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Metropolitan Walkers Group

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

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Route begins with a climb to the summit of Black Down, taking in great views of the surrounding landscape. After descending Black Down we continue along an undulating route through fields and woodlands towards the pretty town of Midhurst, passing the impressive ruins of Cowdray House near the end of the walk. Total ascent 430m.

Please bring a packed lunch. Pub stop at end in Midhurst.

Terrain: Hills, woods, fields

Travel: Take the 9:45 from London Waterloo (9:52 Clapham Junction), arrive Haslemere 10:49.

Buy a return to Haslemere.

First part of journey back from Midhurst is by bus, route 70 to Haslemere (buy ticket on the bus - contactless accepted). Bus takes 28min. Last buses leave Midhurst at 17:05, 18:10 and 19:15.

Optional: break your journey back at The Swan Inn in Haslemere, and meet up with the group doing today's Temple of the Winds walk.

Saturday, 1 March 2025
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
430m / 1411ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 89777 32942
Nearest postcode:
GU27 1DB
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Start time:
10:50 am

Haslemere Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 88696 21827
Nearest postcode:
GU29 9DZ
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Midhurst bus station - will get bus back to Haslemere

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