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HAMBLEDON - THE CRADLE OF CRICKET

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Overview

Not one but 2 cricket pitches on the route, the second being the original home of cricket in 1750. The route follows field tracks, farm tracks and some minor roads on rolling farmland and chalk downland.

No booking required.

Map OL3.

Please bring refreshments for a break en route.

Assistance dogs only please.

 

Thursday, 13 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.2km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
167m / 548ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 64680 15053
Nearest postcode:
PO7 4RJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at junction of West Street and High Street opposite the People’s Market shop. Street parking available nearby.

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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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE