Walks you can reach from Godalming by train
Surrey · South East England | Walks by foot
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Milford Station to Farncombe Station (Surrey)
2m direct from Godalming.
Sandy bridleways, sunken footpaths, woodland, open fields, arboretum lakes, and canal towpath. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Milford to Godalming – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Milford Station to Haslemere Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Godalming.
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–8h.
A rambler favourite! Remote heathland, pretty lakes, sandy bridleways, ancient woodland, heather and gorse commons, and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Can be muddy.
Highlights: Devil's Punch Bowl.
Lunch: Nowhere to eat en route — pack lunch!
End-of-walk reward: the Harper's Steakhouse.
Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
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.
Gomshall Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
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.
Guildford Station to Horsley Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
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)
6m direct from Godalming.
22km.
River valley, gentle pastures, woods, remote heathlands, heather-covered moors, and sandy Greensand soils. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Shalford Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
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 Guildford Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
14km.
A rambler favourite! Shorter start, skips Chantries Hill and St Martha's Hill, heathland and woods, and River Wey into Guildford.
A shorter variant of Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
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.
Wanborough Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
19km.
Open fields, North Downs ridge, vineyard, golf course, mixed woodland, and River Wey towpath all the way to Guildford. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Wanborough to Godalming – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Holmwood Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Godalming.
28km.
Sandy Greensand Ridge, beech and sweet chestnut woods, heathland, several big climbs and viewpoints, green valleys, and extended route to Guildford. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Holmwood to Shamley Green – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Witley Station to Haslemere Station (Surrey)
8m direct from Godalming.
17km.
Wooded countryside, heathland, sunken byway, prolonged hill climb, moorland rim, greensand hills, and quaint village. Can be muddy.