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Staines Group

We are a very active and friendly Ramblers group. Our programme explores the most attractive countryside in the surrounding area including the Surrey Hills.

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 quarterly 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

Overview

Please meet 10am at the start, Green Dene car park, OS Exp 145, TQ 0910 5090, nearest Postcode KT24 5TB.

This is an 8 mile circular walk visiting the nine remaining 'Lovelace Bridges' which were built in the 19th century by William King, the first Earl of Lovelace, to facilitate the horse drawn removal of timber from his forests. Lovelace was responsible for all the decorative brick and stonework noticeable when passing through East Horsley, and these bridges reflect his style. This is not a flat walk, there are a few gentle ups and downs with a short steep section near the end!
 

Sunday, 21 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note there are NO pubs or refreshments available on this walk, so please bring with you what you require! Will stop for a DIY coffee break and there will be a picnic stop in the woods, towards the end of the walk.

This time last year the Bluebells were excellent!!

Please contact leader by the evening before to sign on to walk.
 

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 09099 50901
Nearest postcode:
KT24 5TB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Green Dene car park

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 quarterly 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