Hiking Effingham and Bookham Commons Sunday Countryside mini-adventure 13.5km

Join GO London Hiking and get your dose of outdoor fitness whilst immersing yourself in the beauty of nature just a short distance, but a world away from London.

This chilled and flat Sunday afternoon hike takes us through the ancient Bookham Commons, mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and the Effingham Common where skylarks breed and nest, and fill the air with their cheerful song-flights which last for up to an hour.

We cross the grassland plains, follow tree-lined paths and pass serene ponds, connect with nature, enjoy the local flora and fauna and spending time with a group of fellow-nature lovers. Lunch will be a picnic on the common land :-).

Towards the end and before heading back to the station to catch our return train to London, we visit the local pub for a well-deserved drink or some yummy ice-cream.

🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info

• Meeting Time: Bookham Station at 11:22AM
• Train Departure: South Western Railway service from London Waterloo towards Guildford, departing at 10:32, arriving at 11:22AM
• Tickets: Off-peak day return to Bookham, £12.70 or £8.45 with Network Railcard
• Hike Start: Bookham Station at 11:25 AM
• Lunch: packed lunch (bring water, snacks and lunch as there will be nowhere to buy these)
• Estimated finish: Bookham Station around 4:30PM
• Return to London: trains to London leave Bookham hourly, at 39 minutes past the hour and take 50 minutes
• 🎫 Train fare is not included – please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day. 🚆 Book online via our affiliate link: 👉 **Trainline Booking (Affiliate) **Using this link helps support our group at no extra cost to you.

📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: beginner 🥾
• Hiking time: approximately 3 – 3.5 hrs plus 1.5 hr for lunch and a pub stop
• Distance: 13.5 km / 8.5 mile
• Ascent: 100m / 330ft - it is a flat countryside hike
• Terrain: common land and other rural paths crossing fields and patches of woodland
• Pace: social but steady with breaks
• Hike leader: Eliza 07990 489040

🎒 What to Bring
✅ Hiking boots or sturdy, comfortable, broken-in shoes ✅ Waterproof jacket ✅Suitable layers for the weather and conditions ✅ Packed lunch & water ✅ Travelcard or contactless ✅ Sun protection

💬 What to Expect
Our hikes are social, inclusive, and fun. Expect a welcoming community of Londoners, expats, solo walkers, professionals, and nature lovers. Most people join solo – and leave with new friends.

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All GO London events are led by qualified, experienced, and fully insured hike leaders, trained in outdoor safety, navigation, and group management.

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