The Crimson Crest: Tracing the Howling Wolf - Boxhill and Juniper Top

Starting at Box Hill & Westhumble station, your adventure kicks off with a scenic stroll and stop at Rykas cafe for quick break and warmup before we hit the trail.

This breathtaking custom circuit is a masterfully engineered pilgrimage through the beating heart of Surrey’s finest woodlands, downs, and dramatic escarpments. Tracing a striking outline that mimics a howling wolf against the landscape, this route stands as a premier testament to endurance and natural symmetry.

Lunch stop will be at The Chalk Cafe.

Designed as a strategic intersection of three iconic pathways—the soaring chalk ridges of the North Downs Way, the undulating woodland tracks of the Thames Down Link, and the legendary steps of Box Hill—this trail is a complete sensory immersion into ancient yew forests, sweeping valleys, and alpine-esque viewpoints.

We end the hike via stepping stones way and stop at the Stepping stones pub for our well deserved pint. Pub stop in the end is optional.

Trail Analytics & Topography

Total Distance: ~24 Kilometres
Total Ascent : ~900m

Terrain: Variable chalk path, flint-strewn singletrack, steep earthen steps, and deep woodland loam.

This hike is a strenuous hike with steep climbs and descent. Please make sure that you are comfortable with this and able to maintain a decent pace.

Usually we will take stops but this will be limited as we want to keep the momentum going. Hiking poles are recommended.

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🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info
MEETING TIME: 09:10 London Victoria Station Next to the information booth near platform 12
TRAINS: 09:41 London Victoria to Box Hill Westhumble Arrives 10:37
TICKETS: Return to Box Hill Westhumble (🎫 Train tickets are not included buy on the day or in advance)
HIKE START: 10:40 Box Hill Westhumble Station
LUNCH: Pack Lunch
HIKE FINISH: 18:30 Box Hill and Westhumble Station (No Guarantees)
RETURN TRAINS: Every 30 to 40 minutes

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📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: Strenous 🥾🥾
• Distance: ~24km
• Hiking Time: 6 hrs (plus breaks)
• Ascent: ~ 900m
• Terrain: Woodland trails, rolling hills
• Pace: Slightly fast but very sociable with healthy stops
• Hike Leader: Hike Leader: Abhi – 📞 07865278687

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ADDITIONAL INFO: N/A

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What to Bring
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✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
✅ Suitable clothing and layers for changing weather
✅ Packed lunch, snacks and water
✅ Train ticket, contactless or travelcard

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