Beginner's Hike Polesden Lacey & Denbies Vineyard to Dorking Hike

🥾Hike Details
• Distance: 13 km
• Hiking Time: Approx.4-4.5 hours
• Grade: Easy/Moderate
• Ascent: 280 m
• Pace: Steady with breaks for lunch and photos
• Cost: £31 per person (includes guided Hike & return train tickets)

👣 Hike Description
Our adventure begins at Box Hill Station, where we'll follow peaceful woodland trails and country paths into the heart of the Surrey Hills. We'll pass beneath the striking Westhumble Railway Arch, a hidden local landmark nestled at the foot of Box Hill. From here, the route leads us to the magnificent Polesden Lacey Estate built in 1821, a grand Edwardian country house set high above a hidden valley in the North Downs. As we explore the estate, we'll pass the charming Thatched Bridge, one of Polesden Lacey's most photographed landmarks, before enjoying sweeping views across the surrounding parkland and countryside

Leaving the estate behind, our route climbs onto the North Downs escarpment, where wide panoramic views stretch across the Surrey landscape. From here we'll descend through peaceful fields towards an unexpected sight—the impressive Denbies Wine Estate. With rows of vines covering the hillsides, England's largest single-estate vineyard ( it can produce up to a million bottles of wine a year from its 265 acres of vines ) feels more like rural France than southern England.

(There will be a pop-up Autumn Market in Denbies Wine Estate, free entry featuring unique handmade, British-made and eco-friendly goods from local artisans and creative makers. Explore fashion, gifts, homeware, art, food and drink in a friendly, inspired shopping environment.)

We’ll finish our hike in the historic market town of Dorking after a day filled with woodland trails, sweeping views, and vineyard landscapes.

🌟Highlights:

• Wander through the magnificent Polesden Lacey Estate, one of Surrey's most spectacular National Trust landscapes.
• Enjoy sweeping panoramic views from the North Downs escarpment.
• Walk through the impressive Denbies Wine Estate, one of England's largest vineyards.
• Experience quiet country lanes, rolling hills, hidden valleys, and classic Surrey countryside.
• Finish in the charming market town of Dorking, with cafés and pubs perfect for a post-hike refreshment.

📍⏰Meeting Point & Time
Location: London Waterloo Station next to WH Smith, opposite to platform 10 & 11
Depart: Meet us 09:30 am, we leave 09:45 am for 10:02 am train
Return: 05:59 pm Back in London (commitment required until then).
Your guide: Raj
Contact: 07788 839784 (available on hike day only)
🎒What to Bring
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Water & packed lunch/snacks
- Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, windbreaker)
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Optional: camera, walking poles
What not included: Food and drinks, personal insurance, and any personal expenses.
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