Visitor at the view point looking across towards the South Downs on a frosty winter's morning — A winter's morning at Box HIll | © NTI/John Miller

Walking in Surrey

You’ll find no shortage of leg-stretching walks in Surrey with plenty to see along the way. Wander through ancient woodlands in the Runnymede countryside or take in some of the best views of the Surrey Hills on a leisurely stroll at Box Hill.

Salomons memorial viewpoint at Box Hill with a family walking in the foreground

Trail

The Box Hill Hike

Follow this challenging eight mile circular walk covering much of the Box Hill estate in Surrey. Expect steep climbs, wonderful views and pub pit stops.

A view of Langham Pond made up of riverside meadows, grassland, and broadleaf woodland at Runnymede and Ankerwycke, Berkshire

Trail

Egham to Runnymede countryside circular walk

Follow this Surrey countryside trail of a circular walk between Egham and Runnymede through ancient woodlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows.

Visitor walking their dog at Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl, Surrey in autumn

Trail

Hidden Hindhead walking trail

Follow this walk crossing the old A3 to discover local history, spot grazing ponies and cattle and, on a clear day, catch views of the distant London skyline.

Place

Winkworth Arboretum

Nestled on a hillside in the heart of the Surrey Hills, explore Winkworth Arboretum's grounds and lake.

Daffodils on the lawns at Polesden Lacey

Place

Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey’s 1,400 acre estate has ancient woodlands, farms and downland. Pick up a walks leaflet from the visitor reception for £1.

Trail

Ranmore West to The Wotton Hatch pub walk

This picturesque walk offers memorable views of the chalk grasslands of Denbies Hillside and neighbouring Ranmore Common, and stops at a welcoming country pub stop en route.

A nuthatch sits amongst the thorny branches of a tree. A small bird with a peachy, orange belly, blue wing, head and back, and a black stripe across its eye and head.

Trail

Abinger Roughs nature walk

A 2-mile walk on Abinger Roughs that takes in some of the history – from the Stone Age to Charles Darwin – as well as the wildlife that currently calls the Roughs home.

View over the Surrey countryside at Harewoods, Surrey: with wooded hills in the distance, a church tower and in the foreground a field with a hedge boundary

Trail

Outwood Common walk at Harewoods

An exhilarating circular walk through ancient woodland dotted with veteran trees and across open farmland, with a bench beside a pond along the way to take a welcome break.

View over the North Downs from Abinger Roughs and Netley Park, Surrey

Trail

Abinger Roughs to Gomshall walking circuit

Enjoy this 6.2-mile walk from Abinger Roughs to the pretty village of Gomshall, taking in woodland, farmland and open countryside, plus a village pub and tea-rooms for a recharge.

Snowdrops in the foreground at the base of a tree trunk with recently trimmed hedging in the background

Trail

Abinger Roughs snowdrop walk

Enjoy this scenic early spring walk around Abinger Roughs, taking in the special snowdrop trail and glorious views over the surrounding countryside.

Carpets of bluebells at Abinger Roughs, Surrey

Trail

Abinger Roughs rhododendron and bluebell walk

Enjoy the delightful show of bluebells and rhododendrons as they bloom in spring and early summer, on this gentle walk through the woods of Abinger Roughs.

Trail

Ranmore West to The Wotton Hatch pub walk

This picturesque walk offers memorable views of the chalk grasslands of Denbies Hillside and neighbouring Ranmore Common, and stops at a welcoming country pub stop en route.

Close up of a bee orchid in a summer meadow

Trail

Denbies Hillside nature walk

Enjoy this bracing walk across grassy chalk downland, through dappled woods, and along part of the North Downs Way National Trail, discovering an array of wildlife along the way.

A bench with the inscription 'Friends of Headley Heath' under a Silver Birch tree

Trail

Headley Heath circuit

Enjoy stunning views on this moderate walk over some uneven terrain of open heathland, woodland and chalk downland.

