fork in path. At Lavington Road , cross
footbridge over river, along Richmond Green.
Take left fork in path at junction with Petersham
Terrace, follow river. at junction of Kingston
Gardens and Wandle Road. In front of mill into
Bridges Lane. Pass the row of cottages called Mount
Pleasant.
Beddington Mill was probably founded on the site of a
medieval mill. During the eighteenth century it was used
to grind corn and later to grind tobacco into snuff.
The existing brick mill was built in the 1890s for J and
TH Wallis, who ran a bakery as well as a flourmill.
Take riverside footpath between Wandle Court (on
left) and river. At end of path, cross Hilliers Lane at
controlled crossing, go into Guy Road. 100
metres across the bridge. and keep river on
your left, take left fork behind first block of flats.
Path curves right into a copse and left at the large
cedar tree. When path forks (tarmac path goes
right), follow track to left towards Carew Manor.
Carew Manor was the home of the Carews of Beddington
for 500 years. The house still contains a Great Hall with
an impressive timber arch-braced hammer-beam roof,
which dates from around 1500. You can also see the
Dovecote, dating from the early eighteenth century. It has
nesting boxes for pigeons, which were reared for food.
CAREW MANOR TO ELMS POND
(0.86km, 12 mins)
At the end of the brick wall, follow rough path
across an open space, until it emerges into a car
park. Cross car park, walking past the cottages,
then across bridge over river. and continue
through Beddington Park. Pass Canon Bridges
terracotta bridge on your left.
The Watcombe Pottery, Torquay, built this ornamental
terracotta bridge for Canon Bridges, the Rector of
Beddington, at the end of the nineteenth century. He
acquired the Park in 1859 when the last of the
Hallowell-Carew family was forced to sell the estate to
pay gambling debts.
Continue through a gap in a post & rail fence,
through a copse, past a small flint bridge on your
left. Beyond bridge towards the lake. Keep lake
on your left, cross 2 small bridges before coming to
a car park. Cross car park diagonally and into
the gardens. Go through gardens and cross Derek
Avenue into Lakeside. Go , cross Quinton Close
and into London Road. Cross London Road,
using the central refuge. and pass Elms Pond on
your right.
CARSHALTON PONDS TO WILDERNESS ISLAND
(0.84km, 12 mins)
Keep the ponds on your left and before the bridge spanning the river.
Continue past weir and alongside river on your left to park entrance.
Cross bridge here and along shared pedestrian and cycle path between
houses and river. Cross Papermill Close, then across the footbridge,
then along tarmac path to Butter Hill. across river again. (At this point
short cut rejoins Wandle Trail) Cross Butter Hill, continue under railway
bridge. Pass the entrance to Wilderness Island.
Wilderness Island is a statutory Local Nature Reserve. Tufted ducks breed on this
part of the River and common darter dragonflies can be seen in the summer.
Kingfishers breed along the River between Wilderness Island and Beddington
Park. Some thirty species of birds have been recorded on the Island, including all
three British woodpeckers, tree creepers and nuthatches.
Useful numbers & Contacts
National Cycle Network Route 22 - see inset below
The Story of the Wandle Trail How to get there
Groundwork Merton Telephone: 020 8687 4050
www.groundwork.org.uk/merton
Sustrans Telephone: 0845 113 0065
www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk
(for interactive mapping)
London Borough of Sutton
Telephone: 020 8770 5000
www.sutton.gov.uk
London Borough of Merton
Telephone: 020 8274 4901
www.merton.gov.uk
London Borough of Wandsworth
Telephone: 020 8871 6000
www.wandsworth.gov.uk
The River Wandle has two sources, in Waddon and
Carshalton, and flows to join the River Thames at
Wandsworth. In its industrial heyday, it was Britains
hardest working river, with over 90 mills along
its banks.
The Wandle Group, the Wandle Industrial Museum
and the riparian London Boroughs have developed
the (20 km/14mile long) Wandle Trail. The Trail
allows local people to enjoy the heritage interest
and flora and fauna of this typical chalk stream
in the heart of some of south Londons most
industrialised landscape.
The route description guides walkers from south
(East Croydon) to north (the River Thames), but is
easy to follow in either direction. We have included
estimated walking times for each section.
In places, the ground is uneven, making the Trail
difficult for wheelchair users. However, the Wandle
Trail Partners are committed to making it safer and
more accessible for all users. Improvement work is
in progress. The text describes alternative routes for
wheelchair users and people with limited mobility,
where necessary.
