Asylum Railway

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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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

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Overview

Enjoy a walk around Horton Country park where many years ago a railway was built to support the construction of the hospital cluster. This is a gentle walk with a bonus of insights into local and psychiatric history.

Further information on the railway may be found at the link below

Monday, 4 November 2024

Start time:: 2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:: 28m / 92ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/residents/venues-open-space-hire/parks-playgrounds/local-nature-reserves/Days%20of%20Steam%20leaflet.pdf

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 19097 61774
Nearest postcode:: KT19 7DL
what3words:: closer.thigh.glory

Start time:: 2:00 pm

Horton Country Park, Horton Ln, Epsom KT19 8PL Free parking and toilets

Upcoming walks with Mole Valley Group

The ups and Downs of Surrey (Booking Required)

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 15.0 miles

Views, Verticals and Valleys

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Asylum Railway

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.5 miles

Esher Commons and Oxshott Heath

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Distance:: 5.0 miles

Winkworth in Autumn Colours

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Distance:: 6.2 miles

View from Radius Bench in Denbies Vineyard

Vines & Vistas with Time to Stop & Stare

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Woods and views

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Distance:: 4.5 miles

Heading West from Friday Street

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

Leith Hill Explorer

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Distance:: 7.5 miles

A Meander West of Westcott

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.7 miles

Ups and Downs of Epsom Downs

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

The Hidden Secrets of Prince's Coverts

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Ducking and Diving

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

West and North of Abinger Roughs.

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Shere Heaven

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.5 miles

Silent Pool - Pool Pond and Heath

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Hawkley and the Hampshire Hangers (Booking Required)

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Sheepleas and the grounds of West Horsley Place

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.5 miles

Mills, stones and educating a foe.

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.5 miles

Towpath Walk

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Box Hill in Autumn Glory

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Exploring the Hurtwood and Winterfold then back through fields to Peaslake.

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.1 miles

View from Radius Bench at Denbies Vineyard

Vines, Views & Very Good Coffee with Time to Stop & Stare

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Friday Street Special

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Cancelled: A day walk Around the Historic Canal Connecting the Rivers Wey and Arun (Booking required)

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 13.0 miles

Skyline of Dorking (Booking Required)

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

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To Surrey's Highest Cricket Ground

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Norbury Park and the Mole Gap Trail

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Busbridge & Hydon's Ball

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Wood but no Dragon.

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Banstead Woods and beyond

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Thursley Myths and Legends (Booking Required)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

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