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Overview

A hilly, undulating, walk through woodland. We head up toward Friday Street and then on to Leith Hill, stopping for a break at the Tower. We then head back via Wotton and Abinger Commons 

Sunday, 23 March 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 12638 47584
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6QQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Wotton Village Hall, behind Wotton Hatch Pub.

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE