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. Inside the Country Park go along Juniper Bottom for 250m and then turn right onto a path climbing steeply up the wooded hillside to Broadwood's Tower. Some steep hills but not that hard. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Explore Box Hill and Happy Valley, discover Broadwood's Tower, and take in views of the Surrey countryside from Salomons memorial viewpoint on this circular walk. Circular Walk to Juniper Tower is a 2.4 mile (5,500-step) route located near Mickleham, Dorking, England. It does not take more than 2hrs. Nothing dangerous but gonna get heart bumped. This part of the, Ascent/Descent: approx. Walking boots or sturdy shoes are recommended for this walk. 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. Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km. saturdaywalkers@walyada yada yadakingclub.org.uk. Three hours 35minutes walking time. (Opt out point) Starting point Leatherhead station (Clapham Junction 10:18, Wimbledon 10:25) You can also upload photos to the Return trains from Box Hill are at xx.16 and xx.46 to London Bridge and xx.10 to Waterloo. 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. Our Tour recommendations are based on thousands of activities completed by other people on komoot. 2 steep climbs but easy enough to do. Wouldnt recommend for a casual stroll. 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. This short but strenuous walk climbs up a series of hills in a clockwise loop north and east of Box Hill & Westhumble station: Norbury Park, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath and Box Hill itself. You're welcome to print these leaflets at home. Whether you have braved the stones or not, The route continues on a permissive path through. 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. 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). The special places in National Trust care sometimes come with a few risks for visitors, be it coastline or countryside. In 50m go through another gate at the top of long flight of steps (the continuation of the main route), with another path branching off to the right. Keep on the pavement past the bus stop and 100 yards later follow the pavement as it forks right to run slightly away from the road. Keep straight ahead after the view point and a few paces later fork left onto the path marked as the North Downs Way. Follow this path as it climbs a little and then swings right to run close to Zig Zag Road on the left. A good workout despite the relatively short distance. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. If driving, there is a small free car park for railway users at Box Hill & Westhumble station and a larger one at Ryka's Caf near the Burford Bridge roundabout, which you pass on the main return route. Dogs Well-controlled dogs are welcome. Isle of Man is 1:50K only. Click on any section heading to switch between detailed directions and an outline, or the heading above to switch all sections. Follow the track with the wooden fence on your left. A pity that with just two trains an hour they have to leave within six minutes of each other. Find out how to keep safe throughout your visits. (On Windows) To copy a map to the clipboard : use CRTL PRINT-SCREEN (thats press and hold the CTRL key, then press PRINT SCREEN). The track forks at the big trees, take the left fork and continue along the wide track. I'd love to, but weather is looking rubbish! Box Hill Circular via Mickleham walk A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. Click the heading below to show/hide the walk route for the selected option(s). Explore this 6.5-mile loop trail near Holmwood, Surrey. The path crossing the route here is an old Roman Road and now forms part of the Thames Down Link. Good food and efficient service in pub, especially given we were beaten to the bar by an all-male group of ramblers. Some steep hills but not that hard. Service at the pub was fast and food quality good, so top marks for the William IV on a busy day for them. In around 200m it goes through a gate in the tree boundary ahead, merges with the NDW from the right and comes to the famous viewpoint at the. The path curves right, then goes into a more wooded area with a fenced enclosure on the right. 5 sunny and very hot 31 deg C . | Walk Map King William was excellent. 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. 1 ago. Start in the car park on the opposite side of the road to the visitor centre and cafe. Go through the waymarked double gate and cross the churchyard. The NT kiosk at Box Hill was as busy as ever but for once had no big queues. Great walk, two horrific but achievable steep hills, great views. Juniper trees produce juniper berries which are used as a spice in a wide variety of dishes and are most well-known for providing the primary flavouring to gin. 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Cross Headley Lane and continue on a bridleway up the other side of the valley to Headley Heath. Made some deviations at the beginning and end to incorporate the train station and some nice steep bits to add some difficulty. Turn right onto a track behind the viewpoint to head north alongside the grounds of Norbury Park House to the sawmill. Get to know this 4.4-mile loop trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. Take any of the grassy paths going steeply uphill, Go through the car park and turn left onto a lane. At the T-junction, turn left and continue downhill. This route has an elevation gain of about 380.5 ft and is rated as medium. Some got the 17.33 to Waterloo; the cognoscenti waited for the less busy and more modern 17.39 to Victoria. 