A walk offering stunning views and beautiful countryside with a riverside trail has got to be on your list of things to do in Surrey. Located not far from Fetcham, the walk near the gorgeous Mole Gap is a moderate trail that's around five kilometres (three miles) long.
The Norbury Park Circular is in an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty and takes around an hour-and-a-half to complete. The varied - and pretty - landscape features woodlands, fields, farms and river valleys.
The woodlands boast beautiful wildflowers and is a great place to spot British wildlife. Dormice, roe deer, badgers, foxes and woodpeckers are all found living in the woodlands at Norbury Park.
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Famous yew trees, called Druids Grove, are a historic marvel in the park and are some of the oldest in the UK. It is said the trees were used by Druids for celebrations and rituals.
A red brick Grade II-listed bridge can also be found in the park, which is also a weir. It was built in 1840, and a large viaduct can also be found there too.
With gentle climbs and a stable trail, this walk is suitable for most people and families. And a stunning pub, with great Google reviews, can be found nearby - which is the perfect spot for sundown cocktails.
With a striking facade and bulbs hanging across the front garden, The Bell in Fetcham is a gorgeous place to visit. Set away from the village centre, the pub was built in the 1930s.
The pretty front patio is an idyllic summer spot to sit and enjoy evening drinks and food. The Bell has a traditional pub menu, featuring Suffolk sausages served with with pea and gem lettuce fricasse and jersey royals, chalk stream trout with heritage tomato salad, olive tapenade and herbed fregola.
It also serves a short-crust chicken and pea pie with braised hispi cabbage, tender stem broccoli and gravy. On Sunday the pub serves roast dinners with beef dripping roast potatoes, maple roasted carrots, buttered kale and cavolo nero, crushed root mash, braised red cabbage, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
One review reads: “The food was fantastic; really tasty! The guy behind the bar was really nice and helpful. Great service; would happily go back.”
Another says: “Had an absolutely fabulous meal here with my aunt for her birthday. Started off with the ‘nibbles’ of cheese balls with apple sauce which were delicious, and homemade taramasalata which was equally delicious.
“I then had the grilled trout fillet which was beautifully cooked and my aunt had the chicken breast - again beautifully cooked and very tasty. Unfortunately we felt too full to try any pudding but will definitely be back soon to try! I was so impressed with the meal I asked to speak to the chef so I could extend my thanks for such a lovely evening. All staff were so friendly and attentive.”
More information
To find out more about the circular route to follow for Norbury Park, follow the AllTrails link here.
Norbury Park car parking: Fetcham and Young Street car parks are located off the A246. And Crabtree car park is situated off Crabtree Lane in Westhumble, says the Surrey Wildlife Trust.
The Bell pub is open from 11am until 11pm every day, but it shuts at 10.30pm on Sunday nights, book in here.
Pub address: Bell Lane, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9ND
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