Walks you can reach from Tadworth by train

National Trust heathland, a famous view and stepping stones; Headley Heath up to the top of Box Hill.

Woodland: half under tree cover.

Headley Heath: National Trust heathland on the North Downs near Box Hill (National Trust).

Box Hill: An iconic chalk hill rising above the River Mole, renowned for its views and woodland (National Trust).

Warnings: 275 steps down from Box Hill; can be muddy and busy near the stepping stones.

Walk details: Walking Post (tips, photos and local insights).

Downland, racecourse gallops, WWI memorial woodland and wildflower meadows, heathland, riding stables and undulating farm tracks.

Warnings: Can be muddy.

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

Chalk grassland, ancient woodland and open farmland through Banstead Woods and Shabden Park, with gentle climbs and seasonal wildflowers.

Banstead Woods: Ancient woodland and chalk grassland rich in wildlife near Chipstead.

Shabden Park: A farm and parkland on the North Downs noted for wildflowers and butterflies.

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

Happy Valley chalk grassland known for rare orchids and butterflies, woodland trails and part of the London LOOP.

Happy Valley: Scenic dry chalk valley rich in wildflowers and butterflies.

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

Ancient woodland, open chalk downs, open farmland, golf course fairways, quiet country lanes and semi-open downland.

Warnings: Can be muddy.

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

Out of the suburbs and up the North Downs; Mayfield Lavender fields, ancient Banstead Woods, rolling commons.

Woodland: a third under tree cover.

Mayfield Lavender Farm: A lavender field on the North Downs near Banstead, open to walkers.

Banstead Woods: Ancient woodland and former medieval deer park near Chipstead.

Walk details: Walking Post (tips, photos and local insights).

North Downs ridge, parkland, open heathland, wooded paths and direct racecourse crossing.

Woodland: two fifths under tree cover.

Reigate Hill and Gatton Park: A spectacular escarpment with sweeping views across the Weald (National Trust).

Warnings: Race days restrict access.

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

Chalk grassland and downland through the South London Downs National Nature Reserve, with wildflowers, rare orchids and sweeping views toward London and Surrey.

Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.

Riddlesdown Common: Open chalk downland common managed by the City of London Corporation.

Riddlesdown Quarry: Disused 17th-century chalk quarry, now a wildlife haven.

Kenley Airfield: Former RAF station and key Battle of Britain fighter base, now a scheduled monument.

Kenley Common: Open common bordering the former airfield.

Coulsdon Common: Chalk grassland common.

Happy Valley: Scenic dry chalk valley rich in wildflowers and butterflies.

Devilsden Wood: Ancient woodland on the side of Happy Valley.

Farthing Downs: Open chalk downland with views over the North Downs.

2 lunch spots: the Wattenden Arms (cosy pub near Kenley Airfield serving Sunday roasts and breakfasts), or the Fox

Warnings: Steep stepped descent to Whyteleafe and a sharp incline up to Kenley Airfield; railway footbridge at Stumps Lane is tucked behind a garage off the A22.

Walk details: Walking Post (tips, photos and local insights).

Similar walk: the Saturday Walkers Club.

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

1 lunch spot: the Harrow Pub (2h in)

1 end-of-walk reward: the Home Cottage

Warnings: Pleasant but apparent that you haven't left London.

Source: Trains2Green.

Golf course fairways, open farmland, quiet country lanes, long strip woodland and semi-open downland.

Warnings: Can be muddy.

Source: An alternative variant of Chipstead to Kingswood (Saturday Walkers Club).

Downland, racecourse gallops, WWI memorial woodland and wildflower meadows, heathland, golf course and residential streets.

Warnings: Can be muddy.

Source: A variant of Tattenham Corner Circular (Saturday Walkers Club).

Chalk downland, commons, wooded valleys, Happy Valley, airfield perimeter and restored grassland.

Warnings: Can be muddy.

Source: An alternative variant of Whyteleafe Circular (Saturday Walkers Club).