Boots On Adventures: North Downs Way Part 4: Merstham to Oxted
The North Downs Way National Trail covers a total of 153 miles of outstanding natural beauty. The route starts in Farnham and finishing in the historic town of Dover. On every section of this awe-inspiring route, expect to see amazing views, an abundance of flora and fauna and history spanning from the Neolithic times. Part 4: Merstham to Oxted
- 26 May 2024
- 8:30
- £5
- Merstham
The fourth stretch of the North Downs Way guides us from the town of Merstham, renowned for its quarries that supplied ‘Reigate Stone’ during medieval times for constructing portions of Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, and the now-disassembled Nonsuch Palace.
Departing from Merstham, the trail ascends along well-trodden paths, weaving through woodlands, passing churches, a 19th-century tower, and opening to mesmerizing viewpoints. As we approach Oxted, the path descends through fields and waste land before traversing the M25 and leading us to Oxted station.
As you book onto this walk you will be giving the option to join Boots on Adventure’s WhatsApp lift share group to allow us to lift share between stops.
We will be stopping for a bring your own picnic lunch at around mid-day.
Meeting time – 8:15am ready for a 08:30am prompt start (times might slightly change to accommodate train arrivals time on the day)
Meeting location – Merstham train station RH1 3ED Finishing location – Oxted train station RH8 9EU
Parking – parking is available at Guildford and Dorking train station Walk type – Linear.
Terrain – There is one climb, but this is short lived, other than that this is slightly undulating.
Distance – approximately 11 miles / 18 km approx. (including to and from the stations). Walking time – 5-6 hours walking (with a bring-your -own lunch stop)
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We will be stopping for a bring your own picnic lunch at around mid-day.
Dogs are welcome if they are friendly and will go on a lead when required such as entering fields of livestock.