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Effingham - Up to Polesden Lacey

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Overview

Varied walk with good views and woodland paths. A steady incline from Effingham village to the top of the golf course, then an undulating route through the Polesden Lacey estate for a  refreshment stop. (There is a cafe but suggest you bring refreshments in case cafe busy or closed.) 

Thursday, 28 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
146.9m / 482ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 11963 53500
Nearest postcode:
KT24 5ND
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Start time:
10:00 am

King George V Playing field Effingham (meet by entrance gate)

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE