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Guildford Group

We are the Guildford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Ranmore Common towards Norbury Park, then descend in  to Mickleham before climbing Box Hill from the north.  Drop off Box Hill, across the stepping stones and then take the Leith Hill Greenway back up to Ranmore.

Saturday, 2 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

Possible coffee stops in Norbury Park and Box Hill but bring a picnic lunch.

Parking at the NT car park on Ranmore Common (paying, NT members free).

Some steep ascents and descents so poles useful.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 14168 50376
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6SR
what3words:
fuel.feed.royal
Start time:
10:00 am

NT Car Park on the South side of Ranmore Common Road, at the top of the hill from Dorking. From Guildford take the Leatherhead Road (A246), after Thatcher's Hotel at Horsley take the road round to the left and then towards the bottom of a hill TR onto Green Dene before taking a left fork up Crocknorth Road that will eventually take you to the car park.

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