Surrey Three Peaks Challenge for the Surrey Wildlife Trust

Escape the desk and take on the iconic Surrey Three Peaks Challenge, a 25km guided hike through beautiful countryside, all while fundraising for nature recovery.

Starting at Ryka’s cafe at Box Hill and finishing in Holmbury St. Mary’s village, this rewarding one-day challenge takes you across some of Surrey’s most beautiful and varied landscapes. You’ll be fully supported by expert hiking guides from Back on Track, making it a great challenge for those looking to push themselves and do something positive for nature.

This event is for Surrey businesses, corporate teams, work colleagues, friend groups and solo adventurers, who wish to fundraise for Surrey Wildlife Trust; A chance to join colleagues and friends to make a real difference. Sign up, lace up, and hike for nature in Surrey.

Surrey Three Peaks Challenge and Route Highlights

16-mile (approx 25km) linear hiking route (start and end is a different location)
Box Hill – opening climb to 224m with sweeping views across the Mole Valley
Leith Hill – the highest point of the challenge at 294m
Holmbury Hill – 261m third summit crowned by a historic Iron Age fort
The route links these three peaks via the North Downs Way and Greensand Way, passing vineyards, villages, rolling countryside and ancient woodland before finishing in Holmbury St Mary

Meeting point: Rykas Cafe, Boxhill, Old London Rd, Dorking RH5 6BY, What3words: feared.stray.descended
Start time: Groups will set off at staggered start times, from 8.45am onwards (Arrive at Ryka’s from 8.30am)
Teams: if you want to join as a team – be sure to sign up for the same starting time
Duration: 7-8h approx
Cost: £50pp Plus Fundraising (Any amount appreciated with a £250pp soft target)
Fundraising: Please head to the Surrey Wildlife Trust – JustGiving page to set up your fundraising page for SWT

Whats included:

Event tents and on-the-day support from the Back on Track team
Water refill stations and facilities en-route
Fully insured, first aid trained and expert hiking guides along all parts of the route
Official Surrey Wildlife Trust event T-shirt (collect at start)
The chance to make a real difference for local wildlife

Transport Option 1:
Park or Arrange a drop off at Rykas Cafe, Boxhill and pick up from Holmbury St. Mary’s (near the Royal Oaks Pub). You can also park in Old London Road (free).

Transport Option 2:
Take the train to Boxhill/Westhumble station or Dorking Station (for Dorking station add a 25min walk to Rykas Cafe). Arrange only the pick up from Holmbury St. Mary’s

Transport Option 3:
Park or Arrange a drop off at Rykas Cafe, Boxhill and organise/take the Shuttle bus (to be confirmed/limited availability) back to Box Hill after the hike. You can also park in Old London Road (free).

Choose your hiking team:

Choose your ‘Start times and your Team names’ to book your team members into the same group (max 30pp)

Each team member has to book themselves onto the event using the link below (There is no option to add a Plus 1)
You can see the availability of each group once you have created a Free TeamUp Account and go to the calendar view https://goteamup.com/providers/calendar/

For group bookings over 5 please email Simone@backontrack.live if its easier
Teams will be given their coloured team markers and the t-shirt before the start

BOOK YOUR PLACE BELOW
Arrive from 8.30am at Rykas Cafe, Boxhill – Starting times are as following:
Team Roe Deer – Orange Ribbon – starts 8.45am
Team Dormouse – Blue Ribbon – starts 9am
Team Swallow tail – Green Ribbon – starts 9.15am
Team Barn Owl – Pink Ribbon – starts 9.30am
Team Adder – Yellow Ribbon – starts 9.45am
*Please note: we may have to change your start time depending on applicants and capacities.

Note: This is a long and challenging walk with several steep climbs, and we’ll aim for a steady pace to complete the distance within the estimated time. Regular stops are included, and you’ll be supported by two hiking guides throughout. If you’re unsure whether this pace or challenge is right for you, please consider joining some of Back on Track walks or have a chat with Simone beforehand.

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, for more info see our shorter events on the website.

Cancellation Policy Back on Track and Surrey Wildlife Trust
Hikes will be fully refunded if cancellation on the Teamup system is made 30 or more days before the event starts. Cancellations less than 30 days before the event starts are considered late cancellations and can no longer be refunded or used as account credit. You can however transfer your place to someone else if you let Simone know via simone@backontrack.live. No-shows without cancellations cannot be refunded or rebooked.

Please note: Any amounts fundraised or donated via the JustGiving page for Surrey Wildlife Trust are non-refundable, as these donations are processed directly by JustGiving and the charity.