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Woldingham Walk
| Route Overview | Explore hidden valleys, chalk downland and varied woodlands on this 9 kilometre (5.5 mile) scenic route. Allow at least 3 hours to enjoy the full route, while several shortcuts give you options for shorter walks. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 5.5 miles / 8.8 km | Distance - Short | 5.5 miles / 8.8 km | ||||
| Typical Time - Full | 3 hours | Typical Time - Short | 3 hours | ||||
| Start Point | Woldingham Station | ||||||
| End Point | Woldingham Station | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | TQ359563 | End point grid reference | TQ359563 | ||||
| Type of Route: | Circular | Level of walk: | Moderate | ||||
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| Accessibility / Facilities |
Begins near train station Ends near train station |
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| Terrain |
Fields Muddy Tracks |
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| Route Description | Step off the train at Woldingham Station and turn right along Church Road. Just before Church Road Farm turn right over railway bridge then left towards Marden Park Farm. Pass buildings on right and keep uphill on bridleway. There are pleasant views across the peaceful valley on your right. (For a shortcut turn left uphill at the first junction, then turn left again to join path back to station). Pass the first shortcut on the left and keep ahead on road through Woldingham School, passing a cemetery and the second shortcut. (For a shorter route cross stile on left, follow path uphill and cross second stile into woods. Follow path, bearing right to Gangers Hill and left to rejoin main route). Bear left through iron gates onto Horse Chestnut Avenue and follow the road up the valley. At South Lodge bear left then immediately turn left and uphill into Marden Park Woods. This path, part of the North Downs Way National Trail, leads through a pocket of rich chalk grassland, scrub and woodland. Continue ahead to a large, many-trunked beech tree. Take right fork to Gangers Hill. Cross with care and follow bridleway ahead past Hanging Wood Farm. At Tandridge Hill Lane cross stile on left and follow path uphill beside road. Pass through barrier and follow road with care to Three Ways junction with Gangers Hill. (For a shortcut here cross road and follow path ahead through gate, woods and field to Woldingham School, and retrace earlier route to Woldingham Station). Turn right along road then join bridleway on right, still following North Downs Way through South Hawke. Enjoy the views across the ridges and valleys of the weald beyond Oxted. At path junction where North Downs Way turns right, turn left up steps to road and carpark. Continue ahead through gate and along path. Turn right up wooden steps into Great Church Wood. (For a shortcut keep ahead, rejoining main route at next junction.) Coppicing is being introduced into this ancient woodland which encourages a wonderful display of spring flowers in the spring. Follow path, bearing left around the woodland margin and through gate. (A detour to the right to visit St Agatha’s Church is well worthwhile). Turn left downhill then bear right at junction. Continue downhill and take narrow footpath on the right. Follow path downhill then turn right over railway tunnel entrance. Follow path to Church Road, turn left and continue ahead to Woldingham Station | ||||||
| Services / Amenities | Refreshments are available at: Knights Garden Centre tel 01883 652712 | ||||||
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