The Surrey Hills Ultra route is designed to test your stamina and strength. The 60km route starts in the picturesque town of Haslemere accessible by train and car. Your Ultra route follows the Greensands Way which originates in the heart of Haslemere and weaves out of town towards the infamous Devil's Punch Bowl, a large natural amphitheatre, through National Trust land. The breathtaking views across Surrey from Gibbet Hill will be the start of your journey towards Dorking.

The route is almost entirely on footpath with some road crossings and short stretches of road surface. Sturdy trail shoes are advisable to ensure good grip as you travel up and down the rolling hills of Surrey. The footpaths in places are narrow, with loose gravel, roots and the usual obstacles you would expect. There are stiles and gates to navigate and some road crossings where you’ll be helped across by volunteers.

Along the 60km route will be aid stations every 10km offering a full range of varying food, snacks and drinks: flat coke, water, sandwiches, crisps, ice cream, fruit and tea.

Each aid station is managed by experienced volunteers, many of them Ultra runners themselves, and medics who will be checking your progress offering advice and support. You’ll never be left behind - this is an Ultra event for everyone.

The Greensands Way follows scenic trails that cut across fields, up and down the hills, through hamlets, along ridgways and woodlands, over Pitch Hill, Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill (highest summit in South England), and finally descending into Dorking. There’s so much to look at and so many variations in terrain that you’ll never lack conversation topics between yourself and your fellow Ultra athletes!

You’ll finish at the Priory School, Dorking. Take a moment here to celebrate your achievement and reflect on the amazing journey you’ve just completed. When you’re ready to head home, the Priory School is 1km from mainline train stations with a 1hr train journey back to Haslemere.