Horsley and the Lovelace Bridges, Surrey Hills, 19km

Cost: £4 organiser fee payable on RSVP
(Meetup charges me to maintain this group!)

Transport (train):
Outward journey from London:
The 9.03am direct train from London Waterloo reaches Horsley at 9:52am. The journey takes 49min.
The 8.53am direct train from London Waterloo reaches Horsley at 9:58am. The journey takes 55min.

Inward journey to London:
The 17.52 train from Gomshall reaches London Blackfriars at 19:06. The journey takes 1hr 14 min with one change at Redhill.
There are also other trains from Gomshall to London Waterloo.

Transport cost (train):
Outward journey from London:
As of 7 January 2026, the cost of a single (one-way) fare from London Waterloo to Horsley is £12.30-£14.10.

Inward journey to London:
The return journey from Gomshall at 17.52 to London Blackfriars costs £15.79. There are also other trains from Gomshall to London Waterloo (prices vary).

Please conduct your own research. You can reduce the train cost by one third with a network railcard. You could coordinate with other participants and buy a group saver ticket.

Transport (car share): I'll be driving from Ealing, West London and have space for 4 passengers. Please contact me directly if you'd like to car share.

Hike description:
This linear hike starts from East Horsley, a village in Surrey. As we enter the forest, we'll come across several of the Lovelace Bridges. Lord Lovelace was the owner of the East Horsley Estate in the past. He had tracks made in the forest with gentle inclines so that timber could be transported. The bridges have a brick and flint structure and are small and horseshoe shaped. There were fifteen originally and there are ten remaining now.

We'll continue through the woods and the Surrey Hills National Landscape before ending the hike at Gomshall station.

Start time: 10:00am

Start location: Horsley station (my mobile: 07951673142)

Finish time: approx 5:00pm

End location: Gomshall station

Length: 19km

Ascent: 410m

Time: approx 7 hrs. It’s not possible to guarantee an exact end time as it depends on the weather, pace of the group, and our breaks along the way.

Pace and difficulty: relaxed - we will not be zooming along in a mad rush. The aim is to enjoy being outdoors in nature and have a fun, friendly day. This hike is not suitable for those who are inexperienced and not comfortable with walking for a considerable length of time in hilly terrain. There is a moderate level of ascent and you need to be reasonably fit.

What to bring:
Check the weather and bring appropriate gear. A comfortable backpack, waterproof jacket, sufficient food, snacks, and water along with suitable socks and footwear (waterproof hiking boots) are some essentials. Walkways and trails can be steep, muddy, and slippery and boots with ankle support will be useful, as well as hiking poles. Gaitors are handy when its muddy and wet. Carrying waterproof socks in your backpack is a good idea in case your boots get wet from the inside. Don't wear inappropriate clothing such as jeans and sneakers. Remember to carry any medication you may require. If it’s sunny, don’t forget a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen!

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER / TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
By participating, you confirm you have read, understood and accepted the below, including the full Terms and Conditions
I am NOT a qualified hike leader or first aider.
Hiking, walking, and hill walking carry the risk of personal injury and death. Participants must be aware of, and accept, the risks. Participants are responsible for their own safety and actions and agree not to hold me responsible or liable for any injury (or death), damage or losses incurred either directly or indirectly from their participation in group events. This group is for people 18 years old and over.