BOX HILL AND MOLE GAP CIRCULAR

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Overview

Enjoy a few short steep climbs to get the heart pumping, be rewarded by sweeping views and lovely woodlands as we traverse the Box Hill Country Park and Mickleham Downs before returning via the peaceful meadows of the River Mole.

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Train: Victoria 9:41, Clapham Junction 9:48, Sutton 10:13 (Horsham train) to Box Hill and Westhumble. Freedom Pass holders buy return ticket from Ewell East

Lunch: Bring a picnic

Toilet: On train then at Box Hill Cafe (2km). Pubs at Mickleham (11km) and at the end (Stepping Stones, 5 mins walk from B&W station)

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 16742 51845
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6BT
what3words:: divide.ideas.desk

Start time:: 10:40 am

Box Hill and Westhumble station

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