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White Down and Dick Focks Common

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Overview

This walk includes part of the North Downs Way and we walk on Dick Focks Common in Effingham Forest, followed by some open farmland.  The bluebells should be out.  There are some short steep slopes and fine views.

Thursday, 17 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
214m / 702ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 12421 50416
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6SY
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Start time:
10:00 am

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