Best walks to or from Merstham

Merstham Station to Tattenham Corner Station

15km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.

Epic scenery sadly spoiled by the constant drone of the M25. North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, wooded paths, racecourse downland, and London panoramas. Relatively busy. Race days restrict access.

Lunch stops: Cafe Junction 8 (1h–2h in), the Sportsman (2h–3h30 in), or the Bell (3h–5h in).

End-of-walk reward: the Tattenham Corner.

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Box Hill & Westhumble Station to Merstham Station

16km.

North Downs ridge, wooded escarpment, open hilltops, undulating ridge paths, rural farmland, parkland, and golf course. Hilly, multiple ascents.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Merstham Station to Redhill Station

14km. 3h30.

Grassy embankment, wooded open spaces, wetland lakes, restored sand quarries, restored grassland, wooded paths, farm fields, wooded commons, and suburban streets. Road noise near M25.

A variant of Redhill Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Merstham Station to Epsom Downs Station

17km.

North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, racecourse downland, and quiet residential street to Epsom Downs station. Race days restrict access.

A variant of Merstham to Tattenham Corner – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Merstham Station to Tadworth Station

11km. 3h.

North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, and wooded paths.

A shorter variant of Merstham to Tattenham Corner – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Dorking West Station to Merstham Station

Vineyard, North Downs ridge, wooded escarpment, open hilltops, and parkland. Hilly, multiple ascents.

A variant of Box Hill to Merstham and Caterham – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.