Free hike: Reigate Hill Gatton Park Millennium Stones

Reigate Hill Gatton Park Millennium Stones

Reigate station

Saturday November 14th

Meeting place: Reigate Station (Main ticket office entrance)

Start time: 11.00 am

Finish: 16.30 (Could be earlier, depends on speed of group)

Join us for one of the most picturesque walks in Surrey

Highlights

Colley Hill - We get from the top, amazing views across the surrey countryside

Gatton Park - Nestling serenely into the North Downs, the lush pastures, mighty trees and sparkling lake designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown

Reigate Fort - Built in 1898 and part of a 72 mile defence line to protect England from possible invasion

The B17 Bomber crash memorial site

The Millennium stones - A series of 10 stones created in 1999 to commemorate the year 2000

We walk along the North Downs Way and also part of the Pilgrims way through meadows and woodland, and up a hill. The hike has a number of twists and turns and goes into dense woodlands.

Distance: Approx 10-11 miles (16 km)

Pace: Brisk

Terrain: Several ascents and descents throughout the hike (including one long one of about 15 mins) but manageable for fit hikers

Starting point: Reigate Station

End point: Reigate Station

Toilets

Facilities are very limited at Reigate station so plan to go on the train or before you come for the hike if possible

Meeting Point

Meeting point is on the side of the station where the main ticket office is, NOT where Homebase is. If you are on the Homebase side take the tunnel under the station to the other side

TRAIN
Check schedule and time on www.trainline.com
There are Cafe's opposite the station which you can wait in if you get there early.

PARKING

Not much parking around the station. There is more parking along SOMERS Road (road opposite station)
Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water with you

This is a Circular walk

Meetup fee: No fee

Amit 0776 019 8360