Section 5 of 15, Capital Ring
Streatham Common to Wimbledon Park
5.6 miles (9 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: TQ 296 707. Finish: TQ 252 721. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 42 m of climbing and 54 m of descent; highest point 40 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Streatham Common.
- Stations
- Streatham Common, 230 m from the start. Directions TQ 297 704Streatham, 710 m from the start. Directions TQ 300 713
- Bus stops
- Tankerville Road, 260 m from the start. Directions TQ 298 705Streatham Common Station, 270 m from the start. Directions TQ 298 705
- Car parks
- Car park, 720 m from the start. Directions TQ 299 713Car park, 900 m from the start. Directions TQ 298 715Car park, 950 m from the start. Directions TQ 292 715
Getting back
The section finishes at Wimbledon Park. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Wimbledon Park / Arthur Road, 230 m from the finish. Directions TQ 254 721Stroud Road, 330 m from the finish. Directions TQ 253 724
Planning the Capital Ring
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 97%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 5 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 14 m.
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