Surrey Hills walks

Black Down, West Sussex, from Haslemere ( Download : PDF )

17.44km +414m -411m 6h10 Average
Starting point in Haslemere - Surrey

Starting and finishing at Haslemere, Surrey, the main objective, Black Down, lies in nearby West Sussex. Black Down is the highest point in West Sussex rising to 917 feet above sea level. The walk passes through a variety of landscape and offers some suggestions for alternative routes.

Gibbet Hill & the Devil's Punch Bowl from Haslemere ( Download : PDF )

13.48km +265m -268m 4h35 Average
Starting point in Haslemere - Surrey

This Surrey walk combines two well know local landmarks in a circular walk. The route starts from Haslemere and climbs onto Gibbet Hill before continuing to take in the Devil's Punchbowl, which is a depression of sandy heath.

Colley Hill and Reigate Hill ( Download : PDF )

4.38km +64m -62m 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

An easy access walk along the North Downs Way with spectacular views, taking in Colley Hill and Reigate Hill and visiting the attractions of Reigate Fort and the Inglis Memorial. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Godalming and Hydon's Ball ( Download : PDF )

14.4km +209m -206m 4h45 Easy
Starting point in Godalming - Surrey

A circular walk from Godalming Station in Surrey, taking in the woodlands, lakes and old lanes to the south of the town, including a climb to the top of Hydon's Ball where you will be rewarded with magnificent views. This walk is published through collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Godalming and Eashing ( Download : PDF )

6.58km +48m -42m 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Godalming - Surrey

A circular walk from Godalming Station in Surrey, exploring the valley of the River Wey, west of the town including the medieval stone bridge in Eashing. This walk is published through collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Grayswood ( Download : PDF )

4.27km +92m -86m 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Witley - Surrey

A circular walk from the village of Grayswood, passing through woodland and farmland. This walk is published through collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Friday Street Hammer ( Download : PDF )

9.69km +133m -142m 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Abinger - Surrey

A great trail for a first hiking experience. Some elevation along the way can be quite challenging and also flat terrains in between. Plenty of nature to explore along the way, water paths, animals and birds to look at. It can get quite muddy during rainy seasons so hiking boots are well worth the investment for this trail.

Gatton Park ( Download : PDF )

3.65km +87m -87m 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

A circular easy-access walk around Gatton Park in Surrey, a beautiful area of parkland designed by Lancelot Capability Brown, giving you a glimpse into its diverse history. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council. Gatton Park is very popular so arrive early on peak days otherwise you may find the car park full.

Westhumble and Ashcombe Wood ( Download : PDF )

8.97km +194m -194m 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

A 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. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Puttenham and Murtmead ( Download : PDF )

5.3km +50m -50m 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Puttenham - Surrey

A gently and easy circular walk starting from Puttenham Common, passing through farmland and woodland. The walk passes the Palladian mansion Puttenham Priory, and through the village of Puttenham along the foot of the Hog's Back ridge. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Prospects of Polesden Circular ( Download : PDF )

7.96km +154m -160m 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Wotton - Surrey

An undulating walk from Ranmore Common in the Surrey Hills, through part of the National Trust estate of Polesden Lacey. There are good views of the Mole Gap, London and, on a clear day, the South Downs. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Horsley Woodland Trail ( Download : PDF )

11.84km +180m -181m 3h55 Easy
Starting point in East Horsley - Surrey

A circular walk exploring the woodlands and open spaces of East and West Horsley and Effingham, including Great Ridings Wood, Oldlands Wood and the Sheepleas. The route also takes you past a number of the beautiful flint bridges built by Lord Lovelace in the 1800s. This walk is published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Mole Gap Trail ( Download : PDF )

9.49km +84m -75m 2h55 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

You will discover a river that has carved a route through the chalk of the North Downs, some of the best ancient yew and box woodlands in Europe and historic parkland that has inspired famous writers and artists through the centuries. Step off the train at Leatherhead Station and you will soon pick up the silver metal arrows that will guide you along this walk to Dorking. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Norbury Park Eastern ( Download : PDF )

3.59km +90m -90m 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

A slightly challenging walk around Norbury Park, a mix of woodland, chalk grassland and farmed fields. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council. The walk includes several climbs and descents throughout including a few reasonably steep gradients. The route follows paths through woodland and clay fields which can get very muddy. You will need to negotiate some steps and kissing gates but there are no stiles.

Norbury Park Western ( Download : PDF )

6.31km +90m -92m 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

A fairly easy walk around Norbury Park, a mix of woodland, chalk grassland and farmed fields. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council. The walk includes several long, but very gentle gradients. Most of the paths are firm stone tracks, but a few sections in the second half of the walk can get very muddy at times.

