This is my sighting walk for Wednesday when I lead this walk for Mole Valley Ramblers. At times it follows part of the Horsley trail. On a clear day there are good views of London (several spots) and of Woking. The route crosses part of Sheepleas common. A site of special scientific interest was one of the best woodland areas before storm of 1987. Open meadows are the "Leas" from which it gets its name. Surrey County council bought the area to protect the area. At the start and end of the walk you pass West Horsley Place. The house was of medieval origin rebuilt in 16th and 18th centuries. It was acquired in 1931 by the Marquis and Marchioness of Crewe and passed in 2014 to Bamber Gascoigne. St Mary's church dates from the 11th century.
Conditions under foot best described at "sticky", with lots of good surfaces to walk. Towards the end of this walk after passing Cranmore school, the ground can become waterlogged in parts.
Time taken 2 hours 30 minutes. Distance 11.3 km, 7.02 miles.
Start point :- TQ088526
Route :-
| St Mary's church CP - West Horsley Place - Parkrow Copse - Place Farm - Sheepleas - Beech - Hillside Farm - Woodcote Lodge - Fullers Farm - West Horsley - Cranmore School - CP |
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