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The Duke of Wellington and Sheepleas | ||||||||
Author: peachwalker, Published: 16 Dec 2017 |
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Surrey, East Horsley | ||||||||
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A 3 mile circular pub walk from the Duke of Wellington in East Horsley, Surrey. The Duke of Wellington is an ancient country pub with stunning Lovelace architecture, making it the ideal setting for refreshments before or after your walk. The walking route gives you chance to enjoy the fine architecture of Horsley Towers and West Horsley Place, before climbing onto the lower chalk slopes of the North Downs to enjoy the woodland and grassland of Sheepleas. This historic site has beautiful displays of bluebells and cowslips in the spring and gives stunning far-reaching views to the London skyline. The walking route has several steady climbs and descents throughout and follows roadside pavements plus unmade paths through woodland and grassland (which are uneven in part and can get muddy). Sheepleas is criss-crossed by many intersecting paths, so the live GPS-map on the iFootpath App will be the best tool for navigation. There are no stiles, steps, kissing gates or livestock on route, but you will need to negotiate one simple swing gate and one staggered barrier. With this in mind, the route would be suitable for rugged pushchairs after periods of dry weather, assuming you can handle the slopes. You will need to cross the A246 twice, so take care of traffic at these points. Allow 1.5 hours. |
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The Duke of Wellington is situated in East Horsley, on the A246 between Leatherhead and Guildford. Set back from the Guildford Road, it is just across the road from the prominent former gatehouse to Horsley Towers, with its mock-medieval turrets. The pub has its own car park alongside. If this is full, there is nearby street parking along St Martins Close – turn onto the B2039 (signed to St Martin’s Church) alongside the pub and then take the first left into St Martins Close. If you are coming by public transport, there are bus stops directly outside the pub on the A246 or Horsley rail station is a one mile walk away. Approximate post code KT24 6AA. |
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We did this walk today. Instructions were very easy to follow. There was one fingerpost missing in section 4-5 at the staggered barrier, but it was pretty obvious to turn left down the hill. Between sections 3-4 the sign post to Green Dene Car park was broken off and on the floor beside the post, but again easy to still follow instructions. Whilst we didnt eat at the pub on this occasion, we went for a drink and we would certainly eat there next time. A most enjoyable 1.5 hours. Thank you. |
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By Helen123 on 07 Apr 2018 |
The information in this guide has been provided in good faith and is intended only as a guide, not a statement of fact. You are advised to check the accuracy of the information provided and should not use this guide for navigational directions nor should you rely on the accuracy of the weather forecast. You are advised to take appropriate clothing, footwear, equipment and navigational materials with you according to the current and possible weather and nature of the terrain. Always follow the country code and follow any additional warnings or instructions that may be available. Some walks may be very strenuous and you are advised to seek medical advice if you have any doubts as to your capability to complete the walk.
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Image by: Richard Uploaded: 18 Dec 2017 Gatehouse to Horsley Towers at the start of the walk. |
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Image by: Richard Uploaded: 19 Dec 2017 The lovely window of St Mary’s Church |