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Dorking - A Musical Odyssey

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Overview

We take in the sites of the old homes of composers Ralph Vaughan Williams (White Gates) and his friend, Robert Müller-Hartmann (Westdene).  Although we also pass the Dorking Halls, the walk is not all urban by any means, as it also passes through Milton Heath, The Nower and Glory Wood.  Total ascent 550 feet.

By the way, there is quite a bit of scandal in the stories of the two composers' families worthy of a TV soap opera.  Come along and hear the gossip.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
167.6m / 550ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 15500 48802
Nearest postcode:
RH4 3JS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Milton Heath Car Park (Turn left off A25 heading W from Dorking and continue to inner car park)

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