Trail

Octavia Hill walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath

A short exhilarating circular walk from Hydon’s Ball and Heath, a National Trust site in the Surrey Hills AONB.

Visitors walking across stepping stones at Box Hill

Trail

Box Hill Stepping Stones walk

Take in some impressive views and enjoy one of Surrey's most iconic landmarks on the Box Hill Stepping Stones walk.

A view over the zig zag road at Box Hill

Trail

Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk

Explore Box Hill and Happy Valley, discover Broadwood's Tower, and take in views of the Surrey countryside from Salomons memorial viewpoint on this circular walk.

A family carrying a picnic and walking along the path towards the view point at Box Hill.

Trail

A hilltop stroll at Box Hill

Take in some of Surrey's finest views and marvel at the hidden history of Box Hill on this gentle circular walk around the hilltop.

Woman with a baby in a sling, holding the hand of a toddler as he walks across logs on the advenure area

Trail

Box Hill Natural Play Trail

Try this family-friendly trail to get back to nature in the woods at Box Hill, with opportunities for you to practise everything from balancing on fallen trunks to building dens,

Trail

Box Hill train to Stepping Stones walk

This circular walk from Box Hill and Westhumble station takes you up to the top of Box Hill and along the Stepping Stones Path across the River Mole.

A panoramic view through trees across fields into a valley at Box Hill in Surrey

Trail

Box Hill Juniper Top circular walk

Starting at the top of Box Hill in Surrey, follow the trail markers and enjoy a landscape of magical woods, glorious hilltop views and tranquil valleys.

View south from the Temple of the Winds at Black Down, West Sussex

Trail

Black Down Temple of the Winds trail

Sussex

Find one of the best views of the South Downs National Park at the Temple of the Winds. This little-known spot has a secret feel and a charming curved stone seat to rest on.

Trail

Shottermill to Marley Common and Cognor Wood walk

Sussex

Walk past ancient millponds onto Marley Common with its impressive beech trees, then through woods into a working sweet chestnut coppice and on to a meadow buzzing with wildlife in summer.

Family of five walking along gravel path through parkland, with young boy holding two sticks leading the way

Trail

The long walk at Hatchlands Park

This circular walk follows the edge of the park through woodland and open parkland with distant views of the house and the wider Surrey countryside.

A hilltop view of a valley with low-lying mist and autumnal leaves on trees as far as the eye can see

Trail

Leith Hill woodland walk

Enjoy some impressive views of the South Downs and the London skyline on this invigorating circular walk through woodland on Leith Hill

Misty landscape beyond Scearn Bank at Limpsfield Common, Surrey

Trail

Limpsfield Common and the Carpenters Arms walk

This walk around Limpsfield Common takes you through ancient woodlands, with the chance to stop at a traditional country pub along the way.

The view over the escarpment of the North Downs from Reigate Fort, Surrey. Rolling green hills overlook a town below.

Trail

Margery Wood, Walton Heath and Colley Hill walk

Enjoy a walk through woodland, heathland and onto Colley Hill with a well-earned stop at the pub on the way. Fairly flat ground, can be muddy in places.

Walkers near the elegant rotunda known as the Inglis Monument at Reigate Hill, Surrey

Trail

Reigate Hill walk

Enjoy an exhilarating walk through grassland, chalk downland and tranquil colourful woods across Reigate Hill and learn how man has influenced the history on the hill.

Two walkers on a path at Reigate Hill and Gatton Park

Trail

Margery Wood to the Yew Tree Pub walk

Enjoy this picturesque ramble taking in a traditional pub and some of the most impressive views of the Surrey Hills towards the South Downs.

Trail

Reigate Hill from the train station walk

This vigorous climb up the escarpment provides memorable views and a gentle stroll back along the bottom of the Downs, with something of Reigate's mining history to learn en route.

