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Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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Overview

A moderate- to brisk-paced linear walk to Horsham Station over undulating terrain led by Thomas G (Mobile Number: 07775 676 092) joint with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group. About 4.5 to 5 hours net walking. Map: EOL34/146, L187.

Route: Weaver's Wood, Wickney Holt, Vann Farm, south to Eversheds Farm,  Hopgardens Rue, Fir Copse, Oakwood Mill Farm, Chapel Copse, Oakwood Church, Kiln Copse, Walliswood village, Rose Hill Farm, Wet Wood, Monks Lane, Monks Farm, Chatfolds, Northlands Road, Benland Wood, Warnham Manor (deer farm), Ridge House, Bailing Hill Farm, West Sussex Literary Trail to Horsham Park, through the park to the station.

Lunch: Pub Lunch at 'The Scarlett Arms' in Walliswood  (https://www.scarlettarms.co.uk) - or bring a picnic. 

For further information about the walk go to https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/ockley-horsham

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Start time:
10:55 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
204m / 669ft
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Buy off-peak return fare to Horsham (from Ewell East in the case of Freedom Pass holders)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 16476 40509
Nearest postcode:
RH5 5HT
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Start time:
10:55 am

Ockley Station (train from Victoria at 09:41 (Horsham via Hackbridge service), calling at Clapham Junction at 09:48 and arriving at Ockley at 10:51)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 17888 30974
Nearest postcode:
RH12 1RB
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Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm

Horsham Station (trains to Victoria via East Croydon and Clapham Junction departing xx20 and xx50 or Thameslink via London Bridge departing xx24 and 54). Likely return train: 16.20.

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