There is a narrow tarmac path or a wide dirt path, I took the dirt path, despite recent heavy rain it was firm and not muddy. After the bridge the path winds through Tooting Common Woodlands before joining the tarmac path at the North end....

Strider

Along a very busy road the whole way, albeit with shops once past Wavertree road on the way to Streatham...

Bryn Pickering

It is basically a straight and quite busy main road....

J M

Turning right out of the station is a large Tesco’s where you can stop to obtain any nourishment you might need....

J M

The advantage of A Slow Ways walk is that it allows you to ponder such great world issues for as long as you want. It doesn’t take long to arrive at Streatham Station and overall, it’s a very easy pleasant walk....

J M

After a short busy section in Streatham (photo #1, #2), the route deviates from the shortest, and instead has a lovely meander along and through the commons (photo #3, #4, #5)....

Derick Rethans

It's basically a straight line along a major road....

Derick Rethans

Some steps to an underpass - the underpass itself was the only slightly grotty part of the route. Not a long route, but there are still refreshments on the way, and generally it’s all a very pleasant South London connection...

Jane Taylor

This is perhaps not the prettiest walk but it is quick, direct, easy to navigate along quieter suburban roads with good pavements....

Strider

Several flights of steps, and quite steep parts make it hard for wheels. But interesting shops, great views down side streets, a lovely park, no major roads or dangerous road crossings....

Strider

It would be a better route if it spent more time in Tooting Bec Common rather than going along busy roads....

Ric Adamson

Yes, I was embarking on the ultimate trek from Streatham to Crystal Palace. Like, "I was feeling a bit down, so I decided to Streatham my way through it." Or maybe it could be a noun, like "I need to pick up some Streatham from the chemist." Who knows!? As we cross over into Norwood, we start to ascend the hill towards Crystal Palace. It's like a canine version of Jurassic Park. Speaking of animals, we will also be passing by the famous Crystal Palace Park, which is home to a menagerie of exotic creatures such as parrots, flamingos, and emus. As you make your way towards Crystal Palace, the city begins to fade away, replaced by lush greenery. And then, suddenly, I was there - Crystal Palace. Whether you’re a lifelong Londoner or a visitor looking for a taste of the city’s unique magic, a walk from Streatham to Crystal Palace is an experience not to be missed....

Magid

A routecthat bypasses the smog of Streatham High Road and utilises little known paths. Nice walk....

Lizbiz70

Short, enjoyable walk that includes some green spaces. Copley Park becomes quite steep going up to Streatham Common....

Intrepid Rabbit

Once away from the traffic and noise of Streatham High Road, this route becomes quite green and pleasant. It crosses Tooting Bec and Tooting Commons before continuing along fairly quiet roads until it reaches the main road into Tooting....

Intrepid Rabbit

Thanks a lot for this route - I didn't know Russel's Path, and now we walk it every week, and use it if the trains are 'upside down' to walk back from Streatham to West Norwood. Really pleased to have this bit of local knowledge....

JanetHanet

In order to follow the route, after turning off Ravenstone Street towards Larch Close, continue along Larch Close to the end and turn right onto Bedford Hill and then right again onto Elmfield Road....

Intrepid Rabbit

The start of the route involves some steps down to an alleyway but this can also be reached via a slight, step free detour....

Intrepid Rabbit

This route follows mainly quiet roads with a couple of paths between houses. At one end you pass through Brockwell Park which has great views over London...

Dannyash

A fairly boring route that follows some main roads and then quieter residential streets. Passes good shops etc at Norwood. Not a better option than this route really, although you could take a pick of different residential streets should you wish....

Dannyash

It's good in terms of being direct and passing many shops, however it follows a very busy main road the whole way....

Dannyash

I walked this route from West Dulwich to Streatham....

Intrepid Rabbit

Main road all the way passing a little bit of Greenspace in the form of Figges Marsh. Mainly flat till about halfway along Mitcham Lane where there is a slight hill....

LondonIn360

Starts off straight away by taking you off a busy road down a nice footpath....

LondonIn360

Rather than turning left onto Bedford Hill, a more pleasant route is to walk straight on and stay on the common until the railway bridge....

Lizbiz70

Route follows busy main road with one green space. Lots of shops, cafes along the route. Air pollution high enroute in Streatham....

Lizbiz70

there is a steep climb (descent) in the alleyway form Valley road to Valleyfield Road and after crossing Leigham court Road Julian's Farm Road descends slightly less steeply. you will soon come to the central hill estate - this requires steep steps to reach central hill on the recommended route and all exits from the estate to Central hill require steps. At the end of Central Hill you will reach "Crystal Palace triangle" part of Upper Norwood....

S J Blann

a slightly longer but more interesting route for the second part of the route would be to take Hill Path off Valley road - just down from where you emerged on Russel's Footpath - coming out opposite Streatham Common....

S J Blann

cross Norwood road at bottom of Lnsdowne hill then take Chatsworth way, Idmiston road to Rosendale road and then Carson road -...

S J Blann

Near the end, there is a way through Balham Leisure Centre, although this is not very obvious; take the narrow passageway on the left of the building, past the children's playground....

David Livesley

An alternative would be to follow the Brixton to Balham and Balham to Streatham routes whcih would be much more pleasant....

David Livesley

Although there are some splendid trees along the way the whole route is essentially a main traffic thoroughfare....

John Pestle