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Farthing Downs – View of Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon South

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United Kingdom
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Greater London
London

Farthing Downs – View of Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon South

Moderate

4.6

(9)

71

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Farthing Downs – View of Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon South

02:14

8.19km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6 m

Coulsdon South station

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Good station when walking the London Loop section

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271 m

Farthing Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Farthing Downs is a beautiful place for a hike, especially if you are looking to connect with nature on the edge of London. There are beautiful rural views as well …

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3.97 km

The Fox Pub

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A decent pub at the start or end of a walk in Farthing Down/Happy Valley - it can get very busy on a weekend, and half of it is a …

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4.87 km

View of Happy Valley

Highlight • Forest

The rolling views of Happy Valley can't help but make you happy. It is an ideal place for a trail run, just on the edge of London. Keep a careful …

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5.96 km

Farthing Downs Car Park

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Small car park, which is locked at dusk. So make sure you are back in good time. Alternatively park further down the road and walk up.

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6.08 km

View of the London skyline from Farthing Down

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Nice area for walking just outside of London. Up on the top there are views towards the city skyline and then if you drop into the valley there are loads of footpaths and wooded trails to walk or run on.

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6.64 km

View of London from the Farthing Downs

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Ditches Lane, in the Farthing Downs, is a steady climb that rewards you with views of London. It also makes for a serene snack break with plenty of trees providing …

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8.19 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

3.15 km

552 m

464 m

351 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

1.36 km

1.08 km

839 m

814 m

248 m

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Friday 8 May

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