Walking Britain Ranmore Common Circular near Dorking
Introduction to Walk 3610
County/Area - Surrey
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.2 miles / 8.5 km
Ascent - 500 feet / 152 metres
Time - 3 hours 10 minutes
Grade - easy
A Surrey circular walk exploring part of the North Downs near Dorking. The route follows tracks and paths and passes through woodland and across open downs to explore Ranmore Common. Near the end of the walk there are some fine views down to Dorking and beyond. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 146 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 146 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 187 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 187 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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