Anyone in their 20s or 30s is welcome to come along on a SURG walk. If you’re not a member of the Ramblers’ Association, you’re welcome to try out a couple of walks before becoming a member. Our walks range from gentle 3 mile rambles to strenuous hikes of over 20 miles, so whatever your walking tastes or abilities we’re bound to have something for you.
Probably the flattest walk on any SURG program... yes no hills. This walk follows the harbour wall round to Dell quay and on to West Itchenor for the first of two pub stops. We need to take the small ferry trip (small fee) across the harbour to Bosham Hoe where we continue along the side of the harbour to Bosham for ice cream and the second pub stop before retuning to the start. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 11 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Fishbourne station
Leader: Ian R
A leisurely walk through woods and across farmland. We will have lunch at the White Horse in Shere before making our way back to Newlands Corner.
Distance: 6 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 11.00am, Newlands Corner Car Park
Grid ref: TQ043493
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Leader: Adam A
Taking in part of the North Downs Way with beautiful views through woods and downland. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 7 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 11.00am, Caterham station
Leader: Andrea C
Discover Medieval bridges and an abundance of wildlife on this enchanting walk through the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Going from Frensham to Tilford and back again. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 8 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Frensham Great Pond Visitor Centre car park
Grid ref: SU843405
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Leader: Neil B
A long but easy walk in flatlands under the South Downs, with an option to cut short. Great views above and along the Rother valley as we visit Hesworth Common, Waltham Brooks NR, Duncton and Burton Mills (tea stop), various hammer ponds and Burton Park Chapel. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 16 (or 7) miles, circular
Grade: B+
Start: 10.30am, Hesworth Common car park, A283
Grid ref: TQ007193
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Car share: 9.30am Ryka's car park, A24
Leader: Simon H
A beautiful walk through woods to Shirley Hills and Addington Hills which offer splendid views across London. We then ascend via Forestdale, Selsdon Woods, and finish in Hamsey Green for a pub stop at The Good Companion. Bring packed lunch. Two pub stops.
Distance: 9.5 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 11.00am, Hayes station (near Bromley). Bring an Oyster Card if you have one, or catch 119 bus from East Croydon
Finish: Hamsey Green. Route 403 buses go to West Croydon/East Croydon – Fairfield Halls from the bus stop adjacent to the pub.
Leader: Kate B
Enjoy great views to the South Downs from the high-level sections of the walk. Easy return via Blackheath Forest and the Downs Link. Bring packed lunch. Pub stop.
Distance: 9 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Chinthurst Hill car park
Grid ref: TQ014463
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Leader: Steve D
This fun event aims to introduce those who haven't led a walk into walk planning, navigation and map reading. It will start with a group walk planning via some points of interest, hence the undefined length. Along the route we'll try out taking bearings, identifying map features on the ground. The walk will mainly be easy walking ground, although will include one steep hill (can be taken at a slow pace). Although it's not essential, it would help if you have a map of the Gomshall area and a compass. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 7-9 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.15am, Gomshall station. Trains arrive at 9.53 from Guildford and 10.03 from Dorking
Leader: Glyn J
The Gribble Inn is owned by the Hall and Woodhouse chain of pubs. It also has its own micro brewery attached. It’s a very pretty thatched cottage pub set in the relatively flat area around the now disused WW2 Tangmere airfield. The walk ends at Barnham station after taking a step back in time with a visit to the Murrell Arms, more like a museum than a pub. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 10 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 11.00am, Chichester station. Train arrives at 11.05 from Victoria.
Finish: Barnham station
Leader: Orson R
A flat walk from the village of Ripley. The route follows part of the River Wey Navigation, one of the earliest British rivers to be made fully navigable and now a popular waterway for recreational boating. The walk passes Pyrford Church, Pyrford Lock and Ockham Mill, and close to the ruins of Newark Priory which was formerly occupied by Augustinian canons.
Distance: 6 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 2.00pm, Ripley High Street
Grid ref: TQ052568
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Leader: Caroline B
A quick-paced walk around the countryside surrounding Ardingly Reservoir, taking in the Ouse Valley Viaduct and West Hoathly. Bring packed lunch. Possible pub stop.
Distance: 15 miles, circular
Grade: A, Fast Pace
Start: 10.00am, Balcombe station
Grid ref: TQ307301
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Leader: Paul R
Join us for a little warm up in readiness for today’s SURG AGM. We will stop at the Skimmington Castle pub on Reigate Heath for a quick drink before passing through Reigate Park and Redhill Common, ending at the Garland pub which is just a short walk from Redhill station. No lunch stop, but sandwiches and snacks will be provided at the AGM. And if you’re staying for the AGM you may like to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into. Pub stop.
