FREE HIKE 23k | Reigate to Box Hill Circular Walk

📈 GRADE 🥾🥾🥾🥾 Level 4/5 (Steep ascents and descents, moderate to challenging)

A challenging and rewarding circular hike from Reigate through the North Downs, taking in Box Hill, the River Mole stepping stones, and the village of Brockham. Expect a full day of steady walking across varied terrain, including woodland, open countryside, and chalk hills, with great views throughout.

From Reigate, we head straight into classic North Downs scenery, climbing steadily to the summit of Box Hill where we stop for lunch and enjoy sweeping views. After descending the grassy chalk slopes, we cross the famous stepping stones over the River Mole and continue through Brockham.

The route then winds back towards Reigate along farmland trails, woodland paths, quiet lanes, and across Reigate Heath, finishing by the railway station with an optional pub stop next door. Ideal for those who enjoy varied landscapes, a touch of adventure, and a friendly group atmosphere.
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🛑 IMPORTANT: THIS HIKE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS.
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OVERVIEW
📏 Distance: 23 km (≈14.3 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
⛰️ Ascent / Descent: 519 m ↑ / 523 m ↓
⏱️ Walking time: approx. 5.5 hours
🕒 Total time: approx. 7 hours including breaks
🚶 Pace: Not a relaxed Sunday stroll. Expect steady, continuous walking at around 5.5 km/h, roughly 11 minutes per km on easier sections.
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MEETING POINT AND TIMINGS
📍 Meeting point: 09:45 at the entrance to Reigate railway station
🚶 Hike start: 10:05 (after train from Guildford arrives)
🏁 Hike ends: approx. 17:00 at Reigate railway station
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OPTIONAL LONDON GROUP TRAVEL
Buy a return ticket to Reigate. Estimated fare £10.10 with a Network Railcard discount. AdrianB will be at the meeting point as an optional focus for group travel.

• 08:30 Meet at London Bridge ticket office
• 08:45 Walk to platform
• 08:55 Depart London Bridge
• 09:14 Depart East Croydon
• 09:30 Arrive at Redhill and change trains towards Reigate
• You will have five minutes to change platforms
• 09:37 Depart Redhill
• 09:41 Arrive at Reigate (4-minute journey)

If we miss the connection at Redhill, the next trains will leave Redhill at 10:06 and arrive in Reigate at 10:10, causing the hike to start 5 minutes late.
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From Redhill
Catch the 09:37 from Redhill, arrive in Reigate at 09:41
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From Guildford
Catch the 09:35 from Guildford, arrive in Reigate at 10:00
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CAR PARKING
Reigate Station
Charter House Castlefield Road Parking
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LUNCH AND FACILITIES
Lunch: Bring a packed lunch
Facilities: Box Hill Visitor Centre
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🎒 WHAT TO BRING
Packed lunch, snacks and sufficient water
Proper hiking boots with grips. No trainers
Weather-appropriate layers and proper waterproofs
Fully charged phone
Personal medication and basic first aid
Trekking poles recommended for muddy ascents and descents
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📅 RSVP & ATTENDANCE
RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or did not cancel before the start time, or you cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration.
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✅ WHO CAN JOIN
Adults aged 21 and over
No children
No pets
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👣 STAYING TOGETHER
Please keep others in sight and avoid moving too far ahead or falling too far behind. Faster walkers should wait at junctions.
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EXIT POINTS
If you are unable to continue, you can leave the hike at Box Hill, descend, and walk to Dorking Deepdene, or Box Hill and Westhumble railway station.
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CONTACT
📞 For pre-event questions, please message the event host via Meetup. On the day of the walk, if required, you may contact AdrianB via WhatsApp on +44 (0) 7438 812 663.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety. Neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.