Best walks to or from Woking
Surrey · South East England | Walks by train
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Woking Station.
Woking Station to Addlestone Station
A really easy-to-follow and direct and pleasant route making the most of the Basingstoke Canal and Wey Navigation towpaths. The first section out of Woking is mostly paved; the stretch along the Wey is rougher ground and can be muddy in places after rain. A gradual rise as the locks raise the canal level; away from traffic and mostly quiet. Follows the Basingstoke Canal and Wey Navigation towpaths.
Easy: 10km, flat terrain.
Lunch: There are no refreshments along the way, but it is not a long route.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Guildford Station to Woking Station
lovely countryside along the Wey Navigation; Lovely views across water meadows. A generally flat, easy-to-follow route along the River Wey Navigation towpath through lovely countryside and water meadows, with well-kept locks and bridges, a few steep ramps where the towpath crosses roads and steps and stiles. One section can become muddy and slippery; the final mile or so into Woking is more urban. Follows the River Wey/Wey Navigation towpath, owned and managed by the National Trust. An hourly bus from Send allows the route to be split. A short detour can be made to Send Church.
14km. Gentle ascents.
A section between Send and Old Woking can be muddy and slippery with little to hold onto; walking poles and waterproof boots recommended in wet weather. An awkward stile near Woking by the cricket ground. The river dominates the route, so check flood warnings before walking if in doubt.
Lunch stop: the New Inn.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Brookwood Station to Woking Station
An easy, direct and wheelchair-friendly walk along the smooth, paved Basingstoke Canal towpath. The towpath crosses sides at about the halfway point and so take care to follow the correct bank. Can get busy with cyclists as well as walkers. Swans with cygnets are often seen in season, and a kingfisher has been spotted between Hermitage Bridge and Kiln Bridge.
Easy: 7km, gentle ascents.