Distance: 6 miles, linear
Grade: C
Start: 12.00pm, Reigate station
Finish: Redhill
Leader: Paul & Leanne
A lovely walk with varied scenery including fields, woods, valleys and a canal. Picnic lunch at Shamley Green, voted one of the UK’s best villages. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 14.5 miles, circular
Grade: A/B
Start: 10.25am, Farncombe station or 10.40am at Wey Court Close car park (on A3100 opposite brown canal boat sign)
Grid ref: SU980447
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Leader: Carol B
A scenic walk descending from Hamsey Green to the Happy Valley, then gently climbing through woods to Kenley Common where we pass the Aerodrome. Then it’s onto Coulsdon Common where the London views are breathtaking, before we continue up to Woodmansterne to a lavender field at Mayfield Park. After a tea and cake stop at Oaks Park we’ll finish at Banstead station. Bring packed lunch. Pub & cake stop.
Distance: 10.5 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 11.00am, East Croydon station. Bring Oyster Card if you have one.
Finish: Banstead station
Leader: Kate B
Another chance to enjoy a pretty walk in the Surrey Hills with views of the Tillingbourne valley. We pass through Chilworth, over Albury Heath and into Sutton Abinger before returning via Shere. Bring packed lunch. Possible pub stop for drinks.
Distance: 11.5 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, St Martha's Hill car park, Guildford Lane, near Albury
Grid ref: TQ036485
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Leader: Katy P
A pleasant walk partly through woodland and visiting Fox Corner Nature Reserve. Bring packed lunch. No dogs please.
Distance: 7.5 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 11.00am, Pirbright Village Green car park
Grid ref: SU946561
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Leader: Yvonne
Let’s see how it’s going as we take in the tunnel visitor centre and the tunnel-end viewpoints. We also visit Gibbet Hill (superb views) and the Punch Bowl (folks can finish here at 8 miles) on this Autumnal woodland walk. Pub lunch. Afternoon tea at Grayshott Pottery.
Distance: 12 miles, circular
Grade: A
Start: 10.10am, Devil’s Punch Bowl car park, off the A3 at Hindhead
Grid ref: SU890357
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Leader: Simon H
Come and enjoy this beautiful walk that takes you through nature reserves, heathland, woodland and conservation areas, passing bronze age barrows, Medieval bridges and historic landscapes and buildings. Bring packed lunch. Possible pub stop. No dogs please.
Distance: 8.5 miles, circular
Grade: B/C
Start: 10.30am Visitor Centre Frensham Great Pond car park (5 miles south of Farnham)
Grid ref: SU844405
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Leader: Kevin and Tim
A gentle meander through the Eden Valley. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 6 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 10.40am, Edenbridge Town station (free parking)
Grid ref: TQ446466
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Leader: Frances and Leo
Join us to explore Box Hill and the surrounding countryside. This walk will climb Box Hill and White Hill, passing Juniper Top and the pretty village of Mickleham.
Distance: 5 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, National Trust car park at the TOP of Box Hill (£2)
Grid ref: TQ178513
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Leader: Chris T
A hilly walk in the dark … be brave give it a try! We hope to get a sunset and to see plenty of fireworks with views down across Brighton looking like a battle zone with the flashes in the sky. Note this is a hilly area and the walk will be adjusted to the weather conditions and the people who turn up. Strong foot wear and warm clothing are advised, and bring head torches or normal torches, as well as a packed supper!
Distance: Up to 10 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 3.00pm, Hassocks station (catch a late train home)
Leader: Orson R
A circular walk from Newark Bridge taking in Wisley Common, Ockham Common, River Wey Navigation and Chatley Semaphore Tower. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 12.5 miles, circular
Grade: A
Start: 10.30am, Newark Bridge car park
Grid ref: TQ039574
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Leader: Neil B
A gentle stroll departing Shalford station, passing the Parrot Inn and along the River Wey. We leave the Wey and skirt Farley and Chinhurst Hills before heading back to the station. Pub stop at the end.
