Built in 1642 as two cottages, Tanners Hatch was restored from a ruin by YHA members between 1944-46. Upgraded to modern standards in 1988, the hostel still retains its original features, such as open fires, triple bunks and gas lighting, now supplemented with full central heating and electricity. On the National Trust’s Polesden Lacey Estate in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the hostel is located in woodland overlooking a roadless valley.
Tel: 0870 770 6060
Email: tanners@yha.org.uk
Directions:
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By road:
Take A25 to Dorking. Before getting to Dorking High St, take the left hand turning into Station Rd. Follow Station Rd when the road forks and then take the first right Ranmore Rd (signposted to Ranmore Common).
At top of hill (2 miles) next to national speed limit sign, park in National Trust car park on left. Walk left out of car park; take 3rd track on the right at the bottom of the dip in the road to No 4 Fox Cottages.
YHA track goes down the side of this house, and the hostel is 3/4 mile down track.
Bring a tourch. No access for cars to the hostel.
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By rail:
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Dorking Station – 4 miles
Follow signs to A25 Guildford. Then follow road directions above.
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Dorking Deepdene Station – 4 miles
Turn right out of station and walk down A24 to Dorking Station (400yds). Follow road instructions above.
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Dorking West Station – 3 miles
Go down station drive, turn left at junction with road. Follow road instructions from 'At top of hill'.
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Boxhill and Westhumble Station – 2 miles
Turn left out of station, follow road for 2 miles past Ranmore Common junction. Turn up track on the left signed Bagden Farm, follow signs to Youth Hostel. Pedestrians only.