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Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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Overview

A Circular walk led by Nigel S (Mobile No: 07793 629809) in the Surrey Hills, views and woodlands climbing gently to Ranmore Common, descending through Westhumble (drop-out point) to Burford Bridge for lunch stop at Ryka’s (bikers’) Café, Old London Road, Dorking, RH5 6BY (Tel: 01306 884454) or bring a picnic. After lunch, 25 minutes of ascent with views back to Ranmore onto Box Hill and then short steep descent to Pixham, Arts & Crafts Church, ending at Dorking (Main) Station. Map: E146, L187)

Sunday, 4 May 2025
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Check trains the day before. Buy return ticket to Dorking Stations.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17090 50428
Nearest postcode:
RH4 1TZ
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Start time:
11:10 am

Dorking (Main) Station (South Western train from Waterloo at 10:02, calling at Vauxhall at 10:06 and Clapham Junction at 10:12 and arriving at Dorking (Main) at 10:54 OR Southern train from Victoria at 10:08, calling at Clapham Junction at 10:16 and Sutton at 10:41 and arriving at Dorking (Main) at 11:06)).

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