Walks from Leatherhead

River Mole through the Mole Gap in the North Downs, the grounds of Thorncroft Manor, Norbury Park woodland and the Denbies Wine Estate (England's largest vineyard).

Norbury Park: A country estate of woodland and downland between Leatherhead and Dorking.

Denbies Wine Estate: England's largest vineyard, spread across the chalk slopes near Dorking.

Lunch: Running Horse, Leatherhead.

Walk details: Surrey Hills National Landscape (turn-by-turn directions).

Steep chalk hills, open downland, yew and box woodland, grassy ridges with panoramic views, gentle river valley fields and historic parkland.

Time: 3h30

Warnings: Steep descents, can be slippery.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

Plenty of scenic views; views and waterside paths; a delightful walk along the river Mole and through Denby's wine estate. A varied, delightful walk along the River Mole, starting uphill through Denbies vineyard, then field and grassland paths parallel to the railway and river, through livestock fields, gravel paths and a hillside woodland. Several stiles and kissing gates and bridges; some steep but manageable parts. Can be muddy and slippery in wet months. Follows the well-signposted Mole Gap Trail, which traces the River Mole through the North Downs. A picnic spot lies midway.

Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.

Denbies Wine Estate: England's largest vineyard, spread across the chalk slopes near Dorking.

Time: 2h30–5h

Lunch: A number of pubs lie near the route if you need a refreshment stop.

Warnings: Many kissing gates and stiles. Steps can be slippery and field sections muddy in wet weather. The route transits fields actively used for grazing, so dogs should be kept under close control.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Gentle river valley start, steep chalk climbs after lunch, open downland ridges, yew and box woodland and stepping stones.

Time: 3h30

Warnings: Steep descents, can be slippery.

Source: An alternative variant of Box Hill to Leatherhead – the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).