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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

Hilly, fast paced walk from Holmwood to Guildford ascending the Surrey peaks of Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill heading onto Shere and then walking a section of the North Downs Way before climbing the last summit of the day, St Martha's Hill.

Please bring packed lunch with pub stop at the end. 

Total ascent: 800m

* Matt will lead shorter 17 mile version avoiding Shere, steep climbs the above hills, finishing in Guildford.

Travel: Take 9:41 from Victoria (9:48 Clapham Junction), arr. 10:47 Holmwood.

Buy return Guildford and additional single from Leatherhead to Holmwood. 

Please meet on the arrival platform away from the exit stairs so other passengers can leave the station. 

Saturday, 16 March 2024
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
35.4km / 22.0mi
Ascent:
800m / 2625ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17454 43765
Nearest postcode:
RH5 4RB
what3words:
slowly.season.offer
Start time:
10:50 am

Holmwood Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 99171 49592
Nearest postcode:
GU1 4UT
what3words:
strong.soft.hours
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm

Guildford 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