BALCOMBE CIRCULAR

Richmond Group

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Overview

Leisurely circular walk from Balcombe, eastward along the northern bank of the Ardingly Reservoir to the outskirts of Ardingly village, then north along the High Weald Trail to Wakehurst Place (an outstation of Kew Gardens; you may wish to bring your National Trust membership card) for a café/picnic lunch, then westward back to Balcombe via Balcombe Lake.

Saturday, 5 October 2024

Start time:: 10:55 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 30628 30179
Nearest postcode:: RH17 6JQ
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Start time:: 10:55 am

MEET: Balcombe Station (Richmond 9:45, Clapham Junction 10:01 platform 13, chg East Croydon for 10:19 platform 3, arr Balcombe 10.46). (£9.75 return with Freedom Pass and Senior Railcard).

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Start:

Difficulty:: Easy

Distance:: 4.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles