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A circular walk from Pirbright via Merrist Wood, the Fox Way, Henley Park Lake and Stanford Common

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Overview

A varied circular walk encompassing woods and heathland, leaving Pirbright and walking across to Henley Park Lane via Stanford Common, across to the Fox Way, through the grounds of Merrist Wood and back to Pirbright via Fox Corner.  There's a chance of seeing roe deer and perhaps the local goats.  Refreshments are available at the end of the walk at the Cricketers on the Green.

Thursday, 12 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
73.5m / 241ft
Type:
circular

If the weather has been wet, there's a really good chance that we'll encounter some mud - come prepared!

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 94599 56071
Nearest postcode:
GU24 0JE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking is available in the car park and also along Avenue de Cagny

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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