A Surrey
walk, not far out of London. First a stretch through Marden Park and Marden
Park Woods, then the North Downs Way to a fine viewpoint on Gravelly Hill.
After lunch
in the attractive village of Godstone, you largely follow the Greensand Way to
Oxted. This is a more open landscape dotted with small settlements, one of
which is Tandridge, famous for its ancient yew.
Length: 16.8km (10.4 miles) or 11.5km (7
miles)
Level: 5 out of 10 (3 out of 10 for short
version)
Trains: Take the 9.50 train from London
Victoria to East Grinstead; Clapham J: 9.56; E Croydon:10.09 arrives Woldingham
10.26.
Trains back from Oxted are: xx.20 to
London Bridge xx23 to Victoria xx.53 (Victoria)
Ticket: Buy a day return to Oxted.
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For walk
directions, GPS, map etc click here, https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/woldingham-to-oxted/
Lunch is in
Godstone which has three pubs around the village green and a cafe
The Hare
& Hounds (01883-742296) serves typical pub food;
White Hart
(01883-742521) more upmarket and so is
The Bell Inn
(01883-743216).
Light
lunches are also available at Blossoms Brunch & Coffee (01883-818330)
opposite the Hare & Hounds,
Plenty of
tea options in Oxted
There is a
short walk (7 miles) missing out Godstone (and so lunch) if you want to be home
early.
1 comment:
#6 people enjoyed this scenic walk with plenty of autumn leaves on the ground and more colours starting to come through on the trees. Despite the uncertain weather forecast, we had a dry day, apart from a lunctime shower when we were conveniently in the pub, #sun_in_the_morning_a_shower_at_lunchtime_then_dry. A nice day out.
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