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Metropolitan Walkers Group

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

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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

Kick off your New Year with a challenging hike from Box Hill to Gomshall! 16-mile, c.1000m. This adventure is not for the faint-hearted, prepare for a strenuous journey filled with steep ascents and descents, plenty of mud, and breathtaking views (depending on the weather) to reward your efforts. For those unsure about tackling the full route, there’s a drop-out point after Box Hill, offering an early option to bow out.

Firstly ascending Box Hill, where toilets are available for a quick break. The trail continues with relentless ups and downs, leading us to a much-needed lunch stop around halfway—both in distance and ascent—perfect for refueling before the second leg. Our final destination, Gomshall Village, awaits between 5 and 5:30 PM, where a cozy pub will provide the ideal spot to celebrate your accomplishment.

Lace up your boots, dress warmly, and join us for a muddy, exhilarating, and unforgettable start to 2025!

Please bring a packed lunch.

P.S. Special thanks to ChatGPT for helping craft this description. (MK edit)

Travel: Take 9:24 from London Waterloo (Clapham Junction 9:33), arrive Box Hill and Westhumble 10:11. 

Buy a return to Gomshall.

Please note that trains back from Gomshall run every two hours, so plan accordingly.

Saturday, 4 January 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:
1000m / 3281ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 16745 51866
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6BT
what3words:
snaps.rips.robot
Start time:
10:15 am

Box Hill & Westhumble Station; car park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 08905 47797
Nearest postcode:
GU5 9NU
what3words:
owners.petty.short
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Gomshall

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