Greensand Way 3 : Gomshall to Dorking Walk

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  Leith Hill | Gomshall to Dorking Walk | 4K | Day Hike Saturday | 🇬🇧 Hiking UK | England

  Hiking In London, Mar-22

  This walk starts at Leigh station and heads west through parkland to the attractive village of Penshurst. After crossing the River Eden, there is a gentle climb from Salmans Manor. Penshurst has interesting historic houses.

  Distance: 13.5 km

  Classification: Easy

  Rating: 3 out of 10

  Hiking time: approximately 3 - 4 hours of actual hiking

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  Revealing the Stunning Secrets of Leith Hill: A UK Hiking Adventure!

  Hiking In London, Mar-21

  Greensand Way Stage 3 : The Surrey Hills : Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill

  Distance: 16.7km (10.4 miles)

  Grading: Intermediate/Challenging

  Rating: 6 out of 10

  Ascent: 650m

  Hiking time: About 5.5 to 6.5 hours of actual hiking

  HIKE DESCRIPTION

  We start off in Holmwood from where we head for Leith Hill and its famous gothic tower which stands at 329 meters. Our hike will take us across fields and woodlands before a strenuous ascent to Leith Hill. The summit is the highest of the Greensand Ridge and its tower is the highest point in south-east England.

  Leith Hill will accommodate us for our lunch as it's been a renowned spot for picnic since the 19th century. Afterwards, if we're feeling energetic, we will climb the 74 spiral steps of the 18th century tower of Leith Hill to its top where through the telescope you can see the English Channel on a clear day. Many of London's landmarks could be seen with the naked eye, too.

  After lunch, we descent Leith Hill to head north to Dorking via Greensand way. Much of the route passes ancient woods with amazing displays of colour. Greensand way will take us along paths which give unparalleled views across the Weald and towards the North Downs. The way passes through Tilling Springs - the source of River Tillingbourne which is 11 miles long and runs through several villages powering their mills along the way. From there, we will hike towards the hills up to the North Downs Way and pass by an old WWII pillbox. The path offers beautiful view points which overlook the valley towards Dorking.

  Then, hiking through woodland for a while, the path comes to Ranmore Common and the beautiful church of St Barnabas built in 1860. From the Church, we continue through Denbies Wine Estate - England’s largest vineyard. The way through the Vineyard rewards with excellent views towards Dorking and Boxhill. Our hike finishes with the picturesque market town of Dorking located west from the Holmesdale hills range.

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  SWC Free Walk 147, Gomshall to Dorking. 15/6/13

  amib, Jul-13

  This was yet another fantastic day's walking; 15 miles through the Surrey Hills, mainly following the Greensand Way.

  Due to the nearest station being several miles away, there's some map reading required for the journey south to meet the Greensand Way near the 261m Holmbury Hill. This ties in nicely with lunch, providing a quieter alternative to Leith Hill, and some superb views south. A pub alternative can be found in Pitland Street nearby.

  Thereafter, it's on to the second highest hill in the south-east, the 294m Leith Hill, with its folly tower and National Trust kiosk. Then, there's a lovely section of woodland walking, including an amazingly located cricket pitch and a mock waterfall, before some final views over Dorking from Bury Hill.

  An excellent walk through some lovely scenery.