WALKFEST Blackheath, St Martha's and Shere

Guildford Group

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Overview

Walk through the woodlands in Blackheath, then up to St Martha's church for fine views and a coffee stop. Descending from St Martha's we take some lovely footpaths to Shere where we will stop for lunch. More woodlands to Little London, Brook and return to Farley Heath.

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 324m / 1063ft
Type:: circular

Bring coffee and a picnic lunch.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 05148 44833
Nearest postcode:: GU5 9EW
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Hurtwood Control #8 Car park. Farley Heath road, Farley Green. This is the large car park.

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