Box Hill to Merstham

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Overview

A section of the North Downs Way taking in quite a lot of woodland, a few ascents Gatton Park, before reaching Merstham. The start of the walk entails a long ascent (steps) up the scarp of Box Hill. Bring sandwiches. We will also stop at the refreshment kiosk at Wray Lane in the afternoon.

Saturday, 28 February 2026

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.nelr.org.uk

Catch the 9.23am train from Waterloo. Arrive Box Hill & Westhumble Station 10.11am.

Buy a single to Box & Westhumble & a single from Merstham.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 16745 51866
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6BT
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 29164 53285
Nearest postcode:: RH1 3AP
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

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