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. Hiking Walking Running Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife In the top right-hand corner go through a wooden side gate next to a fieldgate onto a track. If you are doing one of the Short Walks (omitting Headley Heath), go to G. At Box Hill about 70 walkers disembarked. Nice woodland. Picnic/pub lunch at The Running Horse, Mickleham. Carry on; you'll see the park on your right. I will try and catch up with you all. Almost immediately the road forks, take the right hand fork (Headley Heath Approach). This walk's tags are: National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 In 900m (having ignored several turnings off to the lane), veer right where the path forks and keep right at the next junction to come to a small car park at a corner of the heath. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Immediately after the pub, climb up the steps. 20 at the start on this walk: others dribbled in with various excuses for being late ("the hamster got out", "the dog ate the alarm clock": must try harder, you lot), so I saying 25 on this walk and who will gainsay me? Looking forward to doing the walk tomorrow. A demanding walk with steep climbs and many steps. Got lost many times. This time of year very muddy and busy around box hill but otherwise a great walk. One peeled off shortly before the King William IV pub to explore Denbies. par | Juin 16, 2022 | park hyung sik and park seo joon are brothers | hamiltonian path greedy algorithm | Juin 16, 2022 | park hyung sik and park seo joon are brothers | hamiltonian path greedy algorithm 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. If this dip is flooded you will have to skirt around the entire ox-bow (or revert to the direct route). The autumn colours were wonderful too, much more advanced than I expected - coppery beeches, yellow field and Norway maple, golden birches. Continue straight on, ignoring gate 27 on your left. The off-peak service is hourly on both routes, except on Sunday afternoons when the Victoria service is half-hourly. Follow the NDW all the way down the wooded hillside, on several long flights of steps. When you are ready, return to the churchyard to continue your walk. $650 Mickleham, VIC Furnished Room for rent for Female at Mickleham. There are also a couple of gates and one stile (but this is fairly low and has open sides for dogs to pass under). This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. At the fork, take the right hand path. You'll emerge onto a grassy open area known as Mickleham Gallops. Turn left to go past the Burford Bridge Hotel and continue alongside the A24, crossing the River Mole on Burford Bridge. OSNI (then Basemap Gallery / 4 squares icon, then 25K or 50K). OpenStreetMap is an opensource global crowd sourced map. Mickleham (after 6km) has two possible lunch pubs, both fairly expensive. Four hours 35minutes walking time. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. Box Hill Circular via Mickleham walk A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. Suitable for all skill levels. Lovely walk but there are some steep hills! Thanks. Great walk, two horrific but achievable steep hills, great views. There used to be a shop and caf in the station's Old Booking Hall, but Pilgrim Cycles closed in November 2022. www.walkingclub.org.uk/site/license.shtml. Take the track to the left of the cottage, heading uphill. You may come across areas grazed by sheep and cattle in Norbury Park, Headley Heath or Box Hill. Nice and dry underfoot. Disabled for Bing as printing is against OS T&C's. The next section becomes very steep so take particular care not to slip. 600m; Net Walking Time: 4 hours, At very short notice, a walk posting I had up my sleeve, Ascent/Descent: 624m; Net Walking Time: 4 hours. If you want to switch to the Burford Spur ending, Take the path from the left-hand end of the NT Caf towards. We forgot the clocks had gone back, so did the last half in the dark (and rain). Happy new year. Pass through a short gated section of grass chalkland and keep ahead on the woodland path, marked with the acorn symbol for the North Downs Way. This short but strenuous walk climbs up 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. The King William IV contingent ate outside on the terrace, an unexpected delight at this time of year. Some lovely views and can start and finish by a pub in Mickleham. 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). Good for dogs. Return to the road, cross over and turn left along the tarmac path running parallel with the road on the left. Turn left onto a permissive path along the riverbank, into a wood and up steps (or take a more direct route along a field edge). If you want to finish the walk after lunch, London bus465 runs half-hourly through Mickleham on its route between Dorking and Kingston. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. Take the train nearest to 10:15 from Waterloo or Victoria to Box Hill & Westhumble. Follow the main path for nearly 1km, later through a more wooded area, to a six-way path junction in a small clearing. The path takes a left just before the metal gate; follow it between the hedge and fence. 