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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

A brisk walk through an area of lowland heath, a key habitat for rare heathland species, to Black Down (280 metres/919 feet), the highest point in both Sussex and the South Downs National Park, and to the Temple of the Winds, (no actual Temple, but a spectacular viewpoint).  There are many undulations, some of which are quite steep.  We then descend to Haslemere via Pen-y-bos, an ancient trail, and Tennyson's Lane.

Saturday, 24 May 2025
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train: London Waterloo 08:45, Clapham Junction 08:52, Woking 09:13, arrives Liphook 10:02 (Portsmouth and Southsea train).  Buy return to Liphook.

Lunch: snack break halfway and late picnic at the Temple of the Winds. 

Toilet: There are limited toilet facilities at Liphook station but these are not always open so please  use toilets on the train. Comfort stops on the walk will be al fresco.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 84165 30901
Nearest postcode:
GU30 7DN
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Start time:
10:05 am

Liphook Railway Station. Meet outside the main station entrance.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 89777 32942
Nearest postcode:
GU27 1DB
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Haslemere Railway 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