The Ridge, the Valleys & the Villages: 28K Loop from Oxted

A front-loaded summit push, rolling valleys and a classic Surrey village finish

Ready for a proper day out in the Surrey Hills National Landscape? This 28-kilometre loop from Oxted opens with a big early climb, hits its 264 m high point at just 3 km in, then rolls across deep valleys and villages before finishing back where we started.

We leave Oxted Station and go straight up onto The Ridge, the highest point of the day, with wide-open views south across the Weald. From there we roll along the hills past Gangers Hill, dip into and climb out of the Caterham Valley and Dome Hill area, and push up to the Stanstead Road ridge near Chaldon. After that comes a long descent through Bletchingley, then a gentle return via Tandridge and Old Oxted to the finish.

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### 📊 THE TRAIL SPECS

• Grade: Strenous 🥾🥾🥾
• Distance: ~28 km
• Elevation Gain: ~650 m
• Highest Point: ~264 m (early on, around km 3)
• Duration: ~7 to 7.5 hours moving, ~8 hours including stops
• Terrain: Steep early ascent, ridge paths, woodland tracks, valley climbs, village lanes and open fields

### 🕓 SCHEDULE & LOGISTICS

• MEETING TIME: 8:36 at Oxted Station. There are regular trains from London Bridge and East Croydon (roughly 30 to 45 minutes).
• TICKETS: Return ticket to Oxted.
• HIKE START: 8:40 sharp at Oxted Station.
• LUNCH: Packed lunch on the trail.
• HIKE FINISH: ~ 17:30 back at Oxted Station. (No guarantees!)
• Hike leader contact - +447865278687

### 🌲 THE SCENIC LINEUP

• ⛰️ The Ridge: The day's summit, reached in the first hour, with sweeping Weald views.
• 🌿 Gangers Hill: Rolling North Downs ridge with quiet woodland.
• 🏞️ Caterham Valley & Dome Hill: A hidden network of valleys and hills that keep you climbing and descending.
• 🌄 Stanstead Road Ridge (Chaldon): A late-morning climb back up to 230 m.
• 🏡 Bletchingley & Tandridge: Classic Surrey villages, farmland and quiet lanes on the gentle return.
• 🍻 Post-Hike Celebration: We finish in Oxted for food, a cold drink and good company.

### 👥 WHO IS THIS HIKE FOR?

Made for confident hikers, trail runners , runner or anyone with solid endurance who enjoys long days and hills. The biggest climb is right at the start (about 190 m in the first 5 km), so warm up quickly and settle into a steady pace. The rest of the route keeps rolling, with 90 to 135 m of climbing in every section. We keep breaks efficient to finish in daylight.
Not suitable for beginners.

### 🎒 MANDATORY KIT

✅ Trail shoes or hiking boots with good grip (chalk and clay get slippery) ✅ Layers and a waterproof jacket ✅ Headtorch (essential in autumn and winter) ✅ Packed lunch, snacks, and at least 2 litres of water ✅ Contactless card or train ticket

### 🎟️ HOW TO JOIN

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