Walks you can reach from Betchworth by train
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Holmwood Station to Reigate Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Betchworth.
16km. 4h.
Gently undulating Low Weald countryside, ancient semi-natural woodland, village green, river crossing, and Greensand ridge with views of North Downs and South Downs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Dorking Station to Reigate Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Betchworth.
12km. 3h30.
Mainly level riverside path, sandstone Greensand Way, picturesque Surrey villages, and parkland grounds.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Dorking West Station to Merstham Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Betchworth.
Vineyard, North Downs ridge, wooded escarpment, open hilltops, and parkland. Hilly, multiple ascents.
A variant of Box Hill to Merstham and Caterham – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Coulsdon South Station to Redhill Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Betchworth.
15km. Moderate ascents. 4h–7h.
Pleasant but apparent that you haven't left London.
Lunch stop: the Harrow Pub (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk reward: the Home Cottage.
Redhill Station Circular via St Mary the Virgin (Surrey)
15m direct from Betchworth.
20km. 5h.
Nature reserves, wetland lakes, restored sand quarries, Greensand Ridge, farm fields, wooded commons, suburban streets, and pedestrianised town centre. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Merstham Station to Redhill Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Betchworth.
14km. 3h30.
Grassy embankment, wooded open spaces, wetland lakes, restored sand quarries, restored grassland, wooded paths, farm fields, wooded commons, and suburban streets. Road noise near M25.
A variant of Redhill Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Shalford Station Circular via Blackheath Common War Memorial (Surrey)
30m direct from Betchworth.
22km. 5h30.
Sandy hills, heathland, woods, river valley, water meadows, historic mill ruins, open downland, and quiet farmland. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Shalford Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Betchworth.
17km.
A rambler favourite! Hilly Surrey Hills, wooded escarpment, heathland, and Shalford watermeadows. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Chilworth Station to Shalford Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Betchworth.
11km.
A rambler favourite! Short walk through Albury, heathland and woods, and Shalford watermeadows.
A shorter variant of Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)
30m direct from Betchworth.
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.
Guildford Station to Horsley Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Betchworth.
21km.
North Downs ridge, escarpments, bluebell woods, downland slopes, upland country with long views, wooded stretches, and estate grounds. Steep hill climbs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Farnham Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Betchworth.
22km.
River valley, gentle pastures, woods, remote heathlands, heather-covered moors, and sandy Greensand soils. Can be muddy.