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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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

Overview

Route starts with an ascent of Leith Hill, taking in some great views, and then passes through the woodlands of Wotton Common. We then have a steep climb of the North Downs, and make our way to Westhumble via undulating landscapes around Polesden Lacey. Total ascent 550m.

Please bring a packed lunch. Short stop at Polesden Lacey in the afternoon for toilets / hot drinks. Pub stop at end.

Terrain: Hills, woods, fields

Travel: Take the 8:42 from London Bridge, arrive Holmwood 9:59. Buy a return to Holmwood.

 

Saturday, 16 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
550m / 1804ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17454 43765
Nearest postcode:
RH5 4RB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Holmwood station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 16745 51866
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6BT
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Box Hill & Westhumble 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