Farthing Downs and Happy Valley from Coulsdon South
Introduction to Walk 2683
County/Area - Surrey
Author - Peter Smyly
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
Ascent - 400 feet / 121 metres
Grade - easy/mod
A Surrey walk from South Coulsdon visiting Farthing Downs and Happy Valley to the south of Croydon. Despite the proximity of urban development, the route offers scenery with a pleasant and remote feel.
Walk Description Map showing start
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