Tue 5 November 2019 - 9 miles - EFFINGHAM TO BOX HILL & WESTHUMBLE VIA POLESDEN LACEY - Leader: Sue E

At moderate pace through woods and fields to Polesden Lacey for lunch then descents and ascents via Ranmore Common to return from Box Hill & Westhumble station. Great views across fields and vineyards. Lunch: Cafe/picnic at Polesden Lacey cafe (National Trust card not needed)

Under the walkway

View of Polesdon Lacey

View of Denbies vineyard in the Autumn

Conducted ramble by South Bank (and Southern Rail)

Ladies in lavender

Sun finally breaks through for the promised brilliant views;

Polesden Lacey for our lunch break

And a group photo under the garden bridge;

A more friendly kissing gate between woods and fields, and rain and sunshine

We finish through the vineyards.

Photos: Sue E, Ruth