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Mole Valley Group

Mole Valley Ramblers offers friendly walking in the heart of Surrey. We provide a wide and varied programme of led group walks, to which all are welcome.

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Overview

This walk front loads the challenge, so after a gentle riverside stroll we'll warm up climbing 475 feet to enjoy lovely views, farmyard companions and a dash of history. After our break we coast downwards via Betchworth and Brockham. One stile.

Sunday, 5 January 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 144.8m / 475ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 18405 50217
Nearest postcode:: RH4 1NU
what3words:: hugs.duke.bikes

Start time:: 9:30 am

Hilliers Garden Centre car park, A25 Reigate Rd, Brockham, Dorking. Please park on left hand side.

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