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Metropolitan Walkers Group

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

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Overview

A walk following the North Downs ridge between Guildford and Westhumble, taking in some great Surrey Hills views. Includes a long climb near the start, and a couple of hills later on. Last part of route will be after dark with distant views of the town lights of Dorking. Please bring a torch.

We'll have a lunch stop about an hour into the walk, bring a packed lunch. Pub stop at end.

Terrain: Hills, woods

Travel: Take the 11:45 from London Waterloo (Clapham Junction 11:52), arrive Guildford 12:23. Buy return to Guildford, and additional single from Box Hill & Westhumble to Leatherhead (where the different lines meet).

Saturday, 2 December 2023
Start time:
12:25 pm
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
23.3km / 14.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 99229 49604
Nearest postcode:
GU1 4UT
what3words:
nurse.pies.trader
Start time:
12:25 pm

Guildford station (exit on platform 1 / Station Approach side)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 16745 51866
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6BT
what3words:
snaps.rips.robot
Estimated finish time:
6:00 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