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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A moderate-paced linear walk to Farnham Station over gently undulating terrain and mainly good surfaces following the modern route of the Pilgrim’s Way via Holybourne, Upper Froyle, Bentley, Lower and Middle Old Park and Farnham Castle. Either picnic lunch at Bentley Church or divert to ‘The Star Inn’ for pub lunch. Bentley is also a drop-out point. Map: E144/145, L186. 

Sunday, 5 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Buy return ticket to Alton.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 72373 39717
Nearest postcode:
GU34 2QU
what3words:
doted.typified.convinces
Start time:
10:30 am

Alton Station at 10:30 (train from Waterloo at 09:07 (Alton and Basingstoke service), calling at Clapham Junction 09:15, Wimbledon 09:22, Woking 09:49 and Farnham 10:14).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 84475 46559
Nearest postcode:
GU9 8AG
what3words:
unearthly.supreme.noisy
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Farnham Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking