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🏞️ Box Hill Circular Hike – Explore the Surrey Hills Area of Natural Beauty AONB. 🌳🚶♂️🚶♀️9-10 miles of splendid breathtakingly picturesque countryside hiking which will have a relaxing soothing effect on your soul.
📍 Meeting Point: Exact train station and where to meet will only be shared via whatsApp group. Most likely Victoria station or Waterloo station going to Dorking station.
🕘 Time: Meet at 8.05 am at Victoria station London next to big WHSmith shop.
** Costs**
The organiser and host will sort your return train tickets via groupsave and your hike guide fee on the day. Total is £17 which covers your train tickets and your hike guide fee. Pay on the day. £10 for train tickets and £7 for hike guide fee. Pay on the day.
TRAIN DEPARTURE
8:35 AM or 8:40 AM.
Hike starts at 10.00 am on the dot from Dorking station. Main one. Not West Side
Plan to finish the Hike by 5.30 pm or 5 pm.
📏 Distance: ~ 9 to 10 miles (moderate circular route)
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate – some steep climbs, rewarding views
🍃 Highlights: Spectacular viewpoints • Chalk grasslands • Ancient woodland • River Mole • English countryside charm
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🌄 About the Hike
Join us for an invigorating 9–10 mile circular hike through the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, starting and finishing at Dorking Station — just under an hour from London by Train 🚆.
We’ll climb the famous Box Hill summit, stroll through peaceful chalk meadows and wooded valleys, cross the picturesque Stepping Stones over the River Mole, and enjoy stunning panoramic views from Salomons Memorial Viewpoint, one of the best in southern England 😍.
Expect rolling hills, charming countryside paths, and some fun ups and downs — perfect for hikers looking for a day of nature, exercise, and fresh air.
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🏰 A Touch of History
Box Hill has inspired writers, poets, and painters for centuries. The name “Box Hill” comes from the box trees (Buxus sempervirens) that naturally grow on its slopes. It became famous in Jane Austen’s novel Emma, where a picnic on Box Hill sets the scene for one of the book’s most memorable moments.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Box Hill was a fashionable destination for Londoners seeking countryside escape. During the Victorian era, it became a popular picnic and walking spot — and later a National Trust site (since 1914), protecting its rich flora and chalk downland wildlife 🦋.
During the 2012 London Olympics, Box Hill gained global fame again as the challenging climb in the cycling road race route 🚴♂️ — a true British icon for outdoor lovers.
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🍽️ Lunch & Breaks
We’ll stop for a picnic lunch with scenic views (bring your own packed lunch 🥪).
There’s also a National Trust café near the top if you fancy a coffee, ice cream, or a quick snack ☕🍰. Most days it's closed so bring your own food and water. Plenty of it. No shops available during hike.
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🧭 What to Bring
✅ Comfortable hiking shoes or boots
✅ 1.5–2L water
✅ Packed lunch & snacks
✅ Rain jacket (just in case – it’s England 🇬🇧)
✅ A sense of adventure and good vibes! 😄
If this Hike is done in Winter time this Applies:
BRING A TORCH 🔦 OR A HEAD TORCH 🔦 JUST IN CASE WE FINISH THE FINAL STRETCH OF THE HIKE AFTER SUNSET. ( only in winter )
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🚆 Travel Info
By Train:
Direct trains run from London Victoria or London Waterloo. to Dorking Station (approx. 50–55 mins).
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💬 Why You’ll Love It
This hike is perfect for:
🌿 Nature lovers who enjoy scenic countryside walks
📸 Photographers looking for stunning panoramic views
💪 Hikers wanting a moderate challenge near London
🤝 Anyone keen to meet friendly, like-minded outdoor people
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💚 Let’s Go!
Escape the city and spend a day exploring one of England’s most beloved natural landmarks. Fresh air, gorgeous views, and great company — what more could you ask for? 🌞
👉 RSVP early to secure your spot!
(Box Hill events often fill up fast!)
Host Is First Aid Trained. Host Is experienced and qualified hiking and Mountain Leader.
No pets allowed. Guests have to RSVP separately from their own individual Meetup accounts. No Guests Allowed.
All Hiking Events come with a level of risk of injury. By participating you agree that the organiser and host is not held responsible for your health and safety. Your health and safety is your individual responsibility. This is a Hobby Group. Not a business.
WhatsApp Group
1-2 days before event The link to the WhatsApp group will be posted in the comments section below this page. . So you can use the WhatsApp group chatroom to communicate to coordinate your movements.
So look for the link to the WhatsApp group chatroom 24 hours before the event in the comments section at the bottom of this page. Meanwhile if you have any questions post your question in the comments section at the bottom of this page.
Rules
Please make sure you read all the rules and regulations that manage this meetup group. Its on the homepage of this meetup group. If you violate any of the stated rules for this Meetup group you can be removed from this meetup group permanently. And banned permanently from all future events. We take our rules very seriously here.
Any photos you take during the event you can upload on this page anytime you want after the event. Only take photos of other people after taking their permission.
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⚖️ DISCLAIMER
This event is organised by a hobby hiking group and is not operated by a commercial company or tour operator.
Participants are responsible for their own health, fitness, personal safety, belongings, and travel insurance arrangements.
By attending this event, participants acknowledge that mountain hiking carries inherent risks and accept responsibility for their own actions throughout the trip.
