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Farthing Downs Car Park – Farthing Downs loop from Caterham

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Farthing Downs Car Park – Farthing Downs loop from Caterham

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Farthing Downs Car Park – Farthing Downs loop from Caterham

01:43

15.8km

200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.96 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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4.59 km

Figgs Wood

Forest

5.64 km

Devilsden Woods

Highlight • Forest

An area of ancient woodland, Devilsden Woods is especially glorious in the spring, resplendent with bluebells and in the autumn, basked in a golden glow.

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6.08 km

Farthing Downs & New Hill – Avenue Verte Cycling Route

Highlight • Viewpoint

This road is part of the Avenue Vert that links Britain and France.

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6.15 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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6.28 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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6.87 km

View of London from the Farthing Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ditches Lane, in the Farthing Downs, is a steady climb that rewards you with views of London. It also makes for a serene snack break with plenty of trees providing shade if you need it. Although Farthing Downs is in the London Borough of Croydon, it feels miles away from the hustle of the capital!

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7.03 km

Farthing Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.41 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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15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

2.32 km

2.11 km

1.20 km

947 m

Surfaces

9.48 km

3.62 km

1.73 km

578 m

339 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Farthing Downs Car Park – Farthing Downs loop from Caterham

Chaldon Church and The Ladder of Salvation Mural

Devilsden Woods

Farthing Downs & New Hill – Avenue Verte Cycling Route

Farthing Downs Car Park

View of the London skyline from Farthing Down

View of London from the Farthing Downs

Farthing Downs

Farthing Downs Cows

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