Walk 4 for my 1,000 mile challenge. Last night again overnight rain made many paths muddy - not unexpected given the weather our winter is providing. Walk into Norbury Park used where possible the made up paths and tracks. There are good views especially in Fetcham Downs and Updown wood, and on the path leading to Bookham wood. The route was walked in a clockwise direction.
Norbury Park has many paths to explore with some steep slopes, and you will find surprising views.
Start point :- TQ151548.
Distance:- 11.7 km, 7.27 miles.
Time taken:- 3 hours 14 minutes
Route :-
Young St CP (top) - Fetcham Downs - Updown Wood - Beechy Wood - Crabtree Cottages - Bookham Wood - Admiral's track - The Hazels - CP
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Norbury Park is a mixed agricultural and woodland area, with a Georgian manor house. there is an entry in the Doomsday book 1086. A Bronze age hoard was found in 2003 in woodland on the western side of the park. Druids Grove can be found in the park an area of Yew trees - some of the oldest in Great Britain, where druids conducted ceremonies and rituals
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