Polesden Lacey Circular

POLESDEN LACEY CIRCULAR

SATURDAY JAN 21st

BOXHILL & WESTHUMBLE STATION

Hike starts at 10.30 am

HIGHLIGHTS

Walk through the UK's largest Vineyard

Pass one of England's most famous stately homes

Traverse a variety of picturesque woodlands

This is an amazing walk through Surrey countryside and vineyards.

The walk offers several fantastic viewpoints, and despite being relatively close to London, a deep rural tranquility. It will take you through a landscape of hidden valleys, pretty woodlands, and gentle pastures that seem lost in a golden yesterday.

We will then walk past the idyllic estate of Polesden Lacey (where the Queen mother had her honeymoon), a fine country house nestling just behind the North Downs escarpment is just one of the highlights of this walk.

We'll have a toilet stop and lunch break here

The walk then continues to the largest British vineyard - Denbies Wine Estate, set in Protected content

THE WALK (Approx 9 miles / 14 km)

Terrain: Several ascents and descents. Not steep but a good level of fitness required

Pace: Brisk

Hike Start time: 10.30 am

Hike finish time: 15.30 pm (approx) might be a little earlier or a little later depends on speed of group....

Trains: From London Victoria and London Waterloo Protected content

Route: Boxhill station to Polesden Lacey to Denbies Vineyard to Boxhill station

Hike leader: Amit

Ps. Please make sure you have good waterproof clothing with you and good hiking shoes. Parts of the hike will be muddy