Druids Grove & The Yew Tree Forest (6.5 - 9.0 miles)
Details
Druids Grove The Yew Tree Forest & Norbury Park
This is a delightful hike through quintessential Surrey countryside encompassing stunning views over the Surrey hills. A medium length hike but one with several inclines.
Terrain: Several ascents. Parts will be muddy, parts may be slippery.
Bring good quality hiking boots and gaiters if you have them
At the end of the hike you'll have the opportunity to return to the station or extend the walk by about another 2 miles to Denbies Vineyards and back to the station if you wish.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cross a picturesque meadow, an ancient bridge and pass several cattle farms
Hike through the famous Yew Tree Forest and the Spooky Druid's
Grove where you'll see 1000+ year old trees
Pass the huge Norbury park estate of the former pioneer of family planning clinics and Leopold Salomans (previous owner of Boxhill)
Walk beside the quaint river Mole & a large expanse of garlic fields
Length: 6.5 miles approx + (2.5 miles) Optional walk to Vineyards and back
Elevation Gain: 250 m (There will be several ascents and 1 descent)
Walking pace: Brisk
Time : 4 hrs approx (can be more or less dependent on group speed)
Bring a packed lunch & plenty of water
There are NO PUBLIC TOILETS at the station or along the route
Parking
Very limited parking is available at Boxhill station, more parking opposite the Stepping stones pub (along the road)
Train
Catch the train from London Waterloo www.trainline.com
Hike fee: £8.00
Bank transfer to
Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
Ref: Name / Druids message me and I'll register you
Start time: 11.15 am (We will wait until the train from London Waterloo gets in)
Finish time : 16.00 (Approx, can be earlier depends on group walking speed )
Hike leader: Amit (0776 019 8360)
Every week on Saturday
Druids Grove & The Yew Tree Forest (6.5 - 9.0 miles)