Woodlands, views and monuments: A beautifully scenic walk along the North Downs
Details
Join us for a varied and scenic walk through the North Downs, beginning in Merstham and ending in Epsom. We’ll explore historic sites, open chalk hills, and peaceful heathland, with far-reaching views across the Surrey countryside. The route offers a lovely mix of woodland paths and rolling downs, perfect for a relaxed yet rewarding day outdoors. We’ll finish with a well-earned drink in a local pub – an ideal end to a sociable Sunday walk in one of southern England’s most beautiful landscapes.
SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)
Distance: 18km/11 miles linear route
Ascent: 250 metres
Duration: 5 hours walking
Grade: Intermediate, along good paths, with one gradual ascent
COST AND LOGISTICS
Cost: £10
Start: 10.40am Merstham Station
Finish: 4.30pm Epsom Station
Both stations are within the Oyster/Contactless Zone
Recommended morning train from London
10:05 Dep: London Victoria
10:36 Arr: Merstham
REVIEWS
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PRICE INCLUDES
- Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Travel costs
- Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
- PayPal fees
RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)
- Suitable hiking shoes or boots
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Water - 2 litres recommended
- Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
- Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
- Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino
CANCELLING/REFUNDS
If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.
QUESTIONS
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