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. 
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:
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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.
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