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South East England

Black Pond – Esher Common loop from Hersham

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Black Pond – Esher Common loop from Hersham

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Black Pond – Esher Common loop from Hersham

04:41

18.3km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.00 km

Esher Common

Highlight • Forest

MTB territory in places, but gravel/hybrid will do as well.

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2

3.84 km

Bench With a View of the Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

4.70 km

Technical Downhill Trail with Exposed Roots

Highlight • Climb

A bit technical with exposed roots, mud and slope. Probably more apt for MTB than gravel. Lots of jumps, bunny hops, logs crossing the path, deep steps.

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4

5.92 km

Black Pond

Highlight • Natural

Popular with dog walkers, hikers and cyclists, Black Pond suddenly appears as you walk along the path. It is a calm oasis so close to the busy A3. The lake …

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5

7.72 km

Esher Common

Highlight • Natural

A Local Nature Reserve, Esher Common is a beautiful place for a hike. The landscape is very varied with woodland, Scots Pine, ponds and boggy areas to explore.

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6

7.99 km

Pylon Trail, Esher Common

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Brilliant sandy dirt trail following the pylons across Esher Common between the woodland. Watch out for the ruts!

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9.03 km

Arbrook Common

Forest

8

11.2 km

Platform 3

Highlight • Other

Lovely beer at tiny pub, but very restricted opening hours. Check the Platform 3 Facebook page for details.

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9

17.3 km

Forest Lane

Highlight • Forest

B

18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.63 km

5.68 km

3.22 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

3.60 km

2.84 km

1.72 km

1.59 km

1.21 km

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