North Downs, Westcott, Friday Street (bring lunch)

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Overview

This walk descends (steeply) from the North Downs to the Greensand and then back up to the Downs (steeply) for more views. We pass the large hammer pond at Friday Street and many picturesque streams, hamlets and cottages. Towards the end we will stop for a drink/coffee at the pub in Westcott. Please bring lunch with you.

Saturday, 15 February 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:: 423m / 1388ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 12660 50185
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6SY
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Ranmore Common car park, Ranmore Common Road, free parking (not the Denbies Hillside car park).

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