History of the Boat Race Between Oxford & Cambridge
The Boat Race is an annual rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. In this…
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Is the Thames River Cruise Worth it? (2023 Review)
If you are visiting London, you might be wondering whether it’s worth taking the river…
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3 Best Mudlarking Books for Beginners
If you’re new to mudlarking, it can be helpful to have some guidance on where…
6 Best Pubs near AFC Wimbledon Stadium
If you’re a coming to a match at AFC Wimbledon Stadium, you’ll probably want to…
Take a Tour of the New AFC Wimbledon Stadium
Did you know that you could take a tour of the new AFC Wimbledon stadium?…
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Home Cafe in Earlsfield: A Place for Quality Food & Community
Home Cafe in Earlsfield is more than just a place to grab a home-cooked meal…
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Merton Abbey Mills Crystal Shop: Where Magic Happens
Originally opened in 1989, the Merton Abbey Mills crystal shop is now one of the…
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Wimbledon Village Farmers’ Market: Local Food, Community Spirit
Wimbledon Village Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday from 10am-3pm on the High Street, near…
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Is Wimbledon Used All Year Round?
Wimbledon is used all year round by the members of the All England Club, who…
9 Cafes in Earlsfield that Serve Great Coffee & Cake!
If you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a great coffee and a delicious…
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5 Best Spots for Barbel Fishing on River Wandle
The river Wandle is a great spot for barbel fishing. This post lists the best…
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5 Pubs in Wimbledon Village You Have to Visit!
Wimbledon Village is home to several charming pubs, some of which date back to the…
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15 Fun Things to do in Wimbledon this Weekend
Are you looking for some fun things to do in Wimbledon this weekend? In this…
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Living in Wimbledon: Is Wimbledon a Nice Place to Live?
Wimbledon is a desirable suburb of south London, known for its annual tennis championships. It…
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Living in Earlsfield: Is Earlsfield a Nice Place to Live?
If you’re a young professional or family looking for somewhere to live, Earlsfield is a…
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Mudlarking Experience with the Thames Explorer Trust
This post is about my mudlarking experience with Thames Explorer Trust, under Millennium Bridge. Mudlarking,…
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9 Restaurants in Merton Abbey Mills Worth Trying
If you are walking or fishing by the river Wandle, Merton Abbey Mills is a…
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Wandsworth Common Beer Festival 2023
The Wandsworth Common Spring Beer Festival will take place from 29th March to 1st April,…
Temporary Closure of the Wandle Trail at Plough Lane – February 2023
Please note that the Wandle Trail between Plough Lane and Waterside Way has been temporarily…
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Volunteers Required to Survey River Wandle Pollution
The Zoological Society of London is looking for volunteers to help them conduct surveys along…
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6 Great Places for Brunch in Wandsworth Common
Wandsworth Common has a diverse range of brunch options, from classic egg dishes to sweet…
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Buddhapadipa Temple: Wimbledon’s Buddhist Temple
The Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon was the first Buddhist temple to be built in the…
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10 Brunch Spots in Wimbledon You Won’t Want to Miss!
Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal, sweet treats, or a bit of…
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15 Types of Coarse Fish Found in the River Wandle
Coarse fish are species which you would not normally eat, such as carp, pike or…
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Do Trout Swim Upstream?
There are three reasons why trout swim upstream: to spawn, to help them breathe, and…
Fishing in the River Wandle in Earlsfield
The river Wandle in Earlsfield, is a great place to catch barbel, or other coarse…
Do Trout Bite at Night? A Guide to Fishing in the Dark
Trout do bite at night, and after dark can be the best time of day…
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Honeywood Museum in Carshalton
Honeywood Museum is a grade II listed building on the western side of Carshalton Ponds.…
Carshalton Ponds: A Starting or Finishing Point for the Wandle Trail
Carshalton Ponds is a great place to start or finish your walk along the Wandle…
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5 Italian Restaurants in Earlsfield that are Worth Trying!
