Happy Valley and North Downs Way views

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Overview

A circular walk starting from the Farthing Down Car Park (Ditches Lane, Coulsdon), and following the “Downlands Circular Path” through Happy Valley, past St Peter and Paul Church, Rook Lane and onto the North Downs Way. Travelling east, we will come back via Chaldon into Happy Valley and to the car park.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:: 137.2m / 450ft
Type:: circular

There are toilets at the car park but no cafe facilities. Please bring your own snacks and drinks.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 30099 57101
Nearest postcode:: CR5 1DA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

The car park is City of London owned and costs £3.

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