7 in bright sunshine with a cooling breeze , perfect for the steep ascents on this walk. Length 6.2 miElevation gain 1,190 ftRoute type Loop Thanks. Some stopped at the NT Cafe at Box Hill (the group was still largely together at this point), and only one walker moved ahead fast enough from there to catch the 15.44 train. Intermediate route, with steep inclines. Cafe and pub at two equidistant points. to the famous viewpoint. Paths in winter Some steep hills but not that hard. Complete the directions at K, or [?] There is ample seating both inside and outdoors.Further options are detailed in the walk directions here. . About .5 miles. Sat Nav KT20 7LB. Picnic/pub lunch at The Running Horse, Mickleham. For an easier route to the viewpoint and sawmill, climb the steps and turn right onto a track. Some steep parts but are manageable if you take time. Follow this path as it steadily descends and towards the bottom you will pass through a section of juniper trees (a type of coniferous tree) in an area known as Juniper Bottom. The, Length: 16.1 km (10.0 mi) [for shorter versions, omitting Headley Heath: see pdf], Ascent/Descent: 548m; Net Walking Time: 4 hours. Cross over and turn left to follow the pavement alongside Old London Road. www.fancyfreewalks.org Page 3 4 Continue along the grassy slope for 600m, ignoring any paths forking off. A nice hike with a bit of everything mixed in. At the top of the flight of steps follow the path as it swings right and begins to level off. 87th infantry division battle of the bulge; french hill climb championship; mhsaa track regional qualifying times Off-Peak returns are only 8.90, so dont use your Network Railcard (minimum mid-week fare: 13.00). Climb up the steps on your right, just before the cross-roads. Planning to join you but getting the 465 bus from Kingston. There are also a couple of gates and one stile (but this is fairly low and has open sides for dogs to pass under). Near the far end veer right onto a path going down the side of White Hill to Cockshott Cottage. Merrifield shopping center just 2 minutes drive. The quartet stopped again at the National Trust tearoom and enjoyed some fine cake. This walk is an eight mile circular walk, with steep climbs, descents into deep valleys and many steps. Check out this 7.1-mile loop trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. Follow the path as it swings 90 degrees left and a few paces later, where the path curves right, keep straight ahead under an arch of trees and then bear left again marked with a red arrow for the Box Hill Hike. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. Stop at the Running Horses pub at the end of the route. Looking forward to doing the walk tomorrow. Lunch at King William IV was up to the usual high standard. Uneven terrain, steep climbs and many steps. $650 Mickleham, VIC Furnished Room for rent for Female at Mickleham. Made some deviations at the beginning and end to incorporate the train station and some nice steep bits to add some difficulty. There are paper 1:25K maps for both Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Over to the left you'll see a relatively flat section of Zig Zag Road- this road has always been a popular training ground for cyclists but is even more fashionable now having featured as part of the Summer Olympics 2012 road race circuit. Saw the nice viewpoint at the top at the start. I'd love to, but weather is looking rubbish! Ignore the path joining on your left. You will emerge with the visitor centre and cafe on the left and the car park (where the walk began) directly opposite. On the right you will pass the gated entrance to Fredley Manor- have a quick look through the gates to see the view down the long driveway lined with beautifully pollarded trees. why did kennedy decide to support diem? Approximate time 2 to 2.5 hours. Great walk, two horrific but achievable steep hills, great views. Good fitness required. Follow the path as it meanders through the trees and then a little way in you will reach the first major fork- keep left here. Turn right out of the buildings and take the tarmac path heading, Go down a few steps beside the memorial and turn right onto a path, joining the. Go along Old London Road for 250m to reach the, To resume the walk, go through the churchyard and turn left onto a grassy path 40m behind, Follow the path for 600m as it climbs steadily up the wooded, Continue in this direction for 450m, crossing a couple of chalky tracks along the way. Many rights of way lead to Box Hill summit, 1 mile north of Dorking, 2 miles south of Leatherhead on A24. Got lost many times. Circular Walk to Juniper Tower is a 2.4 mile (5,500-step) route located near Mickleham, Dorking, England. Soon you will reach a bench on the left with a small clearing on the right. Almost immediately the road forks, take the right hand fork (Headley Heath Approach). Lovely trail, superb views. Go through the waymarked double gate and cross the churchyard. Do not enter the church yard, just keep ahead on the gravel track to reach the T-junction with the road. Some great views from Box and varied terrain and paths. Discover our different types of membership, View or download a print-friendly version of this trail, Map showing the Box Hill Hike steps and route, Cotswold Outdoor: our exclusive walking partner, Climate change adaptation guidance for heritage organisations, National Trust Registered Charity 205846 Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA. The chalk downland environment supports notable populations of bats, orchid and more than 40 species of butterfly. Lovely morning walk, yes a little muddy, but not so bad as to make it impassible. These lead to a road where you turn left, crossing over the railway. