Walks you can reach from Witley by train
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Milford Station to Haslemere Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Witley.
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–8h.
A rambler favourite! Remote heathland, pretty lakes, sandy bridleways, ancient woodland, heather and gorse commons, and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Can be muddy.
Highlights: Devil's Punch Bowl.
Lunch: Nowhere to eat en route — pack lunch!
End-of-walk reward: the Harper's Steakhouse.
Milford Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Witley.
18km. 5h.
Sandy bridleways, sunken footpaths, woodland, open fields, arboretum lakes, canal towpath, and historic town streets. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Milford Station to Farncombe Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Witley.
Sandy bridleways, sunken footpaths, woodland, open fields, arboretum lakes, and canal towpath. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Milford to Godalming – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Farnham Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Witley.
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.
Liphook Station to Haslemere Station (Hampshire)
7m direct from Witley.
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.
Wanborough Station to Godalming Station (Surrey)
7m direct from Witley.
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.
Haslemere Station Circular (Surrey)
7m direct from Witley.
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)
7m direct from Witley.
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 Witley.
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 Witley.
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 Witley.
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 Witley.
22km.
River valley, gentle pastures, woods, remote heathlands, heather-covered moors, and sandy Greensand soils. Can be muddy.