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East Surrey self guided walks

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Tadworth Horses and Downs

A circular walk from Tadworth rail station, exploring the rolling hills of this beautiful area which is dominated by all things equestrian. Stunning views to London.

  • Start/Finish - Tadworth railway station (KT20 5AE) (parking charges apply)
  • Distance - 9.5km (6 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - Challenging terrain

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Banstead Countryside Walk

A circular walk around the Banstead countryside, close to Chipstead. This beautiful route goes through chalk grassland, mixed woodlands and open farmland, all rich habitats for a range of wildlife and flowers.

  • Start/Finish - Holly Lane free car park (CR5 3NR)
  • Distance - 8.5km (5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - Challenging terrain

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Banstead Woods Nature Trail

A gently undulating circular walk discovering the hidden secrets and natural wonders of Banstead Woods, 250 acres of ancient woodland. Banstead Woods' recorded history stretches back to the time of the Domesday Book in 1086. Look out for the Narnia Trail. Great for bluebells.

  • Start/Finish - Holly Lane free car park (CR5 3NR)
  • Distance - 5 km (3 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours
  • Difficulty - Easy terrain

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Farthing Downs and Happy Valley

An undulating circular walk near Coulsdon, taking in the beautiful rolling chalk grassland of Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. Great views to the London skyline.

  • Start/Finish - Farthing Downs car park (CR5 1DA) (please note car parking charges apply).
  • Distance - 5 km (3 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours
  • Difficulty - Moderate terrain including several climbs and descents

Download map and directions for Farthing Downs and Happy Valley walk (PDF)

Godstone Paths, Ponds and Churches

A fairly easy circular walk from the pretty village of Godstone, taking you on a simple loop through the surrounding fields and lanes via old mills and the adjacent village of Tandridge.

  • Start/Finish - Godstone parish free car park (RH9 8DU)
  • Distance - 6.5km (4 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours
  • Difficulty - Moderate terrain

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Dormans Park

An enjoyable 'rail to ramble' walk from Dormans Station. The walk crosses Lingfield Park racecourse and golf course, passes through the Dormans Park estate and past the Cook's Pond Viaduct.

  • Start/Finish - Dormans railway station (limited free parking)
  • Distance - 7 km (4.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours
  • Difficulty - Moderate terrain including a few steady gradients

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Limpsfield Loop

A circular walk near the village of Limpsfield (close to the Kent border). The walk explores several sections of woodland common, including High Chart and Limpsfield Common, set along the slopes of the Greensand Ridge.

  • Start/Finish - NT free Moorhouse Rd car park (TN16 2ES)
  • Distance - 8 km (5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2.5 hours
  • Difficulty - Challenging terrain

Download map and directions for Limpsfield Loop walk (PDF)

Over the Downs to Oxted Mill

An enjoyable 'rail to ramble' LINEAR walk through the North Downs from Woldingham station. The route goes through ancient woodland and chalk grassland, both rich in wild flowers. Good views towards the south coast over the Sussex Weald.

  • Start/Finish - Woldingham Rail station (CR3 7LT) free parking/Hurst Green Rail station (same line)
  • Distance - 8.5 km (5.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - Challenging terrain

Download map and directions for Over the Downs to Oxted Mill walk (PDF)

Corner of Four Counties

A tranquil walk through rural Surrey passing close to the neighbouring counties of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex. The route passes a number of farms, past fields of sheep, cattle and horses and through woodland. Keep dogs on a lead.

  • Start/Finish - Bus stop outside the Plough Inn (RH7 6PS)
  • Distance - 8.5km (5.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - Challenging terrain

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Woldingham Circular

An enjoyable circular walk from Woldingham station. Woldingham sits in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by steep hills and sweeping valleys.

  • Start/Finish - Woldingham Rail Station (CR3 7LT) (limited free car park)
  • Distance - 5.5km (3.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours
  • Difficulty - Challenging terrain with several climbs and descents

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Staffhurst Wood

An easy circular walk exploring Staffhurst Wood (near Limpsfield), a beautiful old woodland which is popular with families and dog walkers and which bursts into a glorious display of bluebells in the late spring. Expect mud after rainfall.

  • Start/Finish - St Silvan's free car park (RH8 0RS)
  • Distance - 3km (2 miles)
  • Time - Allow 1.5 hours
  • Difficulty - easy flat terrain

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Discover Gatton

An easy circular walk around Gatton Park, a beautiful area of parkland designed by Lancelot Capability Brown, giving you a glimpse into its diverse history.

  • Start/Finish - Wray Lane free car park (RH2 0HX)
  • Distance - 3.5km (2 miles)
  • Time - Allow 1.5 hours
  • Difficulty - moderate terrain (some inclines)

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