Walks you can reach from Birkbeck by train

A day hike is just a simple train journey away — plan your next day of green.

Crystal Palace to Forest Hill (Surrey)

4 minutes direct from Birkbeck.

Suburban parks, ancient woodland, leafy avenues, Victorian gardens and urban pavements.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

30 minutes direct from Birkbeck.

South London green-chain walk from Streatham's Rookery through Dulwich Woods, Horniman Gardens and Nunhead Cemetery to East Dulwich.

Time: 4h30 (3h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Walking Post (tips, photos and local insights).

Moderate