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Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Nature Trail loop

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Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Nature Trail loop

Easy

4.9

(11)

29

hikers

Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Nature Trail loop

01:58

7.25km

100m

Hiking

The Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Nature Trail loop offers a diverse hiking experience with rolling chalk grassland and ancient woodlands. You'll find panoramic views across the countryside, stretching to the London skyline from Farthing Downs. This easy 4.5-mile (7.3 km) hike involves 342 feet (104 metres) of elevation gain,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

16 m

Farthing Downs Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Small car park, which is locked at dusk. So make sure you are back in good time. Alternatively park further down the road and walk up.

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139 m

View of the London skyline from Farthing Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice area for walking just outside of London. Up on the top there are views towards the city skyline and then if you drop into the valley there are loads of footpaths and wooded trails to walk or run on.

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3

3.20 km

View of Happy Valley

Highlight • Forest

The rolling views of Happy Valley can't help but make you happy. It is an ideal place for a trail run, just on the edge of London. Keep a careful …

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4

5.12 km

Chaldon Church and The Ladder of Salvation Mural

Highlight • Religious Site

Visit for the amazing medieval wall-painting of 'The Ladder of Salvation'

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7.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

2.80 km

752 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

1.50 km

1.02 km

1.01 km

141 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

13°C

7°C

17 %

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