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SUMMARY:HIKE 26km Leith Hill Gothic Tower\, Ancient Woodlands and Panoramic
  Views
LOCATION:Victoria Station
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 34% · why: lots of
  people going\n\n🔥 This is our final chance to enjoy this spectacular summ
 er hike in 2026. Once this date has gone\, the route won't return until 20
 27.\n\n📏 Key Info:\nDistance: 16 miles (26km)\nGrading: Intermediate/Chall
 enging\nAscent: 530m\nHiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours\nCost: £31 (includes g
 uided hike + return train)\nRefunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-t
 ransferable. If you follow our [Resale Process] and your place is rebooked
 \, we’ll issue a refund.\nToilet Breaks: On the train\, nature (woods/bush
 es) during hike\, and at the end pub\n\n📍 Meeting Point\nLocation: Victori
 a station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - MAP & P
 HOTO\nTime: Meet 8:05am\, leave 8:25am for the 8:41am train\nReturn: 7:15p
 m arrival back in London (you’re committed until then)\n\n🌟 Highlights\nEx
 plore the Surrey Hills AONB\, England’s most wooded county\nConquer Leith 
 Hill (314m) — the highest point in South East England\nVisit Leith Hill To
 wer\, an 18th-century Gothic folly with breathtaking panoramic views\nSee 
 Tilling Springs\, the source of the River Tillingbourne\nWalk through Denb
 ies Wine Estate\, England’s largest vineyard\n\n🥾 Hike Description\nOur jo
 urney begins in the market town of Dorking\, following sandy trails and an
 cient woodlands onto the Greensand Ridge. From here we ascend to Leith Hil
 l\, crowned by its striking 18th-century Gothic tower. At 314m\, this is t
 he highest point in South East England\, and for nearly 200 years it has b
 een a celebrated picnic spot. We pause here for lunch\, with the option\, 
 subject to opening and a small admission charge\, to climb the tower's 78 
 spiral steps for panoramic views stretching from London to the English Cha
 nnel.\n\nFrom the summit\, the trail leads us into deep woodland to reach 
 Tilling Springs\, the source of the River Tillingbourne\, whose waters onc
 e powered mills across Surrey villages. We then ascend to the North Downs 
 Way\, one of England’s great National Trails\, where frequent viewpoints r
 eveal wide vistas across the valleys and back towards Dorking.\n\nContinui
 ng through wooded ridges\, we arrive at Ranmore Common\, a plateau dotted 
 with sweeping meadows and the beautiful St Barnabas Church\, built in 1860
 . The route offers a mix of quiet forest paths\, open landscapes and far-r
 eaching views that show off Surrey at its very best.\n\nOur finale is a wa
 lk through the rolling slopes of Denbies Wine Estate\, the largest vineyar
 d in England. In summer you can see the vines heavy with grapes\, while ye
 ar-round the estate provides a spectacular backdrop with views towards Box
  Hill\, completing a hike that blends natural beauty\, history and English
  charm.\n\n🧭 Guide:\nLeader: GRAHAM\nContact (hike day only): 07796 098487
 \n\n🍽️ Food:\nBring a packed lunch\n\n🎒What to Bring\nHiking boots/shoes\n
 Water (2 litres minimum)\nPacked lunch\nWaterproofs (jacket and trousers)\
 nHat and gloves if cold\nTrain tickets are arranged – just meet us at the 
 meeting point\n\n⚠️ Safety\nYour guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoo
 r Activity First Aider\n\n❓ Want to Know More?\nNew to Our Trips? (perfect
  for first-timers\, answers “what to expect”)\nAbout Us (who Outdooraholic
 s are\, credibility\, history)\nFAQs (covers common queries)\n\n📲 Explore 
 More & Stay Connected\nDay hikes list 👣\nCalendar - All trips 📖\nInstagram
  📸\nFacebook page & Photos group\n\n📄 Terms and Conditions\nBy signing up 
 or attending you agree to our Terms and Conditions\n\n© Outdooraholics Hik
 ing UK Ltd 2026 E & OE
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