Wednesday, 7 July 2021 - THE DEEPDENE TRAIL - DORKING CIRCULAR VIA BROCKHAM - 10 miles - Leader: Nick W

A brisk walk through the former Deepdene Estate including an out-and-back walk to the ruined Betchworth castle and a view of the Hope Mausoleum, the only surviving building from the original 17th Century estate. There are a few hills at Glory Woods, before returning to the station via Cotmandene common. Toilets at Dorking (Main) station but no more unless you buy a drink at the pub at Brockham.

Lunch: picnic at Brockham, a pretty village with a village green, small cafe and pub.

In the gardens at Deepdene

"Coady" the lion in the Deepdene gardens

Barley field

Inspecting the information board

Ruins of Betchworth Castle

Castle walls

Another information board

Cheerful walkers

Photo: Celia M, Dave H