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. Continue on the path which now becomes a raised walkway high above the road to the left. Great views and lots of nice shaded woodland. Pass through the gate and continue along the track. Soon you will reach a bench on the left with a small clearing on the right. The circular trail goes through some steep ascents and descents, flat grassy and gravel paths, as well as green field and meadows. Enjoyable trip. You come out onto a path junction by the corner of a field. Skirt around or cut through the NT car park and cross a lane (Zig Zag Road) to reach a large picnic area in front of a couple of buildings. Lovely morning walk, yes a little muddy, but not so bad as to make it impassible. Arrived by train & started at Rytas cafe. A few steep hills, but beautiful views of the valley, A tail of two halves as it rained badly on the route back. I made it to the King Will lunch pub if anyone is around (I'm dressed in black with square glasses). In 300m (with more views to the left, and a post marked 15Z) follow the main track round to the right to head, Follow the bridleway up a slope, alongside the security fence of Norbury Park House again. A fence on your right separates you from the horse track at first and breaks off. Weve partnered with Cotswold Outdoor to help everyone make the most of their time outdoors in the places we care for. Check out this 11.6-km loop trail near Dorking, Surrey. Cross over the lane with care and take the steep flight of steps directly opposite. Took roughly 2.5hours with a break. I just missed the train and the next one is in an hour. Head to the woods on the left of the Donkey Green (directly opposite the viewpoint). Follow the pavement and as the tall wall ends, ignore the path off to the right. The second takes in a folly tower and for variety has a different ending, down long flights of steps to the famous Stepping Stones across the River Mole. Nothing dangerous but gonna get heart bumped. Go straight across the cross roads and continue steeply uphill. OSI and OSNI produce paper 1:50K and some 1:25K maps. Off-Peak returns are only 8.90, so dont use your Network Railcard (minimum mid-week fare: 13.00). From the station car park, go up the concrete steps to the right of the footbridge between the platforms. It is steep as it descends into the valley below. Do not enter the church yard, just keep ahead on the gravel track to reach the T-junction with the road. Discover this 7.1-km circular trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. To switch to the Burford Spur ending turn right onto a footpath along the top of the hillside and pick up the directions in K. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. Lovely hike- some steep sections with stairs to be aware of, but overall an excellent trail! Approximate time 2 to 2.5 hours. At the top go through a gate into woodland. For a less precipitous descent you could carry straight on and then double back to meet the road a little further along. They also mention several short cuts which cut out some of the climbs, as well as detours to points of interest. Cross over and turn left to follow the pavement alongside Old London Road. You go past clumps of box trees and several ancient yew trees, although nowhere along the path is actually identified as, With your back to the view, bear right onto a path alongside the green chainlink fence of, After passing the sawmill entrance the track forks in front of a triangular area with an information panel about the history of, If you want to cut out the loop around Updown Wood (saving 1km). Did it used to be like this? Cross over and keep straight ahead on the gravel track passing by Saint Michael's Church on the right. Follow the surfaced path, passing St Michael's School on your right. Not much deep mud on this route but plenty thin slithery layers on steep chalky ground, making for careful traipsing down the hills (I'm not aware of any falls). I would say this walk is hard rather than moderate. The, Length: 16.1 km (10.0 mi) [for shorter versions, omitting Headley Heath: see pdf], Ascent/Descent: 548m; Net Walking Time: 4 hours. Excellent walk. Eventually the bridleway swings right and emerges onto the middle of. If you can wait please do. Follow the path fairly steeply downhill and you will come to a crossroads alongside a National Trust map and information board. 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. Another possibility is Ryka's Caf (01306-884454; open to 4pm winter, 5pm summer), a popular spot for bikers which serves a wide range of food and drink. The trail starts from the National Trust car park at the top of Zig Zag Road on Box Hill. Would say this is a hard route if you are walking from the train station, add on an extra hour. Faced with 50 minutes to the next train (Southern and Southeastern seemed to have waited until passenger numbers returned and then cut the service frequency) some of us did an extra loop via Burford Meadow and the North Downs Way. You could simply follow this track for 1km all the way to the sawmill (and resume the directions at, For the main route, follow the narrow and potentially slippery path for a further 650m as it contours along the wooded hillside. (The cafe in the bike shop had unfortunately shut for the day at 14.00 hours.). Planning to join you but getting the 465 bus from Kingston. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. I was late. LEATHERHEAD via MICKLEHAM - CIRCULAR. I did not count) and in gorgeous sunshine . By using our website, you agree to our legal policy, including: no warranty, use at your own risk. At the T-junction (with the white wall in front of you) turn right, heading uphill. The path was muddy in places and slippery on ascents and descents especially with the decaying autumn leaves. Really good! 7th July 2022 For those who don't have a Smartphone and still want to enjoy our circular pub walks, we have 30 leaflets you can download to enjoy walks from those pubs. Planning to a do a part of this walk. It was rather muddy and very slippery. From the Salomons Memorial take the path alongside Zig Zag Road to the Visitor Centre. Shri here - lovely to meet you all (Margaret, Robin, Francis and others) on my first outing with the group. Great amenities nearby. Toilets and a cafe is available at the start and the view is incredible. There are many fine viewpoints on this walk and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. Add your photos to the