This walk has been cancelled

The Merstham circular was deemed by the leader to be too strenuous and has been replaced by a less strenuous linear walk from Otford to Eynsford.

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Overview

A leisurely circular walk over hilly terrain led by Sue C joint with Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Group at an easy to moderate pace. Hopefully bluebells! Open fields, pastures and woodlands, just north of Reigate. Lunch stop at ‘The Well House Inn’, Mugswell: bring picnic, pub may be full. Map: E146, L187.

Sunday, 29 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Check trains the day before. Buy Off-Peak Day Return to Merstham.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 29164 53285
Nearest postcode:
RH1 3AP
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Start time:
10:30 am

Merstham Station (Thameslink train from St Pancras International (Horsham service) at 09:36, calling at London Bridge at 09:52, Norwood Junction 10:07 and East Croydon 10:11 and arriving Merstham at 10:25)

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