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The Old Prison House

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Location: Shere, Guildford, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Blackheath, Shere & St Martha's Hill loop from Chilworth — Surrey Hills

14.5km

01:39

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Shere Heath loop from Shere — Surrey Hills

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Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Winterfold, Farley Heath & Blackheath loop from Shere — Surrey Hills

19.6km

02:17

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Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Natalie

November 22, 2023

It's easy to mistake this as a beautiful house, but it actually has a rather more grizzly history as a prison. You can even see the old grills on the window at the front of the house.

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