But I can't Guarantee I will. The walk then climbs again into Juniperhill Woods, heads down into the village of Mickleham and then back up the west side of Box Hill. banner, swcwalk64, swcwalks 5446672349364852482 P, swcwalk64, swcwalks, walkicon 5446672798182600210 P, swcwalk64, swcwalks, walkicon 5446672706572174338 P, swcwalk64, swcwalks, walkicon 5812217101616093266 P, 31-Oct-15 A circular and fairly strenuous walk from Box Hill in the Mole Valley district of Surrey. Surrey Three Peaks - Boxhill, Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill, Cockshot Cottage via Whitehill to Mickleham Village, Stepping Stones, and Headley Heath Circular, Box Hill, Mickleham, and Norbury Park Circular, Box Hill, Juniper Hill and Ashcombe Wood Circular, Stepping Stones, Brockham and Betchworth Circular. Length: 15.1 km (9.4 mi) or 16.5 km [for shorter versions: see pdf], Ascent/Descent: 540m; Net Walking Time: 4 hours. The suggested lunch place comes quite early in the walk, but you might still like to break for mid-morning refreshments at Wild!About Coffee (07815-121471; usually open ThuSun), a pop-up caf next to Norbury Park Sawmill. Ignore the path joining on your left. Cafe and pub at two equidistant points. 7th July 2022 For those who don't have a Smartphone and still want to enjoy our circular pub walks, we have 30 leaflets you can download to enjoy walks from those pubs. 20 at the start on this walk: others dribbled in with various excuses for being late ("the hamster got out", "the dog ate the alarm clock": must try harder, you lot), so I saying 25 on this walk and who will gainsay me? Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping covers England, Wales and Scotland - not Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands. At Box Hill & Westhumble station the Old Booking Hall contains, There are pubs near the end of both walk options which are open all day: the, Sunday Walk - Now A Tad Longer: Box Hill & Westhumble Circular - a hilly 10-miler in the North Downs, Wednesday Walk - Time to burn off some calories: Boxhill & Westhumble Circular or to Dorking, Sunday Walk Four mini-Munros in the South East (Box Hill), Box Hill Circular - relaxed pace with butterflies, heathland, views and tea, Wednesday Walk - Boxhill & Westhumble Circular or to Dorking, Wednesday Walk - Box Hill & Westhumble Circular, Saturday Second Walk - Box Hill autumn colours, Box Hill Circular (short walk, omitting Headley Heath), Box Hill to Dorking (short walk, omitting Headley Heath). The first of these shorter walks climbs Juniper Top and loops around the top of the escarpment to rejoin the Main Walk at the Box Hill viewpoint. Cross through the Smith and Western car park and then turn left onto the pavement alongside the road, passing in front of the car park. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. | Walk Directions. This route has an elevation gain of about 380.5 ft and is rated as medium. You'll see an old wall to your right. Good for dogs. We took the shorter option back via Box Hill tea room. There are many fine viewpoints and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. Intermediate route, with steep inclines. 6 walkers turned out on a warm and humid day with no sign of the forecast rain for this short but strenuous walk. The walk then climbs again into Juniperhill Woods, heads down into the village of Mickleham and then back up the west side of Box Hill. About .5 miles. Over to the right you'll be able to see Denbies Vineyard with its characteristic geometric layout of vines. As soon as you turn into Zig Zag Road, fork right onto the public bridleway. You are now following the route of Walk149 (in reverse). Explorer 146. Keep ahead on a broad path alongside the field, ignoring a fenced path off to the right and joining the direct route from the steep slope on the left. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. Length: Main Walk:161/4 km(10.1 miles). Carry straight on at the next cross roads. Almost immediately the road forks, take the right hand fork (Headley Heath Approach). Good for dogs. @Daria. Cross over and keep straight ahead on the gravel track passing by Saint Michael's Church on the right. Continue straight on, ignoring gate 27 on your left. Bonus! Lunch at King William IV where the regular menu was augmented by a barbecue. Good route, some really nice views, mostly quiet. Otherwise I will have to catch you on another walk. Estimate repayments Loading. I would say this walk is hard rather than moderate. At the corner of the field, turn right. What time is the meet up and where ? The walk not only offers glorious views but a pub stop at The Running Horses. Access through all these enclosures should still be possible but there may be temporary fences and gates (not mentioned in the text) to control the livestock. Then proceeded with the route. If you take this short cut, resume the directions at [. Walk Id: 3802180. Ive led this walk for The Ramblers at the beginning of the month, and was reminded of how nice this clockwise expedition is, avoiding the steep ascent to Box Hill, yet getting in quite a bit of exercise on a relatively short outing, and the walk has not been posted yet this year. It was then a lovely golden afternoon, but someone seemed to have stolen my leg muscles. Great hike. The stated length of this trail is 8 miles and the official path is marked all the way. Take the footpath heading north away from the station to the River Mole. Have I forgotten? 