The Octavia Hill Hike

Join us to celebrate a walk that is closely associated with the National Trust's Founder: Octavia Hill

This is a stunning 11 mile walk through some very picturesque surrey countryside

We walk through Hydon's ball & heath one of The National Trusts earliest acquisitions and a memorial to one of its co-founders, Octavia Hill. It’s one of the highest points in Surrey and the steep, wooded south-facing slope commands magnificent views across the surrounding countryside towards the Sussex border.

We then pass through Winkworth Arboretum which is a National Trust-owned arboretum which exhibits large collections of azalea, rhododendron, and holly on slopes leading down to landscaped garden lakes.

A lovely part of the hike across the peaceful heath and woodland which has a wonderful mix of many trees and a surprise of non-native shrubs planted by British garden designer, writer and artist, Gertrude Jekyll.

Start: Milford Station (Free parking)

Meet at 10.00 am

Start time: 10.15 am

Finish: 15.30 pm (approx)

Distance: 11 miles

Terrain: Undulating

LUNCH STOP

About 90 minutes into the walk we go into Winkworth arboretum, there is a cafe and toilets there, go places for lunch.

POST HIKE DRINKS

Afterwards we can go to the refectory (Pub) in Milford about a 2 minute drive from the station

Hike fee: £5

Cancellations:

Please note that unless the trip is cancelled the payments are non-refundable as the costs need to be paid in advance. However, you may be able to sell your place to your friends or other group members.