2019

TQ3353 : Path through woodland near Godstone

taken 4 years ago, near to Godstone, Surrey, England

Path through woodland near Godstone
Path through woodland near Godstone
A path through woodland on the North Downs, near Godstone.

This path forms part of the route of two long distance paths, the North Downs Way and Pilgrim's Way, and is also part of National Cycle Network route 21.
National Cycle Network Route 21

Route 21 of The National Cycle Network runs south from Greenwich out of London through Lewisham (the Waterlink Way) to Crawley, and then via East Grinstead and Eridge to Heathfield and Eastbourne, a distance of 95 miles.
The section between Groombridge and East Grinstead follows the Forest Way. Link
See LinkExternal link for a map of the route.

Pilgrims' Way

The Pilgrims' Way is a 120 mile historic route running between Winchester in Hampshire and Folkestone, Kent. The route is supposed to have been taken by pilgrims from Winchester to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury in Kent, but actually goes to the South of Canterbury to Folkestone. Archaeological finds date it at least to 500-400 BC, and as far back as the Stone Age.

Nowadays the route goes through quiet countryside as well as busy roads. The trail parallels other routes including the North Downs Way.

For more information LinkExternal link

North Downs Way

A long distance path in southern England. It runs from Farnham to Dover, past Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Merstham, Otford and Rochester, along the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Kent Downs AONB. East of Boughton Lees, the path splits in two, the northern section running via Canterbury and the southern via Wye. The two sections of the path reunite at Dover. The northern route is 211 km long, and the southern route 201 km, the total length of the North Downs Way being 246 km.
The pathway is mixed in that it varies throughout its length from footpath status to bridleway, byway and road. Some 19% of the Way follows roads, though 75% of those are minor lanes. It is marked by an acorn. See TQ6561 : Crossover in Long Distance pathways.
See LinkExternal link for more details and an interactive map of the trail.

North Downs

The North Downs are a ridge of chalk hills in south east England that stretch for 120 miles (190 km) from Farnham in Surrey to the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. The North Downs lie within two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs. The North Downs Way National Trail runs along the North Downs from Farnham to Dover.

At its highest point, Botley Hill in Surrey is 882ft above sea level.

Extract from Wikipedia LinkExternal link

Pilgrims' Way

A 120 mile route from Winchester to Canterbury, followed by mediaeval pilgrims, heading for Thomas Becket's tomb. The route follows a pre-historic trackway dated to 500BC. The Pilgrims' Way is not a designated long distance footpath, but it can be followed as most of it is roads today. It follows the lower slopes of the North Downs escarpment, carefully avoiding the steep slopes above and the sticky clay below. More information is available at LinkExternal link

The National Cycle Network

The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes. It was created by the charity Sustrans LinkExternal link (Sustainable Transport), aided by a National Lottery grant.

Many routes aim to minimise contact with motor traffic, though 70% of them are on roads. In some cases the NCN uses pedestrian routes, disused railways, minor roads, canal towpaths, or traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities.


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Geographical Context: Paths Woodland, Forest Long Distance Path: Pilgrims Way North Downs Way Footpath: North Downs Way Near: Caterham Godstone County: Surrey Place: North Downs Primary Subject: Path other tags: NCN21 National Cycle Network Route 21 National Cycle Network Shared Path Shared Use Path Pilgrims Way Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · North Downs Way and Pilgrim's Way [3] · Paths through Woodland [2] ·
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TQ3353, 52 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Malc McDonald   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 12 October, 2019   (more nearby)
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Wednesday, 23 October, 2019
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