DATES
Sat 13th June 2026
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Sat 13th June 2026
1 day
Join another of our day walks in collaboration with Lucy and Emily of Walking Post. They lead a beautiful circular walk from Tadworth Train Station,Surrey. You walk in the North Downs, through poppy fields and to the First World War Centenary Woods at Langley Vale, a living memorial commemorating the soldiers who gave their lives in World War I.
SUMMARY
Date: Saturday June 13th – Start at 10 am at Tadworth station and expect to return to Tadworth by about 15.00 depending on stop times .
Guide: Lucy and Emily from our partner The Walking Post.
Walking Grade: Goat 2 – a gentle 6 mile/9.7km walk.
Good paths, well marked in Langley Woods, some inclines but not very steep, can be muddy around Walton Downs but rarely impassable.
Start & End Tadworth Station Southern Rail
Tadworth station is in London Oyster Zone 6 and on the train line from London Bridge to Tattenham Corner. Please note we will meet at Tattenham Corner direction every on the Avenue(platform 2), trains to London( platform 1) exit up a ramp onto Cross Road and you will need to walk round.
OS Route WALKING POST Tadworth to Langley Vale
Difficulty Easy
Length 6 miles/9.7km
Average time 3-4 hours
Total ascent 547 ft
Highlights: Langley Vale Centenary Woods | Sculptures | Poppy fields | Community Orchard | Regiment of Trees | Verdun Oaks | Cherry Avenue | Banstead Heath |
Price: £30 for your guided day walk. Just turn up and relax as you are led on a 6 mile walk.
Please bring water and a packed lunch.
DETAILS
A fascinating and beautiful walk across the North Downs to Langley Vale Wood created by the Woodland Trust. There are pockets of ancient woodland, vibrant poppy fields and meadows in summer, along with stunning views. The woods are designed as a living memorial to those who sacrificed so much in the First World War and are situated on original training grounds for troops going off to battle.
The route includes sculptures and information about World War 1 and those who fought including The Regiment of Trees which consists of twelve figures, representing some of the volunteers inspected by Lord Kitchener on Epsom Downs in 1915. Nearby is Witness, a large sculpture by John Merrill featuring war poetry. There is also a memorial to the Battle of Jutland and Cherry Avenue, with trees bearing boards which tell the stories of local soldiers.
ITINERARY
Just meet Emily and Lucy at Tradworth Train station and they will guide you on this fascinating walk. OS Route WALKING POST Tadworth to Langley Vale
SOME USEFUL INFO
TRANSPORT
Tadworth station is in London Oyster Zone 6 and on the train line from London Bridge to Tattenham Corner. Please note that trains to Tattenham Corner (platform 2) exit onto The Avenue, and trains to London (platform 1 ) exit up a ramp onto Cross Road.
TOILET OPPORTUNITIES
Limited! No toilets at Tadworth station, none that we know of on the walk so the only facilities are in pubs and cafés on the way for customers.
FOOD & DRINK
Tadworth – clustered around the station are various convenience shops, a chippy, mediterranean and Thai restaurants and a café.
The Coffee House, Tadworth
Independent coffee shop with a selection of homemade cakes, sandwiches & paninis
The Blue Ball
Overlooking the village pond and the heath of Walton-on-the-Hill, this pub serves seasonal dishes and Sunday roasts.
CALL 01784 664063 – EMAIL CONTACTUS@WALKINGWOMEN.COM
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