If you’re in the mood for some delicious, Italian cuisine, you’re in luck – Earlsfield…
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Haunted Wandsworth: 10 Ghostly Locations in the Borough
Wandsworth has a rich history and plenty of ghostly tales to go along with it,…
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What is a Strawberry Tree & is the Fruit Edible?
If you have spotted a bush along the River Wandle trail with white flowers and…
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Mudlarking on the Thames River in London (the Ultimate Guide)
Mudlarking is the practice of combing a riverbed at low tide looking for lost treasures,…
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Little Egret vs Snowy Egret: What’s the Difference?
Little Egrets and Snowy Egrets are different species of the heron family. Although they both…
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Why is there a Small Wall in the River Wandle in Earlsfield?
If you have walked along the Wandle Trail in Wandsworth, you may have noticed the…
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10 Best Places for Brunch in Earlsfield (Recommended by Locals)
Earlsfield’s brunch scene has been thriving in recent years thanks to all the cozy cafes,…
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13 Best Spots for Brunch in Tooting
Tooting has become well known as one of the best places in London to get…
16 Best Restaurants for Brunch in Balham
Balham has become one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in South West London to go for…
22 Fun Things to do in Wandsworth in 2023
Are you looking for things to do in Wandsworth? This post has 22 different suggestions…
River Effra Walk with Map (Self-Guided)
The River Effra is south London’s main lost river. It once flowed from West Norwood…
Christmas Carols in Wandsworth – 7 Great Events for 2022!
If you are looking for Christmas carols in Wandsworth, there are a number of events…
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7 Magical Christmas Markets in Wandsworth in 2022
Visiting one of the Wandsworth Christmas markets is a great way to get into the…
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Pubs in Earlsfield: 8 Great Pubs on Garratt Lane
Garratt Lane runs parallel to the section of the Wandle Trail that runs through Earlsfield…
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7 Best River Walks in London
This post contains seven different river walks in London. Some of them go through central…
Fishing on a Full Moon: How Moon Phases Affect Fish
Fishing on the day of a full moon is not recommended. Although the reason is…
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Why is the River Wandle called Wandle?
Some sources claim that Wandsworth was named after the river Wandle, however it is more…
Can you Swim in the River Wandle?
Swimming in the River Wandle is not recommended. Although the river is much cleaner today…
What Does it Mean When a Squirrel Stares at You?
If you are walking by the river Wandle, you’re bound to see plenty of squirrels…
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The Queen’s Walk in London: A Guide to the Southbank
The Queen’s Walk in London takes you along the Southbank, from Westminster Bridge to Blackfriars…
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Thames Path: Putney to Battersea (with Map)
The Thames path from Putney to Battersea goes through Wandsworth Park, and Battersea Park, and…
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Why is the River Thames Important? Here are 8 Reasons
The river Thames has not only shaped the geography of London, but also provided an…
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Thames Path: Hammersmith to Putney (with Map)
The river walk between Hammersmith Bridge and Putney is part of the Thames Path National…
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Watermeads Nature Reserve in Mitcham
Watermeads is a nature reserve owned by the National Trust, and found between Poulter Park…
What Does a Pike Look Like? (Photos and Video)
Northern pikes are very large fish with olive green, elongated bodies. They also have very…
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Ravensbury Park in Mitcham: Map, Facilities and Opening Hours
Ravensbury Park is found in between Morden Hall Park and Watermeads Nature Reserve on the…
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What is a Fishing Leader and Do You Need One?
What is a fishing leader? Very basically, a fishing leader is the last length of…
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Are Brown Trout Good to Eat?
Brown trout are good to eat, but they have a very strong fishy flavour which…
Wandle Industrial Museum in Mitcham
If you are interested in the history of the river Wandle, the Wandle Industrial Museum…
Giant Hogweed in London: Facts, Identification & Removal
If you regularly walk along the river Wandle, or any river path in London, you…
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Photos of Kingfishers by the River Wandle in South London
Did you know there are kingfishers living by the river Wandle? Kingfishers are normally found…
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Merton Priory Chapter House on the Wandle Trail
In the 12th century, a large church called Merton Priory once stood on the banks…
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Morden Hall Park Walk – A Place to Enjoy the River Wandle
Morden Hall Park is one of the points along the Wandle Trail, and a popular…
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Why is the River Thames Brown?
