Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. I was glad to have got there before the big walking group that turned up half an hour later, however (damned walking groups!). When the path clearly forks, take the right fork. Three hours 45minutes walking time. If you drive down this section on your way out you'll see the official graffiti still on the road cheering on members of the British cycling team. Cross the stile into Dukes Meadow and follow the track (known as Brodies Drive) along the bottom of the meadow. By foot: One mile of North Downs Way from Stepping Stones to South Scarp; one mile of Thames Down link footpath at Mickleham Downs. We forgot the clocks had gone back, so did the last half in the dark (and rain). Do not enter the church yard, just keep ahead on the gravel track to reach the T-junction with the road. However, there is a portion of the trail where you are literally walking next to the road.. and its not that short. Not too challenging and finished at a lovely pub in Mickleham. The most convenient place near Box Hill station is the Stepping Stones (01306-889932) pub on Westhumble Street, which is usually open all day. Lovely trail, superb views. Two of us had a lovely dinner in the garden of the Stepping Stones and then walked to Dorking as an encore in the sunny dusk. If you might want to divert into Dorking, note that a return to Dorking Stations is the same fare as Box Hill from London. Hope to see you guys and others another day, another time. Arrived around 10am, started off from Whitehill car park (free parking) and made our way down to the Running Horse pub first. You can also upload photos to the Route map for 'Mickleham' - a 15.8km walking route near Mole Valley, UK. Start in the car park on the opposite side of the road to the visitor centre and cafe. Browse all of the details of each route below and explore more of the nature around Mickleham. King William was excellent. Eventually you'll reach Lodge Hill and a view opens up on your left. - was that a silver-washed fritillary? Length: 15.1 km (9.4 mi) or 16.5 km [for shorter versions: see pdf], Ascent/Descent: 540m; Net Walking Time: 4 hours. The Happy Valley Circular is a lovely walk that takes in Broadwood's Tower - a ruin on top of Box Hill - before dipping into the Valley behind the summit. Travelline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) All routes converge on the NT Visitor Centre and so in effect the two endings are interchangeable: the directions point out where you can switch between them. A few paces later, at the fork, keep left. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. Turn left at the T-junction, continue along this track. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. A great circular economy outcome by just questioning construction practices and doing the research and calls to make sure it works. Wouldnt recommend for a casual stroll. There are many fine viewpoints on this walk and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. There was steep hill with lots of stairs so be ready for a bit climbing. Off-Peak returns are only 8.90, so dont use your Network Railcard (minimum mid-week fare: 13.00). The paths can get quite muddy and slippery after wet weather. Trail was really nice at parts but its a little crowded and close to the city noise to my liking. Carry on downhill, later on a broad grassy strip alongside the driveway you crossed earlier and then the tarmac lane from the sawmill, which both merge from the left. Planning to join you but getting the 465 bus from Kingston. anyone doing this walk today? Turn right out of the buildings and take the tarmac path heading, Go down a few steps beside the memorial and turn right onto a path, joining the. 359 , Road No. Go around the side of the Servery and cut through a small car park to the old, Follow the chalky path along the top of the steeply wooded hillside of, After going through a wooden fieldgate the downland opens up and the descent becomes steeper. It was surprisingly uncrowded on Box Hill despite being national get outdoors day. Cross over and turn left to follow the pavement alongside Old London Road. Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping covers England, Wales and Scotland - not Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands. Follow the path as it meanders through the trees and then a little way in you will reach the first major fork- keep left here. Go straight across the cross roads, heading steeply downhill. moontiger go down a subway ramp and under this busy main road. In 200m you pass a gate into the grounds and. The directions for this walk are also in a PDF (link above) which you can download on to a Kindle, tablet, or smartphone. The next section becomes very steep so take particular care not to slip. Follow the path fairly steeply downhill and you will come to a crossroads alongside a National Trust map and information board. You will emerge with the visitor centre and cafe on the left and the car park (where the walk began) directly opposite. For the whole excursion including trains, sights and meals, allow at least 9hours. About; Advertise; Subscribe; Latest magazine; Contact us; Latest News; Feature Stories; Fleet I did it counterclockwise which I think is a bit easier. Great views and lots of nice shaded woodland. Did it used to be like this? i may do the walk the conventional way doing the ascent first altho am enmeshed in another court case against neighbours from Hell so may not make it at all jfk. The afternoon section of the Main Walk is still longer (and tougher) than the new morning route, but the lunch pub is now at the halfway point of the Short Walks. Enjoyable trip. Follow the path as it swings 90 degrees left and a few paces later, where the path curves right, keep straight ahead under an arch of trees and then bear left again marked with a red arrow for the Box Hill Hike. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 103 Taylor Drive, Gladstone Park, VIC 3043. About .5 miles. Arrived around 10am, started off from Whitehill car park (free parking) and made our way down to the Running Horse pub first. At the T-junction, turn left and continue downhill. Follow this path as it climbs a little and then swings right to run close to Zig Zag Road on the left. If you take this short cut, resume the directions at [. It traverses a series of hills in a clockwise loop north and east of Box Hill & Westhumble station: Norbury Park, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath and finally Box Hill itself. Lunch: Mickleham (after 6km) has two possible lunch pubs, both fairly expensive. Continue straight ahead passing the bench to left, on the narrowing path into woodland signed for the Box Hill Hike. Continue through the woods along this track. Plus Code CPHF+4F Sunbury VIC, Australia 0 www.fancyfreewalks.org Page 3 4 Continue along the grassy slope for 600m, ignoring any paths forking off. This walk originally had an option to finish in Dorking but it was hardly ever taken, even when there was only an hourly train service back from Box Hill (improved in 2019: see below). Thanks! So mist clearing to sun . One peeled off shortly before the King William IV pub to explore Denbies. In 40m, where the drive swings round to the left at Old House Cottage, keep ahead along a path. Enjoyable trip. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. I would say this walk is hard rather than moderate. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. After crossing the. The paths are well maintained but may become slippery in wet or wintry weather. First we went a different way to evade an epic-sized meet-up group, and then we missed our way and ended up on a path I have never discovered in twenty years of exploring this area. If you want to switch to the Burford Spur ending, Take the path from the left-hand end of the NT Caf towards. Mickleham (after 6km) has two possible lunch pubs, both fairly expensive. Follow this downhill for 200m and then go up a flight of steps on the right. Bonus! Near the tea stop at the top of Box Hill, Metrobus21 runs two-hourly (MonSat) to Dorking or Leatherhead. It was then a lovely golden afternoon, but someone seemed to have stolen my leg muscles. Estimate repayments Loading. We did the Moderate 7km route definitely recommend it on a dry day. Made some deviations at the beginning and end to incorporate the train station and some nice steep bits to add some difficulty. A little further along you will come to a junction of several paths; take the right-hand of the middle two paths, the one heading fairly steeply downhill. The William IV pub had a lot of pleasant young waiters but they failed to bring the drinks we ordered having told us we couldn't buy drinks at the bar even though one of us had done that. Continue on a broad grassy path up an open spur, with increasingly fine views of the heath and back across the valley to White Hill. This short but strenuous North Downs walk traverses a series of hills in a clockwise loop north and east of Box Hill & Westhumble station: Norbury Park, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath and finally Box Hill itself. If this dip is flooded you will have to skirt around the entire ox-bow (or revert to the direct route). Head up to it. Shri here - lovely to meet you all (Margaret, Robin, Francis and others) on my first outing with the group. Over to the left you'll see a relatively flat section of Zig Zag Road- this road has always been a popular training ground for cyclists but is even more fashionable now having featured as part of the Summer Olympics 2012 road race circuit. Now I might do the walk Tomorrow. This walk is an eight mile circular walk, with steep climbs, descents into deep valleys and many steps. Go straight across the old Roman road of Stane Street. The last bit has steep stairs. Keep straight ahead after the view point and a few paces later fork left onto the path marked as the North Downs Way. Box Hill & Westhumble station is in Surrey, 2km N of Dorking. Check out this 7.1-mile loop trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. Weve partnered with Cotswold Outdoor to help everyone make the most of their time outdoors in the places we care for. Soon you will reach a bench on the left with a small clearing on the right. Print. Still plenty of water in the Mole at the stepping stones. