Friday Hike – Hydons Ball and Octavia Hill (Godalming in Surrey) 11km

Name: Friday Hike – Hydons Ball and Octavia Hill (Godalming in Surrey) 11km
Start: 2025-11-21T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-21T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Hydon's Ball

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 10:30 am to 02:00 pm

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Location

Hydon's Ball | Godalming, EN

Hydon’s Ball is one of less discovered high points in Surrey, with far reaching views and dedication to the life of Octavia Hill, co-founder of the National Trust.
Join us on a wonderful, varied 11km circular walk though autumnal woodland and across open heathland with a stop over at the popular Hascombe village and the White Horse Pub.
Leading out onto Hydons Ball, the high point of the walk you can now rest at the seat dedicated to Octavia Hill. It’s an ideal spot to enjoy stunning views and an evening sunsets. And you’ll discover why the ‘Ball’ had significance in the Napoleonic Wars.
We head out through the lovely Busbridge Woods before heading onto Hydons Heath where we will learn more about the history and symbolism of this area. Heading out westwards we will reach the hamlet of Hambledon where we will have a refreshment break before heading south to pick up the Greensand’s way which we will follow along a wooded ridge back towards our cars
Difficulty: Easy to moderate with one hill climb (with several stops)
Duration: 3-3.5h approx, plus time in pub
Bring: snacks, drink, money for pub
Facilities: Refreshments & Toilets: Mid walk at the White Horse Pub in Hascombe
Well behaved dogs are always welcome.
Fee: £10
Meet & Park : Starts and Finishes at: Hydon’s Ball and Heath | Surrey | National Trust Car park, Grid Ref: 979402. Address: Salt Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4B
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Description: Opposite the Junction of Clock Barn Lane with Salt Barn Lane
Please note if coming from the North Direction (Busbridge / Godalming way) – the car park will be on your right with a fairly obvious wooden National Trust Car Park sign. If coming from the South obviously on your left however the sign is quite hard to see until you are almost at the entrance.
Further event details and how to prepare for the walk:
Please ensure you bring water and snack for the walk. Please wear sturdy shoes; bring waterproofs if necessary. The distance and duration of the walk depends on the group’s pace and weather conditions. We aim for a medium walking pace with several stops, unless advertised in the event description.
For further details on how to prepare please read our Hiking Guide