Oxted Circular via Chartwell

Surrey-Kent border ridges, Limpsfield Common, and Sir Winston Churchill's country estate

Route Overview

This trail showcases the dramatic sandstone ridge south of the North Downs. From Oxted town center, you traverse historic Limpsfield village and Limpsfield Common before entering ancient Kentish woodland. Emerge onto the high terrace of Chartwell, where Sir Winston Churchill lived for forty years, enjoying the very hillside vistas that inspired his landscape paintings, before returning through the peaceful High Chart forests.

Travel & Getting There from London Victoria

By Train: Southern and Thameslink services run frequent direct trains from London Victoria and London Bridge to Oxted Station. (Station: Oxted Railway Station, duration: 33 - 39 mins direct from London Victoria or London Bridge).

By Bus: Southdown buses connect Oxted to Westerham and surrounding Surrey villages. (35 mins from Croydon)

By Car & Parking: Nearest car park is Oxted Station Car Park (RH8 9EE) or Master Park Car Park. Drive time from London Victoria is approx 50 mins from London Victoria (24 miles via A23, A22 & A25). From London, take the A22 south through Purley and Godstone, then head east on the A25 into Oxted.

Trailside Cafes & Historic Country Pubs

Refreshment and dining stops located along or near the Oxted Circular via Chartwell trail:

• ☕ Landemare Cafe at Chartwell: Traditional pub and refreshment stop for walkers.
• ☕ The Grasshopper on the Green: Traditional pub and refreshment stop for walkers.
• ☕ The Bull Inn Limpsfield: Traditional pub and refreshment stop for walkers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I travel to Oxted Circular via Chartwell from London?

Southern and Thameslink services run frequent direct trains from London Victoria and London Bridge to Oxted Station. (Station: Oxted Railway Station, duration: 33 - 39 mins direct from London Victoria or London Bridge).

Where is the closest car park for Oxted Circular via Chartwell?

Nearest car park is Oxted Station Car Park (RH8 9EE) or Master Park Car Park. Drive time from London Victoria is approx 50 mins from London Victoria (24 miles via A23, A22 & A25). From London, take the A22 south through Purley and Godstone, then head east on the A25 into Oxted.

How long is the hike and what is the terrain difficulty?

Oxted Circular via Chartwell covers 14.5 km (9.0 miles) with an estimated duration of 4 hours, graded as Moderate. Starts at Oxted Railway Station and finishes at Oxted Railway Station.