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North Hampshire Downs Group

We are the North Hampshire Downs Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

12.5 miles. Starting at Gomshall station the walk stays in sight of the North Downs for much of the way, passing Wotton church, the fringes of Westcott before climbing Ranmore. From there it skirts the massive Denbies vinyard on the way to Westhumble and the river Mole. We skirt the base of Boxhill and finish at Dorking Deepdene station. 

Stops for refreshments are planned at Wotton Church and Ranmore, where there is normally a reasonably well-stocked coffee trailer. 

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
linear

As previously, the plan is to start and finish at Basingstoke station travelling by train to Gomshall and back from Dorking changing at Woking and Guildford. Meet at 08.15 to catch the 08.30 Waterloo train. This is earlier than the online ticket sellers show for a Gomshall arrival at 09.52. I've added in some time, in case trains are late and connections are missed. Trains only stop at Gomshall every 2 hours!

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 63738 52525
Nearest postcode:
RG21 5NE
what3words:
mining.native.quit
Meeting time:
8:15 am

Meet in the station ticket hall

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 08905 47797
Nearest postcode:
GU5 9NU
what3words:
owners.petty.short
Start time:
10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 17025 50201
Nearest postcode:
RH4 1TA
what3words:
string.drives.doctor
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm

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