Warlingham — Westerham
Warwes two
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By JohnMyerson on 21 Nov 2023
Description
I created this route to avoid three access problems with Warwes One: (1) Oxted Downs - no diagonal path exists - follow Vanguard Way signs downhill to North Downs Way, (2) Broomlands Lane - no access through Moorhouse sandpits, (3) Squerries Court - no path across private land. It also avoids crossing the A25 more than once, using a poorly defined footpath off Broomlands Lane and using the dangerous Goodley Stock Road (it's also a bus route!). I've made use of some of the paths from Oxtwes Two south of the A25.
Otherwise this is a pleasant route with good views although you are aware of noise from the M25 nearer Westerham. The road walking necessary is mainly quiet. The B269 Titsey Road is quite busy as is the A25 but there are good breaks in traffic for crossing both safely. There are good shops and cafes at both ends and bus services (Warlingham to Croydon, Westerham to Oxted or Bromley). Toilets at Leas Road, Warlingham and Fullers Hill, Westerham. At junction of North Downs Way and Pitchfont Lane are steep steps. Between Pitchfont Farm and the A25 there are gates and stiles and the path can be soggy in places. Oxted Downs path is very steep
I created this route to avoid three access problems with Warwes One: (1) Oxted Downs - no diagonal path exists - follow Vanguard Way signs downhill to North Downs Way, (2) Broomlands Lane - no access through Moorhouse sandpits, (3) Squerries Court - no path across private land. It also avoids crossing the A25 more than once, using a poorly defined footpath off Broomlands Lane and using the dangerous Goodley Stock Road (it's also a bus route!). I've made use of some of the paths from Oxtwes Two south of the A25.
Otherwise this is a pleasant route with good views although you are aware of noise from the M25 nearer Westerham. The road walking necessary is mainly quiet. The B269 Titsey Road is quite busy as is the A25 but there are good breaks in traffic for crossing both safely. There are good shops and cafes at both ends and bus services (Warlingham to Croydon, Westerham to Oxted or Bromley). Toilets at Leas Road, Warlingham and Fullers Hill, Westerham. At junction of North Downs Way and Pitchfont Lane are steep steps. Between Pitchfont Farm and the A25 there are gates and stiles and the path can be soggy in places. Oxted Downs path is very steep
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Warlingham
Grid Ref
TQ3560458519
Lat / Lon
51.30964° / -0.05584°
Easting / Northing
535,604E / 158,519N
What3Words
claps.next.dishes
Westerham
Grid Ref
TQ4468454023
Lat / Lon
51.26700° / 0.07252°
Easting / Northing
544,684E / 154,023N
What3Words
pools.tools.wisdom
Warlingham | |
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Grid Ref | TQ3560458519 |
Lat / Lon | 51.30964° / -0.05584° |
Easting / Northing | 535,604E / 158,519N |
What3Words | claps.next.dishes |
Westerham | |
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Grid Ref | TQ4468454023 |
Lat / Lon | 51.26700° / 0.07252° |
Easting / Northing | 544,684E / 154,023N |
What3Words | pools.tools.wisdom |
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review
JohnMyerson
24 Nov 2023This route avoids the access problems of Warwes One and the dangerous Goodley Stock Road although it's 0.6 mile longer. A lovely country walk with good views. Some steep sections (especially Oxted Downs). Some road walking needed but is mainly quiet. Some damp fields and muddy paths. Two busy roads to cross (B269 Titsey Road and A25 Westerham Road) but I found there were good sight lines and frequent lulls in the traffic.
Shops and cafes at each end. Toilets at Leas Road, Warlingham and Fullers Hill, Westerham. Buses at Westerham to Bromley and Oxted. Buses at Warlingham to Croydon.
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