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Stage 17 - Tatsfield to Merstham
| Day | Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 12:54 | Tatsfield | TN16 2AH | |
| Finish | 14:49* | Merstham | RH1 3BA | |
| This hilly stage continues across the North Downs, linking Tatsfield, Botley Hill and Titsey Park before crossing the M25 towards Merstham. It is a varied leg with exposed paths, woodland, fields and strong views on a clear day. | ||||
| Difficulty † | 7 | |||
| Distance | 10.50 miles | |||
| Map | Download Route Map | |||
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| Results | 2026 Results | |||
Running Route
Start Detail - Tatsfield (TN16 2AH)
| Postcode | TN16 2AH |
|---|---|
| Notes | Finish/Start is on the road by the green |
| Parking | RESTRICTED. Park considerately, and not around Westmore Green. Some parking is at the village hall. |
| Toilets | GOOD. At the village hall. |
| Hospital | Princess Royal U. Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington BR6 8ND |
Finish Detail - Merstham (RH1 3BA)
| Postcode | RH1 3BA |
|---|---|
| Notes | Finish is in Station Rd North. Start is NOT HERE, it’s over the road in the cricket club car park (via Quality Street) |
| Parking | OK. Park at the station; don’t park in Quality Street. |
| Toilets | GOOD. Toilets at the Village Club (finish of 17). |
| Hospital | East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill RH1 5RH |
Driving directions
Google maps driving directions are only a guide. Please check notes on driving directions before embarking in your journey. The postcodes provided on your GPS are not always accurate.
Route Overview Video
Fastest Times
Tatsfield - Merstham
Men
| Category | Distance | Runner | Year | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Men | 10.50 | Paddy Roddy | 2019 | 00:55:08 | Thames Hare & Hounds |
| V35 Men | 10.50 | Simon Barrett | 2016 | 00:59:24 | Serpentine |
| V45 Men | 10.50 | Greg Stevens | 2007 | 01:02:02 | Stock Exchange AC |
| V55 Men | 10.50 | Duncan Wright | 2024 | 01:11:53 | British Airways AC |
| V65 Men | 10.50 | Philip Hammett | 2026 | 01:16:54 | Stragglers |
Women
| Category | Distance | Runner | Year | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Women | 10.50 | Lucie Custance | 2011 | 01:05:28 | Clapham Chasers |
| V35 Women | 10.50 | Sarah Holt | 2024 | 01:07:37 | Stragglers |
| V45 Women | 10.50 | Ange Norris | 2019 | 01:16:08 | Dulwich Runners |
| V55 Women | 10.50 | Helen Lane | 2026 | 01:27:10 | Serpentine |
| V65 Women | 10.50 | Pamela McHutchon | 2026 | 01:29:04 | Stragglers |
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Course overview | summary table
* - Finish time denotes stage cut-off time. Most runners will finish before this time. If you are outside this time (or you miss the stage), we will record your time as the cutoff time. You are welcome to finish your stage and your result will be included. If you miss or fail to complete a stage, we will also record your team result with the cutoff, but your team will not be eligible for team prizes unless you have completed every stage.
† - Each stage is given a difficulty rating between 1 and 10 (with 10 being most difficult). The four mountain stages (4, 5, 16, 19) are the toughest and times in these count towards the Kings and Queens Of The Mountains awards.