Walks you can reach from Gomshall by train
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Chilworth Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Gomshall.
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.
Chilworth Station to Shalford Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Gomshall.
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.
Chilworth Station Circular (Surrey)
6m direct from Gomshall.
16km. 4h.
Greensand hills, mixed woodland, heathland, parkland, river valley, and industrial ruins. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Guildford Circular via Albury Park – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Chilworth Station to Horsley Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Gomshall.
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.
Shalford Station Circular via Blackheath Common War Memorial (Surrey)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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.
Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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 Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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)
15m direct from Gomshall.
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.