SWC 312: Balcombe to Horsham T=swc.312
Distance: 17 miles/27 km OR 13 miles/21 km if taking the short cut
Difficulty: 7
out of 10
Transport: Take
the 9:35 AM Brighton bound train
from London Bridge (9:49 East
Croydon), arriving 10:16. Return trains
from Horsham are at 04; 20; 34 and 50 past the hour until 22:04. Either buy a
day return to Balcombe and sweet-talk the station master in Horsham to let you
through the barrier or buy a single from Horsham to Three Bridges for a return
to London Bridge, or buy a day return to Horsham (Balcombe does not have
barriers) and potentially explain to the conductor that you want to walk from
Balcombe to Horsham.
Apologies for the late posting – but have been regularly
checking the journey planner and Thameslink website for scheduling confirmations.
Based on this inspection, it would appear that Thameslink will be running
two trains an hour to Brighton that stop in Balcombe….so fairly confident on
outbound journey……With usually 4 trains an hour from Horsham to London – some of
them should be running well into the evening and the Thameslink website claims
to be running at least two an hour. However, wise to double check the schedules
and be flexible on your approach to travel!
This interesting walk traverses the weald from Balcombe to
Horsham and explores several water features. On your journey, you will cross
the watershed between the Thames and the Channel. More information about the
walk and the instructions can be found here.
Lunch: The quirky Wheatsheaf
about 6 miles/10 km into the walk.
Tea: Various team rooms and pubs in Horsham. The Cafe No 4 in
Market Square (closing at 16:30) is recommended, though it is difficult to get
there in time. For stronger stuff, the Black Jug which you pass on the way to the station is also recommended.
Enjoy the walk!
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