TATTENHAM CORNER TO MERSTHAM (LINEAR) SURREY

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Overview

Epsom Downs and Banstead Heath, with a climb on to the ridge of The North Downs Way. The second half of the walk is along the chalk paths and woodland of the NDW to Merstham.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Train: London Bridge 09.40; East Croydon 09.58; arrive Tattenham Corner 10.38. Freedom pass holders buy a single ticket from Merstham to Coulsdon South for the return journey. Others buy 2 single tickets.

Lunch: Brief picnic stop at Colley Hill on NDW, then a second stop for tea and toilets at the NT kiosk further along the route. There is no shelter.

Toilet: Tattenham Corner Station and NT kiosk after 7 miles.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 22612 58127
Nearest postcode:: KT18 5QD
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Start time:: 10:40 am

Tattenham Corner Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 29164 53285
Nearest postcode:: RH1 3AP
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Merstham Station

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