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Richmond Group

We are the Richmond Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A lovely circular walk with gentle hills visiting the 'ruined' gardens of Deepdene estate, up its (optional) 112 cobblestone steps – there are resting points - to glorious views, and onward along the Greensand Way through fields (8 stiles) to Brockham village, considered to be one of the best kept villages in Surrey, for a picnic/café or pub lunch. Returning via Betchworth Castle overlooking the Mole River and the spire of Brockham church, through woodland with a view of Box Hill. Estimated finish time 4pm. Possible opt out bus to Dorking Station at Hilliers Garden Centre (depending on time).

Saturday, 13 September 2025
Start time:
11:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17090 50428
Nearest postcode:
RH4 1TZ
what3words:
race.gold.splice
Start time:
11:15 am

MEET: Dorking Main Station (Waterloo 10:24, Clapham Jct. 10:33, Raynes Park 10:43, Dorking 11:14; £3.30 OPDR from Boundary zone 6 to Dorking with Freedom Pass & Senior Railcard). or Victoria 10:11, Clapham Jct. 10:18 [platform 15], Dorking 11:07). Toilet: Dorking Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking