Walks you can reach from Effingham Junction by train
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Horsley Station to West Byfleet Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Effingham Junction.
15km.
Woods, fields, open sandy heathland, commons, canal towpath, and suburban road. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Oxshott Station to Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Effingham Junction.
15km. 3h30.
Surrey heaths, wooded commons, heath ponds, residential alleyways, water meadows, country lanes, and bridleways alongside the River Mole. Water meadows flood easily.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Horsley Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Effingham Junction.
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.
Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon Station Circular via Painshill & Black Pond (Surrey)
3m direct from Effingham Junction.
18km. 4h.
Surrey heaths, wooded commons via Littleheath, heath ponds, residential alleyways, water meadows, country lanes, and bridleways alongside the River Mole. Water meadows flood easily.
A longer variant of Oxshott to Cobham via Painshill – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Chilworth Station to Horsley Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Effingham Junction.
14km.
North Downs ridge, downland escarpment, wooded stretches, upland country, and estate grounds.
A shorter variant of Guildford to Horsley – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Oxshott Station to Ashtead Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Effingham Junction.
18km.
Heathland, commons, mixed woodland, river valley, grassy rides, muddy bridleways, and open views. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Oxshott Station to Epsom Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Effingham Junction.
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 to Leatherhead Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Effingham Junction.
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)
15m direct from Effingham Junction.
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)
15m direct from Effingham Junction.
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)
15m direct from Effingham Junction.
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.
Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)
15m direct from Effingham Junction.
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.