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Saturday, 10 February 2024

Holmwood to Reigate

Holwood to Reigate

Length: 16 km (10 miles). Toughness: 2 out of 10

Take the 09:41 Southern service from London Victoria to Horsham calling at multiple stations including Clapham Junction 09:48, Balham 09:53, Sutton 10:13, Epsom 10:23 and arriving at Holmwood at 10:47

Return trains from Reigate to Victoria are at xx:00 and xx:30

A day return to Holmwood should be accepted at Reigate, although you may have to use the intercom to get through the station barriers.

A gentle undulating walk in the Mole Valley, broad paths, the village of Leigh (Surrey) and views of the North Downs. Sheep and Tree in a field

Phoning ahead for lunch is advised. The Lunch pub is The Plough in Leigh which, in addition to it's menu, boasts a "range of traditional draught beers and lagers. In particular the local Ales from Tonbridge Brewery and other wonderful Ales from local micro breweries of Kent". Picnickers could stop on the pretty village green

For end of walk refreshment, you pass the cafe in Priory Park first but I'd suggest strolling around town and taking your choice from the range of pubs and cafe's, which includes:

  • Gail's, 4 High Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9BG
  • The Chapel, 15 Bell St, Reigate RH2 7AD
  • The Rose Room, 31 Church St, Reigate RH2 0AD
  • Canakin, 69 High St, Reigate RH2 9AE
  • Flint House, 13 Bell St, Reigate RH2 7AD.
  • Please remember to download and bring your copy of the directions L=swc.32

    1 comment:

    Kevin said...

    #6

    Dry_mild

    Six regulars (a band of brothers, in fact)on this undemanding, but pleasant walk. As our racing correspondent put it, the 'going was heavy'. Lots of sticky mud, but nothing our sturdy boots couldn't cope with. Recent rain had turned many of fields between Leigh and Reigate into a Lake District. One diversion back onto tarmac was needed, and to
    their credit, two of our number in the front five took care to phone the backmarker about this. Three dined in the 1970s era (not themed) Plough pub and seemed fairly content with the fare. Pub otherwise empty.Lots of options in Reigate, which is a good place to end a walk.