Evening Hike: 5miles Blackheath, Albury and Little London Pub circular (Beginners welcome)
26 July 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A summers evening hike at social pace. Suitable for beginners. A 5mile/8km loop from Albury to Little London edging Blackheath forest; ponds, hills, farms and William IV pubs. […]

A summers evening hike at social pace. Suitable for beginners.
A 5mile/8km loop from Albury to Little London edging Blackheath forest; ponds, hills, farms and William IV pubs.
To celebrate summer evenings and to introduce hiking to new people at a slower pace.
Our route is fairly easy terrain with a couple of short undulations. Albury Heath and its shady forest of majestic trees, picturesque farms and fishing ponds shows of the best of the Surrey Hills. On route to Blackheath takes us past some gorgeous cottages, stiles & fields, trout fish pond and watercress streams and some breath-taking hilltop view.
We have the option to end our hike at the newly refurbished William IV Pub in Little London for a refreshment (Optional). Or walk back to the car park (approx 400m).
Difficulty: Easy, social pace
Duration: 2.5- 3h plus pub time (optional)
Bring: drink, snack, money for pub stop
Meet / park: Albury Sports Club/Heath Cricket Ground, New Road Albury, GU5 9DB
What3words: https://w3w.co/flock.stale.fairly(GPS What3words)
Further event details and how to prepare for the walk:
Please ensure you bring water and snack for the walk. Please wear sturdy shoes; bring waterproofs if necessary. The distance and duration of the walk depends on the group’s pace and weather conditions. We aim for a medium walking pace with several stops, unless advertised in the event description.
For further details on how to prepare please read our Hiking Guide
Back on Track is committed to making the outdoors enjoyable and accessible for everyone. If this walk is too challenging for you, why not try one of our well-being walks. These are gently-paced walks for beginners or less confident walkers who want to build walking fitness. Equally, if you would like a hiking challenge, look up one of our Surrey 3 Peaks or day challenges on our events page.