The map shows both walking and cycling routes,
which coincide for much of the way but differ in
places. It also shows links to other cycle routes and
public transport. Part of the Trail is National Cycle
Network Route 22.
The Wandle Trail Art Programme is providing
numbered gateways, viewing platforms and
distinctive waymarkers. A travelling waste wall will
be the focus of community rubbish collection events.
Visit www.wandletrail.org for further information.
The Wandle Trail partners (the London Boroughs
of Sutton, Merton and Wandsworth, Groundwork
Merton and Sustrans) have published this map
leaflet. The idea developed from the Wandle
Industrial Museums earlier map and The Wandle
Guide, published by the London Borough of Sutton
for the Wandle Group.
Beddington Park
Waddon Ponds
This leaflet has been produced in partnership with:
Canon Bridges bridge
Carew Manor Wilderness Island fromRiver Gardens
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Stanley Park Road Boundary Rd.
Boundary Rd.
Woodmansterne Rd.
The Oaks Park The Oaks Park
Oaks Track
(cycling not perm
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FromWestcroft Leisure Centre
the route continues as part of the
National Cycle Network, via
EpsomDowns to Dorking,
Guildford and the South Coast.
For more information see
www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk
Route continues
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London
Printed on 50% recycled paper and pulp from sustainable forests.
This paper can be recycled
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EAST CROYDON STATION TO
WADDON PONDS (2.08km, 30 mins*)
Leave station into George Street. Cross Park Lane
and continue along George Street. At North End
down Crown Hill towards church. into Old
Palace Road at the Gun Tavern, first into Church
Road. 20 metres, down alley towards church,
along side of church, past west front. Through
subway beneath Roman Way, then along St
Johns Road. First into Sylverdale Road and at
end through alleyway, to Waddon New Road.
Over footbridge into Wandle Park(Croydon). then
next to leave park, cross tram track by Wandle
Park tramstop. (To avoid bridge along Waddon
New Road, at lights along Waddon Road. Rejoin
Trail at Vicarage Road).
Along Vicarage Road, into Waddon Road. Keep .
Cross Purley Way, down Mill Lane to Waddon
Ponds.
*Estimated walking time for this and other sections of the
Trail, are based on an average walking speed of 4.5kmph
ELMS POND TO CARSHALTON
PONDS (1.26km, 17 mins)
(Short cut: into Butter Hill. At far end, cross
bridge and into Mill Lane.)
Cross Butter Hill towards Rose and Crown pub.
past shops then into Westcroft Road. 250 metres
along, Westcroft Road is split by bollards -
towards Westcroft Leisure Centre. Before you reach
front of leisure centre, across bridge over canal
into Grove Park. Follow path , passing the bowling
green on your left. At T-junction of paths and
follow tarmac path past the caf and toilets, then
between the Council buildings. With the main
building on your right go down slope towards
Carshalton Ponds.
The two ponds at Carshalton were probably created in
the early eighteenth century. The white stone bridge
where the River leaves the ponds is often attributed to
the Italian architect Giacomo Leoni. It bears the griffin
from the arms of the Scawen family. They lived in Stone
Court, a large house that stood on the west side of the
River, one hundred yards downstream.
WILDERNESS ISLAND TO
POULTER PARK (2.72km, 40 mins)
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Keep into River Gardens. 150 metres on, just after
River Gardens swings left, along riverside public
footpath. Pass a weir and an industrial estate to a
grassed area. Cross this diagonally to Nightingale
Road. over bridge. Cross Nightingale Road and
then onto riverside path (pedestrians can use left
hand path, closer to river). Pass the white bridge on
your left, and continue through a play area, to
Culvers Avenue. Cross Culvers Avenue and keep
along shared-use path with houses on right and
river on left. Take left fork in shared-use path, then
next left fork. towards bridge and cross it, then
towards industrial estate. At Budge Lane , then
continue along shared-use path to Middleton Road.
Cross at controlled crossing.
then into Watermead Lane. Pass the cottages
and go into Poulter Park.
The River is most attractive in its semi-rural setting by
Poulter Park. The water is much cleaner due to the
extensive submerged vegetation filtering it. Reed mace,
reed sweet-grass, nettles and creeping thistle grow here
on the banks.
Carshalton Ponds (Grove Canal)
Did you know that walking
can have benefits for your health?
As well as being a great way to get out in the
fresh air and see your surroundings, walking
can help to:
Increase your fitness, stamina,
confidence and well-being
Reduce the risk of heart disease
Control body weight
Strengthen bones
Reduce high blood pressure
Reduce stress and anxiety