1. Peckham Rye station

Copeland Park and Bussey Building are round the corner from the station and are definitely worth a visit. It’s the cultural heart of Peckham, made up of local artists, studios, cafes and bars. Not everything is open on a Monday or is open to the public so it’s good to choose your time to go – but you won’t be disappointed. One gallery that was open is Bosse & Baum, showing an exhibition by Bea Bonafini. Outside, in the Park, murals cover a lot of wall space and invite you inside. One is by the artist Ant Carver, who recently had an exhibition here.

2. East Dulwich Road/Peckham Rye stop

At this stop on the edge of Peckham Rye park, is a wonderfully crafted wooden sculpture in the shape of a totem pole. People surround the pole with a variety of sad and happy faces and the top has a globe, with people holding hands around the equator, to represent unity. Walk to where East Dulwich Road meets Ady’s Road and you’ll find a fascinating mural on the side of a house, as a memorial to William Blake. The story is that at age six, he walked from his home in Soho to Peckham Rye and on returning home, he claimed to have seen a vision of a cloud of angels in a great oak. No-one knows where the tree stood but he was certainly known to have visited Peckham regularly. It was commissioned by the Dulwich Festival in 1993.

3. Herne Hill

Near this stop is the entrance to Brockwell Park. The park is extensive, a large part of which is laid to lawn with a circle of ancient trees in the middle. At one time, it boasted 13 cricket pitches. Brockwell Hall was built in the early 19th century and is grade II listed. It was originally the country seat of glass merchant John Blades Esq. An art deco building is home to the Lido in the park, with an Olympic length swimming pool, and the park itself is grade II listed.

4. Lambeth Town Hall

As the number 35 also stops here, it’s possible to visit the town hall itself on either route, similarly Brixton Library and the Windrush Gardens. St Matthew’s Church is in the vicinity and although it’s not open all the time, the building from the outside is impressive. An interesting fact is that John and Norma Major were married here. Almost next door to the church is the small but pretty Brixton Orchard. So far, over 30 fruit trees have been planted here by local volunteers on a previously neglected patch of grass.

5. Cedars Road

Next stop is back to Clapham Common, this time to visit the bandstand that sits in the middle. Erected in 1890, it was very popular with the local residents and many open air concerts were held here regularly. Gradually falling into disrepair, funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Lambeth Council and the local community, enabled the bandstand to be restored including replacing the zinc cupola and the cast iron balustrade.

6. Wandsworth Town Hall

Round the corner from the stop is the Ram Quarter, named after the local pub that stands on the corner. The Ram Inn is a grade II listed building and a pub by this name has been on this site since the 16th century. Within the Ram Quarter are many shops and apartments and it’s possible to take a walk along the river Wandle.

7. East Putney station

And so towards Putney where in Oakhill Road there is a row of grade II listed houses at 155-171. Built in 1908, they were originally designed in an Arts and Crafts style as a row of four cottages and a laundry block.

8. Lytton Grove

Final stop on this route is at Lytton Grove and a visit to a couple of interesting-looking churches. First is Our Lady of Pity and St Simon. The land on which the church is built was left to Lord and Lady Westbury who gave it to the church in memory of Lady W’s great uncle, Archbishop Amigo. Concerned that the old English Saints should not be forgotten, he insisted the new church be dedicated to St. Simon Stock, a 12th Century Englishman who founded the Carmelite Order of Friars in Aylesford in Kent.

The second church is the RC Polish Church of St John the Evangelist. Originally built in 1858 as an Anglican church, it was greatly extended over the years until it was partially destroyed during World War II. By 1977 it no longer was used by the Anglicans and eventually was taken over by the Polish Roman Catholic community.

Toilets that are free and available on this route:

• London Bridge station
• Brockwell Hall