We are the Kingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John S.
From Walking Bottom car park we follow a gradually upward route, steep in places, on wide forest paths of the Hurtwood to reach the greensand ridge at Pitch Hill. We then follow the Greensand Way along undulating field and woodland-edge paths to Holmbury Hill. A short pause to enjoy the wide views southward, with time to look at the site and information panel of the Iron Age hill fort here. Our walk progresses northward across heathland, woodland edge and field paths to reach Abinger Common (pub drinks and toilets at lunch stop).
During the shorter, afternoon walk, we return via Raikes Hollow leading to Sutton Abinger. Then along field and woodland edge paths towards Hoe and Peaslake.
A mostly moderate route with some short, steep ascents and descents. There is a short roadside pavement section at Holmbury St. Mary and a short roadside section from Peaslake centre returning to Walking Bottom car park.
For further information, including help travelling to the Start Point, call the leader 07870 949079.
Maps: OS Landranger 187 or OS Explorer 145 & 146
Car park is clearly signed at the entrance: "Welcome to The Hurtwood
Car Park No. 2. Walking Bottom parking."
