Walks you can reach from Milford by train
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Farnham Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Milford.
Tough: 22km. Moderate ascents. 6h–10h.
A rambler favourite! River valley, forest tracks, sandy bridleways, open parkland, country houses, and wooded valleys. Can be muddy.
Lunch stop: the Barley Mow, Tilford Green (2h30–4h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Cyder House Inn, the Rose and Crown, the Richmond Arms, the Fox & Finch, or the Star.
Wanborough Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Milford.
12km. Moderate ascents. 3h30–6h.
Open fields, North Downs ridge, vineyard, golf course, mixed woodland, riverside path along the River Wey, and historic market town. Can be muddy.
Highlights: Guildford.
Lunch stops: the Tea Shop (1h30–2h in), or the Withies Inn (2h–3h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Star, the Fox & Finch, or the Richmond Arms.
Witley Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Milford.
Sandy bridleways, sunken footpaths, woodland, open fields, arboretum lakes, canal towpath, and historic town streets. Can be muddy.
An alternative variant of Milford to Godalming – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Witley Station to Haslemere Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Milford.
17km.
Wooded countryside, heathland, sunken byway, prolonged hill climb, moorland rim, greensand hills, and quaint village. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Witley Station to Gomshall Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Milford.
25km.
Rural Surrey Hills, Wey Valley, small villages, forested ridge, and long extension north to Gomshall. Very long day.
A longer variant of Witley to Ewhurst – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Liphook Station to Haslemere Station (Hampshire)
15m direct from Milford.
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h–7h.
Mixed oak, beech and chestnut woods, bridleways, streams, open countryside, horse paddocks, and a final climb into a market town. Can be muddy.
Lunch stops in Fernhurst (2h30–4h in): the Red Lion Pub, or the Fern Café.
End-of-walk reward: the Harper's Steakhouse.
Haslemere Station Circular (Surrey)
15m direct from Milford.
13km. 4h30.
Mixed National Trust woodland, heathland with bracken, gorse, heather and bilberry, hilltop plateau, open views, rhododendron tunnels, and undulating bridleways. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Haslemere Station to Farnham Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Milford.
23km. 5h30.
Wooded ridge, heathland valleys, lowland peat bog, large commons, MOD terrain, quiet woodland paths and lanes, and river valley. MOD closures apply.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)
15m direct from Milford.
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)
15m direct from Milford.
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)
15m direct from Milford.
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 Milford.
22km.
River valley, gentle pastures, woods, remote heathlands, heather-covered moors, and sandy Greensand soils. Can be muddy.