This walk has been cancelled

Cancelled due to adverse weather conditions forecast - severe gales and possible flooding.

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Overview

An undulating walk through pasture, woodland and lanes with plenty of views and hopefully some late autumn colour. There are some stiles and the terrain is sometimes challenging underfoot, expect patches of mud and one long climb. We walk to Wakehurst Place and its 500 acres of diverse landscapes and then return on similar terrain to Balcombe.

Entry to Wakehurst is free to Kew and National Trust members, and £8.25 for those travelling on public transport. 

There are no toilets before Wakehurst.

Lunch: is an extended break at Wakehurst, there are cafes inside and outside the boundary and there are plenty of places to eat a picnic.

Train: London Bridge 10:05; East Croydon 10:19; Arr 10:46.

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

Thursday, 2 November 2023
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30628 30179
Nearest postcode:
RH17 6JQ
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Start time:
10:50 am

Balcombe 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