SWC Group on Flickr, and tag them: This walk is an eight mile circular walk, with steep climbs, descents into deep valleys and many steps. Eventually you'll reach Lodge Hill and a view opens up on your left. Experience this 4.4-mile loop trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. One long, steep step of stairs. The route has several fairly steep climbs and descents, including one long climb up a flight of steps. A real tonic. Some steep parts but are manageable if you take time. As the path forks, head left. Do not enter the church yard, just keep ahead on the gravel track to reach the T-junction with the road. Walks Latest Weekend Walk: Holmbury Hill (3 miles) Weekend Walk: Exploring Ebernoe (3.5 miles) Weekend Walk: Windsor to Dorney Loop (8.5 miles) Weekend Walk: West Tisted - Bramdean Common . A few paces later, at the fork, keep left. All other train travellers found themselves on the 16.14. Stop at the Running Horses pub at the end of the route. Two took a short cut but four continued with the main walk, stopped for refreshment at NT caf on top of Box Hill, and three for further imbibing at The Stepping Stones near the station. The stony track goes down across a small dip and curves to the right up the other side. Box Hill station platform at 10.51 when the Waterloo train arrives. In a further 175m there is a short flight of steps going up the slope on your left. Paths in winter But a youth from the village took our order with reasonable dispatch and the food was not ridiculously slow in coming. Cross Box Hill Road and take the footpath in front of you. 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. Here goes: 15 (about a handful of those car drivers), initially overcast but soon breaking, so mostly gorgeous sunshine . As for the walk, unalloyed delight. Travelline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) In 250m it goes through a gate into a more open area. Where the river swings round to the right climb the long flight of steps in the wooded hillside ahead. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Many rights of way lead to Box Hill summit By bus: Sunray. Print. What makes this trail great is the view from Box Hill. Join the wide grass slope climbing steadily back up to the top of Box Hill. 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. Explore this 7.1-km circular trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. Follow this grassy track uphill. It was surprisingly uncrowded on Box Hill despite being national get outdoors day. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Date Listed: 28/02/2023 Last Edited: 28/02/2023 Similar Ads Cross the stile and continue along this surfaced path. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mickleham, Box Hill and Headley Heath Circular. In the afternoon Headley Heath looked especially beautiful - I have never seen it looking so nice. Arrived around 10am, started off from Whitehill car park (free parking) and made our way down to the Running Horse pub first. Bookham Commons Family trail More Information Welcome to Bookham Commons You can start your walk at the Hundred Pound Bridge car park, Mark Oak car park or the Tunnel car park. Most belonged to other groups. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 35 min to complete. After crossing the. Lovely trail, superb views. Its creator takes a positive delight in seeking out the steepest climbs. The route heads along a short section of the North Downs Way before turning north descending steadily through Juniper Bottom. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. In fact gin takes its name from the dutch name for juniper trees, genever. Now would be a good time for a cup of tea. A circular and fairly strenuous walk from Box Hill in the Mole Valley district of Surrey. (upload your photos) I was glad to have got there before the big walking group that turned up half an hour later, however (damned walking groups!). perfect on a sunny day! The more attractive riverside route in [?] One long, steep step of stairs. Explore this 7.5-mile loop trail near Dorking, Surrey. Easily-accessible paths. Take the right fork (almost straight on) and follow this lane, Cross over and continue on the bridleway opposite, in a belt of trees. Continue along a woodland track heading south to Flint Hill, then turn left onto a bridleway and follow this out to Zig Zag Road. Photos Timeline Slideshow. But I can't Guarantee I will. Box Hill is well known for its box trees, its plethora of butterflies and also as the central feature of the cycling road races for the 2012 Olympics. It is a challenging walk with some beautiful views along the way but a lot of woodland, which looks the same. That took away from the experience for me. BOXHILL VIA MICKLEHAM (CIRCULAR WALK). The best times to visit this trail are January through January. Win one of three book bundles from local publisher. The tracks were quite flooded. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. The walk then climbs again into Juniperhill Woods, heads down into the village of Mickleham and then back up the west side of Box Hill. For more recent events (since April 2015), full details are shown. Turn left at the cross roads of surfaced roads. There are paper 1:25K maps for both Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. If you might want to divert into Dorking, note that a return to Dorking Stations is the same fare as Box Hill from London. . If you decide to take your dog along for the adventure, bear in mind that there are cows and horses on this trail. Lovely trail, superb views. Never be fooled into thinking that this is a fairly short walk. Near the tea stop at the top of Box Hill, Metrobus21 runs two-hourly (MonSat) to Dorking or Leatherhead.
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