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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

An undulating walk, with a couple of steep climbs.  At a moderate to leisurely pace, through the Surrey Hills with a steep descent into Shere for an early lunch.  Then following part of the Pilgrims Way over St Martha's Hill to Guildford.  Descent is on chalk, so poles are recommended.

Lunch: picnic /cafe at Shere

Train: Waterloo 9.33; Clapham Junction 9.42, arrive Clandon 10.27.  Buy return to Guildford.  NOTE: no toilets on train or at Clandon station.

Saturday, 19 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 04543 52713
Nearest postcode:
GU4 7TE
what3words:
drum.unwanted.market
Start time:
10:30 am

Clandon Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 99229 49604
Nearest postcode:
GU1 4UT
what3words:
nurse.pies.trader
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Guildford Railway Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking