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Staines Group

We are a very active and friendly Ramblers group. Our programme explores the most attractive countryside in the surrounding area including the Surrey Hills.

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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

The 08:28 train from Staines gets to Sanderstead at 10:15 for onward bus to Hamsey Green. Please meet at seating near platform 24 at Waterloo Station for the onward journey. On arrival we will have a coffee at a cafe in Hamsey Green. This 9 mile strenuous walk includes the highest point of the Loop at 580 feet.The morning is via Riddlesdown (steep descent), Kenley Aerodrome (steep ascent up 84 steps) and Old Coulsdon to the Fox pub for a pub/picnic lunch(much needed!!). After lunch we continue via Happy Valley, Farthing Downs, Coulsdon, Clock House and Mayfield Lavender Fields to The Oaks Park.  There is a cafe here if time allows. We catch a bus from The Oaks to Purley Station for the homeward journey. 

Saturday, 12 October 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 35044 59533
Nearest postcode:
CR6 9AA
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Start time:
10:30 am

On B269

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 27657 61069
Nearest postcode:
SM7 3JA
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Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm

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