Walking & Hiking in Surrey

Leave the stresses of town or city life behind you and head out for a walk in the big, green, open spaces for which Surrey is so famous.

Surrey offers a stunning blend of rolling countryside, scenic river valleys, and charming villages. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, there are plenty of routes to explore. 

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Long Distance

Serious hikers can enjoy challenging long distance paths like:

  • Downs Link off road trail from St Martha's Hill, near Guildford.
  • The Greensand Way walking route covers 55 miles of our county.
  • King Alfred's Way - a national trail which runs through Waverley from Farnham through Tilford and Thursley Common to Hindhead as part of a 350km loop.
  • Trace ancient routes on a modern-day pilgrimage through Surrey along one of England's most accessible trails, the North Downs Way.
  • St Swithuns Way - a 34 mile (55 km) long-distance footpath that runs from Winchester to Farnham.

Follow a short trail

Tunsgate Arch, Guildford

Exploring Guildford

Enjoy this easy walk and discover some of Guildford’s special little hidden gems. This walk is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund,   Distance:  2 miles (1.5 hours) Start: Tunsgate Arch, High Street, Guildford…

Lakeside Nature Reserve

Explore Ash and Lakeside Nature Reserve

Enjoy this one-hour easy walk discovering water meadows, ponds and a wide range of waterfowl.  This walk is funded by the UK government through the by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.   Distance:  2.5 miles (4 kms)  Allow 1 hour   Start and…

Ripley Village Green

Exploring Ripley

Enjoy this one-hour easy walk around one of Surrey’s best ‘foodie’ villages, featuring four historic pubs, a 16th century coaching inn, lots of award-winning cafes and restaurants and the famous Ripley Farmers' Market. A really great walk for families…

Brookwood Military Cemetery

Exploring Pirbright Walk

This walk is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund,   Distance:  4 miles (flat 2 hour walk) Start:  Pirbright Green free car park Postcode: GU24 0JE End: Pirbright Green free car park Postcode: GU24 0JE…

Exploring East Horsley

Exploring East Horsley

This walk is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Distance:  4 miles (flat 2 hour walk) Start:  East Horsley car park Postcode: KT24 6QX End: East Horsley    Click for a PDF of the route   Exploring East Horsley  Enjoy…

The chocolate box village of Shere in Winter

Exploring Albury and Shere Walk

Enjoy this stunning 2 hour walk to one of Surrey’s most famous villages, Shere.  Include morning coffee, a pub lunch or afternoon tea at one of four catering establishments in the village, before heading back past a fascinating Victorian Gothic Church, an ancient…

Additional short walks and trails ​

Accessible Trail

Come and experience peaceful Pierrepont Farm via an easier access path with thanks to the wonderful input of the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People. The trail is an 800m out and back route along the river Wey through ancient woodland and adjacent to grazed parkland.

Enjoying the site

  • 2 disabled parking spaces available
  • Picnic tables and benches along the route
  • Be aware that this is a working farm with farm machinery using the main drive and accessing barns near to the disabled car parking bays.
  • Toilets are available in the Old Dairy. ///motivate.thrusters.household

Enjoying the route

  • No gates or stiles
  • Surfaced path
  • There are four benches along the route and four picnic benches at the end of the track situated beside woodland on the edge of farmland
  • The path is maintained but will collect twigs and leaf litter and may be damp in wet weather.
  • Please keep to the surfaced path with dogs on leads in order to protect wildlife and farm livestock. Please clear up after your dogs and take all litter home with you

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