North Downs Way: Guildford to Dorking

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Overview

This walk follows the second section of the North Downs Way. This is the longest stretch of the North Downs Way across the Surrey Hills AONB, with a walk of gentle climbs, rolling vineyards and sweeping views.

Bring a packed lunch. Pub stop at the end.

Terrain: fields, woods

Travel: Take 9:45 from London Waterloo (09:52 Clapham Junction), arr. Guildford 10:24.

Buy return to Guildford plus single from Dorking to Leatherhead for the return journey.

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Start time:: 10:25 am
Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/walks

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 99229 49604
Nearest postcode:: GU1 4UT
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Start time:: 10:25 am

Guildford station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 17090 50428
Nearest postcode:: RH4 1TZ
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Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Dorking Station

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