Top walks in Surrey
Find a place near you to make the most of the Surrey countryside. Here are our top walks from all around the county from Box Hill to Polesden Lacey, Winkworth Arboretum to Leith Hill.
Pull on a warm jacket and wellies and bribe, blackmail or berate your household as necessary. You know it will be worth it once you're all out jostling and chatting and huffing clouds of laughter into the chilly air. Alternatively, a solitary walk can be a peaceful balm at a busy time. However you get there, enjoy the outdoors at our places in the South East this holiday season.
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Best places for winter walks in Surrey




Winkworth Arboretum
Nestled on a hillside in the heart of Surrey, Winkworth Arboretum's wintry woodland is the perfect spot for a quiet walk in the crisp air. Stop at the boathouse veranda for views across the lake.
Polesden Lacey
Enjoy the ancient woodland, rolling downland and winter wildife on a refreshing winter walk. With 1400 acres to roam, the Polesden Lacey estate is the perfect place to explore whatever the weather.
Hatchlands Park
Get your boots on, grab the kids or the dog, and head to Hatchlands for wonderful walking. Open every day of the year, we’ve got great waymarked walks for you to follow or just pick up a map and find your own path.
Claremont Landscape Garden
Take an invigorating walk around Claremont's historic royal landscape. With surprising twists and turns on every path, Claremont is a wonderful place for a frosty winter walk and a cosy cafe stop.
Best places to see autumn colour in Surrey






Winkworth Arboretum
When autumn arrives, Winkworth Arboretum bursts into colour, its yellows, oranges and reds painting a breathtaking picture across the landscape. For the best views follow the signposted trails and seek out the viewpoints on the edge of the Magnolia Wood, the top of the Azalea Steps, the lakeside boathouse and the eastern Meadow
Polesden Lacey and Ranmore Common
Travel through some golden ancient woodland and enjoy stunning views, along the circular routes from Polesden Lacey across Ranmore Common.
Hatchlands Park
See the whole of Hatchlands in one walk. This circular walk follows the edge of our park through woodland, in all its autumn colours, and open parkland with distant views of our house and the wider Surrey countryside.
Dapdune Wharf to St Catherine's
The autumn mists on the River Wey are a quietly beautiful sight. Walk from Dapdune Wharf to St Catherine’s and see how the river has cut through the North Downs. Experience some peaceful views along the way.
Autumn walks across the Surrey Hills
Savour the sights, smells and sounds of autumn with a walk in the Surrey Hills. Bring the family, the dog, a kite, a picnic and enjoy nature's glory. Here are some of our favourite strolls.
Six things to see on an autumn woodland walk
An autumn woodland glowing with colour and rich with the smell of damp earth is a wonderful place to be. National Trust Ranger Chloe Bradbrooke suggests six mini wonders of nature to look out for on an autumn woodland walk.