Salt in your stew on a taxing Ashtead walk

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 gentle walk around Epsom and Ashtead commons with a focus on 17 Century winter victuals and 19 Century taxation.

Monday, 19 January 2026

Start time:: 1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 24.1m / 79ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://eehe.org.uk/31200/coaltaxposts/

Stiles 0

Close to flat

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 18274 61115
Nearest postcode:: KT19 8HQ
what3words:: sudden.silly.yarn

Start time:: 1:30 pm

Epsom Common Stew Ponds Car Park - On B280 between Epsom and Malden Rushett. On left from Epsom, right from Chessington. Well marked with height limit but easily driven past.

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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 £3.75 per month