Hydons Ball towards Witley

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Overview

A walk starting with the ascent of Hydon's Ball, then on to Hambledon (coffee stop at the shop) and an exploration of the field paths and woodland to the west of Witley before returning to the start.

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 228.6m / 750ft
Type:: circular

Coffee stop at the village shop in Hambledon. Lunch at Witley with the option of a drink at a pub.

Some steep descents and a couple of stiles.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 97904 40193
Nearest postcode:: GU8 4BB
what3words:: lavished.eyeful.impulsive

Start time:: 10:00 am

Hydon's Ball NT Car Park. Just off the junction of Salt Lane and Cock Barn Lane to the south of Godalming.

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