Balcombe to East Grinstead

Metropolitan Walkers Group

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Overview

A pretty walk in the High Weald AONB. Pub stop at lunchtime for drinks only. Pub at end. Bring a packed lunch.

Terrain: Hills and woods

Travel: Take 10:20 from London St Pancras International (10:35 London Bridge, 10:49 East Croydon), arr. Balcombe 11:16.

Buy return to Balcombe. A single from East Grinstead to East Croydon is required for the return journey.

Saturday, 6 September 2025

Start time:: 11:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 400m / 1312ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/walks

Features

Accessible by public transport
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 30628 30179
Nearest postcode:: RH17 6JQ
what3words:: index.balance.riverbed

Start time:: 11:20 am

Balcombe Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 38806 38206
Nearest postcode:: RH19 1EB
what3words:: swift.famed.down

Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

East Grinstead Station

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