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9. Turn left and cross under the road via the
underpass. Turn left out of the underpass and right
up Westhumble Street. The Stepping Stones pub is
on your left-hand side. Follow this road for 500
metres to Westhumble railway station, cross the
bridge and take the footpath immediately to your
right down through a kissing gate into Norbury
Park, a Surrey Wildlife Park Site of Special Scientific
Interest. Follow the footpath along the side of the
railway line, crossing another bridge over the river.
You will be able to see Norbury Park House ahead of
you to the left.
10. After 50 metres, go through a gate, ignoring the
underpass to our right. After another 50 metres the
path veers to the left across the field. At the end of
the field go through a kissing gate and turn right
onto a quiet lane. Follow this lane, passing
underneath the railway line.
11. After 50 metres, take a small footpath up a bank
to your right and cross the A24 through a kissing
gate on the other side. Follow the footpath through
the hedge, then another kissing gate and across a
field on the diagonal. Exit the field and walk straight
up the lane in front of you to arrive at the rear of the
Running Horses.
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Length of walk: 5½ miles.
Map: Explorer 146 (GR TQ 169534).
Difficulty: The walk starts with quite a
challenging climb before descending into a
valley via some steps and then there is a
steady climb up Juniper Bottom. The way
down is a series of steps, which can be
slippery, through the woods. If your dog
can’t or won’t swim, take the footpath to
the bridge over the River Mole, as opposed
to the stepping stones. The walk crosses the
busy A24 twice, once via an underpass and
the other time by a footpath over the main
road, but it is worth it.
Refreshments: The Running Horses in
Mickleham is a walker- and dog-friendly pub.
A range of upmarket pub dishes is available
in the bar, along with real ales and a
comprehensive wine list. Booking is
recommended. Tel: 01372 372279;
www.therunninghorses.co.uk. At the top of
Box Hill you will find a National Trust shop,
visitor centre and a servery that sells freshlymade
sandwiches, soups, cakes and biscuits.
How to get there: From the A24 north of
Dorking, take the B2209 past the Burford
Bridge Hotel. Follow this road up to
Mickleham and turn left just past the
Running Horses pub to park.
This walk is extracted from Surrey: A Dog Walker’s
Guide, published by Countryside Books. More information
at www.countrysidebooks.co.uk.
Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.
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