359 , Road No. Follow this path as it steadily descends and towards the bottom you will pass through a section of juniper trees (a type of coniferous tree) in an area known as Juniper Bottom. Find out more about the National Trusts ongoing partnership with Cotswold Outdoor as our exclusive walking partner. Cross Box Hill Road and take the footpath in front of you. When zoomed in, click a place to get postcode, Click the map (not on a line or marker) to update the OS and GPS coordinates. Continue on the path which now becomes a raised walkway high above the road to the left. I did it counterclockwise which I think is a bit easier. If this dip is flooded you will have to skirt around the entire ox-bow (or revert to the direct route). on Flickr, autumn surreyhills walkicon swcwalks swcwalk64 22661973001 S, autumn surreyhills walkicon swcwalks swcwalk64 22650773665 S, autumn surreyhills walkicon swcwalks swcwalk64 22637270972 S. Main Walk: 16km (10.1miles). Where the river swings round to the right climb the long flight of steps in the wooded hillside ahead. Although they share the same station, this short but strenuous North Downs walk takes in a different area from the Westhumble Circular walk (214b). Trail was really nice at parts but its a little crowded and close to the city noise to my liking. Stop at the Running Horses pub at the end of the route. Cross through the Smith and Western car park and then turn left onto the pavement alongside the road, passing in front of the car park. (The cafe in the bike shop had unfortunately shut for the day at 14.00 hours.). Turn right onto the NDW to come to the top of a long flight of steps. Enter Headley Heath through gate 26 and follow the track. Cross over and keep straight ahead on the gravel track passing by Saint Michael's Church on the right. There is a popular caf inside the National Trust Visitor Centre at the top of Box Hill, plus a servery offering hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice-creams. Otherwise, I found the trail to be on the easier side of moderate and the rest of the experience to be pleasant. Just through the gate, the path forks again, take the right heading uphill. Legend : OS 1:25K pdf , OS 1:50K pdf . In 40m, where the drive swings round to the left at Old House Cottage, keep ahead along a path. It covers much of the Box Hill estate and passes some wonderful viewpoints and pubs to enjoy a refreshing drink or lunch. Follow the path fairly steeply downhill and you will come to a crossroads alongside a National Trust map and information board. I made it to the King Will lunch pub if anyone is around (I'm dressed in black with square glasses). This is a great place to stop to catch your breath and enjoy the views over the Mole Valley. Really great walk, didnt take too long. Either way it was a great walk through mainly forest but some countryside and road too. Dear reader, it was! Some steep climbs but a pleasant route. Great walk, two horrific but achievable steep hills, great views. We did it clockwise but many people did it counter clockwise which may have been more manageable. - was that a silver-washed fritillary? Not much deep mud on this route but plenty thin slithery layers on steep chalky ground, making for careful traipsing down the hills (I'm not aware of any falls). #4 Whitehall and Mickleham. We had a sit down there amidst the noisy kiddies. Take the train nearest to 10:15 from Waterloo or Victoria to Box Hill & Westhumble. | Walk Options You can also upload photos to the Discover this 7.1-km circular trail near Mole Valley, Surrey. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. There are many fine viewpoints and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. One peeled off shortly before the King William IV pub to explore Denbies. The seventh who started later reached the lunch pub first. The picnickers had eaten either in the playground in Mickledon or moved on to the Gallopps to bathe in sunshine there, and most waited for the lunchers to catch up with them, only 1 walker sped ahead. Explore this 6.5-mile loop trail near Holmwood, Surrey. 