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. The. After this small variation the route now follows the waymarked Box Hill Hike all the way to Box Hill. A good workout despite the relatively short distance. A real tonic. Really enjoyed it. Parking here requires a fee but is free for National Trust members. Go along Old London Road for 250m to reach the, To resume the walk, go through the churchyard and turn left onto a grassy path 40m behind, Follow the path for 600m as it climbs steadily up the wooded, Continue in this direction for 450m, crossing a couple of chalky tracks along the way. Nice woodland. After the walk, please leave a comment, it really helps. Tea: There is a popular caf inside the National Trust Visitor Centre at the top of Box Hill, plus a servery offering hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice-creams. Ignore the path joining on your left. Whether you have braved the stones or not, The route continues on a permissive path through. Beautiful views with nice sections of quiet woodland. Over to the right you'll be able to see Denbies Vineyard with its characteristic geometric layout of vines. Otherwise, I found the trail to be on the easier side of moderate and the rest of the experience to be pleasant. At Box Hill & Westhumble station the Old Booking Hall contains, There are pubs near the end of both walk options which are open all day: the, Sunday Walk - Now A Tad Longer: Box Hill & Westhumble Circular - a hilly 10-miler in the North Downs, Wednesday Walk - Time to burn off some calories: Boxhill & Westhumble Circular or to Dorking, Sunday Walk Four mini-Munros in the South East (Box Hill), Box Hill Circular - relaxed pace with butterflies, heathland, views and tea, Wednesday Walk - Boxhill & Westhumble Circular or to Dorking, Wednesday Walk - Box Hill & Westhumble Circular, Saturday Second Walk - Box Hill autumn colours, Box Hill Circular (short walk, omitting Headley Heath), Box Hill to Dorking (short walk, omitting Headley Heath). (Opt out point) Starting point Leatherhead station (Clapham Junction 10:18, Wimbledon 10:25) Follow this path signed as the Stepping Stones walk and soon the trees on the right give way to extensive views across the Surrey landscape on the right. There are paper 1:25K maps for both Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, OSI and OSNI produce paper 1:50K and some 1:25K maps. Explore this 6.5-mile loop trail near Holmwood, Surrey. Continue straight ahead passing the bench to left, on the narrowing path into woodland signed for the Box Hill Hike. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. OSNI (then Basemap Gallery / 4 squares icon, then 25K or 50K). The path crossing the route here is an old Roman Road and now forms part of the Thames Down Link. A flaw in the original walk was that the lunch stop came too soon, so in 2019 the morning section in Norbury Park was extended with a 1km loop around Updown Wood on Fetcham Downs. This is a list of previous times this walk has been done by the club (since Jan 2010). The next section becomes very steep so take particular care not to slip. Or, there is a train from London Bridge at 9.39 which arrives at Box Hill and Westhumbel at 10.34. Approximate time 2 to 2.5 hours. A walk from the westerly edge of Stockland parish along the old Devon-Dorset border. Length 6.2 miElevation gain 1,190 ftRoute type Loop You're welcome to print these leaflets at home. The suggested place is the King William (01372-372590, hidden away on a path leading up to Mickleham Downs; it serves local beers and good home-cooked food and has an attractive terraced garden, but limited space inside. (The cafe in the bike shop had unfortunately shut for the day at 14.00 hours.). Took roughly 2.5hours with a break. Part of the circular road was right along a road but then you get back to the park. Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km. Nice walk. Go walking LEATHERHEAD via MICKLEHAM - CIRCULAR Wednesday, 13 November 2019 Start time: 10:50 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Group Richmond Moderate walk from Leatherhead via Mickleham Downs and Norbury Park. Lovely trail, superb views. Follow the pavement and as the tall wall ends, ignore the path off to the right. Thanks Thomas! 7 in bright sunshine with a cooling breeze , perfect for the steep ascents on this walk. Turn left here and go uphill for just a few paces to reach the Smith and Western grill and diner. When you come to the end of the grassy track continue on the chalky path past the information board. There are many extremely steep and uneven pathways. Follow this path as it steadily descends and towards the bottom you will pass through a section of juniper trees (a type of coniferous tree) in an area known as Juniper Bottom. About .5 miles. Toilets and a cafe is available at the start and the view is incredible. Good walk for a hot day with plenty of shade. Continue straight up. At the William IV the landlord showed mild alarm at the arrival of customers, and when we admitted we had not booked, warned that he was old. Some got the 17.33 to Waterloo; the cognoscenti waited for the less busy and more modern 17.39 to Victoria. Six set off from the station. The area is deservedly popular and the famous sites are likely to be crowded on fine weekends, but there are quieter places in between. Starting at the top of Box Hill in Surrey, follow the trail markers and enjoy a landscape of magical woods, glorious hilltop views and tranquil valleys. After some distance on the left you'll pass the headstone of an eccentric local resident who is buried vertically here. Looking forward to doing the walk tomorrow. On the suggested route the narrow path soon broadens as it winds its way down the side of, Headley Lane is popular with speedy cyclists so, At the top the bridleway levels out and