The River Thames is a muddy river with a silt bed, which gives it a…
What are the Numbered Waymarkers Along the Wandle Trail?
There are 100 numbered waymarkers spaced evenly along the 15km length of the Wandle Trail.…
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Brown Trout vs Rainbow Trout – What’s the Difference?
Brown Trout vs Rainbow Trout – whats the difference between the two? The easiest way…
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Are There Pike in the Wandle?
Sightings of pike in the River Wandle are rare. One angler told me that in…
River Wandle History: What was the River Wandle used for?
The River Wandle was known for its famous brown trout, and for being one of…
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Elephants in Carshalton Ponds from a Travelling Circus in 1901
Did you know there were once elephants in Carshalton Ponds? In the early 1900s, the…
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How to Make Hydrangeas Blue Using Vinegar
Hydrangeas come in many different colours including blue, purple, pink, red and white. They are…
River Fleet Walk with Map: London’s Lost Rivers
The River Fleet is one of the most famous lost rivers of London. Once a…
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11 Flowers that Attract Butterflies but not Bees
If you are trying to attract more butterflies into your garden, you should be aware…
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River Quotes for Instagram – 100+ Perfect Captions for Your Photos
Whenever I’m walking along the River Wandle Trail, I’m always taking photographs to upload to…
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How to Clean a River Rock & Make it Shiny
River rocks are rocks that have been smoothed and rounded by moving water. They can…
What are Chalk Streams?
Chalk streams are rivers that emerge from chalk bedrock. They have very clear water that’s…
River Wandle Fishing – A Guide to Fishing along the Wandle Trail
The River Wandle once had a reputation for being one of the best rivers in…
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William Morris Factory Site by the River Wandle
After you leave Merton High Street, the Wandle Trail takes you past the former site…
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10 Interesting Facts About the River Wandle
The River Wandle is a unique and fascinating river. There were once over fifty watermills…
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River Graveney – A Tributary of the River Wandle
The River Graveney is a tributary of the River Wandle. It starts as Norbury Brook…
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Is the River Wandle Clean?
Is the River Wandle clean? The River Wandle is much cleaner today compared to how…
How Many Rivers Are in London? (with map)
London has over twenty different rivers which have been forced underground over the centuries. Today,…
Wandle Park in Colliers Wood, Merton
Wandle Park in Colliers Wood is very close to Colliers Wood station on the Northern…
16 River Plants that are Common in the UK
Rivers and lakes provide the perfect habitat for certain plants and flowers, which are a…
Wandle Meadow Nature Park – History, Wildlife and Map
Wandle Meadow Nature Park was once industrial land, but is now a nature reserve in…
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King George’s Park Wandsworth- Map, Opening Hours & Facilities
King George’s Park in Wandsworth is part of the Wandle Trail, since the river runs…
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Yellow Wagtail Vs Grey Wagtail – How to Tell Them Apart
Yellow wagtail vs grey wagtail – The yellow wagtail and grey wagtail are quite difficult…
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Water Vole or Rat? How to Tell The Difference
If you spot a brown furry creature down by the river you may be wondering…
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The Causeway Wandsworth: Where the River Wandle Meets the Thames
The River Wandle meets the Thames at The Causeway in Wandsworth where it splits into…
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Ram Brewery Wandsworth: London’s Oldest Brewery
The Ram Inn in Wandsworth is part of the original site of the old Ram…
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River Wandle Wildlife – What Should You Look Out For Along the Trail?
One of my favourite reasons for walking along the River Wandle Trail is the huge…
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River Wandle Walk – The Ultimate Guide to Walking the Wandle Trail
The Wandle trail starts where the Wandle meets the River Thames Path and runs all…
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Interesting Facts About Squirrels
Squirrels are among the most commonly spotted animals along the Wandle Trail! They are important…