103 Taylor Drive, Gladstone Park, VIC 3043. Head up to it. For the whole excursion including trains, sights and meals, allow at least 9hours. mickleham circular walk. Enjoyable trip. A bit muddy and steep in parts, but in a good way - we felt we earned our fish and chips! The additional mini-loop in the morning (making this a "tad longer" than previous versions of the walk) works well, we thought: the woods crossed on it are mainly plantation, so not THAT interesting compared to the rest, but one gets fine - and different - views down the Mole Valley to Leatherhead. Gets your heart pumping. Enjoyable trip. crosses an inlet of the river which might be flooded, so in winter or after heavy rain it is advisable to take the direct route in [?]. Nice walk. A very enjoyable day. At the end of the field go through a gate onto a narrow woodland path, still alongside the river. It does not take more than 2hrs. From the Salomons Memorial take the path alongside Zig Zag Road to the Visitor Centre. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Made some deviations at the beginning and end to incorporate the train station and some nice steep bits to add some difficulty. Venture out to the peaceful Headley Heath and explore some beautiful landscapes along the way. Juniper trees produce juniper berries which are used as a spice in a wide variety of dishes and are most well-known for providing the primary flavouring to gin. A pity that with just two trains an hour they have to leave within six minutes of each other. There was steep hill with lots of stairs so be ready for a bit climbing. Arrived around 10am, started off from Whitehill car park (free parking) and made our way down to the Running Horse pub first. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. Please don't start this walk without suitable footwear, clothing or provisions. A few steep hills, but beautiful views of the valley, A tail of two halves as it rained badly on the route back. Follow it uphill to return to the shepherd's hut and Box Hill caf. A track merges from the left and you, Head south down Headley Heath Approach and cross Box Hill Road onto a bridleway which merges with the North Downs Way (NDW) above the old Brockham Lime Works. A bit muddy and steep in parts, but in a good way - we felt we earned our fish and chips! Hiking Mountain biking Walking Bird watching Running Forest Partially paved Views Wildflowers Wildlife Description There are many fine viewpoints on this walk and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective. Save Customize View Follow the path as it turns to the left and heads downhill. Three other groups seemed to start with us but none went to the King William IV for lunch, thank God. A very pleasant day out. Turn right briefly onto another broad path, then in 60m. Enjoyable and is good exercise! If you might want to divert into Dorking, note that a return to Dorking Stations is the same fare as Box Hill from London. Box Hill Circular via Mickleham walk A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. A surfaced track runs above the viewpoint. If it goes up hill, it immediately goes down dale. Continue to the road. It is steep as it descends into the valley below. Good fitness required. By using our website, you agree to our legal policy, including: no warranty, use at your own risk. All other train travellers found themselves on the 16.14. Group Inner London . At the five-way cross roads, take the second exit on your right. The special places in National Trust care sometimes come with a few risks for visitors, be it coastline or countryside. Great hike. Hi PeteG, I'm new to the site and was planning on coming on this walk. When the path clearly forks, take the right fork. 0 Did it counter clock wise. I was justly blamed because the latter did not have good cakes. Note, there are no trains from Victoria as suggested in the directions. Print. Some steep hills but not that hard. Continue as the path takes you downhill, ignoring paths on your left to Brockham Lime Works. After passing over the brow of the wide grass slope keep ahead on the chalk path as it heads between trees. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. Off: Plot No. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Most belonged to other groups. Still plenty of water in the Mole at the stepping stones. About .5 miles. This path used to be signposted to Druids Grove, but the sign was missing when last checked. Six set off from the station. Nice walk. Dogs Well-controlled dogs are welcome. This time of year very muddy and busy around box hill but otherwise a great walk. Go along Old London Road for 250m to reach the, To resume the walk, go through the churchyard and turn left onto a grassy path 40m behind, Follow the path for 600m as it climbs steadily up the wooded, Continue in this direction for 450m, crossing a couple of chalky tracks along the way. We did the Moderate 7km route definitely recommend it on a dry day. . The, Follow this winding path for 250m, still heading roughly, Go through Whitehill car park onto a track into, Inside the Country Park fork left onto a path climbing steadily up Juniper Top. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. Over to the left you'll see a relatively flat section of Zig Zag Road- this road has always been a popular training ground for cyclists but is even more fashionable now having featured as part of the Summer Olympics 2012 road race circuit. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Box Hill station platform at 10.51 when the Waterloo train arrives. Turn right onto the clifftop path above The Whites and continue down the Burford Spur, at some point veering left to come out onto Old London Road. Turn right up the set of steps with a hand rail. Juniper trees produce juniper berries which are used as a spice in a wide variety of dishes and are most well-known for providing the primary flavouring to gin. Got lost many times. At the bottom of the valley, cross the road. Bills included. A little further along you will come to a junction of several paths; take the right-hand of the middle two paths, the one heading fairly steeply downhill. This button displays the currently selected search type. You may want to take a few pauses on the way up to turn round and enjoy the views across the Surrey Hills. We even ate outside at the King William IV. It is a challenging walk with some beautiful views along the way but a lot of woodland, which looks the same. I just missed the train and the next one is in an hour. A walk from the westerly edge of Stockland parish along the old Devon-Dorset border. Or, there is a train from London Bridge at 9.39 which arrives at Box Hill and Westhumbel at 10.34. There are also a couple of gates and one stile (but this is fairly low and has open sides for dogs to pass under). The last bit has steep stairs. Caut aici Three hours 45minutes walking time. A few paces later, at the fork, keep left. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The route has several fairly steep climbs and descents, including one long climb up a flight of steps. Is it Box hill and Westhumble station or Dorking st. please? Good walk for a hot day with plenty of shade. After some distance on the left you'll pass the headstone of an eccentric local resident who is buried vertically here. The trail starts from the National Trust car park at the top of Zig Zag Road on Box Hill. Continue through the woods along this track. The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7LB. When you are ready, return to the churchyard to continue your walk. Great route, some quite steep parts. Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places. The weather was bright cloud with some hot sun . You'll emerge onto a cross roads, continue straight on, heading downhill. Soon you will reach a bench on the left with a small clearing on the right. OpenStreetMap is an opensource global crowd sourced map. Select For an easier climb you could carry straight on and eventually turn sharp right at a path junction (almost doubling back) to reach the viewpoint. Paths in winter Near the tea stop at the top of Box Hill, Metrobus21 runs two-hourly (MonSat) to Dorking or Leatherhead. The track forks at the big trees, take the left fork and continue along the wide track. Arrived by train & started at Rytas cafe. Explore this 7.5-mile loop trail near Dorking, Surrey. Go straight across the cross roads and continue steeply uphill. In the afternoon Headley Heath looked especially beautiful - I have never seen it looking so nice. All routes converge on the NT Visitor Centre and so in effect the two endings are interchangeable: the directions point out where you can switch between them. To switch to the Burford Spur ending turn right onto a footpath along the top of the hillside and pick up the directions in K. About; Advertise; Subscribe; Latest magazine; Contact us; Latest News; Feature Stories; Fleet why did kennedy decide to support diem? Lovely walk but there are some steep hills! A little further along you will come to a junction of several paths; take the right-hand of the middle two paths, the one heading fairly steeply downhill. Discover our different types of membership, View or download a print-friendly version of this trail, Map showing the Box Hill Hike steps and route, Cotswold Outdoor: our exclusive walking partner, Climate change adaptation guidance for heritage organisations, National Trust Registered Charity 205846 Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA. Great trail. It is a positive Eiger. A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. So mist clearing to sun . If you drive down this section on your way out you'll see the official graffiti still on the road cheering on members of the British cycling team. Date Listed: 28/02/2023 Last Edited: 28/02/2023 Similar Ads I am at +44 7305 673590. What