Section 4 of 15, Capital Ring
Crystal Palace to Streatham Common
4.2 miles (6.7 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: TQ 340 705. Finish: TQ 296 707. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 115 m of climbing and 150 m of descent; highest point 113 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Crystal Palace.
- Stations
- Crystal Palace, 130 m from the start. Directions TQ 342 705Anerley, 810 m from the start. Directions TQ 346 699Penge West, 860 m from the start. Directions TQ 349 705
- Bus stops
- Crystal Palace Station, 60 m from the start. Directions TQ 340 705Hamlet Road, 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 341 703
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 100 m from the start. Directions TQ 340 704Car park (free), 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 340 704Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions TQ 342 707
Getting back
The section finishes at Streatham Common. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Streatham Common, 230 m from the finish. Directions TQ 297 704Streatham, 710 m from the finish. Directions TQ 300 713
- Bus stops
- Tankerville Road, 260 m from the finish. Directions TQ 298 705Streatham Common Station, 270 m from the finish. Directions TQ 298 705
Planning the Capital Ring
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), from the start.
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