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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

  (Joint with Hampstead Group)

Linear to Dorking Station.

A lovely, moderately paced 11 mile walk - mostly through National Trust land with some fine views.

Route: On leaving the station we will be following the river path to reach Mickleham Downs, then a steady climb to White Hill, then on to Headley for lunch. (Possible drop-out point buses to Leatherhead or Dorking). After lunch we will cross Headley Heath to reach Box Hill viewpoint before taking the gentle path down to Dorking.     

Meet at Box Hill & Westhumble Station at 10:11.

Travel:  (train from Waterloo at 09:24 (Dorking (Main) service), calling at Vauxhall at 09:28, Clapham Junction at 09:33 and Wimbledon at 09:40). Check trains the day before.

Ticket/Fare: Buy Off-Peak Return to Dorking.

Finish: Dorking Station.   

Leader: Joanne Jones - (walk day mobile: 07511 819 676).

Saturday, 14 October 2023
Start time:
10:11 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 16748 51796
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6BT
what3words:
hurls.riches.hers
Start time:
10:11 am

Boxhill & Westhumble Station, Surrey

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 17083 50357
Nearest postcode:
RH4 1TF
what3words:
erase.moon.paints
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Dorking Station, Surrey

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