makes this trail great is the view from Box Hill. The King William IV contingent ate outside on the terrace, an unexpected delight at this time of year. 1 other then got waylaid by following old printed directions from 2012 (a 6-way junction (now) was a four-way junction (then) and the resulting "turn first right" direction consequently led him astray). Planning to a do a part of this walk. Walk down the steps to the track at the valley bottom. Cafe and pub at two equidistant points. By foot: One mile of North Downs Way from Stepping Stones to South Scarp; one mile of Thames Down link footpath at Mickleham Downs. Go walking LEATHERHEAD via MICKLEHAM - CIRCULAR Wednesday, 13 November 2019 Start time: 10:50 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Group Richmond Moderate walk from Leatherhead via Mickleham Downs and Norbury Park. In 300m keep ahead at a path crossing. Approximate time 2 to 2.5 hours. Nothing dangerous but gonna get heart bumped. Continue on a broad grassy path up an open spur, with increasingly fine views of the heath and back across the valley to White Hill. There is ample seating both inside and outdoors. On the right you will pass the gated entrance to Fredley Manor- have a quick look through the gates to see the view down the long driveway lined with beautifully pollarded trees. Great views and lots of nice shaded woodland. (0) VIEW ROUTE MAP . Continue on the path which now becomes a raised walkway high above the road to the left. Keep on the pavement past the bus stop and 100 yards later follow the pavement as it forks right to run slightly away from the road. After some distance on the left you'll pass the headstone of an eccentric local resident who is buried vertically here. Took about 2 hours. There are paper 1:25K maps for both Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Luckily I wore my hiking boots that helped negotiate the varying terrain and conditions This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Cross the stile into Dukes Meadow and follow the track (known as Brodies Drive) along the bottom of the meadow. The paths can get quite muddy and slippery after wet weather. Service at the pub was fast and food quality good, so top marks for the William IV on a busy day for them. The track dips into the valley, then curves uphill. Either way it was a great walk through mainly forest but some countryside and road too. Arrived around 10am, started off from Whitehill car park (free parking) and made our way down to the Running Horse pub first. After this small variation the route now follows the waymarked Box Hill Hike all the way to Box Hill. A nice hike with a bit of everything mixed in. On the other side of the bridge, Keep ahead along the right-hand field edge, in 400m coming to a footbridge and railway bridge across the. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. who is the best political interviewer. (Well, I did actually: that is why I posted it.) If you decide to take your dog along for the adventure, bear in mind that there are cows and horses on this trail. This short but strenuous North Downs walk traverses a series of hills in a clockwise loop north and east of Box Hill & Westhumble station: Norbury Park, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath and finally Box Hill itself. Easily-accessible paths. (Opt out point) Starting point Leatherhead station (Clapham Junction 10:18, Wimbledon 10:25) Two late starters joined us later, so lets say 16 . grapple attachment for kubota tractor Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm; Satuday: 10ap to 2pm suburban house crossword clue Regd. Good food and efficient service in pub, especially given we were beaten to the bar by an all-male group of ramblers. Now I might do the walk Tomorrow. Ours possibly numbered 14 or possibly more; I counted but did not write it down. The chalk downland environment supports notable populations of bats, orchid and more than 40 species of butterfly. However, there is a portion of the trail where you are literally walking next to the road.. and its not that short. From hilltop hikes with some of the finest views of the Surrey Hills to gentle wanders through ancient woodlands, these are some of the best walks in Surrey. Good route, some really nice views, mostly quiet. Follow this woodland path and ignore the first road off to the left (Headley Road). Route map for 'Mickleham' - a 15.8km walking route near Mole Valley, UK. Check out this 11.6-km loop trail near Dorking, Surrey. The near vertical pull up onto Box Hill itself is particularly cruel so late in the walk. At the fork, take the left and go through the gate. Disabled for Bing as printing is against OS T&C's. jolly rancher slush glasgow; mille lacs county times police reports; fort carson weather 2 steep climbs but easy enough to do. To help you find the best hikes and walks