Norbiton Circular

Sun 21st Dec 2008

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Southern England
Local Group
London
Distance
20+ml.
Start Time
9:13
Route
Norbiton Stn. Depart London Waterloo 8:48

Following the Hogsmill valley and Ashtead Common to lunch at perhaps the Star on Leatherhead Road. The afternoon will take in Princes' Covert (which requires a key to get into), the Mole Valley and Home Park with Richmond Park as an optional addition.

General Notes
Frequent return trains. Ldr Chris Dent will replace Peter Saw
Start and Finish

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Walk Report

Norbiton Circular, Sunday 21st December 2008
8 walkers, 23 miles - leader Chris Dent
Oh what a perfect day! 8 walkers arrived at Norbiton Station to be warmly greeted by Peter and Hilary armed with a trayful of scrumptious mince pies. After devouring the treats, the party headed for Richmond Park. Peter left us at Ham Gate, and the route then headed for Hampton Court via Teddington Lock, Kingston Bridge and HCGC park. Then towards Esher Common and Claygate where following a mini navigational faux pas, the outskirts of Epsom were reached at 2, and the majority of the party dived into the Cricketers pub. 3 of us hightailed it into Epsom for a caffeine fix at the Cafe Nero. 3 walkers decided to take the train home after lunch, and the remainder headed westwards and picked up the Thames Down Link for the return trek. With darkness falling, 2 walkers bade their farewell at Tolworth and the rest of us speed-walked the final stage to New Malden station.

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