Pill Boxes of The North Downs Way.

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Overview

A gentle ascent up to White Downs , along the NDW to see many Pill Boxes and to enjoy a Coffee break at Blatchford Downs (bring own). Gentle descent into Gomshall with a return via Piney Copse and Abinger Roughs. Some road/ pavement walking and a few stiles near the end. Potentially some cattle. Great views.

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 289.6m / 950ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.wottonhatch.co.uk/#/

For walk profile see pic 2,

Why not enjoy lunch at The Wotton Hatch after the walk?

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 12628 47579
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6QQ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Wotton Village Hall, behind the Wotton Hatch Pub.

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