15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills

Discover the varied landscapes and hidden gems of the Surrey countryside with 15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills, a practical and inspiring guidebook to short walks in the Surrey Hills National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Carefully designed to be completed in under three hours, these circular walks are ideal for relaxed half-day adventures, family outings or anyone wanting to enjoy scenic countryside without committing to a full-day hike. 15 carefully selected circular walks are included, ranging from 5 to 13km (3–8 miles), suitable for most abilities and typically completed in under three hours, including areas around Guildford, Dorking and Farnham Explore some of the Surrey Hills’ best-known beauty spots, including Box Hill, Leith Hill, Devil’s Punch Bowl and Reigate Fort, along with quieter hidden gems along the River Wey and sweeping viewpoints across the North Downs and Greensand Hills Practical information for every walk includes distance, ascent, start points, parking, public transport options and nearby cafés or pubs, helping you plan easy and enjoyable outings for all the family in Surrey Navigate with confidence using clear step-by-step directions and detailed Ordnance Survey mapping, with GPX files available to download for use on GPS devices on walks that include the scenery around Frensham Little Pond, and the striking turquoise waters of Silent Pool, a spring-fed lake steeped in local legend Highlights along the routes include the evocative ruins of Waverley Abbey, England’s first Cistercian abbey set beside the River Wey; the woodland remains of Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, where paths weave past historic industrial structures and the ornate Victorian Lovelace Bridges From peaceful woodland strolls and gentle hill climbs to panoramic viewpoints across the South East, the Surrey Hills offer a remarkable variety within easy reach of London. With its compact format, clear mapping and carefully chosen routes, this Cicerone Short Walks guidebook makes it easy to discover the best of the area one rewarding walk at a time—whether you’re exploring for the first time or rediscovering a favourite countryside escape.