Walks

Anyone in their 20s or 30s is welcome to come along on a SURG walk. If you're not a member of The Ramblers, 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.

Saturday 13th March

Fields, rivers and locks near Woking

A mostly flat walk going through Woking Park to Old Woking, across fields to join the Wey Navigation then cutting back across to the Wey again near Send church, to return to Woking. Bring packed lunch. Pub available at the end.

10 miles, circular B
10:30am
Woking Station car park side 
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Andrew

Sunday 14th March

Chelsham Churches

We will be walking through Halliloo Plantation taking in churches tucked away behind Warlingham and Chelsham. Please park in Sainsbury’s or use 403 bus. Bring packed lunch, possible pub stop for drinks only.

6 miles, circular (figure of 8) C
11:00am
St Christopher’s Church 
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Leo

Saturday 20th March

Two Hills and One Common

Walking along the North Downs Way though Denbies Vineyard and over Ranmore Common across the fields and though the woods to Leith Hill before stopping at the pub and making our way back up Ranmore Common. Packed lunch with pub stop for drinks only at the Wotton Hatch.

14 miles, circular A
10:00am
Stepping Stones Car Park 
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Holly

Sunday 21st March

Balcombe and back

Balcombe to the picturesque village of West Hoathly over rolling farmland, woods and weald. A spring walk descending alongside the Bluebell Railway before heading back to Balcombe via Ardingly reservoir. Pub stop for drinks only at West Hoathly. Picnic lunch stop so bring a packed lunch.

15 miles, circular A
10:30am
Balcombe Station 
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Fiona

Saturday 27th March

A Wander over the hills

Take in the sights of this area of outstanding natural beauty with a easy paced, but hilly walk over Pitch and Holmbury Hills. Picnic lunch and pub stop for drinks only.

7 miles, circular B
11:30am
Car park on Walking Bottom, just outside Peaslake village  
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Glyn & Sabine

Sunday 28th March

Ranmore Common and Leith Hill

A circular walk from Friday Street taking in Ranmore Common and Leith Hill. Possible opt out, missing Leith Hill, at 11.5 miles. Bring packed lunch, pub stop for drinks only.

16 miles, circular A
10:30am
Friday Street Car Park 
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Neil

Sunday 4th April

Epsom Downs, London skyline and Walton

A leisurely walk over downland to Stane Street, through Headley to Walton on the Hill and back over Walton Downs. Picnic lunch, pub stop towards the end of the walk

9 miles, circular B
11:00am
Grandstand Road car park on Epsom Downs 
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Steve

Sunday 11th April

Marley Common and Blackdown

A circular walk from Marley Common via the Temple of the Winds. Bring packed lunch, pub stop for drinks only.

15 miles, circular A
10:30am
Marley Common Car Park  
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Neil

Saturday 17th April

Newlands Corner to Holmbury Hill

This fast-paced, hilly walk does what it says on the tin. We'll go from one Surrey high point to another, but not necessarily the way you expect! Look out for lovely views and hopefully some spring flowers along the way. Bring picnic lunch. Pub stop for drinks only.

15 miles, circular A
10:00am
Newlands Corner visitor car park (on the A25 east of Guildford) 
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Katy

Westerham Wander

Gentle walk across Crockham Hill and Hosey Common via Westerham for a possible pub or tea room stop. Bring packed lunch.

6 miles, circular C
11:00am
Car park on south side of B269, Kent Hatch Road, Limpsfield Chart, Kent 
TQ433517 (map)
Frances

Sunday 18th April

Shere and St Marthas Hill

Enjoy a leisurely walk taking in Shere and the Pilgrims Way towards St Marthas Hill, returning via Blackheath and Albury Heath. Picnic lunch, possible pub stop.

8.5 miles, circular B
11:00am
Gomshall Station 
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Steve

Saturday 24th April

London views

London Bridge to Westminster Bridge along the south bank of the Thames. Through St. James, Green and Hyde Parks and along streets from Marble Arch to Regents Park for packed lunch. Up Primrose Hill and follow roads to Hampstead Heath for view from Parliament Hill. Past Kenwood House to the Spaniards Inn and back into Hampstead. Finish at Hampstead Tube on Northern Line. Pub stop for drinks only.

12 miles, circular B
10:30am
London Bridge Rail station (Outside Panopolis) 
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Gareth

Surrey Hills bluebells and views

A long but relaxed walk around the Southern slopes of Leith Hill and Ranmore, Holmbury St. Mary and Abinger Roughs. We will visit some beautiful bluebell glades, and seek out the best view points from Ranmore access land. At the finish in Dorking an additional 3 mile circuit over Box Hill will be available for those wishing to try a “twenty”. Bring packed lunch, pub stop for drinks only.

17 miles (+3 optional), linear A
10:35am
Holmwood station (Park at Dorking then train to Holmwood) 
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James

Sunday 25th April

North Downs Way Part 5

Continuing our journey to Dover, this stage takes in some fine downland scenery on the Surrey / Kent border, passing Knockholt Pound before finishing in the pretty town of Otford. Picnic lunch with pub stop for drinks at the end of the walk.

