Walks you can reach from Ashtead by train
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Box Hill & Westhumble Station to Leatherhead Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Ashtead.
11km. 3h30.
Steep chalk hills, open downland, yew and box woodland, grassy ridges with panoramic views, gentle river valley fields, and historic parkland. Steep descents, can be slippery.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Epsom Station to Ewell West Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Ashtead.
13km.
Ashtead Common, open heathland, woodland, and riverside meadows.
A shorter variant of Chessington to Cheam – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Epsom Station to Cheam Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Ashtead.
20km.
Ashtead Common, open heathland, woodland, riverside meadows, farmland, and ancient parkland.
A longer variant of Chessington to Cheam – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Merstham Station to Epsom Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Ashtead.
18km. 4h30.
North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, racecourse downland, and residential streets into Epsom town centre. Race days restrict access.
A variant of Merstham to Tattenham Corner – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Oxshott Station to Epsom Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Ashtead.
Heathland, commons, mixed woodland, grassy rides, and open woodland. Can be muddy.
An alternative variant of Oxshott to Ashtead – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Box Hill & Westhumble Station Circular via Mickleham (Surrey)
8m direct from Ashtead.
Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 2h30–4h30.
Hills and woodland.
Lunch stops in Mickleham (30m–1h in): the Running Horses, or the King William IV.
End-of-walk rewards: Box Hill Café, Ryka's Café, or the Stepping Stones.
Dorking Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Ashtead.
14km. 4h.
A rambler favourite! Vineyard, wooded hills, chalk downland, open grassland, Mole valley views, and North Downs. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Box Hill & Westhumble Station to Merstham Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Ashtead.
16km.
North Downs ridge, wooded escarpment, open hilltops, undulating ridge paths, rural farmland, parkland, and golf course. Hilly, multiple ascents.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Effingham Junction Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Ashtead.
15km.
Hidden valleys, pretty woodland, gentle pasture, North Downs escarpment with extensive views, and vineyard.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Box Hill & Westhumble Station to Caterham Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Ashtead.
North Downs ridge, wooded escarpment, open hilltops, heathland, suburban approaches, and motorway crossings. Hilly, multiple ascents.
A longer variant of Box Hill to Merstham and Caterham – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Gomshall Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Ashtead.
13km.
North Downs Way, open and wooded downland, and extended ridge walking.
A variant of Guildford to Gomshall – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Ashtead.
23km.
Sandy ridges, downland escarpments, extended North Downs Way, open downland, and wooded sections.
A longer variant of Guildford to Gomshall – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.