Walks you can reach from Coulsdon South by train
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Merstham Station to Tattenham Corner Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Coulsdon South.
15km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.
Epic scenery sadly spoiled by the constant drone of the M25. North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, wooded paths, racecourse downland, and London panoramas. Relatively busy. Race days restrict access.
Lunch stops: Cafe Junction 8 (1h–2h in), the Sportsman (2h–3h30 in), or the Bell (3h–5h in).
End-of-walk reward: the Tattenham Corner.
Box Hill & Westhumble Station to Merstham Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Coulsdon South.
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.
Merstham Station to Redhill Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Coulsdon South.
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.
Merstham Station to Epsom Downs Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Coulsdon South.
17km.
North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, racecourse downland, and quiet residential street to Epsom Downs station. Race days restrict access.
A variant of Merstham to Tattenham Corner – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Merstham Station to Tadworth Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Coulsdon South.
11km. 3h.
North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, and wooded paths.
A shorter variant of Merstham to Tattenham Corner – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Dorking West Station to Merstham Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Coulsdon South.
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.
Redhill Station Circular via St Mary the Virgin (Surrey)
15m direct from Coulsdon South.
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.
Holmwood Station to Reigate Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Coulsdon South.
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)
15m direct from Coulsdon South.
12km. 3h30.
Mainly level riverside path, sandstone Greensand Way, picturesque Surrey villages, and parkland grounds.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
London Bridge Station to South Bermondsey Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Coulsdon South.
Easy: 3km, flat terrain. 1h.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
London Bridge Station to Blackfriars Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Coulsdon South.
Easy: 1km, gentle ascents. 30m.
Riverside path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
London Bridge Station to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Coulsdon South.
Flat riverside pavement, converted Victorian wharves, residential riverside developments, industrial heritage, and pocket parks.
A shorter variant of Westminster to Greenwich via the south bank – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.