Illustrative non-league ground; confirmed venue not yet supplied

Illustrative photograph · venue unconfirmed

03 / GREATER LONDON

Beyond the end of the line

Date unconfirmed

Kick-off unconfirmed

Competition unconfirmed

Ground unconfirmed

Take the long way across the city. Find a different kind of home end.

Why go?

Take the long way across the city. Find a different kind of home end.

The journey

Look beyond the familiar stops. Check weekend engineering works and plan the final leg from the station.

Before the match

Find a neighbourhood café or pub and get a feel for the area before walking to the ground.

After the whistle

Try a different route home through the neighbourhood, with a stop for supper if time allows.

The day-out plan

Travel to the town

Look beyond the familiar stops. Check weekend engineering works and plan the final leg from the station.

Before the match & pub stop

Find a neighbourhood café or pub and get a feel for the area before walking to the ground.

Walk to the ground

Ground and walking route to be confirmed.

The match

Fixture, admission and kick-off to be confirmed.

After the match & journey home

Try a different route home through the neighbourhood, with a stop for supper if time allows.

Estimated cost

Estimate to be confirmed

Estimates only. Check fares, admission and availability before travelling.

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