River Mole and Esher Commons

Mole Valley Group

Mole Valley Ramblers offers friendly walking in the heart of Surrey. We provide a wide and varied programme of led group walks, to which all are welcome.

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Overview

A circular, gently undulating walk on some of the Esher Commons. There are steps down to and back up from a path beside the River Mole.

Thursday, 11 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 50m / 164ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 12070 61756
Nearest postcode:: KT11 1BG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Lakewood CP, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1BG, by the bridge over the Esher bypass.

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month