Distance: 5 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 11.00am, Shalford station car park on Guildford platform (charge)
Leader: Chris B
Well, here we are at the final leg of our trek across Kent and Surrey along the Greensand Ridge. We start at Witley station which is in the village of Wormley and finish at Haslemere town centre where it’s a short walk to the station. We will pass through the pretty village of Thursley where we will have a pub stop for drinks. Then it’s south to the Devil’s Punch Bowl at Hindhead and on to Haslemere where we can then celebrate our achievement in a local pub. Bring packed lunch. Pub stop for drinks only.
Distance: 10 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 11.10am, Witley station. Train arrives at 11:09 from Guildford
Finish: Haslemere town centre, a short walk from the station.
Leader: Paul R
A circular walk from Marley Common via the Temple of the Winds. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 15 miles, circular
Grade: A, with a fast pace
Start: 10.00am, Marley Common car park
Grid ref: SU887312
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Leader: Neil B
SURG's youngest walk leader navigates this heavily wooded, rural area of outstanding natural beauty.
"The summer sun is fading as the year grows old
And darker days are drawing near...
The winter winds will be much colder
I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky
And one by one they disappear."
Join us and through autumn's golden gown we can kick our way… Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 11 miles, circular
Grade: A/B
Start: 10.30am, car park in The Mens wood near Hawkhurst Court, between Petworth and Wisborough Green on the A272.
Grid ref: TQ023237
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Leader: Ian R
Join us for a fast paced walk taking in Fetcham Downs, Box Hill, Ranmore Common and River Mole. Bring packed lunch. Pub stop at end for drinks.
Distance: 15 miles, circular
Grade: A, with a fast pace
Start: 10.00am, Leatherhead station
Leader: Robert W
A scenic walk along the North Downs Way, through Loseley Park, then returning along the River Wey. Bring packed lunch. Pub stop for drinks.
Distance: 8 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 10.30am, Millbrook car park, Guildford (£1 all day). The car park is on the A281, accessible only from the south. To access from the north, enter the vehicular section of High Street, bear right into Quarry Street and at the end, right again onto the A281.
Grid ref: SU996491
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Leader: Steve D
Though only 10 miles long, this is a strenuous walk over some steep terrain, including Denbies Vinyard, Boxhill, White Hill, Fetcham Downs and Bocketts Farm crossing the River Mole three times, finishing at Leatherhead Station. Probable pub stop (as usual!) for a drink at Mickleham but please bring a packed lunch.
Distance: 10 miles, linear
Grade: A, with a brisk pace and very hilly
Start: 10.00am, Dorking station (London line). Pay car parks at Dorking and Leatherhead stations, some train travel essential.
Finish: Leatherhead station
Leader: Paul R
A lovely walk in this slightly off the track area. We will pass through Crowhurst and Blindley Heath. Bring packed lunch. Possible pub stop for drinks.
Distance: 10.5 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 10.30am, Lingfield station
Leader: Carol A
We’ll explore Farnham Park and Castle, autumnal woods and the River Wey. On the way back, we’ll visit the Crondall Brewery and there’s optional after-walk drinks in Farnham. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 10 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.20am, Farnham station
Leader: Simon H
Heading north, we follow the River Wey Navigation towpath from Guildford town centre, past Dapdune Wharf out into the suburbs and beyond, eventually leaving the river to the ancient village of Pyrford and then heading into Woking to take the train back to Guildford. Possible pub stop along the route. Bring packed lunch.
Distance: 13 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 11.00am, Guildford station
Finish: Woking station
Leader: Chris B
A gentle paced walk along the River Wey to Eashing Bridges and down to Milford where we will stop for lunch at Secrets Garden Centre. There will be a farmers market here until about 1.30 pm where you can buy your last minute provisions. There is also a farm shop which has a deli, Christmas gifts shop and the all important tearoom. Then it’s only half a mile down the road to Milford station where the walk ends. Option of a further 6 miles back to Godalming depending on demand. Tearoom lunch or bring packed lunch.
Distance: 4 miles, linear (or 10 miles circular with extension)
Grade: C (Grade B with extension)
Start: Before noon from Godalming station (to be confirmed in next programme). Suggest parking at Milford station and catching train to start of walk at Godalming station.
Leader: Leanne R and Orson R
Grade A Fast paced full-day walks, at least 10 miles, over hilly ground.
Grade B Moderately paced full-day walks, either 10+ miles over easy terrain, or less than 10 miles with hilly ground.
Grade C Gently paced full or half-day walks, up to 8 miles, over easy terrain.
If you're not a member, please email us if you'd like a print copy of the programme, including contact details for walk leaders.
