💪 TOUGH HIKE 27km - The Surrey Three Peaks Challenge

🌳 Large Group Social Hike
One of our bigger, more sociable hikes.
Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes.

📏 Key Info:
• Distance: 17 miles (27km)
• Grading: Challenging
• Ascent: 760m
• Hiking time: 7 to 8.5 hours
• Cost: £33 (includes guided hike + return train)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund.
• Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the lunch stop, and at the end pub

📍 Meeting Point
• Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & PHOTO
• Time: Meet 8am, leave 8:20am for the 8:41am train
• Return: 7:45pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)

🌟 Trip Highlights
• Take on Surrey’s own Three Peaks Challenge - Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill in one epic day
• Conquer 27km and 760m of ascent across the Surrey Hills National Landscape
• Reach Leith Hill, the highest point in South East England
• Walk ancient woodland ridges, sandy trails, open viewpoints and classic Surrey hill country
• Walk through Denbies Wine Estate — the largest vineyard in England
• See the historic Leith Hill Tower with its sweeping panoramas
• A superb training hike for Yorkshire Three Peaks, National Three Peaks, Snowdon, Kilimanjaro, Toubkal and Everest Base Camp
• Led by local guide Graham, who was born and raised in these Surrey Hills

🥾 Hike Description
Think you’re ready for a proper challenge?

This is Surrey’s answer to the Three Peaks: a big, hilly, 27km endurance hike linking the three highest summits in Surrey: Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and Box Hill in one demanding day.

It is a proper physical test: long distance, repeated climbs, steep sections, fast-moving trails and over 760m of total ascent. That is comparable to climbing a major UK mountain, but packed into a tough day hike from London.

We begin from Holmwood and climb first towards Leith Hill, the highest point in South East England at 294m. The summit is crowned by the 18th-century Gothic Leith Hill Tower, with far reaching views across the Weald, towards the South Downs and, on a clear day, back towards London.

From there, we continue along ancient sandy trails and wooded ridges towards Holmbury Hill, a beautiful summit with the remains of an Iron Age hill fort and sweeping views over the surrounding Surrey countryside.

The final major objective is Box Hill, one of the South East’s most famous walking landmarks. Its chalk slopes, steep climbs and classic viewpoints make it a fitting final peak after a long day across the Surrey Hills.

Along the way we pass through a rich mix of woodland, ridgelines, open viewpoints and Denbies Wine Estate before completing one of Outdooraholics’ classic challenge hikes from London.

This is not just a walk in Surrey. It is a full day endurance challenge and a brilliant stepping stone for bigger mountain adventures.

Toughness (Please Read):
This is a very tough, long, and hilly hike with over 700m of total ascent, comparable to climbing "Mount" Snowdon. Expect steep sections, some loose ground, and a short section where you need to use your hands it's so steep. The pace will average 4.0–4.5 km/h and the hike will not be slowed down or cut short.

It is not suitable for beginners or intermediate hikers. Only experienced and fit walkers should join. If a participant is unable to keep pace or complete the hike, there are places they can arrange a taxi to leave the hike. If you have any doubts about your ability, we recommend choosing one of our less demanding hikes instead.

🧭 Guide:
• Leader: GRAHAM
• Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487

🍽️ Food:
• Bring a packed lunch and hike snacks, it's a long hike
• Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional)

🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Water (3 litres minimum)
• Packed lunch
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
• Hat and gloves if cold
• Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point

⚠️ Safety
Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider

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