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Overview

A walk taking in part of the North Downs, including the great views from Colley Hill and Box Hill, and passing through Headley Heath and other areas away from the main North Downs ridge. We will also visit the Betchworth Castle ruins and Deepdene Estate gardens near Dorking. Total ascent 600m.

Pub stop at end. Please bring a packed lunch.

Terrain: Hills, woods, fields

Travel: Take the 9:38 from London Victoria (Clapham Junction 9:45, East Croydon 9:56), arrive Reigate 10:24.

Buy a single to Reigate, and a single back from Dorking (the two stations are on different lines from London).

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 25469 50722
Nearest postcode:
RH2 0BD
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Start time:
10:25 am

Reigate station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 17090 50428
Nearest postcode:
RH4 1TZ
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Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Dorking (Main) 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