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Metropolitan Walkers Group

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

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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

Route starts with an ascent of Leith Hill, taking in some great views, and then passes through the woodlands of Wotton Common towards the village of Westcott. We then climb into the North Downs for more Surrey Hills views, before descending towards Westhumble. Total walk ascent of 450m.

Pub stop for drinks only during the walk, and pub stop at end (meeting up with walkers from the strenuous Box Hill hike).

Please bring a packed lunch.

Terrain: Hills, woods, fields

Travel: Take the 9:41 from Victoria (9:48 Clapham Junction), arrive Holmwood 10:47. Buy a return to Holmwood.

Saturday, 11 January 2025
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17454 43765
Nearest postcode:
RH5 4RB
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Start time:
10:50 am

Holmwood station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 16745 51866
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6BT
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Box Hill & Westhumble station

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