Walks you can reach from Worplesdon by train
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Guildford Station Circular via Watt’s Chapel (Surrey)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
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)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
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)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
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)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
22km.
River valley, gentle pastures, woods, remote heathlands, heather-covered moors, and sandy Greensand soils. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Shalford Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
17km.
A rambler favourite! Hilly Surrey Hills, wooded escarpment, heathland, and Shalford watermeadows. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Chilworth Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
14km.
A rambler favourite! Shorter start, skips Chantries Hill and St Martha's Hill, heathland and woods, and River Wey into Guildford.
A shorter variant of Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Guildford Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
23km.
Sandy ridges, downland escarpments, extended North Downs Way, open downland, and wooded sections.
A longer variant of Guildford to Gomshall – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Wanborough Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
19km.
Open fields, North Downs ridge, vineyard, golf course, mixed woodland, and River Wey towpath all the way to Guildford. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Wanborough to Godalming – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Holmwood Station to Guildford Station (Surrey)
5m direct from Worplesdon.
28km.
Sandy Greensand Ridge, beech and sweet chestnut woods, heathland, several big climbs and viewpoints, green valleys, and extended route to Guildford. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Holmwood to Shamley Green – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Milford Station to Farncombe Station (Surrey)
15m direct from Worplesdon.
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)
15m direct from Worplesdon.
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)
15m direct from Worplesdon.
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.