bears right to go alongside a brick buttress supporting a tarmac lane on the right, the access road for, If you want to take a direct route through Headley Heath, fork right uphill and follow this woodland track near its western edge. Isle of Man is 1:50K only. We even ate outside at the King William IV. It has been replaced with the alternative ending mentioned above. You can then paste it into MS Word. Some lovely views and can start and finish by a pub in Mickleham. OSI and OSNI produce paper 1:50K and some 1:25K maps. Wouldnt recommend for a casual stroll. Turn right onto a track behind the viewpoint to head north alongside the grounds of Norbury Park House to the sawmill. If you are doing Short Walk 2 (via Broadwood's Tower), go to I. Return to the road, cross over and turn left along the tarmac path running parallel with the road on the left. Cafe and pub at two equidistant points. Start time: 10:25. Sat Nav KT20 7LB. Good fitness required. Explore this 7.5-mile loop trail near Dorking, Surrey. We got the train shortly after 5 back to the smoke, managing to sample some ice cream at the bike shop cum cafe just before. If you wish you could make a short out-and-back detour to this viewpoint, a small terrace with a wooden bench 100m away. Arrived by train & started at Rytas cafe. After skirting a house Boxhurst turn sharp right onto a track leading into Box Hill Country Park. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Follow this path as it steadily descends and towards the bottom you will pass through a section of juniper trees (a type of coniferous tree) in an area known as Juniper Bottom. Toilets and a cafe is available at the start and the view is incredible. The bridleway finally emerges into a small gravel parking area on Headley Lane. So back to the mad maelstrom that is London on a Saturday night in the tail end of the Covid pandemic. Here goes: 15 (about a handful of those car drivers), initially overcast but soon breaking, so mostly gorgeous sunshine . You may need to reduce scaling ('shrink to fit'), and remove headers / footers / borders. Some of this variation features in my own figure of 8 walk of Boxhill jfk. Wine one of three family tickets to the Surrey Hil. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. Some stopped at the NT Cafe at Box Hill (the group was still largely together at this point), and only one walker moved ahead fast enough from there to catch the 15.44 train. There is a choice of routes across this field to the wooded part of Norbury Park. I did not count) and in gorgeous sunshine . A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. As the path forks, head left. Go down the flight of steps, keep ahead on the tarmac pavement and a few hundred yards later cross over to turn left into Zig Zag Road. The route has several fairly steep climbs and descents, including one long climb up a flight of steps. Caut aici Great route! mickleham circular walkshooting in bridgeport ct last nightshooting in bridgeport ct last night The, Follow this winding path for 250m, still heading roughly, Go through Whitehill car park onto a track into, Inside the Country Park fork left onto a path climbing steadily up Juniper Top. This part of the, Ascent/Descent: approx. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. The prominent house at its centre (in private ownership) was built in 1774 and has had several famous owners and tenants, including Leopold Salomons (who donated Box Hill to the National Trust) and DrMarie Stopes, the family planning pioneer. The track eventually comes to a Y-junction, with a blue-topped bridleway post on the right. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Turn left onto the track and continue along it to Whitehill car park. Had a bit of everything, a couple of steep climbs including one unexpected one! By using our website, you agree to our legal policy, including: no warranty, use at your own risk. Lovely walk but there are some steep hills! The near vertical pull up onto Box Hill itself is particularly cruel so late in the walk. This time of year very muddy and busy around box hill but otherwise a great walk. (landscape) or Select Great day out. mickleham circular walk. Turn left to go past the Burford Bridge Hotel and continue alongside the A24, crossing the River Mole on Burford Bridge. At the T-junction (with the white wall in front of you) turn right, heading uphill. Try press and hold Power then Volume -, or try press and hold Power. Good for dogs. We got to lunch slightly before midday but that meant empty pubs and quick service. One of a series of six walks near Stockland - Walk 1 Details Horner Hill & the English Channel Download PDF Hard. Carry on; you'll see the park on your right. Join the wide grass slope climbing steadily back up to the top of Box Hill. OS 1:50K pdf. Just off the main route, the Running Horses (01372-372279) in Mickleham village is a good alternative. In a further 175m there is a short flight of steps going up the slope on your left. The suggested place is the King William (01372-372590; open WedSun & BH Mon), hidden away on a path leading up to Mickleham Downs; it serves local beers and good home-cooked food and has an attractive terraced garden, but limited space inside. These have essentially been taken from the Box Hill to Leatherhead walk (149), although done here in the reverse direction. There are many steps, descents into deep