Monday, 1 June 2026

01/06/26 - London Spiral Stage 23 - Epsom to Kenley

More Surrey Housing Estates

The London Spiral is coming to its final knockings. I reckon that this, and one more 2-day trip, will see the odyssey completed.

Nothing for the walking purist on this stage. 9 miles and I have three photos. One of those documenting one of the Spiral's original intentions - to investigate public art.

Epsom Art
The alley to the Barley Mow, Epsom

Nothing of any note until the quaint village of Woodmansterne. Everything needed for a mid walk break, including Harvey's Sussex Best at the Woodman. A bonus point for it being "Cask Monday" and the bank doesn't need to be broken. £3.25 - another Surrey bargain.

Woodmansterne
The village green
Woodman at Woodmansterne
A bench for Mappiman in the sunshine

I could find nothing worth stopping for in Coulsdon - a scruffy looking town centre, where a climb is required to reach Kenley Station.

Tomorrow, I determine how the Surrey Hills get their name.

Walk Details

Distance -  9 miles

Start - Epsom

Finish - Kenley

Areas Walked - Banstead, Coulsdon

Geocaches - 5

Pubs - 1

Previous Walks - Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6, Stage 7, Stage 8, Stage 9, Stage 10, Stage 11, Stage 12, Stage 13, Stage 14, Stage 15, Stage 16, Stage 17, Stage 18, Stage 19, Stage 20, Stage 21, Stage 22