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Overview

We will meet at Box Hill and Westhumble station, a popular starting point for walks in the area. We shall be walking a large loop around Box Hill but not climbing Box Hill itself. Our circuit will include Fetcham Downs, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath and onto the North Downs Way, where I envisage we will stop for a lateish lunch with views south from the escarpment. After lunch we will continue along the North Downs Way and descend into Dorking by a back route.

There will be mud in places so wear boots. Please bring a packed lunch as there is no planned pub or cafe stop.

Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.5km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
500m / 1640ft
Type:
linear

Take the 09:41 from London Victoria to Horsham arriving Westhumble at 10:37. Freedom Pass holders are advised to buy a ticket from Cheam.

We shall end the walk at Dorking station as there are more frequent trains by the return route to Victoria and also services to Wimbledon and Waterloo if you prefer.

There are no toilets at Box Hill and Westhumble station, so please use the ones on the train. Dorking station has toilets. On the route, there are few toilets but plenty of bushes!

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 16745 51866
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6BT
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Start time:
10:40 am

Box Hill & Westhumble station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 17090 50428
Nearest postcode:
RH4 1TZ
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Dorking 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