Downloadable walks in Surrey

Get outdoors and enjoy the Surrey countryside. Here are our top walks from all around the county from Box Hill to Polesden Lacey, Winkworth Arboretum, to Leith Hill.

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A young woman and her dog taking in the beautiful landscape at Polesden Lacey — Drinking in the beautiful landscape at Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey Surrey

Uplifting Wellness Walk

Take time to reflect and recharge on our self-led trail at Polesden Lacey, guiding you to some of the stunning viewpoints around the estate.

Walking to wellness

visitor with dog enjoying view at Box Hill — Visitor enjoying view at Box Hill

Box Hill Surrey

The hilltop stroll at Box Hill

Take in some of Surrey's finest views and marvel at the hidden history of Box Hill.

Enjoy the views from the top

Ponies at Hindhead — Wild ponies at Hindhead Commons

Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl Surrey

Hidden Hindhead trail

This is a lovely walk, crossing the old A3 and taking in some spectacular views - you may even see the cattle grazing the scrub and on a clear day views of the distant London skyline.

Enjoy spring on Hindhead Commons

Hatchlands Walking Family Autumn — Enjoy a walk with the family at Hatchlands

Hatchlands Park Surrey

The long walk at Hatchlands Park

See the whole of Hatchlands in one walk. This circular walk follows the edge of our park through woodland and open parkland with distant views of our house and the wider Surrey countryside. Follow the pink arrows on our waymarker posts.

Discover the long walk at Hatchlands

A child stares up the trunk of a giant redwood tree at Leith Hill in Surrey — One of the giant redwood trees in the Rhododendron Wood at Leith Hill in Surrey

Leith Hill Tower and Countryside Surrey

Leith Hill woodland walk

The area around Leith Hill is one of the highest points in the south east of England and boasts some pretty fantastic views of the South Downs and to the north, the London skyline.

Take in glorious panoramic views

Winkworth Arboretum Surrey

Spring walks

Spring is here at last, the perfect chance to go on a refreshing walk around the Arboretum. Witness natures springing into life, spot bluebells and take a break at the boathouse.

Spring walks at Winkworth

Box Hill walks

Box Hill Stepping Stones walk

Enjoy the views of the Surrey Hills, pass by one of Box Hill's oldest buildings, the Fort, and take in one of Surrey's iconic landmarks, the Stepping Stones.

Sun setting over a view of Broadwood's Tower at Box Hill, Surrey

Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk

The route takes in some of Box Hill's hidden woodland and Broadwood's Tower, with some wonderful views of the Surrey countryside along the way - there are a series of steep steps part way round this route.

The natural play trail at Box Hill Surrey

Box Hill's Natural Play Trail

Our Natural Play Trail is full of hidden surprises and opportunities for you to practise everything from balancing to den making. This easy two-mile level walk is great for adventurous toddlers.

Runnymede walks

The Heathland at Simons Wood, Finchampstead Ridges, Surrey

Simon's Wood centenary walk at Finchampstead Ridges

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.

Visitors walking up the steps leading to the Kennedy Memorial, Runnymede, Surrey

Egham to Runnymede countryside circular walk

Wander through ancient woodlands, secretive wetlands and wildflower meadows that are home to the birthplace of the Magna Carta.

Visitor admiring the ruins of St Mary's Priory at Ankerwycke, Surrey

The Park circular walk at Ankerwycke, Runnymede

Very leisurely stroll through the park at Ankerwycke on gentle terrain. Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

River Wey walks

River Wey walks: Dapdune Wharf to St Catherine's

Walk along the River Wey from Dapdune Wharf to St Catherine’s and see how the river has cut through the North Downs making Guildford an important ‘gap town’ and experience some spectacular views along the way.

River Wey walks: Papercourt Lock to Triggs Lock

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

Wey Walks: Dapdune Wharf to Cartbridge Wharf

Take in some of the most remote parts of the Wey Navigation on our walk that follows the towpath along the boundary of Sutton Place and passes Stoke Mill.

Polesden Lacey and Denbies Hillside walks

A beautiful view down a hillslope. Autumnal trees can be seen.

The Polesden Lacey big walk

Take in views over the Surrey Hills and our 1,400 acre estate on our big walk through ancient woodlands, historic farmsteads and rolling downland.

Polesden Lacey to Denbies Hillside ramble

Travel through some beautiful ancient woodland and enjoy stunning views at Denbies Hillside as you follow the circular route from Polesden Lacey across Ranmore Common.

Denbies Hillside nature walk

Enjoy an exhilarating walk across Denbies Hillside (named after John Denby, a 17th-century farmer) and discover our wildlife along the way.

Surrey Hills East walks

Headley Heath circuit

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

View over escarpment of North Downs from Reigate Fort

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.

Outwood Common wildflower meadow is a haven for butterflies and bees

Outwood Common walk at Harewoods

Enjoy a refreshing walk through cool, shady woodland and across open farmland. See what the farmers are growing in their fields and discover an enchanting hidden pond.

West Surrey walks

A view south looking over the rolling downland of the South Downs from behind the stone plinth, with a charming curved inscribed stone seat in memory of WE Hunter who donated Black Down to the National Trust in memory of his beloved wife.

Black Down 'Temple of the Winds' walk

The walk goes to the Temple of the Winds. Here you can find one of the best views of the South Downs National Park. This little-known spot has a secret feel and a charming curved stone seat to rest on.

Octavia Hill walk around Hydon's Ball and Heath

Enjoy a short exhilarating circular walk through cool shady woodland and across open heathland; a perfect walk for energetic exploring families.

The wildnerness garden known as Abinger Roughs

Abinger Roughs nature walk

Take an easy stroll around our nature trail and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin.

Butterfly walks

Box Hill butterfly walk long route

Enjoy the sweeping areas of woodland and grassland paddocks on the Butterfly walk at Box Hill, one of the richest areas for butterflies in Britain.

Headley Heath butterfly walk

A ramble through woodland and heathland on acidic soils, which leads you out onto chalk downland turf before returning onto heathland and back into woodland.

The Bookham Common butterfly walk

Bookham Common is a favoured home for the rare and magnificent Purple Emperor butterfly. This is due to decades of work by our rangers to protect the specialist habitats it needs. This walking trail takes you through one of the best woods in England for sighting the elusive Purple Emperor butterfly.