GARDEN WALK: BOX HILL & WESTHUMBLE TO DORKING VIA POLESDEN LACEY (LINEAR) - SURREY

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Overview

At a moderate pace, we head westwards along the NDW with views over Denbies Vineyard and across Ranmore Common. Some inclines and good views. We head north to reach Polesden Lacey where we stop for lunch and to visit the Graham Stuart Thomas inspired winter garden and to see 20 varieties of snowdrops along Lime Walk. Entrance £15 (free to NT members). 2 for 1 ticket allowed. We return from Dorking Mainline station.

Lunch: Picnic or lunch at NT cafe (NT card not needed for cafe)

Train: London Victoria 9:41; Clapham Junction 9:48. Buy return to Dorking. Use toilets on the train.

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

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 16745 51866
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6BT
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Start time:: 10:40 am

Box Hill and Westhumble railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 17108 50385
Nearest postcode:: RH4 1TF
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Estimated finish time:: 4:45 pm

Dorking railway station

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