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Farthing Downs – View of Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon South

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Farthing Downs – View of Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon South

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Farthing Downs – View of Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon South

04:12

15.6km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6 m

Coulsdon South station

Highlight • Rest Area

Good station when walking the London Loop section

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271 m

Farthing Downs is a beautiful place for a hike, especially if you are looking to connect with nature on the edge of London. There are beautiful rural views as well as of the city skyline. You can also link a hike up with Happy Valley for a longer walk.

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3.21 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 eye out for the rare orchids that are resident in the park.

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7.16 km

Willey Broom Wood

Forest

8.89 km

Ockley Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

This weathered trig point stands at 663 feet (202 m) and looks out over the Surrey Hills AONB. You can find it on the ridge of Ockley Hill with a bridle path going straight past. Both the North Downs Way and Pilgrim's Way long-distance footpaths pass the pillar and it's easily reachable just off the Tandridge Border Path too.

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11.3 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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12.9 km

Devil's Den Woods

Forest

13.4 km

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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13.6 km

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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14.7 km

Farthing Downs Cows

Highlight • Viewpoint

You share the downs with the livestock, they like to moo at you if you interrupt their munching.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

5.86 km

1.90 km

1.09 km

296 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

3.29 km

1.83 km

1.45 km

1.28 km

757 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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Farthing Downs – View of Happy Valley loop from Coulsdon South

Coulsdon South station

Farthing Downs

View of Happy Valley

Ockley Hill Trig Point

Chaldon Church and The Ladder of Salvation Mural

Farthing Downs Car Park

View of the London skyline from Farthing Down

Farthing Downs Cows

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