We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk is only just outside the London boundary and yet the first part with a steady climb up the side of the valley into Marden Park Woods feels completely rural. In these woods the route joins the North Downs Way and heads west on an undulating stretch, still mostly through woodland. This section ends at a fine viewpoint on Gravelly Hill.
The walk then descends from the North Downs ridge into the attractive village of Godstone, which features a large green for lunch. The afternoon route mostly follows the Greensand Way, heading east from to Oxted. This section is quite different in character: a more open landscape dotted with small settlements, including one with a magnificent ancient tree in its churchyard, the Tandridge Yew.
This walk has hills and a brisk pace.
Get the 0950 East Grinstead train from Victoria, Clapham 0957, East Croydon 1010 arriving Woldingham at 1026. Buy a return to Oxted.
Plan on a picnic lunch. There is a pub for bad weather/drinks/toilets.
