Length: 7.8 miles 12.5 km. Toughness 3/10
10:24 Dorking train from London Waterloo (Clapham Junction 10:33) arrives Dorking 11:14
You could arrive slightly earlier by taking the 10:11 Dorking train from London Victoria (Clapham Jct 10:18) arrives Dorking 11:07
Return trains are xx:00, xx:30 from Reigate direct to Victoria and at xx:08, xx:36 to London Bridge (changing at Redhill for London Bridge).
A return to "Dorking stations" covers both outward and return journeys.
This walk follows some parts of the Greensand Way and the River Mole through the picturesque villages of Brockham, Betchworth and Skimmington. The church in Betchworth dates from 1080 and was used as a location in Four Weddings and a Funeral. There's bit of a climb near the end of the walk, then a descent into Priory Park, once the grounds of Reigate Priory.
Phoning ahead for lunch is advised. Possible lunch stops are:
For end of walk refreshment, you pass the cafe in Priory Park first. The other cafes suggested in this walk's summary page have closed but I'd suggest strolling around an taking your choice as google maps shows a range of pubs and cafe's on or near Reigate High Street, including:
As usual, there isn't a walk leader for these walks so please download your copy of the directions and/or route map from the L=swc.16 page.