This looks like a good walk for new year's day as it's not too far, very scenic and the train service looks reasonable. It is customary to have a stop in the morning for nibbles and possibly champagne – please bring along whatever you wish to share. There's a good place with a fine view of Polesden Lacey about 4 km/2.5 miles into the walk.
Travel: 1002 from Waterloo (Vauxhall 1006, Clapham Junction 1012, Epsom 1038) to Box Hill and Westhumble arriving at 1051. You could get a 0940 service from Victoria arriving 1034, but if starting there you could leave a bit later, go to Vauxhall and pick up the above train.
Return trains at 10 past the hour to Waterloo or 16 and 46 to Victoria.
Lunch: Polesden Lacey (after 6 km, just under half way) has the Granary Cafe in Stable Courtyard for a sit-down self-service lunch and a coffee shop at the entrance with take-away sandwiches and plenty of (mainly outdoor) picnic seating. They are open from 10 to 4 on New Year's Day.
Tea: Unfortunately Denbies is closed on New Year's Day, but the Stepping Stones (01306-889932) pub, about five minutes beyond Westhumble station, is open.
For walk directions, map and GPX click here.
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