FREE HIKE - Dorking to Leith Hill Circular - Conquer Surrey's Highest Point
Details
📍 Start/End: Outside Dorking Station
⏰ Time: Meet at 10:15 am and leave at 10:30 am sharp
🚶♂️ Distance: Approx. 13–15 miles
⛰️ Difficulty: Intermediate — steady pace and fabulously hilly
🥾 Terrain: Woodland trails, farmland paths, some muddy spots (seasonal)
Train: Direct trains run from London Victoria and London Waterloo to Dorking.
Car: Parking available near/around the station (check for local restrictions).
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### Overview
We’ll be heading out from Dorking Station for a beautiful circular route through woodland, quiet valleys and open countryside — leading us up to Leith Hill, the highest point in Surrey.
At the summit, we’ll stop at Leith Hill Tower, where (weather allowing) you can enjoy wide-ranging views across the South Downs and even as far as London in the distance.
This route offers a variety of scenery:
- Peaceful forest trails through the Greensand Way
- Rolling hills and open viewpoints
- A steady climb to the tower (nothing extreme, but you’ll feel it!)
- And gentle downhill paths back to Dorking
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### Plan & Notes
Lunch:
We’ll stop near Leith Hill Tower.
Pace:
We keep a consistent walking pace, with brief catch-up stops after hills.
If you need long breaks, this may not be the right event.
Weather & Mud:
It’s that time of year — expect mud.
Wear proper hiking boots (not trainers).
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### What to Bring
- Hiking boots (strongly recommended)
- Water (at least 1L)
- Packed lunch & snacks
- Layers/waterproofs
- A torch! (Very important during shorter days)
- Walking poles (optional)
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## Group guidelines
- Stay with or behind the hike leader so we keep the group together.
- I give regular catch-ups (especially after hills).
- This is a voluntary group activity—you’re responsible for your own safety and belongings. Be kind to people, animals, and the environment.
- RSVP etiquette: keep your status updated; repeated no-shows/late cancellations may affect future attendance.
Please read: About page before joining:
https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities
### After-Hike
We’ll finish back in Dorking and go to a nearby pub for a warm drink or cold pint and unwind — always a good end to the day.
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## Contact on the day
If you’re late or lost, WhatsApp/message only (sorry, I do not take calls while leading and navigating): 07830 374 629 (Amit).