"The walk starts with a long stretch along the lower chalk slopes of the National Trust's Denbies Hillside, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Main Walk then heads south into the wooded Greensand Hills, going through the extensive Wotton Estate to the picturesque hamlet of Friday Street with its large Hammer Pond.
The return leg crosses a number of ridges on open access land managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust and the Forestry Commission. After passing the large ponds of Bury Hill Fisheries a final climb takes you along the top of The Nower, a semi-natural woodland reserve with splendid views. There are plenty of opportunities for refreshment in Dorking before the journey back."
You will probably encounter mud. The choice of which version to do comes after the early lunch. Note that the last mile of the walk is pretty straightforward in dying light.
Trains: Get the 0925 Horsham Train from London Victoria (Clapham Jct 0932) arriving 1021. Return trains xx07 & xx36.
Lunch: The Wotton Hatch (01306-887694) on the A25 at Wotton, after 4.7 miles, 7½ km. It serves food all day and has a large beer garden with views of the North Downs.
Tea: Various options in Dorking
2 comments:
I have booked a table for 8 at the Wooton Hatch at 12:45. We plan to join near Dorking West. I will phone pub and adjust numbers if there are many more / less of us. John
N=29 at the station on a delayed train, with a few who missed the group, and 3 drivers at Dorking West, so let's say #35 on a #misty-then-mostly-cloudy day. Some did the main walk and picnicked. Most stopped near the lunch pub, and ate inside or drank outside. Some who then did the short walk met the picnicers just before Dorking at the temple viewpoint as the light started to fade. A few spots of deep or slippery mud, but mostly fine. Thanks to the poster and author.
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