Godalming to Haslemere (18 miles/Strenuous)

An undulating, reasonably fast paced walk (bearing in mind day light hours are now diminishing), following a mix of woodland tracks, rural paths and quiet lanes. The route takes in the picturesque autumn colours of Winkworth Arboretum before continuing across heathland to steadily walk up to the top of Devil's Punch Bowl before descending into Haslemere to finish.

Total ascent about 800 meters. Walk about 18 miles .

Bring packed lunch with pub stop at the end. Please bring head torch in case of need.

Travel arrangements:

Take the 0900 from London Waterloo (this service doesn't stop at Clapham Junction). Arrive Godalming at 0942.

For those travelling from Clapham, take the 0852 arriving into Godalming at 0933. This train leaves London Waterloo at 0845.

Buy return Haslemere.

Grading: Strenuous.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.

Finish point: Haslemere

*Ramblers members do not need to sign up, we usually get 10-30 people out*
Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website

More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/godalming-haslemere-0