An exciting hike across England's most wooded county - Surrey. We get superb panoramic views, including from Leith Hill topped with its 18th century tower - one of the highest points in Southern England. We also hike parts of the North Downs Way National Trail and pass through England's largest vineyard where you can see the vines growing and if in Summer also see the grapes.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the Surrey Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Conquer Leith Hill - one of the highest peaks in Southern England
• See Leith Hill tower - an 18th century gothic masterpiece with breath taking views
• Hike to Tilling Springs waterfall
• Hike through England's largest vineyard - Denbies Wine Estate
HIKE DESCRIPTION
We start off in the market town of Dorking and our hike follows ancient sandy trails and woodlands. We then follow the Greensand Ridge to ascend Leith Hill and visit the Gothic Leith Hill Tower - the highest point in South East England at 314 metres. Leith Hill has been a famous picnic spot for nearly 200 years and is where we will also have our picnic lunch and if you're feeling energetic you can climb the tower's 78 spiral steps to see views towards London and the English Channel.
Our trail passes ancient woods with amazing displays of colour and takes us to Tilling Springs - the source of the River Tillingbourne which flows through several villages powering their mills. We hike up to the North Downs Way and are rewarded with frequent views of the valley below and towards Dorking.
Hiking through woodland for a while, the path comes to Ranmore Common and the beautiful church of St Barnabas built in 1860 and we continue through Denbies Wine Estate - England’s largest vineyard with views of Boxhill.
MEETING POINT
Victoria station 8:05am, leave at 8:25am for the 8:41am train. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP
Planned arrival back into London is 6:45pm (you are committed until then)
GUIDE - GRAHAM 07796 098487 (only for use during the hike) ABOUT US
FOOD - Bring a packed lunch
DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY
Distance: 15 miles (24km)
Grading: Intermediate/Challenging
Ascent: 530m
Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
Convenience Breaks (WC): Train, only woods/bushes during hike, pub at end or train back
COST & PAYMENT
£31 plus Eventbrite fee they charge including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Check out” to join.
Payments are refundable upto 7 days in advance, after that they are non refundable and non transferrable.
WHAT TO BRING
• Hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket & trousers KIT LINK
• Water (2 litres)
• Lunch
• We arrange train tickets and logistics, so just turn up and have a great day 😁
SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider
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