Woodlands of Box Hill - Saturday 24 May Bank Holiday Weekend

Join us as we walk across the fields and forests of glorious Box Hill in Surrey. Located at the edge of the North Downs escarpment, where chalk gives way to greensand, views from here stretch across much of the south of England.

Named after its evergreen box trees, the hill is home to the largest native woodland of its type anywhere in the country. A noted beauty spot for generations, its scenery has been an inspiration to writers such as G. K. Chesterton and Jane Austen.

Our route will take us by impressive chalk slopes cut by the River Mole and then the hill itself. We will walk along the scarp face and beyond this make our way across fields and extensive woodlands.

Meeting place: London Victoria Train Station - near Delice de France (No. 53), not far from platforms 10 and 11). Please see the following link for the station map: London Victoria Station Map - Aug 24

Meeting time: 10.00 am (leaving on 10.41 train)

Price: £5. London-Dorking rail fare is £8.13 return when using a railcard or Group Save (you can team up for a minimum of three people for this on the day.)

Distance: 16 kms/10 miles

Hike level: easy to medium (you need to be reasonably fit to participate in this activity)

Estimated return time to London: 7PM (please commit yourself for a full day)

Things to bring: water - at least 1 litre, packed lunch, waterproof clothing, hiking boots.