Count the paths carefully and take the third exit on the left, a path heading downhill and then swinging to the left. You’ll need to take the road to Epsom Downs Racecourse which is approximately 1.5 km going uphill. As you emerge from the woodland keep ahead to cross a pair of sandy racecourse tracks and join the narrow grass footpath up the hill ahead. A circular walk through Epsom and Walton Downs, the chalk downlands which form part of the North Downs in Surrey. Is trail was ok, there isn’t that much to see, the hole wall is on roads & concrete paths. Loved the downs and the gallops. Heading NW we venture onto Walton Heath, which is a wild medley of gorse and bracken. If only the pub was open at the half way point. Good distance for an afternoon walk - not too much climbing and good underfoot. 2 h 44 m A circular walk through Epsom and Walton Downs, the chalk downlands which form part of the North Downs in Surrey. Follow the lane as it swings left and downhill, enjoying the views across the valley. Epsom Downs Rail Station is just a mile away. 5 0 obj Share your own reflections at the willow wreath sculpture in the tranquil surroundings of Langley Vale Wood. Keep on this path for some distance, climbing gradually uphill and winding between the coppiced trees. Mix of woods and fields. Some parts of the trail are quite narrow and muddy. Nice walk. For more information about COVID-19 and Ramblers group walks, please see the guidance for walkers on the Ramblers website. At the bottom of the slope you'll reach a six-way junction with more railings each side. A circular walk through Epsom and Walton Downs, the chalk downlands which form part of the North Downs in Surrey. The walk has a few steady climbs and descents throughout and, whilst most of the paths are well made, some of the chalk bridleways can become muddy/slippery after wet weather. Keep right at this notice board marked with a blue arrow for the bridleway. Length: 5.3 mi • Est. The area is an important chalk grassland habitat and supports rare species including the Skylark and Chalk Blue Hill butterflies. Apr 22, 2019 - A circular walk through Epsom and Walton Downs, the chalk downlands which form part of the North Downs in Surrey. %�쏢 Cross over the roundabout towards the racecourse and head down the tarmac lane into the course away from the road (if you look carefully you'll see a wooden sign marking this as a bridleway to Walton Road). Lovely walk. Find new companions for walks in South East England See photos from this walk Epsom Downs is also home to a successful Training Grounds with over 150 horses currently in training. A circular walk through Epsom and Walton Downs, the chalk downlands which form part of the North Downs in Surrey. Please follow all safety advice given by the walk leader, including the latest guidelines on physical distancing. 2 h 44 m A circular walk through Epsom and Walton Downs, the chalk downlands which form part of the North Downs in Surrey. She planned a walk from the Downs to Walton on the Hill for lunch. Within a short walk, Tadworth Village offers excellent local shopping and Tadworth Station has regular services to London Bridge and Victoria. Cross straight over the car park and out onto the grass the other side, heading directly for the grandstand on the horizon ahead. Dogs are welcome as long as they are under control and on leads while horses are being trained (follow the guidance on the signs within the course). … The route starts from Epsom Downs Racecourse, home to The Derby, Meet at The Sportsman, Mogador Rd., Tadworth. The route starts from Epsom Downs Racecourse, home to The Derby, and heads south through Walton Downs to reach the pretty village of Walton on the Hill. Amazing. The Ramblers - Britain’s walking charity working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. You will soon meet a T-junction with the stone bridleway that you used to cross the racecourse at the beginning of the walk. TIER 2 This pretty walk in the Surrey Hills takes through Gratton Park with its landscaped Edwardian gardens to continue along a spectacular North Downs escarpment with sweeping views across the Weald. Nice trail not too muddy - bit of road in the middle. One of the beats in Surrey so far!! Not difficult to navigate as there are not so many different junctions to negotiate. Epsom Downs, most famous for its racecourse, is an area of 600 acres of unspoilt downland. Do not come via Epsom Downs station which is a mile away. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. great walk if very muddy at the moment! A mixture of open fields, bridle paths and a walk through Walton on the hill. Continuing to Reigate Fort, built-in 1898 as part of the London Defence Scheme we hike to Coely Hill Viewpoint where the path leads to the isolated hamlet of … Follow this track up past white cottages and then past The Bell pub on the left. Rome2rio makes travelling from Walton-on-Thames to Epsom Downs Racecourse easy. Currently, paths within the site are mainly farm tracks. Epsom Downs and Walton on the Hill es un sendero circular de 8.5 kilómetros con tráfico moderado localizado cerca de Epsom, Surrey, Inglaterra. not too much road noise. Walk su152 Walton on the Hill from Epsom Racecourse. There are great views throughout and on a clear day much of London and Surrey is visible. Length 5.3 miElevation gain 889 ftRoute type Loop Kid friendly Hiking Walking running Wildflowers Wildlife pub-walk Soon afterwards the path passes between houses to arrive at a junction with the road. The route starts from Epsom Downs Racecourse, home to The Derby, The route starts from Epsom Downs Racecourse, home to The Derby, and heads south through Walton Downs to reach the pretty village of Walton on the Hill. The Latin inscription on the lychgate of St Peter's Church, Walton-on-the-Hill, reads “Death, Gateway, Life”. Follow the grass verge alongside the road heading downhill and taking care of oncoming traffic. Go straight on beyond the pub on the woodland track to reach a staggered barrier. Quite a chunk of the walk was single file down a closed off path which was a let down for us but otherwise a good walk. ... Circular - Walton-on-the-Hill, Headley and Epsom Downs. A good trail. a regular favourite now. The route starts from Epsom Downs Racecourse, home to The Derby, and heads south through Walton Downs to reach the pretty village of Walton on the Hill. You are rewarded however at the top you can choose from the two pubs (when open) The Fox and Hounds or The Bell. Over the Downs to Walton on the Hill via Noholms Farm. A while later the path passes between horse paddocks (beware the electric fence on the right here). At the fork (with a Withybed Corner sign) keep right on the main track. At the bottom of the slope you will come to a fork in the path with a copse ahead. Loved the coffee and cake break on Walton on hill half way to the end of the loop. Have previously been for a pub lunch half way, however sadly can’t at the moment. <> Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Final path could be muddy. This is known as a coal-tax post, and is one of 210 that form a circle about 12 to 18 miles from the centre of London. The M25 is accessible in a few minutes at Reigate (J8) or Leatherhead (J7). Written for Walkingworld by Michael Vingoe A couple of hills but no stiles. As the main lane swings hard right, turn left alongside Bridle Cottage. 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