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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • 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

A pretty walk in the High Weald AONB though potentially very muddy in spots. Pub stop at lunchtime for drinks only. Pub at end. Bring a packed lunch.

Terrain: Hills and woods

Travel: Take 9:56 from London St Pancras International (10:06 London Blackfriars, 10:37 East Croydon), arr. Balcombe 11:06.

Buy return to Balcombe. A single from East Grinstead to East Croydon is required for the return journey.

NB The morning's Thameslink train goes via Blackfriars rather than the usual London Bridge. The 10:12 from London Bridge connects at East Croydon.

Sunday, 29 September 2024
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
385m / 1263ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30628 30179
Nearest postcode:
RH17 6JQ
what3words:
index.balance.riverbed
Start time:
11:10 am

Balcombe Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 38806 38206
Nearest postcode:
RH19 1EB
what3words:
swift.famed.down
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

East Grinstead Station

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