This page is your go-to resource for everything you need to know about the river Wandle. You will find information about the best places to stop along the river, and insights into the plants and wildlife that live along its banks. There is also information here about the river’s rich history, and past uses, as well as some intriguing and quirky facts, that make the River Wandle a truly remarkable waterway.
Points of Interest Along the Wandle Trail
Discover all the points of interest along the Wandle Trail from the Ram Brewery in Wandsworth Town, to the Honeywood Museum in Carshalton.
I walk along the Wandle Trail regularly and have at times felt worried that parts…
Honeywood Museum is a grade II listed building on the western side of Carshalton Ponds.…
Carshalton Ponds is a great place to start or finish your walk along the Wandle…
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Watermeads is a nature reserve owned by the National Trust, and found between Poulter Park…
Ravensbury Park is found in between Morden Hall Park and Watermeads Nature Reserve on the…
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If you are interested in the history of the river Wandle, the Wandle Industrial Museum…
In the 12th century, a large church called Merton Priory once stood on the banks…
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Morden Hall Park is one of the points along the Wandle Trail, and a popular…
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There are 100 numbered waymarkers spaced evenly along the 15km length of the Wandle Trail.…
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Whenever I’m walking along the River Wandle Trail, I’m always taking photographs to upload to…
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After you leave Merton High Street, the Wandle Trail takes you past the former site…
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The River Graveney is a tributary of the River Wandle. It starts as Norbury Brook…
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Wandle Park in Colliers Wood is very close to Colliers Wood station on the Northern…
Wandle Meadow Nature Park was once industrial land, but is now a nature reserve in…
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King George’s Park in Wandsworth is part of the Wandle Trail, since the river runs…
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The River Wandle meets the Thames at The Causeway in Wandsworth where it splits into…
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The Ram Inn in Wandsworth is part of the original site of the old Ram…
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The Wandle Trail starts where the Wandle meets the River Thames Path in Wandsworth, and…
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Fishing in the River Wandle
If you are interested in fishing in the river, make sure you read my complete guide to fishing in the river Wandle before you get started.
E. Eggington & Sons was a renowned fishing rod maker based in Merton. In this…
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The river Wandle is a great spot for barbel fishing. This post lists the best…
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Coarse fish are species which you would not normally eat, such as carp, pike or…
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There are three reasons why trout swim upstream: to spawn, to help them breathe, and…
The river Wandle in Earlsfield, is a great place to catch barbel, or other coarse…
Trout do bite at night, and after dark can be the best time of day…
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Fishing on the day of a full moon is not recommended. Although the reason is…
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Northern pikes are very large fish with olive green, elongated bodies. They also have very…
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What is a fishing leader? Very basically, a fishing leader is the last length of…
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Brown trout are good to eat, but they have a very strong fishy flavour which…
Brown Trout vs Rainbow Trout – whats the difference between the two? The easiest way…
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Sightings of pike in the River Wandle are rare. One angler told me that in…
The River Wandle once had a reputation for being one of the best rivers in…
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Wildlife
Discover some fun facts and information about the wildlife that lives around the river Wandle.
The River Wandle is home to several nature reserves from Watermeads, which was hidden behind…
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Little Egrets and Snowy Egrets are different species of the heron family. Although they both…
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If you are walking by the river Wandle, you’re bound to see plenty of squirrels…
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Did you know there are kingfishers living by the river Wandle? Kingfishers are normally found…
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Yellow wagtail vs grey wagtail – The yellow wagtail and grey wagtail are quite difficult…
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If you spot a brown furry creature down by the river you may be wondering…
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One of my favourite reasons for walking along the River Wandle Trail is the huge…
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Squirrels are among the most commonly spotted animals along the Wandle Trail! They are important…
Plants
The posts below will help you to identify some of the plants you might spot around the river.
If you regularly walk along the river Wandle, or any river path in London, you…
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River rocks are rocks that have been smoothed and rounded by moving water. They can…
Rivers and lakes provide the perfect habitat for certain plants and flowers, which are a…
History of the River Wandle
Discover what the river Wandle has been used for throughout history, as well as how it got its name.
Merton Priory stood for centuries on the banks of the River Wandle, but only fragments…
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E. Eggington & Sons was a renowned fishing rod maker based in Merton. In this…
Continue Reading E. Eggington & Sons: Merton’s Legendary Fishing Rod Makers
Phipps Bridge has been an important crossing over the River Wandle for centuries. In this…
Continue Reading The Story of Phipps Bridge and Its Place in Merton’s History
Some sources claim that Wandsworth was named after the river Wandle, however it is more…
If you are interested in the history of the river Wandle, the Wandle Industrial Museum…
In the 12th century, a large church called Merton Priory once stood on the banks…
Continue Reading Merton Priory Chapter House on the Wandle Trail
The River Wandle was known for its famous brown trout, and for being one of…
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Did you know there were once elephants in Carshalton Ponds? In the early 1900s, the…
Continue Reading Elephants in Carshalton Ponds from a Travelling Circus in 1901
After you leave Merton High Street, the Wandle Trail takes you past the former site…
Continue Reading William Morris Factory Site by the River Wandle
The Ram Inn in Wandsworth is part of the original site of the old Ram…
Continue Reading Ram Brewery Wandsworth: London’s Oldest Brewery
Facts
Below you will find some facts and information about the river Wandle, and the Wandle Trail.
Over the centuries the River Wandle has attracted entrepreneurs, authors, anglers and artists. This post…
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If you have walked along the Wandle Trail in Wandsworth, you may have noticed the…
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Some sources claim that Wandsworth was named after the river Wandle, however it is more…
Swimming in the River Wandle is not recommended. Although the river is much cleaner today…
There are 100 numbered waymarkers spaced evenly along the 15km length of the Wandle Trail.…
Continue Reading What are the Numbered Waymarkers Along the Wandle Trail?
Chalk streams are rivers that emerge from chalk bedrock. They have very clear water that’s…
The River Wandle is a unique and fascinating river. There were once over fifty watermills…
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The River Graveney is a tributary of the River Wandle. It starts as Norbury Brook…
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Is the River Wandle clean? The River Wandle is much cleaner today compared to how…
Events on the Wandle
The 2024 UK River Summit and Festival will be held at Morden Hall, on the…
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Wandle Fortnight is an annual celebration of the Wandle Valley, that takes place over three…
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