valleys and steep uphill climbs. Pleasant, chatty group. Take the right fork (almost straight on) and follow this lane, Cross over and continue on the bridleway opposite, in a belt of trees. OpenStreetMap is an opensource global crowd sourced map. It is better at showing footpaths than the OS in some places. Two of them! A hilly circular walking route, mostly off-road, approximately 9.8 miles long. It covers much of the Box Hill estate and passes some wonderful viewpoints and pubs to enjoy a refreshing drink or lunch. Picnic/pub lunch at The Running Horse, Mickleham. To help you find the best hikes and walks around Mickleham, weve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. A track merges from the left and you, Head south down Headley Heath Approach and cross Box Hill Road onto a bridleway which merges with the North Downs Way (NDW) above the old Brockham Lime Works. Good route, some really nice views, mostly quiet. Good walking conditions with next to no mud. Start in the car park on the opposite side of the road to the visitor centre and cafe. The last bit has steep stairs. Lovely morning walk, yes a little muddy, but not so bad as to make it impassible. By using our website, you agree to our legal policy, including: no warranty, use at your own risk. If you do "plot another route" from Clapham Junction, a text on 07817 492330 letting me know would be lovely. Those who are not used to climbing hills might find it slightly more challenging. I should be at Westhumble a few minutes before you, but if not I'll try and catch up. The suggested lunch place comes quite early in the walk, but you might still like to break for mid-morning refreshments at Wild!About Coffee (07815-121471; usually open ThuSun), a pop-up caf next to Norbury Park Sawmill. Go straight across the cross roads and continue steeply uphill. Really great walk, didnt take too long. Preview trail Explore more of Mole Valley: Browse the best Hikes in other regions. I'd love to, but weather is looking rubbish! If you are doing one of the Short Walks (omitting Headley Heath), go to G. 2 steep climbs but easy enough to do. Cross over and keep straight ahead on the gravel track passing by Saint Michael's Church on the right. For sale 75 The Old Stock Run, Sunbury, VIC, 3429 $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 They also mention several short cuts which cut out some of the climbs, as well as detours to points of interest. Never be fooled into thinking that this is a fairly short walk. Legend : OS 1:25K pdf , OS 1:50K pdf . In the valley is the large expanse of Denbies Vineyard, with the village of Westhumble to its right and the wooded Ranmore Common beyond. Box Hill Circular via Mickleham walk . A very pleasant day out. Easily-accessible paths. Great walk, two horrific but achievable steep hills, great views. Eventually the bridleway swings right and emerges onto the middle of. After a short final climb, Turn left at the tower to go gently uphill on a track, heading, As you approach an open space (Donkey Green) follow the track round to the right to pass it on your left. Enjoyable and is good exercise! The bridleway finally emerges into a small gravel parking area on Headley Lane. Legend : OS 1:25K pdf, This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. If anyone else is interested then I can call in at Tadworth or Tattenham Corner station, 4 seats available. Two peeled off on different routes before lunch. At the fork, take the right hand path. That took away from the experience for me. Follow the main track. Student prefer. This is a great place to stop to catch your breath and enjoy the views over the Mole Valley. Some steep climbs but a pleasant route. Took roughly 2.5hours with a break. If you take this short cut, resume the directions at. At this point you can explore Mickleham church and village, or stop for a rest at the Running Horses pub. Arrived by train & started at Rytas cafe. There are also a couple of gates and one stile (but this is fairly low and has open sides for dogs to pass under). Quite steep in places and also easy to miss splits and turns. Enjoyable and is good exercise! Great views and lots of nice shaded woodland. You come out onto a path junction by the corner of a field. Had a bit of everything, a couple of steep climbs including one unexpected one! Planning to a do a part of this walk. Do not enter the church yard, just keep ahead on the gravel track to reach the T-junction with the road. Four hours 35minutes walking time. By using our website, you agree to our legal policy, including: no warranty, use at your own risk. Otherwise, I found the trail to be on the easier side of moderate and the rest of the experience to be pleasant. Caf and servery Caf serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. At the bottom a path merges in from the right, keep straight ahead and you will reach a stile at the end of the path. Trains: catch the 10.02 Dorking train from London Waterloo (Clapham Junction 10:12) arriving Box Hill and Westhumble 10.51. I was justly blamed because the latter did not have good cakes. Great route, some quite steep parts. on Flickr, autumn surreyhills walkicon swcwalks swcwalk64 22661973001 S, autumn surreyhills walkicon swcwalks swcwalk64 22650773665 S, autumn surreyhills walkicon swcwalks swcwalk64 22637270972 S. Main Walk: 16km (10.1miles).

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