Downloadable walks in Surrey

Come and enjoy walking across the Surrey Hills with trails that take in military history, woodland and water ways. Whether you're walking with friends or family, or preferring some quiet time to yourself, find a Surrey walk near you

The Stepping Stones at Box Hill, Surrey
Box Hill   Surrey

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.

Blow away the cobwebs with this invigorating walk
Sun setting over a view of Broadwood's Tower at Box Hill, Surrey
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.

Take in the views at Box Hill
Summer evening sun on a yew tree at Box Hill, Surrey
Box Hill   Surrey

Box Hill Juniper Top circular walk

Starting at the top of Box hill with stupendous views as far as the South Downs, this walks takes you to the north side of Box Hill with stunning views over the valleys and tops of the North Downs. Wonderful in all seasons, it is especially beautiful in spring when the bluebells appear in the woods.

See Box Hill's secret bluebell wood
Autumn colour on Headley Heath Surrey
Headley Heath   Surrey

Headley Heath circuit

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

Get lost in nature on Headley Heath
Purple emperor butterfly
Bookham Commons   Surrey

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.

Hunt for the rare purple emperor
View from Reigate Hill on North Downs
Reigate Hill and Gatton Park   Surrey

Margery Wood to the Yew Tree Pub walk

Margery Wood in Surrey is a great place to start exploring the North Downs from. The lush chalk downland boasts some magnificent flora and fauna.

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visitor with dog 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
A woodland filled with bluebells in the Spring
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
Child with a handful of conkers at Castle Coole, County Fermanagh
Reigate Hill and Gatton Park   Surrey

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.

Follow our historical trail
A group of people walking across grass under a blue sky
Polesden Lacey   Surrey

Polesden Lacey little big walk

This easy route is great for all the family, so round them up and have a fun day outdoors tramping through our estate and discovering the delightful wooded valley. Dog friendly too.

Walk the little big trail
Oakhurst Cottage in Hambledon, Surrey
Winkworth Arboretum   Surrey

Winkworth to Oakhurst wonder walk

A peaceful and gentle wooded walk connecting three very special and unique National Trust properties hidden away in the sunny West Weald.

Discover the charms of Oakhurst
Denbies Hillside countryside, Surrey
Denbies Hillside   Surrey

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.

Admire the views at Denbies
Visitors walking up the steps leading to the Kennedy Memorial, Runnymede, Surrey
Runnymede and Ankerwycke   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.

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Outwood Common wildflower meadow is a haven for butterflies and bees
Harewoods   Surrey

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.

Outwood Common trail
The wildnerness garden known as Abinger Roughs
Abinger Roughs and Netley Park   Surrey

Abinger Roughs nature walk

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

Explore the hidden gems of Abinger Roughs
Visitor admiring the ruins of St Mary's Priory at Ankerwycke, Surrey
Runnymede and 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.

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Polesden Lacey   Surrey

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.

Let off steam on a country stroll
Thames lock cottage
River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf   Surrey

River Wey walks: Weybridge to New Haw Lock

Walk following the route of the last commercial barges on the Wey Navigations. Much of the walk is along the towpath, so largely flat and easy.

Weybridge to New Haw Lock towpath walk
Town mill in Guildford from the river
River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf   Surrey

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.

Dapdune Wharf to St Catherine’s trail
A family walking at Hatchlands Park
Hatchlands Park   Surrey

The Wix Wood walk at Hatchlands Park

This circular walk cuts across the centre of the estate through woodland and open parkland, passing our children's adventure area and the cobbled courtyard. Follow the purple arrows on our waymarker posts.

Discover the Wix Wood walk at Hatchlands
Ham House meadow
Ham House and Garden   Surrey

Ham House from Richmond walk

Featuring iconic views, the circular route leads you from the urban bustle of Richmond town centre along the rural riverside walk of the Thames Path.

Savour the views at Richmond Hill
White admiral butterfly
Headley Heath   Surrey

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.

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Wey Navigations near Stoke Lock
River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf   Surrey

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.

Follow our trail along the towpath
Family at the Natural Play Trail at Box Hill, Surrey
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.

Have an adventure on our Natural Play Trail
Male adonis blue butterfly
Box Hill   Surrey

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.

See how many species you can spot
A beautiful view down a hillslope. Autumnal trees can be seen.
Polesden Lacey   Surrey

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.

Take a challenging family walk
Hatchlands Walking Family Autumn
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
Visitors walking in Morden Hall Park, London, in the winter. Morden Hall Park is a serene oasis in the heart of suburban London.
Morden Hall Park   London

An oasis in suburbia - Morden Hall Park walk

Take an easy stroll through this historic parkland, created by the Hatfeild family in the 19th century, and experience inspiring surroundings. Great for all the family and pushchair friendly too.

Explore the parkland
The Heathland at Simons Wood, Finchampstead Ridges, Surrey
Runnymede and Ankerwycke   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.

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A child stares up the trunk of a giant redwood tree 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
Family on a winter walk through woodland
Box Hill   Surrey

Whitehill to Mickleham walk

A glorious woodland walk, with magnificent views and a pub stop at The Running Horses on the way round. Lovely in every season, some slopes but well worth the climb.

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Polesden Lacey   Surrey

Stony Rock wildlife walk

Enjoy many opportunities to spot wildlife along the way on this easy walk exploring one of the quietest spots on the Polesden Lacey estate.

Follow our wildlife trail
Family walking in the countryside
Headley Heath   Surrey

Headley Heath to White Hill walking trail

A lovely walk over heathland, through woodland, over open pasture and farmland. There are two steep slopes on the route.

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Woodland Abinger Roughs Surrey
Abinger Roughs and Netley Park   Surrey

Abinger Roughs to Gomshall walking circuit

A fairly strenuous 6.2 mile walk through woodland, farmland, open countryside and grassland, with a pub stop en-route and glorious views.

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View from Denbies Hillside
Denbies Hillside   Surrey

Ranmore West to The Wotton Hatch pub walk

A lovely walk with magnificent views and a pub stop en route. Reasonable tracks and two steep hills - one up and one down.

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The Octavia Hilll trail is an easy walk
Hydon's Ball and Heath   Surrey

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.

Walk our trail
Leaves on the ground
Reigate Hill and Gatton Park   Surrey

Reigate Hill: Gatton Park in our past and present walk

Each autumn the woodland at Gatton Park becomes a festival of warm colour as the changing season runs riot. Follow this trail to see the trees as they transform.

Gatton Park past and present walk
View over escarpment of North Downs from Reigate Fort
Reigate Hill and Gatton Park   Surrey

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.

Take a closer look
Woodland on the Eastern slope at Black Down, West Sussex
Black Down   Surrey

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.

Temple of the Winds walk
Fingerpost sign indicating the Basingstoke canal
River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf   Surrey

River Wey walks: New Haw Lock to Pyrford Lock

Easy flat walk along the towpath and footpaths, this walk covers part of the Wey Navigation and the Basingstoke Canal.

Lock to lock along the towpath
The tumbling bay at Papercourt lock
River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf   Surrey

River Wey walks: Papercourt Lock to Triggs Lock

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

Papercourt Lock to Triggs Lock walk