Walks you can reach from Ashford by train
Middlesex · South East England | Walks by foot
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Sunningdale Station to Staines Station (Surrey)
2m direct from Ashford.
16km. 4h.
Parkland, fields, quiet lanes, riverside meadows, Thames Path, and light woodland.
An alternative variant of Sunningdale to Windsor – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Slough Station to Egham Station (Buckinghamshire)
8m direct from Ashford.
19km. 4h.
Flat urban start, parkland, deer park, historic royal landscape, ornamental gardens, and lake.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Windsor and Eton Riverside Station to Egham Station (Berkshire)
8m direct from Ashford.
Flat parkland, deer park, historic royal landscape, ornamental gardens, and lake.
An alternative variant of Slough to Egham via Windsor Great Park – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Twickenham Station Circular via 3 rivers (Middlesex)
15m direct from Ashford.
11km.
Flat urban riverside paths, small river corridors, local parks, Thames towpath, luxury riverside houses, and Palladian parkland.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Wimbledon Station to Twickenham Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Ashford.
Common heathland, woodland, royal deer park, Thames riverside path, Palladian riverside park, and Italianate gardens.
An alternative variant of Wimbledon to Kingston – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Virginia Water Station to Windsor and Eton Central Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Ashford.
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Long walk.
Highlights: Windsor Castle.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Richmond Station Circular (Surrey)
15m direct from Ashford.
12km. 3h.
River Thames path, open parkland, woodland, deer park, grassy slopes, and hilltop views.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Putney Station to Richmond Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Ashford.
15km. 3h30.
Flat, all-weather Thames riverside paths, tree-lined embankments, wealthy suburbs, semi-rural stretches, historic bridges, and urban parks.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Ealing Broadway Station to Richmond Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Ashford.
Canal towpath, river Thames towpath, urban parks, and suburban streets ending at Richmond via Old Deer Park.
A shorter variant of Ealing Broadway Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Windsor and Eton Riverside Station Circular via Windsor Great Park (Berkshire)
15m direct from Ashford.
18km. Gentle ascents. 5h–8h.
Beginner-friendly: A gigantic well-signposted park. It’s completely fine to deviate from the suggested route — explore as you like! The lunch stop is a simple café, so no messing around with booking a table in advance.
Highlights: Windsor Great Park, Windsor Castle, and Windsor.
Lunch stops in Windsor Great Park (2h30–4h30 in): the King And Castle, or Savill Garden Visitor Centre Cafe. Other lunch stop: Water Lilies at Windsor Great Park (3h–5h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Two Brewers Pub, the Prince Harry, or the Royal Windsor.
Sunningdale Station to Windsor and Eton Riverside Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Ashford.
14km. Gentle ascents. 3h30–6h30.
Parkland, lake shores, ornamental gardens, light woodland, deer park, tree-lined avenue, and historic town streets.
Highlights: Windsor Great Park, Windsor Castle, and Windsor.
Lunch stop: Savill Garden Visitor Centre Cafe (1h30–3h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Prince Harry, the Carpenters Arms, the Royal Windsor, or the Boatman.
Ealing Broadway Station to Brentford Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Ashford.
Canal towpath, urban parks, and suburban streets ending at Brentford Station.
A shorter variant of Ealing Broadway Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.