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Lovely walk but there are some steep hills! Enjoy delightful sheltered woodland and a fast-flowing stream. The two open areas leading up Box Hill are Juniper Top and the Burford Spur. For an easier climb you could carry straight on and eventually turn sharp right at a path junction (almost doubling back) to reach the viewpoint. Follow the main path for nearly 1km, later through a more wooded area, to a six-way path junction in a small clearing. Note, there are no trains from Victoria as suggested in the directions. Follow the pavement and as the tall wall ends, ignore the path off to the right. Great day out. Turn right onto the clifftop path above The Whites and continue down the Burford Spur, at some point veering left to come out onto Old London Road. When the path clearly forks, take the right fork. banner, swcwalk64, swcwalks 5446672349364852482 P, swcwalk64, swcwalks, walkicon 5446672798182600210 P, swcwalk64, swcwalks, walkicon 5446672706572174338 P, swcwalk64, swcwalks, walkicon 5812217101616093266 P, 31-Oct-15 Nice walk. The trail starts from the National Trust car park at the top of Zig Zag Road on Box Hill. First we went a different way to evade an epic-sized meet-up group, and then we missed our way and ended up on a path I have never discovered in twenty years of exploring this area. Enjoyable trip. Great trail. At the bottom a path merges in from the right, keep straight ahead and you will reach a stile at the end of the path. Really great walk, didnt take too long. Continue along a woodland track heading south to Flint Hill, then turn left onto a bridleway and follow this out to Zig Zag Road. I then persuaded the others to eschew the National Trust cafe and go down the slope to Rykas instead. It was then a lovely golden afternoon, but someone seemed to have stolen my leg muscles. They also mention several short cuts which cut out some of the climbs, as well as detours to points of interest. From hilltop hikes with some of the finest views of the Surrey Hills to gentle wanders through ancient woodlands, these are some of the best walks in Surrey. It was rather muddy and very slippery. There is a choice of routes across this field to the wooded part of Norbury Park. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Tea: There is a popular caf inside the National Trust Visitor Centre at the top of Box Hill. After passing over the brow of the wide grass slope keep ahead on the chalk path as it heads between trees. You go past clumps of box trees and several ancient yew trees, although nowhere along the path is actually identified as, With your back to the view, bear right onto a path alongside the green chainlink fence of, After passing the sawmill entrance the track forks in front of a triangular area with an information panel about the history of, If you want to cut out the loop around Updown Wood (saving 1km). There are superb views throughout (so it's worth choosing a clear day) and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the local wildlife. After this small variation the route now follows the waymarked Box Hill Hike all the way to Box Hill. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. OSNI (then Basemap Gallery / 4 squares icon, then 25K or 50K) OpenStreetMap. Continue on a broad grassy path up an open spur, with increasingly fine views of the heath and back across the valley to White Hill. Great route! Juniper trees produce juniper berries which are used as a spice in a wide variety of dishes and are most well-known for providing the primary flavouring to gin. So mist clearing to sun . Keep on the pavement past the bus stop and 100 yards later follow the pavement as it forks right to run slightly away from the road. Over to the right you'll be able to see Denbies Vineyard with its characteristic geometric layout of vines. Now I might do the walk Tomorrow. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App. Would say this is a hard route if you are walking from the train station, add on an extra hour. 43 Mickleham Drive, Cranbourne North, Vic 3977 House. I think most at some point had tea at the Box Hill kiosk, and there was then a dreamlike descent in golden sunshine to Burford Bridge, where a bunch of us got the 4.28 train, some apparently having got the 3.28. Dear reader, it was! saturdaywalkers@walyada yada yadakingclub.org.uk. Wouldnt recommend for a casual stroll. As you reach the end of the fenced parking area, cross over to turn right onto the signed public bridleway. Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km. Follow the path as it meanders through the trees and then a little way in you will reach the first major fork- keep left here. Good food and efficient service in pub, especially given we were beaten to the bar by an all-male group of ramblers. Suitable for all skill levels. There are many fine viewpoints on this walk and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. In 900m (having ignored several turnings off to the lane), veer right where the path forks and keep right at the next junction to come to a small car park at a corner of the heath. The off-peak service is hourly on both routes, except on Sunday afternoons when the Victoria service is half-hourly. Some steep climbs but a pleasant route. Continue through the woods along this track. Driving and parking at Box Hill & Westhumble station or Denbies. A nice hike with a bit of everything mixed in. About .5 miles. A real tonic. Alternatively, take the path towards Swiss Cottage and turn right in front of its entrance. The seventh who started later reached the lunch pub first. When you are ready, return to the churchyard to continue your walk. Plus Code CPHF+4F Sunbury VIC, Australia (On Windows) To copy a map to the clipboard : use CRTL PRINT-SCREEN (thats press and hold the CTRL key, then press PRINT SCREEN). The route heads along a short section of the North Downs Way before turning north descending steadily through Juniper Bottom. mickleham circular walk. There are many fine viewpoints on this walk and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. After a short final climb, Turn left at the tower to go gently uphill on a track, heading, As you approach an open space (Donkey Green) follow the track round to the right to pass it on your left. