We are Reigate Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
We catch the 405 bus to Coulsdon South station from where we cross the railway (some steps here over bridge) and head up onto Farthing Downs (steady climb but not steep) with its lovely views.
Coffee break (with benches and toilets but bring your own coffee!) before we cross a dry valley (descent then steep but short ascent here) to reach Netherne on the Hill.
A wander around here seeing the few original buildings left including the iconic Water Tower followed by our picnic lunch on the benches around the cricket pitch, straightforward return (with potential for some mud!) to Merstham (past several historic vents for the Merstham tunnels) where we can pick up our bus back to Redhill.
2 ascents and 2 descents (bring poles if you use them),
2 stiles,
steps to cross the railway at Coulsdon.
Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome by prior arrangement – please text Anne on 07950 926132
2 – 2.5 mph (our usual pace)
Picnic lunch
Please let Anne know if you are joining us anywhere other than Redhill bus station and we can let you know if there are any delays.
For those not within walking distance of the bus station suggest:
460: Reigate Station 9.54, Bancroft Road 9.56, The Old Bus Garage 9.57, West Road 9.58, Crackell Road 9.58
430: Sandhills Road (A217 opp Lymden Gardens) 10.05, Chart Lane (A25) 10.11, Reigate Grammar (A25 just beyond pedestrian lights) 10.12
32: there is a 32 bus which will get you there in plenty of time valid for bus passes if you live on the route
Park in Carlton Road, Monson Road or Ringwood Avenue and join us on the bus at one of several stops on the A23 just to the north of Redhill (shortly after 10.31)
Join us on the bus as it passes through Merstham (Station stop is on the A23 just S of Quality Street) 10.35 ish
Meet at Redhill bus station in time to catch the 10.31 405 bus (use bus passes or the £2 single fare cap applies)
Walk itself starts outside Coulsdon South station at 10.50
Walk finishes at bus stop for South bound bus to Redhill - though walkers can continue to Merstham if they wish