Ewhurst ( Download : PDF )

6.94km +41m -40m 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Ewhurst - Surrey

A circular walk from the village of Ewhurst in Surrey. The walk explores the beautiful local countryside, with stunning areas of mixed woodlands, rolling meadows, pretty streams and picturesque cottages and farms along the way. In the spring you will enjoy dazzling displays of bluebells and, on the return leg, there is a perfectly-framed view of Pitch Hill within the Surrey Hills. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Tilford Birds and Bridges ( Download : PDF )

11.78km +73m -72m 3h35 Easy
Starting point in Frensham - Surrey

A picturesque walk taking in the Frensham Great and Little Ponds and the River Wey, discovering the medieval bridges at Tilford and enjoying an abundance of birds and wildlife. This walk is published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Tillingbourne ( Download : PDF )

12.11km +159m -164m 3h55 Easy
Starting point in St. Martha - Surrey

An undulating walk in the Surrey Hills, starting from Chilworth Station and passing through farmland, woodland and parkland. The route crosses the Tillingbourne stream, which used to power a number of powder, paper and corn mills in the area. Part of the walk follows the Pilgrims Way, running from Winchester to Canterbury. There is also a shorter variation of this trail that can be taken. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Tillingbourne - Short Option ( Download : PDF )

6.96km +73m -80m 2h10 Easy
Starting point in St. Martha - Surrey

An undulating walk in the Surrey Hills, starting from Chilworth Station and passing through farmland, woodland and parkland. The route crosses the Tillingbourne stream, which used to power a number of powder, paper and corn mills in the area. There is also a longer version of this walk available. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Hascombe Trees and Timber ( Download : PDF )

8.63km +126m -127m 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Hambledon - Surrey

Walk which can be extended/shortened from Hydon Heath car park, near Hascombe in Surrey. The walk explores several stretches of nearby mixed woodland (including a bluebell wood), as well as a stretch of the Greensand Way with fabulous views and the village of Hascombe with its beautiful church and pond. If you wish to extend the walk, please see the nearby "Hascombe Hill" route that begins mid-way through this route. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Witley Trees and Commons ( Download : PDF )

8.21km +99m -90m 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Witley - Surrey

A circular walk taking you through the historic village of Witley, with its beautiful surrounding rolling farmland and heathland, and with an opportunity to extend the route by exploring Mare Hill Common. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Walk The Chalk ( Download : PDF )

11.55km +242m -198m 4h00 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

This walk takes you along the dramatic scarp slope of the North Downs.

The Horsley Diamond Jubilee Trail ( Download : PDF )

14.4km +200m -201m 4h40 Easy
Starting point in East Horsley - Surrey

The Horsley Diamond Jubilee Trail is a circular walk through the Parishes of East & West Horsley and Effingham using mainly public footpaths and bridleways to link up woods and open spaces with public easy access, including: The Forest, Effingham Common, Great Ridings Wood, Oldlands Wood, Effingham Forest and the Sheepleas.

Tillingbourne Trails – Wotton ( Download : PDF )

5.52km +65m -65m 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Wotton - Surrey

This heritage trail takes in the sprawling wooded paths around Wotton House, one of the valley’s most popular former country houses. Explore the historic milling hamlets and garden features of the area, including the ornamental cascade at Broadmoor, taking in the scenic countryside, woodland and millponds along the way.

Tillingbourne Trails – Abinger ( Download : PDF )

3.79km +54m -53m 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Abinger - Surrey

This heritage trail takes in the idyllic village of Abinger Hammer, situated in the heart of the Tillingbourne Valley. Explore the sites of the former mills and historic houses in and around the village, taking in the scenic fields and country roads which run through what was once a booming and thriving industrial landscape.

Tillingbourne Trails – Gomshall ( Download : PDF )

4.37km +34m -37m 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Shere - Surrey

This heritage trail takes in the scenic village of Gomshall, set in the heart of the Valley. Explore the historic houses, milling sites and tannery buildings within the village as you walk along the Tillingbourne, before absorbing the beautiful open countryside and wooded paths as you walk into the hills.

Tillingbourne Trails – Shere ( Download : PDF )

5.38km +61m -63m 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Shere - Surrey

This heritage trail takes in the beautiful and popular village of Shere, one of the valley’s best preserved historic communities. Explore not only the many intricacies of the village itself, but also the gentle walk through the fields to Albury Park and back, following the course of the Tillingbourne and taking in the historic churches, houses and river features (both natural and manmade) along the way.

Tillingbourne Trails – Albury 2 ( Download : PDF )

6.51km +101m -93m 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Albury - Surrey

This heritage trail takes in the distinctive Tillingbourne village of Albury, famous for its relocation a mile to the west in the 18th century. Explore its unique village architecture before meandering through Albury Park itself, a scenic parkland which combines medieval churches, landscaped gardens and woodland, all on the edge of the beautiful Albury Heath.

