A Marley Common to Black Down Walk

Farnham & District Group

Farnham & District Ramblers offers an all-year-round programme of walks in the beautiful Surrey Hills, North East Hampshire, and South Downs National Park.

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Overview

A hilly route following part of the Sussex Border Path over Black Down to the Temple of the Winds, before returning via Fernhurst.

Thursday 29 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 260m / 853ft
Type:: circular

There is a pub and cafe at lunchtime but please bring a picnic lunch.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 88695 31184
Nearest postcode:: GU27 3PU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Marley Common National Trust Car Park, Marley Lane. Small car park. OS Map X133/OL33.

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