With the possibility of the sunny weather continuing, this walk avoids the seaside train routes.
"The walk starts with a long stretch along the lower chalk slopes of the National Trust's Denbies Hillside , a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Main Walk then heads south into the wooded Greensand Hills, going through the extensive Wotton Estate to the picturesque hamlet of Friday Street with its large Hammer Pond.
The return leg crosses a number of ridges on open access land managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust and the Forestry Commission. After passing the large ponds of Bury Hill Fisheries a final climb takes you along the top of The Nower , a semi-natural woodland reserve with splendid views. There are plenty of opportunities for refreshment in Dorking before the journey back."
Trains: Get the 0941 Horsham Train from London Victoria (Clapham Jct 0948) arriving 1040. Return trains to Victoria are xx17 & xx48. (note, that for travel options to/from London Bridge/Waterloo/Dorking Deepdene, you need a more expensive all routes ticket)
Lunch: The Wotton Hatch (01306-887694) on the A25 at Wotton, after 4.7 miles, 7½ km. It serves food all day and has a large beer garden and fast service on previous outings. Just before the pub, there is the church of St John the Evangelist for picnics, which is slightly off the gpx route on a path going uphill to the right.
Tea: Various options in Dorking. The Lincoln Arms by the station is good enogh for a post walk drink, otherwise The White Horse.
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