Surrey Hills and Ales

Submitted by GaryShipp on 23 November 2007

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A circular, full-day countryside walk in England starting at Gomshall, Surrey, about 17km (roughly 11 miles) long and . Stroll around this beautiful part of South East England, with views across the Weald to the South Downs beyond, and some fine country pubs en route. Start: Gomshall, OS Grid: TQ088478 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)

Gain (+/- 10%): 373m (1225ft)

Total (+/- 10%): 716m (2348ft)

Loss (+/- 10%): 342m (1123ft)

Max. Elevation: 300m (984ft)

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#145 - Guildford & Farnham

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Waypoints

1. Gomshall

OS Grid: TQ088478

Start of the walk

2. Footpath

OS Grid: TQ089473

Leave the road behind and head out into the hills.

3. Cross the minor road

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 2 OS Grid: TQ096469

Head straight over.

4. The Volunteer Pub

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: TQ105459

Worth a detour for its Real Ales

5. The Abinger Hatch

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 4 OS Grid: TQ115459

Another hostelry of note!

6. Friday Street Pond

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: TQ127457

With the Stephen Langton Pub little more than a stone's thros away.

7. Decision time

About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 6 OS Grid: TQ127438

If the clock allows, then take the path South Easterly and head for the top of Leith Hill. Otherwise, turn west and onwards to Holmbury Hill.

8. Leith Hill Tower

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 7 OS Grid: TQ139431

The highest point in SE England, and over 1000ft thanks to the Victorian viewing tower on top. Climb the stairs for a small fee or be distracted by the fine selection of home made cake in the kiosk at the bottom (seasonal opening times apply). Stunning panorama, with both London and the sea in view.

9. Another pub

About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 8 OS Grid: TQ111441

The name of which escapes me but I'm sure it's something to do with the name of the village of Holmbury St Mary. There's another up the road to, by the church and with a name related to the Royals.

10. Holmbury Hill

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 9 OS Grid: TQ103429

The Iron Age folk beat the Victorians to this one and built a fort on top. Wonderful views from 270 degrees and a little less busy than it's taller neighbour. Without cake buying facilities though . . .

11. Peaslake Stores

About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 10 OS Grid: TQ086447

A mountain bikers mecca at weekends. Great for some food for the train journey home.

12. Any which way you can

About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 11 OS Grid: TQ088464

Choose your route depending on energy and then back from whence you came.