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 24 min to complete. Have I forgotten? 20 at the start on this walk: others dribbled in with various excuses for being late ("the hamster got out", "the dog ate the alarm clock": must try harder, you lot), so I saying 25 on this walk and who will gainsay me? For sale 75 The Old Stock Run, Sunbury, VIC, 3429 $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 Plenty of woody shade, however. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. Faced with 50 minutes to the next train (Southern and Southeastern seemed to have waited until passenger numbers returned and then cut the service frequency) some of us did an extra loop via Burford Meadow and the North Downs Way. Sunbury Recreation Reserve. The rest of us split amicably with four heading for the pub, and the others not seen again having sandwiched on the hill. It's a circular walk and at a gentle pace should take you 2 hours. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. Road Cycling Collection by .css-15tc4lh{margin-right:0.3em;vertical-align:middle;}.css-1wi8bdd{border-radius:100%;display:inline-block;height:16px;overflow:hidden;width:16px;background-image:url(https://d2exd72xrrp1s7.cloudfront.net/www/2y/2ybguf62finf10zpa1jz1g3ia6ae4x7f153727-full/0?width=32&height=32&crop=true&q=70);-webkit-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:rgb(240,240,240);margin-right:0.3em;vertical-align:middle;}komoot. Isle of Man is 1:50K only. 359 , Road No. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. Turn right briefly onto another broad path, then in 60m. However, there is a portion of the trail where you are literally walking next to the road.. and its not that short. Follow this woodland path and ignore the first road off to the left (Headley Road). mickleham circular walk. Great route, some quite steep parts. Turn left onto a permissive path along the riverbank, into a wood and up steps (or take a more direct route along a field edge). The picnickers had eaten either in the playground in Mickledon or moved on to the Gallopps to bathe in sunshine there, and most waited for the lunchers to catch up with them, only 1 walker sped ahead. Take the track to the left of the cottage, heading uphill. Hiking Mountain biking Walking Bird watching Running Forest Partially paved Views Wildflowers Wildlife Description SWC Group on Flickr This walk traverses a series of hills in a clockwise loop north and east of Box Hill & Westhumble station: Norbury Park, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath and finally Box Hill itself. There is ample seating both inside and outdoors. Thanks to Thomas for putting on the walk, especially such an apt choice. This walk originally had an option to finish in Dorking but it was hardly ever taken, even when there was only an hourly train service back from Box Hill (improved in 2019: see below). Many rights of way lead to Box Hill summit By bus: Sunray. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. We did the Moderate 7km route definitely recommend it on a dry day. Six set off from the station. Box Hill is well known for its box trees, its plethora of butterflies and also as the central feature of the cycling road races for the 2012 Olympics. Mickleham. Is it Box hill and Westhumble station or Dorking st. please? Nice walk. Dogs Well-controlled dogs are welcome. Explore this 7.1-km circular trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. If this dip is flooded you will have to skirt around the entire ox-bow (or revert to the direct route). If you are switching endings and have already been to the Salomons Memorial you could take the alternative route in [?]. A couple of steep stairways (104 steps down and 174 steps up) added to the challenge. Access through all these enclosures should still be possible but there may be temporary fences and gates (not mentioned in the text) to control the livestock. Turn right up the set of steps with a hand rail. You come out onto a path junction by the corner of a field. crosses an inlet of the river which might be flooded, so in winter or after heavy rain it is advisable to take the direct route in [?]. With a couple of small diversions, I walked 14.55km over approximately 4 hours. That took away from the experience for me. Excellent walk. If you are going to the alternative lunchtime pub (the Running Horses) or want to visit Mickleham church, follow the directions in [?]. Click on any option to show only the sections making up that route, or the heading above to show all sections. perfect on a sunny day! I missed the suggested train, on next one,arrives 1137, shall i walk fast and catch you up? You may come across areas grazed by sheep and cattle in Norbury Park, Headley Heath or Box Hill. Bonus! Turn left here and go uphill for just a few paces to reach the Smith and Western grill and diner. Bus stop 1 minute walk. Saw the nice viewpoint at the top at the start. The path goes up another short slope and comes to a T-junction. Turn right to go along the roadside path for 150m, then veer left to join first the NDW and then a permissive path along the open downland, Where the grassy path levels out at the top, keep right. There was steep hill with lots of stairs so be ready for a bit climbing. From the Salomons Memorial take the path alongside Zig Zag Road to the Visitor Centre. The autumn colours were wonderful too, much more advanced than I expected - coppery beeches, yellow field and Norway maple, golden birches. 1 mile of North Downs Way from Stepping Stones to South Scarp; 1 mile of Thames Down link footpath at Mickleham Downs; 1 mile from Dorking station ( mile from Boxhill train station). You can also upload photos to the One long, steep step of stairs. This is a great place to stop to catch your breath and enjoy the views over the Mole Valley.