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Effingham Common

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Overview

A  circular walk from East Horsley, seeing Lovelace buildings and other expensive housing before doing a circuit of Effingham Common. Wide open spaces and extensive views and a history of witchery. Flat but could be boggy in parts.

Monday, 4 December 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 09324 54289
Nearest postcode:
KT24 6QA
what3words:
likely.sits.wasp
Start time:
10:15 am

Car Park behind Station Parade shops on the B2039, approx. 300m South from Horsley Railway Station. Trains from Guildford/Surbiton Note: Ockham Road South is closed between the A246 and the Car Park for the start. The car park is accessible by the West Horsley turn from the A246 (from Guildford) or the Effingham turn off (from the Leatherhead direction).

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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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