Midsummer Surrey Hills Three Peaks Challenge- Box, Leith and Holmbury Hill

This epic challenge, suitable for seasoned hikers and hill-lovers, leads us through the beautiful Surrey Hills to hike the iconic Box, Holmbury, and Leith Hills.

Starting at Holmwood Station, we make our way through meadows, gradually ascending to Anstiebury Hill Fort, we pass Coldharbour and continue to Leith Hill, topped by a Victorian Tower and at 294 metres the second highest point in southeast England, with views as far as the City of London.

The path descends to Highfield Copse where a short climb leads us to Holmbury Hill with commanding views as far as the South Downs. The trail now winds along woodland paths to the pretty village of Holmbury St Mary and onto Westcott.

A steep hill takes us to Ranmore Common and joins the North Downs Way leading past Denbies Vineyard and the 275 steps to Box Hill. We descend the North East Flank to end at the station and a pub, where we are rewarded with a well-earned drink and food.

GRADE: Challenging, 28km/17.5 miles, 800m/2600 feet ascent 8hrs hiking 1.5h for breaks.

COST £10 on RSVP

MEETING TIME: 09:47am at Holmwood Station

TRAINS: 08:41am Southern service from London Victoria to Holmwood Station arriving at 09:47; travel time 1hr 6 mins

train fare is not included, return tickets to Holmwood Station buy in advance or on the day.

HIKE STARTS: 09:50 Holmwood Station.

LUNCH: Packed lunch - please bring your lunch, lots of water (2.5 - 3 litres of water and electrolyte sports drinks recommended), and several snacks, ideally a mix of complete and simple carbohydrates such as cereal and energy bars, dried fruit, bananas and something salty like crisps - it is a long and hilly hike

HIKE FINISHES: 19:00 - 20:00 at Dorking Station. Finish times are a rough estimate and not a guarantee, as they depend on the pace of the group on the day. Consider yourself committed for the day.

HIKE LEADER: Eliza 07990 489040

What to bring: lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear. Click here-
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