Directions

Nat Grid Ref: TQ318568

From Croydon: Take A23 south, through Purley to Coulsdon. Just before Coulsdon South Station (railway bridge crosses road), turn left into Marlpit Lane (B276). In less than 1 mile, road merges with B2030 (Coulsdon Road). Continue approx. 1 mile and turn right into Fox Lane (opposite Coulsdon Common).

From M25: Exit at Junction 6 and turn NORTH on A22. After approx. 1 mile, turn left into Godstone Road (B2030) towards Caterham. Soon, at roundabout by Caterham Station, turn left into Church Hill (still B2030) and follow road through Caterham. B2030 changes name: Church Road, High Street, Town End, Banstead Road). Approx. 2 miles from station, Fox Lane is on left, opposite Coulsdon Common.

Public Transport: Bus 466 from Croydon High Street.
By train, Coulsdon South or Caterham stations are each about 2 miles distant.

Location Map:

Detail map:

Route & Question Sheet

STARTERS
On the front of the pub.

1.	A SIGN OF WISHFUL THINKING
2.	FOR A CHEAP NIGHT OUT JUST BRING A PAIL HERE'S A SUPPLY OF ADAM'S ALE
3.	BRIGHT SUGGESTIONS PLEASE

STAGE I 
Out of pub. left on roadway, through wooden gate by notice board. End Stage at “Side Vault” on left.

4.	ALCHEMY SEEMS TO HAVE WORKED WITH RAIL
5.	THOSE PRE DECIMAL DAYS SEEM MILES AWAY
6.	A REVERSE POOL, BUT THE CAPITAL REMAINS THE SAME

STAGE II 
Continue along path, soon pass seat on left, then down through trees, at finger post left down slope and end at wooden steps.

7.	AS MUCH USE AS A CHOCOLATE KETTLE TO CLEAN WINDOWS WOULD TEST YOUR NETTLE.
8.	FRYER TUCK?
9.	ASCENDING THE HILLS OF WARSAW, YOU COULD SEE TEEN FOR SURE.
10.	FOUR ROMANS IN THE TREES. WHY?

STAGE III  
Down steps, at bottom cross over paths and up slope ahead. Pass seat on right, cross field (sign posted Chaldon Church). At belt of trees bear left on path, path ends at lane, here left then right to church. Leave church at your back, fork right to lane, where stage ends.

11.	HERE YOUR INHIBITIONS GO, BUT KEEP ON TRACK BOTH HIGH AND LOW.
12.	PRISE IT APART AND YOU REACH THE SUMMIT.
13.	ALL STITCHED UP IT IS GOOD NEWS.
14.	SOUNDS LIKE A WISH TO CONCEAL A TIRADE.

STAGE IV 
At lane right, then soon left on footpath, at “T” junction right and quickly left along Leazes Avenue. At end, forward between fences over golf course, up other side. End Stage at metal signpost.

15.	THIS SHOULD COME TO YOUR ATTENTION ITS NAME APPLIES TO FORCES’ DETENTION.
16.	BARED WOOD EDGES THE AVENUE.
17.	THE G.I. TOTALLY UP THE POLE.
18.	SMALL ATTRACTIVE PLANTS LIVE IN NATURAL GROUND SAFELY

STAGE V
At signpost, left down hill, then up through golf course again. End at “T” at housing estate.

19.	GIVE THE SLIP, ITS A COVER-UP
20.	ARE NO SCOTS PINES OR WELSH RABBITS ALLOWED HERE?
21.	ORIGINS ON DISPLAY.
22.	A PAUPER BILL MOST CERTAINLY AIN'T, HE COULD AFFORD A COAT OF PAINT.

STAGE VI 
Turn left along track, at “T” cross road, through wooden gate, then another, and back to The Fox.

23.	GROUNDED BOSS.
24.	PLUS 40 WOULD EASE THE PROBLEM.
25.	LOSING 50 WOULD MAKE A MAN OF HIM

Young Walkers Questions

All stages and directions are as the walk above.

STARTER
a.	FIND A WORKBENCH FOR THE BLACKSMITH

STAGE I
b.	ITS CHEERFUL BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS

STAGE II
c.	WHERE CAN YOU SEE A GREEN PLANT AND A SMALL BLUE CREATURE TOGETHER

STAGE III
d.	900 YEARS HAS CHANGED THE SPELLING OF THIS PLACE

STAGE IV
e.	HOW MANY SNAKES UP THE POLE?

STAGE V
f.	SOUNDS LiKE A DOZEN AFTERNOON MEALS

STAGE VI
g.	RED INDIAN BOSS

Answers

1. PUB. SIGN (FOX AND WISHBONE)
2. WATER PUMP OVER TROUGH
3. “SUGG” ON BRASS LIGHT (SUGGESTIONS)
4. GOLDEN ARROW ON PUB. SIGN
5. FARTHING DOWNS (FOOTPATH SIGN)
6. LONDON LOOP (“POOL” - REVERSED ON POST)
7. HORIZONTAL LADDER ON POST
8. CHIPMAN ON POST
9. CLIMBING POLES ON POST
10. IVY (IV=4, Y=WHY)
11. ‘PERMISSIVE PATH’ ON SIGNPOST
12. SPIRE ANAG. PRISE (ON CHURCH IN DISTANCE)
13. “NSEW” ON CHURCH WEATHERVANE
14. HYDRANT (HIDE RANT)
15. GLASSHOUSE
16. REDWOOD (BARED WOOD- TREES LINING THE AVENUE)
17. 422 ON POST, TOTAL - 8 (EIGHT) ANAG. OF “THE G.12’
18. SAPLINGS (INITIAL LETTERS OF CLUE)
19. “SLIDE OUT” ON MANHOLE COVER
20. “ENGLISH WOODLANDS” ON SAPLINGS
21. ROOTS
22. RUSTY GATES (BILL GATES)
23. “CHIEFTAIN” ON MANHOLE COVER
24. “W.D.” ON CONCRETE POST = WAR DEPT’. (WD 40)
25. “ABLOY” ON PADLOCK (L=50)

Young Walker Answers

a. ANVIL
b. HAPPY VALLEY ON SIGNPOST
c. THISTLE AND B lED ON POST
d. CHALDON AND CHALUDUNE 1086 - 1986 ON SIGN
e. 2 COBRA PLATES ON TELEGRAPH POLE
f. 12th. TEE ON GOLF COURSE
g. CHIEFTAIN ON MANHOLE COVER)