Walks you can reach from Purley by train
Stations: Purley · Purley Oaks
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Coulsdon South Station to Redhill Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Purley.
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.
Kenley Station to Caterham Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Purley.
14km. 3h30.
Chalk downland, meadows, bluebell woods, hillside paths, undulating valleys, residential alleyways, and hilltop village. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Riddlesdown Station to Coulsdon South Station (Surrey)
3m direct from Purley.
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)
3m direct from Purley.
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)
3m direct from Purley.
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.
Whyteleafe Station Circular via Ss Peter and Paul, Chaldon (Surrey)
6m direct from Purley.
16km. 4h.
Chalk downland, commons, airfield perimeter, wooded valleys, meadows, and restored grassland on the London/Surrey border. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Whyteleafe Station to Hayes Station (Surrey)
6m direct from Purley.
16km. 4h.
Gently rolling countryside, shady footpaths and bridleways, open valleys, woods, chalk downland, and quiet rural hamlets near the London/Surrey border. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Merstham Station to Tattenham Corner Station (Surrey)
9m direct from Purley.
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.
Redhill Station Circular via St Mary the Virgin (Surrey)
9m direct from Purley.
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.
Box Hill & Westhumble Station to Merstham Station (Surrey)
9m direct from Purley.
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 (Surrey)
9m direct from Purley.
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 (Surrey)
9m direct from Purley.
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.