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Length: 16¾ km (10.4 miles). Toughness 5/10.
Length: 16¾ km (10.4 miles). Toughness 5/10.
There is a shorter version missing out Godstone of 11½ km, 7.1 m. Toughness: 3/10
"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, a potential picnic spot.
The walk then descends from the North Downs ridge into the attractive village of Godstone, which features a large green and a good choice of places 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."
Trains: Get the 0950 East Grinstead train from Victoria, Clapham 0957, East Croydon 1010 arriving Woldingham at 1026 . Return trains are: xx23 & xx53 to Victoria & xx20 to London Bridge. All trains go through East Croydon. Get a return to Oxted.
Lunch: Godstone, 9½ km along the main route. The Hare & Hounds (01883-742296) serves typical pub food; the more up-market alternatives are the White Hart (01883-742521) and the Bell Inn (01883-743216). Light lunches are available at the Green Rooms of Godstone
Tea: Various options in Oxted, including a Wetherspoons pub by the station.
The walk then descends from the North Downs ridge into the attractive village of Godstone, which features a large green and a good choice of places 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."
Trains: Get the 0950 East Grinstead train from Victoria, Clapham 0957, East Croydon 1010 arriving Woldingham at 1026 . Return trains are: xx23 & xx53 to Victoria & xx20 to London Bridge. All trains go through East Croydon. Get a return to Oxted.
Lunch: Godstone, 9½ km along the main route. The Hare & Hounds (01883-742296) serves typical pub food; the more up-market alternatives are the White Hart (01883-742521) and the Bell Inn (01883-743216). Light lunches are available at the Green Rooms of Godstone
Tea: Various options in Oxted, including a Wetherspoons pub by the station.
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5 off the train, but joined by a late comer to make n=6 on this enjoyable walk. Two ate at the Hare & Hounds, joined by the others for a drink. We stayed together for the rest of the walk, splitting at the station. Great weather and views throughout.
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