Radiating around Ranmore with Time to Stop & Stare

Mole Valley Group

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Overview

Enjoy stunning views on this undulating walk via the North Downs Way & Denbies Vineyard to Polesden Lacey. Returning via Yew Tree Farm and Ranmore Common. Stopping for a leisurely coffee break/early lunch at the NT cafe. Please bring your National Trust cards so that we can include & stroll through the gardens. (NB: If some walkers are not National Trust members we will take an alternative route to the cafe outside the gardens).

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 243.8m / 800ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.molevalleyramblers.org.uk/

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 12656 50181
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6SY
what3words:: dollar.frosted.bunk

Start time:: 10:00 am

Ranmore Common (Ranmore West) NT CP, Ranmore Common Road. The What3Words co-ordinates will take you to the start point. Please note two car parks on Ranmore share the same postcode. To find Ranmore Common (Ranmore West) NT Car Park travelling along Ranmore Common Road from Dorking direction, carry on uphill until the road levels out. You will first come to the National Trust - Denbies Hillside car park - on your left. Drive past this and carry on for a mile until you come to Ranmore Common (Ranmore West) NT car park on your left.

Upcoming walks with Mole Valley Group

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Dorking Highlights - After the party

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New Year's Day: to the Tower

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Midwinter Mix

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Fours around Buckland - Miles, Stiles, Llamas and Flying golf balls.

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Fetcham Downs

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Woods and Heathland of Waverley, Surrey (Booking Required)

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Leith Hill Explorer

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Esher Commons

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