A great woodland route following a section of the Greensand Way to an awesome viewpoint.
Distance: 7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Ascent: 337 metres
Route grade: 43 (equivalent to Moderate)
Time to allow: From 3h 45m to 6h
Starting point: YHA Holmbury
Grid reference: TQ 104 450
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End point: Circular, to YHA Holmbury
Region: South East of England
Type of walk: Woodland
National Parks & National Landscapes: Surrey Hills National Landscape
Trails and Ways: Greensand Way
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: Yes
Seats on route: Yes
Toilets: No
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Pub/s, Takeaway/s
This route is included in: Visiting all AONBs (OS blog), YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (146) Dorking, Box Hill and Reigate