The Millennium Stones, a modern standing stone circle at Gatton Park, Surrey. By artist Richard Kindersley,

Trail

Gatton Park past and present walk

Take a relaxing stroll through the parkland of Gatton Park, designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, and enjoy a glimpse into its diverse history and see seasonal highlights.

A medium-sized red-brick cottage situated on the edge of a river next to a lock with with early morning light hitting the side of the cottage and faint traces of mist in the air

Trail

Weybridge to New Haw Lock walk

Follow the route of the last commercial barges on the Wey Navigations on this walk on the River Wey.

Two small weirs with a red brick house on the right bank and blue skies above

Trail

Papercourt Lock to Triggs Lock walk

An attractive and easy countryside walk in Send, where the River Wey Navigations has its workshops.

The Heathland at Simons Wood, Finchampstead Ridges, Surrey

Trail

Simon's Wood trail

Explore Simon's Wood wet woodland and lowland heath habitats, providing an increasingly rare habitat for many birds and invertebrates. An easy level walk great for little legs.

A two-storey brick building on a canal at Stoke Lock on the Wey Navigation in Surrey

Trail

Wey Navigation Dapdune Wharf to Cartbridge Wharf walk

Explore some of the most remote parts of Surrey's Wey Navigation waterway, taking in historic buildings and locks, on a walk that can be done either one way or there and back.

Young family on a walk through the heathland at Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk

Trail

Frensham Little Pond family walk

Follow this route along the banks of a historic and tranquil lake, through wooded areas and up to the top of ridge, looking out for waterfowl and songbirds as you go.

Trail

Headley Heath to White Hill walking trail

Explore the Surrey Hills on this 4-mile walk over heathland and through woodland, open pasture and across farmland.

People walking on the old A3 at Hindhead, Surrey

Trail

Roam 639 walk at Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl

A great but demanding walk with varied terrain that takes in the base of the Devil's Punch Bowl, Gibbet Hill and The Temple of the Four Winds.

Trail

Abinger Roughs tree trail

Discover more about the specimen trees which make up the woodland trail at Abinger Roughs, on this 2-mile circular walk through the woodland.

Two people looking up at the starry sky next to a fiery beacon at Potters Hill, North Devon

Trail

Stargazing circular walk at Black Down

Sussex

Explore the highest point in Surrey, away from light pollution, where a clear night reveals around 4,000 stars, including the Milky Way.

Trail

Headley Heath Second World War walking trail

Take this fascinating walk over Headley Heath to learn more about its military past and how it has shaped the landscape today.

Trail

Harewoods Lodge Farm walk

Stroll through woodlands and past wheat fields of Harewoods in Surrey, with buzzards up above and woodpeckers among the trees on this gentle 5-mile walk.

A signpost on one of the many footpaths at Holmwood Common, Surrey

Trail

Holmwood Common family activity trail

From building a den to spotting birds and butterflies, there are plenty of things for all the family to see and do on this gentle trail around Holmwood Common.

A woodland path at Witley and Milford Commons , Surrey

Trail

Circular walk around Witley and Milford Commons

Enjoy the calm and tranquil Witley and Milford Commons with this gentle stroll along dry sandy paths following pink trail markers through a variety of different habitats.

Close-up of a Brown Argus butterfly on a leaf

Trail

Headley Heath butterfly walk

Follow this 2-mile circular walk through Headley Heath and see how many butterflies you can spot along the way.

Thousands of bluebells flower behind a mossy, fallen tree trunk at Leith Hill, Surrey

Trail

Leith Hill woodland bluebell walk

Follow this short but hilly walk around Frank's Wood for views across to the South Downs and, between April and May, a stunning array of scented bluebells.

View of Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl, Surrey in autumn

Trail

Highcombe hike

Embark on a challenging hike through the ancient woodland and open heath of Hindead Commons, skirting the Punch Bowl before dropping down to the valley to return.

A group of visitors walking along a path between trees at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

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