13 miles, linear B
10:15am
Otford Station (Kent) Car share to Oxted 
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Chris

Saturday 1st May

The Chelsham and Tatsfield Loop

Join us on this adventurous walk. We hit the North Downs, Great view / sights and a pub. There are quite a few rolling hills on this walk. A must. Packed lunch. optional pub stop (drinks only).

11.5 miles, circular B
10:30am
By common near Bull Pub in Chelsham (Chelsham Road -off B269- southern end of Warlingham) 
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John & Sarah

Sunday 2nd May

Ripley and Wisley Common

This easy, pretty walk takes in Ockham Mill, Wisley Common and the River Wey from Pyrford lock. Picnic lunch en route and pub stop for drinks at Pyrford lock.

9 miles, circular B
10:30am
Ripley Green Car Park 
TQ053568 (map)
Andrea C

Monday 3rd May

Shepperton and Chertsey Meads

A level, circular walk from Chertsey Meads along the Thames riverbank passing lakes, islands, and the merging of the River Wey and the Thames. We will stop for a picnic lunch en route and at The Barley Mow pub in Shepperton Green for drinks only.

6.5 miles, circular C
11:00am
Chertsey Meads Car Park A, near the marina 
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Andrea C

Saturday 8th May

Four Farms in Fetcham

Walking through parkland and countryside near Polesden Lacey, before crossing over Ranmore Common and back though woodland. We will be walking back through three farms and stopping at Bocketts Farm for tea and cake. Packed Lunch

8 miles, circular B
10:30am
Fetcham Car Park, Norbury Park – off the A246 heading towards Guildford. 
TQ152548 (map)
Holly

Sunday 9th May

Toys Hill

A pretty brisk paced spring walk in the Kent Hills (Area of Outstanding Beauty) with great views across rolling countryside. Bring picnic lunch. Pub stop at end.

11 miles, circular B
10:30am
NT car park Toys Hill 
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Fiona

Saturday 15th May

South Downs Spring Walk

Setting out amid yellow rape fields on Bignor Hill, expect sweeping views, pretty hamlets, streams, footbridges, watermills, a hidden chapel and paths rich with wild flowers. A varied route in a less-frequented part of the Downs between Bury and Duncton. Bring packed lunch, pub stop for drinks only

14 miles, circular A
10:30am
Bignor Hill car park. (On the top of the Downs, South of Jay's Farm, Bignor). 
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James

Sunday 16th May

Blackwater Valley & Basingstoke Canal

A walk through Frimley Green, onto the Basingstoke Canal and following the Blackwater river path back to Farnborough. No lunch stop, a pub stop either on route or at the end.

7 miles, circular C
1:00pm
Farnborough North Station 
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Chris

Saturday 22nd May

Abinger Roughs to Leith Hill Place

Hills, woodland, meadows and views that stretch for miles across the Surrey and West Sussex countryside: this walk has everything you'd expect in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From the Abinger Roughs we'll head first up onto the North Downs Way and then across to the Greensand Way. Fast paced. Bring picnic lunch. Pub stop for drinks only.

16 miles, circular A
10:00am
Abinger Roughs car park (near Abinger Hammer, approx half a mile north of the A25) 
TQ111480 (map)
Katy

Gunpowder, Pilgrims and Plonk

A gentle walk passing by the remains of Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, up the slope of St. Martha’s Hill along the Pilgrim’s Way, through the Chantries and down to the Wey South Path up to Guildford. We’ll settle in the George Abbot pub for food and then a “Pub Night for All.” If driving, it's better to park in Guildford and take the 1348 to Chilworth.

6 miles, linear C
2:00pm
Chilworth Station 
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Chris

Sunday 23rd May

Guildford Meander

A walk for those who want a more relaxed pace but slightly more challenging. Exploring most of the high points around Guildford, including Pewley Down , St. Martha’s Hill (ascent via north downs way), Chinthust Hill. Bring Packed Lunch and possible pub stop at the end.

12.5 miles, circular B
10:30am
Guildford Train Station 
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Richard & Jacqueline

Thursday 27th May

Twilight Boxhill

Hilly evening walk up and around Box Hill. Hopefully the skies will stay clear so that we get wonderful views of the setting sun.
As this walk may finish after sunset, it is recommended that you bring a head-torch, in case of poor light.

5.5 miles, circular B
7:15pm
Westhumble Station 
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Paul

Saturday 29th May

Reigate to Banstead - The Millennium Trial

Join me as we walk along the Millennium Trial, starting from Reigate station with an initial walk up to Reigate Hill where we will catch spectacular views over the town. We then follow the trial through both woodlands and fields until we stop for lunch/ pub stop at the Well Inn, Chipstead, then pass trough Banstead to end the walk at Banstead Station.

9 miles, linear B
10:30am
Reigate Station 
TQ254507 (map)
Charles

Sunday 6th June

Walk Leader "training"

Our walk leaders are all volunteers and the cornerstone of a walking club, we need to ensure that we have a good number of leaders to ensure the future of the club. This fun event is to give you a chance to see what it's like to be a walk leader, to gain the skills of basic map and compass use and to ask questions of a seasoned walk leader. It will include planning time so that you get to plan the walk for the day (although it will be limited to about 6 miles on easy terrain). Possible pub stop at the end of the walk. Lunch before the start.

6 miles, circular C
1:00pm
Gomshall Station (note limited train service on Sundays) 
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Glyn