Tillingbourne Trails – Albury 1 ( Download : PDF )

4.73km +78m -77m 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Albury - Surrey

This heritage trail takes in the distinctive Tillingbourne village of Albury, famous for its relocation a mile to the west in the 18th century. Explore its unique village architecture before meandering through Albury Park itself, a scenic parkland which combines medieval churches, landscaped gardens and woodland, all on the edge of the beautiful Albury Heath.

Inspiring Views Trail ( Download : PDF )

9km +159m -164m 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Wonersh - Surrey

A circular walk within the Surrey Hills which celebrates the Inspiring Views art project, visiting a number of beautiful viewpoints and discovering the sculptural benches and poetry inspired by these. You will be taken on a peaceful journey through the densely wooded rolling hills, interspersed with breath-taking viewpoints and artwork. The Inspiring Views project, the brainchild of Surrey Hills Arts, aims to discover, reveal and interpret the views from the Surrey Hills.

Chilworth Walk ( Download : PDF )

8.29km +134m -139m 2h45 Easy
Starting point in St. Martha - Surrey

This walk takes you up to the historic St Martha’s Church where you will enjoy a fantastic vista of the Surrey Hills.

Tillingbourne Trails - Chilworth ( Download : PDF )

5.12km +85m -84m 1h40 Easy
Starting point in St. Martha - Surrey

Moderate level of difficulty (steep climb to hilltop).

Guildford Town & River Walk ( Download : PDF )

3.54km +24m -24m 1h05 Easy
Starting point in Surrey

This walk shows how easily the hustle and bustle of the town centre can be left behind. A few minutes walking are all that is required to reach the beautiful and tranquil riverside environment of the River Wey Valley. Allow 30 mins to an hour depending on walking speed. Parts of the route, especially the towpath, may be uneven in places and muddy in winter.

Godalming Run ( Download : PDF )

22.19km +154m -156m 6h45 Easy
Starting point in Godalming - Surrey

This walk takes in the stunning Surrey Hills countryside in and around Godalming town, it will take you out to the village of Bramley and along the River Wey.

Churt Walk ( Download : PDF )

12.64km +113m -107m 3h55 Easy
Starting point in Frensham - Surrey

This walk takes you through the stunning heathland of South West Surrey.

Beare Green ( Download : PDF )

5.32km +40m -42m 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Capel - Surrey

An undulating walk through farmland and woodland starting from Holmwood Station in Beare Green village. On a clear day there are good views to the Greensand Ridge and the North Downs. This walk is part of the Explore Surrey collection, published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.

The White Downs ( Download : PDF )

3.61km +72m -63m 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Wotton - Surrey

A 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 in Surrey. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Silent Pool and Saint Martha's Hill ( Download : PDF )

9.25km +194m -201m 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Albury - Surrey

A circular walk in the Surrey Hills, visiting a number of popular attractions including Silent Pool, a stretch of the North Downs Way, Newlands Corner and St Martha's Hill and offering superb views. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council. The walk has several climbs and descents throughout, including a steep climb up to the top of the North Downs.

Waverley Medieval ( Download : PDF )

10.03km +147m -141m 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Tilford - Surrey

An undulating circular walk from Tilford village passing close to The Sands village and the historic ruins of Waverley Abbey. From the top of Crooksbury Hill there are good views to the South Downs on a clear day. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Elstead Common ( Download : PDF )

7.22km +20m -20m 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Peper Harow - Surrey

An easy access walk around Elstead Common, enjoying sections of woodland, open areas of heath and several ponds and streams. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Chiddingfold and Sandhills ( Download : PDF )

9.11km +80m -80m 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Chiddingfold - Surrey

A circular walk from the beautiful village of Chiddingfold, taking in the surrounding woodland and rolling fields with chance to visit a donkey sanctuary if you time it right. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council.

Haslemere Hills and Heather ( Download : PDF )

14.46km +233m -233m 4h50 Easy
Starting point in Haslemere - Surrey

A circular walk from Haslemere rail station through the surrounding heathland, farmland, Devil's Punchbowl and Gibbet Hill. This walk is published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Tillingbourne Waterfall and Leith Hill Tower ( Download : PDF )

10.7km +189m -189m 3h35 Average
Starting point in Abinger - Surrey

This circular walk close to Abinger provides a good way to explore the countryside using a section of Greensand Way leading to Leith Hill Tower. You will enjoy quiet paths and tracks in the woods, along River Tillingourne and great views from Leith Hill!

Abinger Hammer ( Download : PDF )

3.86km +54m -54m 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Abinger - Surrey

A nice easy, circular walk to do with the kids, taking in the beauty of the North Downs in Surrey Hill's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Plenty of places to leave a RockFun rock for someone else to find. We suggest about 4-5 rocks for hiding on this walk.