Surrey

The long walk at Hatchlands Park

Family of five walking along gravel path through parkland, with young boy holding two sticks leading the way — Family walking at Hatchlands Park, Surrey | © National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

Hatchlands Park is one of the largest country estates in the green belt surrounding Greater London. 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. Follow the pink arrows on our waymarker posts.

Near to

Hatchlands Park

Start point

Hatchlands Park visitor reception, grid ref: TQ06623

Address
Hatchlands Park visitor reception, Hatchlands, Guildford, GU4 7RT.
Directions via Google Maps
By train
Clandon Station (CLA), Station Road, West Clandon, GU4 7TE is approximately 2.5 miles from Hatchlands Park. It is situated on the London Waterloo to Guildford mainline. There is no taxi rank at this station. Walking from Clandon station will take approximately 45 minutes, partly along a busy main road with some stretches of dual carriageway.
By bus
Bus 479 (Buses Excetera) daily service, stops along A246; closest stop is a 5-minute walk from car park entrance.
Bus 478 (Arriva), Monday-Friday service, stops along A246; closest stop is a 5-minute walk from car park entrance.
Cycling
The closest National Cycle Routes are routes 22 and 223 both of which run through Guildford town centre, approximately 4.5 miles from Hatchlands.
See Sustrans for more details
By road
When travelling southbound on the A3: Leave the A3 at the junction signposted Ockham, Ripley, Send. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto B2215. After 1.75 miles, at the roundabout take first exit onto A247. After 2 miles, at the traffic signals turn left onto the A246. You’ll arrive after 1.5 miles.
When travelling northbound on the A3: Leave the A3 at the junction signposted Ripley, Woking, Dorking. After 0.5 miles, at the roundabout take 3rd exit onto A247. After 2 miles, at the traffic signals turn left onto the A246. You’ll arrive after 1.5 miles.
The entrance to the visitor car park is on your left. Look out for the brown signs, satnav postcode may take you to the staff car park in error.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs under close control are welcome in designated parkland areas. Please ensure your dog is on a lead around livestock. Dogs on leads are welcome in the Coach House Café.
Car park
There is plenty of parking, with the main car park being on hard standing. The overflow car park is open during busy periods. There is no charge for car parking.
Toilet
The toilets can be found in the cobbled courtyard.
Café
The Kitchen Café is located at the top of the cobbled courtyard close to the house, and is open daily from 10am. Here you can find a selection of snacks, fresh cakes and bakes, pasties, sandwiches, light lunches and a range of hot and cold drinks to eat in or take away. The dog-friendly Coach House Café is located in the lower courtyard.
Shop
You can find the Engine Room bookshop, our second-hand bookshop in the cobbled courtyard.
Partly accessible parkland with some uneven terrain.
Hatchlands Park access statement
Designated parking
Eight accessible spaces in the visitor car park, located near visitor reception.
Accessible toilet
There is one accessible toilet available in our cobbled courtyard.
Steps/uneven terrain
The park can be uneven underfoot.
Wheelchairs available
There are wheelchairs available at visitor reception and the house.
Powered mobility vehicle
A Tramper personal powered mobility vehicle is available to borrow for no charge. Please book ahead or ask at visitor reception.
Total stages: 8
Total stages: 8
Start point
Hatchlands Park visitor reception, grid ref: TQ06623
Stage 1
Leave the car park, passing through visitor reception, and head straight on through the iron kissing gate into the parkland. You'll see the house and garden on your right. Continue straight ahead following the yellow waymarkers up to the brow of the hill, cross the driveway and head down a slight incline towards Sheepwash Pond.
Stage 2
Once you cross the driveway Sheepwash Pond can be seen directly ahead of you. As you approach the fence that keeps this peaceful picnic area cow-free, bear right keeping the pond to your left. Head towards the fence line and point 3 on our trail map.
Stage 3
As you reach the fence line, pass through the kissing gate and bear right to follow the paths lined with honeysuckle, cherry blossoms and specimen pine trees. In early summer, a bright display of rhododendrons line both sides of the path close to point 4.
Stage 4
At point 4 follow the path as it turns sharp right and then, shortly afterwards, right again. This is the furthest extent of our park; the fields here are often stocked with cattle, sheep or horses. As you head back towards point 5 you can see paths lined with oaks, robinia and wild service trees that are spectacular in autumn.
Stage 5
At the end of the path head through the gate and then proceed across the field towards the barn and picnic area, directly ahead of you.
Stage 6
Enter this small picnic area through the gate and continue along the path. Keeping the barn to your left continue into Little Wix Wood. Spectacular in springtime and renowned for its carpet of bluebells, follow this meandering woodland loop back to the gate at point 6. (Please note the gate at point 7 is now closed.) Turn left out of the gate at point 6 and skirt the edge of the woodland fence line and continue uphill along the grass parkland path to reach the top of the woodland.
Stage 7
Head up to the crest of the hill where you’ll find a bench at the best viewpoint on the estate. Continue to follow the grass path across the park towards the fence line and the gate at point 8.
Stage 8
Cross through the gate, switching once again from parkland to woodland, and turn right. To your left you can find centenary wood. Continue along this path until you reach visitor reception at point 1 and the end of the trail. If you’d like to stop for refreshments, turn right at reception and make your way down to the courtyard where you’ll find our café.
End point
Hatchlands Park visitor reception, grid ref: TQ06623
Trail map
The long walk at Hatchlands Park | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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