Henman Basecamp

Dorking Surrey

16 beds Heating 30 miles from central London
138 454 (OS sheet 187) Nearest major route A25 between Dorking and Guildford Nearest Station Dorking (5 miles)

1. From DORKING take the A25 and after about 3 miles you will come to WOTTON with "The Wotton Hatch" pub on your LEFT.
2. Turn LEFT immediately BEFORE the pub and follow the minor road for about 1 ¼ miles. It is very narrow, bends a lot and is steep.
3. Take the turning on the LEFT going downhill and signposted to BROADMOOR (it also has a "No Through Road" sign).
4. After a further ½ mile you will come to a track leading off to the LEFT on a RIGHT-HAND bend and opposite some stables.
5. There is a small sign "Private - Henman Basecamp" and specific other houses.
6. Follow this (bumpy) track for about ¼ mile until you come to a Y junction with a cottage on the LEFT.
7. Fork LEFT and go between the buildings, the basecamp is on the LEFT and the parking is on the RIGHT. At night, a security light will activate.

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The basecamp was purpose converted some years ago to a high standard with 3 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, a lounge and a kitchen/dining room, with open fire. The basecamp is next to the Warden's house but otherwise is in the extensive wooded hills to the South of Dorking.

Link to National Trust website information on [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/volunteering/w-generalopportunities-basecamp_details.htm?basecamp=7033

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