The Surrey Hills around Friday Street

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Overview

Starting from Friday Street, the walk will ascend upto Leith Hill at a leisurely pace. Then down to Holmbury St Mary and onto Abinger.

Saturday, 10 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:: 360m / 1181ft
Type:: circular

Bring drinks and a picnic lunch.

There will be a coffee stop at Leith Hill where coffee can be purchased. The lunch stop will be in Abinger next to the church and very close to the pub. Poles may be handy as there could be muddy places especially after the heavy rain thats forecast for the preceeding day or two. Though Saturday itself looks to be relatively rain free.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 12578 45782
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6JR
what3words:: bats.leaps.quest

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at the free carpark in Friday Street.

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