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North Hampshire Downs Group

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

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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

10 mile circular walk in the Surrey Hills starting at Gomshall station. The route takes in Peaslake, the Hurtwood,  Pitch Hill, Holmbury Hill and Sutton Abinger. Great views guaranteed unless it's foggy! Fairly tough in places due to the heights of the hills. No more than one or two stiles.

Saturday, 29 March 2025
Meeting time:
8:20 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.8km / 10.4mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

The plan is to start at and return to Basingstoke station, and travel via Woking and Guildford, but walkers can join anywhere en route to Gomshall. Toilets are available at the main stations (not Gomshall) and on the trains. There will be a refreshment stop at Peaslake, where coffee/snacks can be obtained at the village stores. Lunch stop at Holmbury Hill. Bring your own sandwiches and drinks

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 63738 52525
Nearest postcode:
RG21 5NE
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mining.native.quit
Meeting time:
8:20 am

Meet in the ticket hall at the station

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 08889 47839
Nearest postcode:
GU5 9NU
what3words:
stacks.puff.books
Start time:
10:00 am

Gomshall 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