Walks you can reach from Merstham by train
Surrey · South East England | Walks by foot
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Coulsdon South Station to Redhill Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Merstham.
15km. Moderate ascents. 4h–7h.
Pleasant but apparent that you haven't left London.
Lunch stop: the Harrow Pub (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk reward: the Home Cottage.
Redhill Station Circular via St Mary the Virgin (Surrey)
4m direct from Merstham.
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.
Riddlesdown Station to Coulsdon South Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Merstham.
16km. 5h.
Ancient commons, open grazing land, bluebell woods, chalk downland, and quiet suburban fringe.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Coulsdon South Station Circular (Surrey)
5m direct from Merstham.
14km.
Ancient commons, open grazing land, bluebell woods, chalk downland, and quiet suburban fringe.
An alternative variant of Riddlesdown to Coulsdon South – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Coulsdon South Station to Whyteleafe Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Merstham.
14km. 3h30.
Chalk downland, commons, wooded valleys, Happy Valley, airfield perimeter, and restored grassland. Can be muddy.
An alternative variant of Whyteleafe Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Holmwood Station to Reigate Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Merstham.
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 Merstham.
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 Merstham.
Easy: 3km, flat terrain. 1h.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
London Bridge Station to Blackfriars Station (Surrey)
30m direct from Merstham.
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 Merstham.
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.
Cannon Street Station to City Thameslink Station (Middlesex)
30m direct from Merstham.
Easy: 1km, gentle ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Kings Cross Station to Farringdon Station (Middlesex)
45m direct from Merstham.
Easy: 6km, gentle ascents. 1h30.