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Escape the rush of the city and immerse yourself in an incredible, high-impact 29-kilometre panoramic journey across the rolling spine of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Curated specifically for lovers of sweeping landscapes and natural symmetry.

We gather in the morning at London Waterloo to catch our train down to Dorking, stepping off the platforms and with a warm up we immediately hit the historic paths to begin our assault on the ridges.

### The Scenic Highlights: Viewpoints & Iconic Landmarks

  • Denbies Hillside: Experience your first grand panoramic look over wide-open chalk downlands, offering magnificent, uninterrupted views down over the deep valley basins.
  • Silent Pool & White Downs: Wander across beautifully sculpted paths and deep woodland tracks, discovering the mysterious, crystal-clear spring waters hidden at the base of the downs.
  • Hackhurst Downs: Climb onto the spectacular, airy ridges of this local nature reserve to gaze down into folding green valleys tucked completely away from the modern world.
  • St Martha’s Hill Summit: Conquer the high flats of this famous sandstone ridge, offering unparalleled 360-degree vantage points topped by the iconic, lonely stone structure of St Martha's Church.

### The Flow of our Day

We will start our hike from Dorking station at around 10:20 AM with a briefing for the day and a warmup exercise before we hit the trail.

Our mid-hike lunch stop is perfectly positioned right on the grassy crest of the ridge line—allowing us to relax, chat, and refuel with a massive landscape unfolding right in front of us. From there, we keep our technical momentum going through rolling green pastures, eventual valley descents, and historical scarp passes until our linear route is beautifully complete at Chilworth.

To celebrate a magnificent day out in nature, we will finish by dropping into a wonderful, classic country pub near the end of our trail for an optional, well-deserved cold drink and a chat.

### Who is this Hike For?

Everyone who is an experienced hiker especially if you like a long-distance endurance walk and love getting a full, active day out in the elements. Given the substantial 29 km distance and 930m of vertical climbing, we will manage our energy steadily to soak in the views without rushing. If you have a solid level of walking fitness, love wide-open spaces, and want a true physical achievement in nature, this is the perfect line-up for you.

### 🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info

  • MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM London Waterloo Station – near National Windrush Monument / Directly at Dorking main station if you wish to reach directly via a different route. Please inform us in advance.
  • TRAINS: 09:23 Train from London Waterloo to Dorking Main Station
  • TICKETS: Waterloo to Dorking (main) station - Return
    (Train tickets are not included; buy them on the day or in advance.)
  • Since this is a linear hike, we’ll begin at Dorking (main station) and conclude at Chilworth. On our return journey, we’ll take the train from Chilworth Station to Dorking Deepdene, followed by a 2-minute walk to Dorking Main Station. You would be needed to purchase a one time ticket from Chileworth station to Dorking Deepdene. Finally, we’ll board the last train from Dorking Main Station to London Waterloo.
  • HIKE START: 10:20 AM
  • LUNCH: Packed Lunch
  • HIKE FINISH: 18:30 PM (Given the 8+ hour route duration, no guarantees!)
  • RETURN TRAINS: Running regularly from our finish station back to central London.

### 📍 Hike Overview

  • Grade: Strenuous 🥾🥾🥾
  • Distance: ~29km
  • Hiking Time: 8 hrs+ (plus breaks)
  • Ascent: ~930m
  • Descent: ~921m
  • Terrain: Linear route covering hard-packed chalk ridges, steep sandy climbs, and winding woodland tracks.
  • Pace: Moderate but moving with intent, with healthy, steady stops at the major summits.
  • Hike Leader: Abhi – 📞 07865278687

### What to Bring

  • Full kit list – Click Here
  • ✅ Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes with excellent grip
  • ✅ Suitable clothing and layers for changing weather
  • ✅ Packed lunch, high-energy snacks, and plenty of water
  • ✅ Train ticket, contactless card, or travelcard

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