Events

Free Sunday walk of the month – Limpsfield Common

12th April 2026, 10:30 - 13:30

Free guided walk

Limpsfield Common and Village

RH8

Sunday 12 April 2026

Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 am start
Approx finish at 1.30 pm

This walk is just within the Eastern boundary of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, exploring the beautiful countryside of Limpsfield Common, Limpsfield Chart and finishing in the historic picture postcard village of Limpsfield itself.

Mostly within woodland and open fields, we explore part of our old friend the Greensand Way and then walk along part of the Vanguard Way, named after the Vanguard Walking Group that set it up in 1981.

Limpsfield Common was owned by King Harold, but when William the Conqueror took ownership, it was given to the ‘Abbey of Battle’. It was later sold to Lord Gresham after the dissolution of the Abbeys, and eventually came to the National Trust in 1972.

The area is rich in sand, which is still quarried today, and because of this, also had brickworks. This also means that it is relatively well drained and easy for walking.

Near the end of the walk, we will take a short diversion to visit St Peter’s Church in Limpsfield village, which hosts the grave of the composer Frederick Delius, alongside other prominent musicians such as Eileen Joyce (pianist), Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) and Norman del Mar (conductor).

Inside the Church and behind the altar, it still shows signs of the oven used to bake the bread for communion.

There are no toilets or cafes that will be open on a Sunday on our route.

This walk is suitable for those with a reasonable level of fitness but is unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

This walk is classed as moderate  .  It has some short slopes, but is fairly flat. It may be slippery underfoot if wet so please wear appropriate footware.

Dogs are welcome but will need to remain on the lead.

Meet and Car Park:  Parking is free at the National Trust New Road car park

Nearest post code:  RH8 0QY

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Ordnance Survey map reference: TQ409526

The event is free but booking is essential. If you wish to join us, please register by using the brown button below and full details will be sent to you nearer the time.

Deadline for booking 10 April 2026

Any enquiries please contact us at info@surreyhillssociety.org.

If you wish to find lunch after the walk, the community owned The Bull Inn in Limpsfield High Street is an option, along with The Carpenters Arms, which we pass during the walk. It may be worth booking if you want to visit one of these. Also within a short drive, are the National Trust properties of Emmett’s Garden and Chartwell (Churchill’s private residence), which both have a café.

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