Best walks near Andover by train

Hampshire · South East England | Walks by foot

A day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in South East England and plan your next day of green.

Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)

45m from Andover, with one change.

13km. Moderate ascents. 3h30–6h.

Beginner-friendly: No coast or river to follow, but pretty straightforward long lines nonetheless, and Watt’s Chapel provides a lovely reward for reaching the midpoint of the circuit. The lunch stop is a simple café in the vicinity of Watt’s Chapel, so no messing around with booking a table in advance.

A rambler favourite!

Highlights: Watts Chapel, Watts Gallery, St Catherine's Chapel Ruins, and Guildford.

Lunch stop: Watts Gallery café (1h30–2h30 in).

End-of-walk rewards: the Withies Inn, Ye Olde Ship Inn, the Britannia, the White House, or the George Abbot.

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Farnham Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)

1h from Andover, with one change.

Tough: 22km. Moderate ascents. 6h–10h.

A rambler favourite! River valley, forest tracks, sandy bridleways, open parkland, country houses, and wooded valleys. Can be muddy.

Lunch stop: the Barley Mow, Tilford Green (2h30–4h in).

End-of-walk rewards: the Cyder House Inn, the Rose and Crown, the Richmond Arms, the Fox & Finch, or the Star.

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Gomshall Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)

45m from Andover, with one change.

16km. Gentle ascents. 4h–7h.

Fields, wooded valley, pine woods, heathland common, stud farms, and canal and riverside path into a historic town. Can be muddy.

Highlights: Shere and Guildford.

Lunch stops in Shere (30m–1h in): the Dabbling Duck Café (excellent), Hillys Tea Shop, or the William Bray. Other lunch stop: the William IV (1h–1h30 in).

End-of-walk rewards: the Britannia, the White House, or the George Abbot.

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Wanborough Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)

1h from Andover, with one change.

12km. Moderate ascents. 3h30–6h.

Open fields, North Downs ridge, vineyard, golf course, mixed woodland, riverside path along the River Wey, and historic market town. Can be muddy.

Highlights: Guildford.

Lunch stops: the Tea Shop (1h30–2h in), or the Withies Inn (2h–3h in).

End-of-walk rewards: the Star, the Fox & Finch, or the Richmond Arms.

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Netley Station to Botley Station (Hampshire)

1h from Andover, with one change.

18km. Gentle ascents. 5h–8h.

Coastal country park, stony beach, light woodland, mudflats, riverside causeway with marinas, open farmland, and village lanes. Check tide timings.

Lunch stops: the Harpers Steakhouse (2h30–4h30 in), Little Canton (3h–5h in), or the Jolly Sailor (3h–5h in).

End-of-walk rewards: Manor Farm Café, the Dolphin, the Brewery Bar, or the Railway.

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Salisbury Station Circular via Old Sarum (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Andover.

16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.

An essential walk! Have lunch a café or pub next to the river. Return from Stonehenge to Salisbury by bus (very frequent & reliable but check times).

Highlights: Old Sarum Ruins and Stonehenge.

Lunch stop: the Bridge Inn (2h30–4h30 in; excellent).

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Mortimer Station to Bramley Station (Berkshire)

30m from Andover, with one change.

Easy: 12km, gentle ascents. 3h30–5h30.

An essential walk! Little known but quietly wonderful. Beautiful rather than spectacular, in a humble English village pathways sort of manner. Mostly secluded.

Highlights: Remnants of Calleva Atrebatum (includes ruins ofthe original walls, and a large amphitheatre where gladiatorial combats entertained up to 7,000 people at a time) and St Mary the Virgin Church (on the site of a Roman temple).

Lunch stop: the Calleva Arms (1h30–3h in; excellent).

End-of-walk reward: the Bramley Inn.

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