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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Brisk hilly walk over sandy downs and woodland paths, some steep climbs, 900m total ascent. Bring packed lunch and a torch, pub at end of walk. Route includes Leith, Holmbury and Pitch hills, then to Blackheath and culminating with a steep climb of St Martha's Hill.

Travel: Take 9:41 London Victoria (9:48 CLJ), arrive Holmwood Station 10:47. Buy return to Holmwood, additional single from Guildford to Leatherhead may be required.

Saturday, 18 January 2025
Start time:
10:47 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
27.4km / 17.0mi
Ascent:
900m / 2953ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17454 43765
Nearest postcode:
RH5 4RB
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Start time:
10:47 am

Holmwood Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 99229 49604
Nearest postcode:
GU1 4UT
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Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Guildford

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