London to Brighton Section 4: Ockley to Horsham

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Overview

Comfortable country walking with gentle inclines. From Ockley station the walk winds around Surrey Wildlife Trust's Vann Lake, then through woodland and pleasant countryside into West Sussex and Warnham Deer Park. It ends at Horsham with it's historic centre and opportunities for refreshments.

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Start time:: 10:55 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:: 139.3m / 457ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://westlondonramblers.org.uk

Book a return to Horsham on Southern Railway, train out 9.41 Victoria, 9.48 Clapham Jcn, arrives Ockley 10.51. Bring a picnic lunch.

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 16476 40509
Nearest postcode:: RH5 5HT
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Start time:: 10:55 am

Meet at station entrance

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 17888 30974
Nearest postcode:: RH12 1RB
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

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