Walks you can reach from Chilworth by train
Surrey · South East England | Walks by foot
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Shalford Station Circular via Blackheath Common War Memorial (Surrey)
4m direct from Chilworth.
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)
4m direct from Chilworth.
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.
Gomshall Station to Shalford Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Chilworth.
Fields, wooded valley, pine woods, heathland common, stud farms, and riverside path to a village station. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Gomshall to Guildford – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Gomshall Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Chilworth.
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.
Gomshall Station Circular via Shere (Surrey)
7m direct from Chilworth.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 3h–5h.
An essential walk! Can be muddy.
Highlights: Saint James's Church (see the remains of where a devout anchorite was encased within the church walls) and Shere.
Lunch stops in Shere (1h–1h30 in): the Dabbling Duck Café (excellent), the William Bray, Hillys Tea Shop, or the White Horse. Other lunch stops: the Drummond Arms (1h–2h in), Mandira's Kitchen (1h–2h in), or Carb Up and Go (1h30–3h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Compasses Inn, or the Gomshall Mill.
Gomshall Station to Dorking Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Chilworth.
23km.
Greensand Ridge, heathland, hilltop moorland, woodland trails, suburban streets, and a high street. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Holmwood Station to Gomshall Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Chilworth.
16km. 4h30.
Broadleaf woods, heathland, sandy bridleways, open valley, fields, and a picturesque Surrey Hills village. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Gomshall Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Chilworth.
13km.
North Downs Way, open and wooded downland, and extended ridge walking.
A variant of Guildford to Gomshall – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Witley Station to Gomshall Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Chilworth.
25km.
Rural Surrey Hills, Wey Valley, small villages, forested ridge, and long extension north to Gomshall. Very long day.
A longer variant of Witley to Ewhurst – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)
9m direct from Chilworth.
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)
9m direct from Chilworth.
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)
9m direct from Chilworth.
22km.
River valley, gentle pastures, woods, remote heathlands, heather-covered moors, and sandy Greensand soils. Can be muddy.