Ascent of Leith Hill on 2007-07-11| Date: | Wednesday, July 11, 2007 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Leith Hill | | Location: | UK-England | | Elevation: | 965 ft / 294 m |
Ascent Trip ReportDrove on the A24 from Dorking to Roundabout then head for Ockley on the ockley road turn off right for Cold Harbour go through village, 100 yards to Landslide car park.Clearly marked route to the tower sign posted all the way, fairly steep gradient however well maintained track, at the cross roads of the foot path turn left staight up to the tower, this is a folley left by a chap to the national trust in 1929 good views from the top accross all of West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey. Nice walk and there are several nature trail type walks as detailed on the National trust map in the car park. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 588 ft / 179 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 588 ft / 179 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 1.5 mi / 2.4 km | | Grade/Class: | 1 | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Clear | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 391 ft / 119 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 194 ft / 59 m; Extra: 197 ft / 60m | | Loss on way in: | 197 ft / 60 m | | Distance: | 0.8 mi / 1.2 km | | Route: | Landslide Route to Tower | | Start Trailhead: | Landslide Car Park 771 ft / 235 m | | Time: | 15 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 391 ft / 119 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 194 ft / 59 m; Extra: 197 ft / 60m | | Gain on way out: | 197 ft / 60 m | | Distance: | 0.8 mi / 1.2 km | | Route: | Landslide Route from tower | | End Trailhead: | La Parkndslide car 771 ft / 235 m | | Time: | 10 Minutes |
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