Ockley and Vann Lake - Will it be crisp or will it be damp?

Mole Valley Group

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Overview

A gentle walk in the Surrey lanes passing by Vann Lake.

Renowned as a muddy area when wet, this route has long rural road sections and also open pasture as well as woodland.

Monday, 8 December 2025

Start time:: 1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 5.8km / 3.6mi
Ascent:: 45.1m / 148ft
Type:: circular

Stiles - 0

Dogs suitable, long sections of back roads with occasional vehicles passing

Poles may be useful in muddy sections

No formal break but pauses for comfort and nature

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 14585 39883
Nearest postcode:: RH5 5TA
what3words:: opera.preheated.reliving

Start time:: 1:30 pm

CP next to Ockley Cricket Pavilion, just off the A29

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