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Metropolitan Walkers Group

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

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Overview

A walk taking in several of the highest hills in Surrey and some great views. The route includes some bluebell woods which will hopefully be putting on a good display. Towards the end of the walk we pass through the picturesque village of Shere, and will have opportunity for a short stop there. Total ascent 750m.

Please bring a packed lunch. Pub stop at end.

Note, Holmwood Station does not have public toilets, please make use of outbound station or train facilities.

Terrain: Hills, woods, fields

Travel: Take 8:41 from London Victoria (8:48 Clapham Junction), arr. Holmwood 9:47.

Buy return to Holmwood. Single from Gomshall-Dorking is needed for first part of journey back.

Saturday, 26 April 2025
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:
750m / 2461ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17454 43765
Nearest postcode:
RH5 4RB
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Start time:
9:50 am

Holmwood Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 08905 47797
Nearest postcode:
GU5 9NU
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Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Gomshall 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