Farthing Downs & the Happy Valley Hike
THE HAPPY VALLEY HIKE
A very picturesque hike through the Surrey countryside
Highlights
Walk through picturesque countryside valleys and lanes
Visit the Medieval Chaldon Church (One of Surrey's oldest Churches) & internationally renowned for its 12th century wall painting / mural
Pass through farmlands and country homes
Walk through the idyllic Happy Valley and over the Farthing Downs
TERRAIN
This is approx a 7 to 8 mile walk with several ups and downs so you need to be reasonably fit and capable of doing this kind of hike.
Ascents are not steep but there are several of them.
PACE
Brisk paced hike. Allow about 4 hours for the walk and 1/2 hour or so for lunch and maybe a 1/2 hour drinks and toilet break towards the end of the hike. It might be quicker or slower depending on speed of group......
Bring a picnic lunch with you to eat near Chaldon Church. There may also be a quick drinks and toilet stop at a pub towards the end of the hike
MEETING POINT
IT'S A CIRCULAR WALK
TRAINS
Protected content Trains from London Victoria / London Blackfriars
At the end of the hike we will be passing through Coulsdon Town centre so you can get the train back from Coulsdon Town Station as well if you wish
STATION PARKING
Parking is available at the station and in some surrounding roads at the back of the station (but arrive early to find a spot)
Hike fee: £8 (Bank transfer)
Hike leader: Amit Protected content
Organized by
Organized by
Membership required
Sorry, but you are not allowed to join this Activity Group!
We are afraid that you cannot join, because the Consuls have limited access to this Activity Group.
If you would like to explore other InterNations Activities in your Local Community, please have a look at this overview page.