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North Surrey self guided walks

Choose your walk from the list below. Open the PDF for more detailed information.

The White Downs

A short circular walk taking in the beautiful woodland (renowned for its bluebells) and chalk grassland of the White Downs on the slopes of the North Downs.

  • Start / Finish - White Downs free car park (RH5 6PZ)
  • Distance - 3.5 km (2 miles)
  • Time - Allow 1.5 hours
  • Difficulty - ** Moderate terrain including one short steep climb

Download map and directions for the White Downs walk (PDF)

Chessington Countryside Walk

A gently undulating circular walk taking in the countryside around Chessington. As you walk this route it may come as a surprise to you how much attractive countryside there is close to the London-Surrey border.

  • Start / Finish - Horton Country Park free car park (KT19 8PL)
  • Distance - 8.5 km (5.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - ** Moderate terrain

Download map and directions for the Chessington Countryside Walk (PDF)

Norbury Park Western Loop

A fairly easy walk around Norbury Park, a mix of woodland, chalk grassland and farmed fields. On a clear day there are good views to the Greensand Ridge and the North Downs.

  • Start / Finish - Fetcham free car park (KT22 9BW)
  • Distance - 7 km (4.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours plus
  • Difficulty - ** Moderate terrain

Download map and directions for the Norbury Park Western Loop walk (PDF)

Norbury Park Eastern Loop

A slightly challenging walk around Norbury Park, a mix of woodland, chalk grassland and farmed fields.

  • Start / Finish - Young Street free car park (KT22 9BS)
  • Distance - 4 km (2.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 1.5 hours
  • Difficulty - *** Challenging terrain

Download map and directions for the Norbury Park Eastern Loop walk (PDF)

Runnymede Memorial Trail

A circular walk from Cooper's Hill in Englefield Green taking in the Runnymede meadows, a stretch of the River Thames and visiting three beautiful memorials along the way, the John F Kennedy Memorial, the Magna Carta Memorial and the Air Forces Memorial.

  • Start / Finish - Cooper's Hill Lane free car park (TW20 0LQ)
  • Distance - 7 km (4.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - *** Challenging terrain

Download map and directions for the Runnymede Memorial Trail walk (PDF)

Lammas Lakes and Staines Moor

A short walk in Staines-upon-Thames, part of which is easy access, taking in Lammas Lakes, Staines Moor, a short stretch of the River Thames and several smaller meadows that form an oasis for wildlife within the suburban area.

  • Start / Finish - Lammas Recreation Ground pay and display car park (TW18 4UA)
  • Distance - 3.5 km (2 miles)
  • Time - Allow 1 hour
  • Difficulty - ** Moderate terrain

Download map and directions for Lammas Lakes and Staines Moor walk (PDF)

Hogsmill River Trail: part one

A relatively flat LINEAR walk from Ewell West rail station to Malden Manor rail station, following the course of the Hogsmill River and part of the London Loop long distance path. Combine with part two, below, to finish at Kingston rail station.

  • Start / Finish - Ewell West rail station / Malden Manor rail station
  • Distance - 7 km (4.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours
  • Difficulty - * Easy terrain

Download map and directions for the Hogsmill River Trail part one walk (PDF)

Hogsmill River Trail: part two

An easy LINEAR walk from Malden Manor rail station to Kingston rail station, following the course of the Hogsmill River and part of the London Loop long distance path. combine with part one, above, to start at Ewell West rail station.

  • Start / Finish - Malden Manor rail station / Kingston rail station
  • Distance - 7 km (4.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 2 hours
  • Difficulty - * Easy terrain

Download map and directions for the Hogsmill River Trail part two walk (PDF)

Weybridge Locks and Levels

A relatively easy flat circular walk from Weybridge Station. The route passes through part of the town and along the towpath of the Wey Navigation between Weybridge and New Haw.

  • Start / Finish - Weybridge rail station (KT13 8UD)
  • Distance - 7 km (4.5 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - ** Moderate terrain

Download map and directions for Weybridge Locks and Levels walk (PDF)

Ranmore Circular

A hilly circular walk from Boxhill and Westhumble Station in the village of Westhumble, passing through part of the Polesden Lacey Estate, Ranmore Common and Denbies Vineyard. The route follows part of the North Downs Way National Trail.

  • Start / Finish - Boxhill and Westhumble rail station
  • Distance - 9.5 km (6 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - *** Challenging terrain

Download map and directions for Ranmore Circular walk (PDF)

Discover Downside

A hilly circular walk from Cobham, taking you through the beautiful countryside around Downside and discovering local history and wildlife.

  • Start / Finish - Hollyhedge Road pay and display car park (KT11 3DQ)
  • Distance - 10 km (6 miles)
  • Time - Allow 3 hours
  • Difficulty - *** Challenging terrain

Download map and directions for Discover Downside walk (PDF)

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