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Kick off the summer season by challenging yourself with this fantastic Surrey Hills Three Peaks Challenge, walking Boxhill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill in one day.Our popular challenge takes you on a 16mile (25km) linear route starting at Boxhill with our first climb of 224m elevation to overlook the beautiful Mole Valley. Following the North Downs Way we pass the Denbies vineyards with leafy vines, and head into Ranmore Common with further view points along the North Downs Ridge. Simone, a North Downs Ambassador will share some interesting stories and landmarks along the way. At 11km we take a stop at Westcott Village before we follow the infamous Greensand Way southwards through denser woodlands and rolling fields to Wotton Common and finally our 2nd peak, Leith Hill at 294m height at about 18km. Now, Holmbury Hill is a 6km walk away till we reach the famous Iron fort on top of our 3rd peak, with 261m elevation.
Finally we descend through Hurtwood and its ancient woodland towards Holmbury St. Mary’s village, pub to celebrate our achievement with a drink and our end point.
Summary of our route and check points:
Part 1: Arrive and climb Peak 1: Boxhill at 224m at 2km
Part 2: Boxhill to Ranmore Common, via Denbies
Part 3: Westcott Village – Break
Part 4: Westcott to Leith Hill via Wotton Common
Part 5: Climb Peak 2: Leith Hill at 294m at 18km
Part 6: Leith Hill to Holmbury Hill
Part 7: Climb Peak 3: Holmbury Hill 261m at 23.5km
Part 8: Holmbury Hill to Holmbury St Mary’s & Pub visit
Transport Option 1:
Arrange a drop off at Boxhill/and pick up from Holmbury St. Mary’s near the Royal Oak Pub
Transport Option 2:
Take the train to Boxhill/Westhumble station or Dorking Station (for Dorking station add a 15min walk to Boxhill). Arrange only the pick up from Holmbury St. Mary’s
Transport Option 3:
Join our group car share (via a Whatsapp group) to arrange a few cars to be parked at either end. Please message Simone if you want to do so.
Meet: Box Hill meeting point by Ryka’s Cafe
Duration: 7-8h approx, plus Pub visit. We are planning to be at the Pub around 5-6pm
Cost: £30pp
Note: We aim for a steady pace for this event, so that we can achieve the distance in the estimated time. This is a long and challenging walk with multiple steep climbs. We have allowed for stops and will support you with 1-2 Hiking guides. if you are not sure if the pace or this challenge is suitable for you, please join one of our other walks, or talk to Simone.
Bring: An email will be sent 3 weeks prior to the event.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ryka's Cafe at Box Hill, Dorking, United Kingdom
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