around Mickleham, weve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. (On Windows) To copy a map to the clipboard : use CRTL PRINT-SCREEN (thats press and hold the CTRL key, then press PRINT SCREEN). Beautiful views with nice sections of quiet woodland. Nice woodland. Return to Top Quite steep in places and also easy to miss splits and turns. Great route, some quite steep parts. The prominent mansion away to the left is Cherkley Court, once the country estate of Lord Beaverbrook. Follow the pavement and as the tall wall ends, ignore the path off to the right. Driving and parking at Box Hill & Westhumble station or Denbies. OSNI (then Basemap Gallery / 4 squares icon, then 25K or 50K) OpenStreetMap. [GEOFF'S JAUNT] Saturday, 16 May 2015. Just off the main route, the Running Horses (01372-372279) in Mickleham village is a good alternative. Norbury Park Nature Reserve is described by Surrey Wildlife Trust as a working landscape which includes a sawmill and three farms. From the main path along the woodland edge take a narrow path slanting uphill via Druids Grove and then a short zig-zag path up steps to a viewpoint over the Mole Valley. Would say this is a hard route if you are walking from the train station, add on an extra hour. Really great walk, didnt take too long. The path takes a left just before the metal gate; follow it between the hedge and fence. Join the wide grass slope climbing steadily back up to the top of Box Hill. All things to see and do Facilities Book shop Discover a selection of pre-loved books in our bookshop inside the caf. King William was excellent. A nice hike with a bit of everything mixed in. Top 20 best walks and hikes around Mickleham Map data OpenStreetMap contributors 1 Box Hill's Natural Play Trail - Box Hill Loop from Westhumble Intermediate 03:52 13.0 km 3.4 km/h 360 m 360 m Intermediate Hiking Tour. However, there is a portion of the trail where you are literally walking next to the road.. and its not that short. Box Hill, Lodge Hill and Juniper Hill Circular, Stepping Stones, and Headley Heath Circular, Denbies Vineyard and Ashcombe Wood Circular, Pixham, Friday Street, Leith Hill, Broadmoor and Dorking Circular, Box Hill, Juniper Hill and Ashcombe Wood Circular, Dorking, Peaslake and Coldharbour Circular, Stepping Stones, Brockham and Betchworth Circular. Keep straight ahead after the view point and a few paces later fork left onto the path marked as the North Downs Way. If anyone else is interested then I can call in at Tadworth or Tattenham Corner station, 4 seats available. Climb the steps up to Mickleham Down. Great walk, two horrific but achievable steep hills, great views. The churchyard is on your right. Click the heading below to show/hide the walk route for the selected option(s). 2 steep climbs but easy enough to do. This walk traverses a series of hills in a clockwise loop north and east of Box Hill & Westhumble station: Norbury Park, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath and finally Box Hill itself. Pass through a short gated section of grass chalkland and keep ahead on the woodland path, marked with the acorn symbol for the North Downs Way. Saw the nice viewpoint at the top at the start. Set off from box hill train station at 11.30, arrived at The Running Horses at 1.20. Alternatively, take the path towards Swiss Cottage and turn right in front of its entrance. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Did it counter clock wise. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. Follow the path as it swings 90 degrees left and a few paces later, where the path curves right, keep straight ahead under an arch of trees and then bear left again marked with a red arrow for the Box Hill Hike. Walk in interview Biopharma limited . 3 beds 1 bath beds 1 bath Short Walk 1, via Juniper Top: 13km (8.5miles). Four hours 35minutes walking time. If you can send me your lunch stop location will try to catch up. At the top of the flight of steps follow the path as it swings right and begins to level off. Nice woodland. www.fancyfreewalks.org Page 3 4 Continue along the grassy slope for 600m, ignoring any paths forking off. Otherwise will try to catch up. At the William IV the landlord showed mild alarm at the arrival of customers, and when we admitted we had not booked, warned that he was old. In 300m (with more views to the left, and a post marked 15Z) follow the main track round to the right to head, Follow the bridleway up a slope, alongside the security fence of Norbury Park House again. Most people got trains home far too early. You could simply follow this track for 1km all the way to the sawmill (and resume the directions at, For the main route, follow the narrow and potentially slippery path for a further 650m as it contours along the wooded hillside. Caf and servery Caf serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams.