Surrey Hills

North Downs Way Section 4: Merstham to Oxted

The fourth section of the North Downs Way, from Merstham to Oxted, blends classic English countryside with the unexpected contrast of two motorway crossings.

Distance14.3 km
Ascent360 m
Walking Time3 hr 35 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

Stations
London Victoria to Merstham
Duration
About 31-38 min
Frequency
At least 2 trains per hour

Trains Back

Stations
Oxted to London Victoria or London Bridge
Duration
About 30-45 min
Frequency
Usually every 30 min

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 14.3 km and 360 m ascent.

4 hr 35 min
Walking
3 hr 35 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
4 hr 35 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
5 hr 50 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:08
Sunset
20:45

Elevation Profile

Low
93 m
High
239 m
0 km14.3 km

Route Overview

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