Box Hill. Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this guide to Surrey features 50 mapped walks from 2 to 10 miles, to suit all abilities. We really are spoiled as there are so many places to visit. Winter is a great time to wrap up warm, throw on some wellies and head out for an invigorating walk. We’ve been members of the National Trust for many years now. Bed & Breakfast; Camping & Glamping; Champing; Cool Places; Dog Friendly; Family … Picture: National Trust/ Rob Strothard. Unlike many other National Trust sites in Surrey, there is no entry fee at Box Hill, however, in line with government advice, visitors will see some changes due to the coronavirus crisis. Box Hill. Owned by the National Trust, the 100-acre gardens are known as an ‘unfinished masterpiece’, as they were created by previous owner Dr. Wilfred Fox around 90 years ago and continue to evolve and be added to. An undulating walk from Ranmore Common in the Surrey Hills, through part of the National Trust estate of Polesden Lacey. *Easy *1-2 hours *2-3.5 miles *Dog friendly *Free People enjoying the snow at Box Hill Share. Find a place to soak up the summer and make the most of the Surrey countryside with these family friendly walks. Don’t be fooled by the National Trust advertising these walks as moderate. Ten top UK winter walks: Gatton Park, Surrey We're running a walk a day specially selected by the National Trust to make the most of the winter holidays. There’s a huge range of habitats across this terrain, supporting all kinds … The rolling hills and green spaces of Surrey are only a stone’s throw from London, but seem a million miles away. Surrey is a hikers and walkers paradise. 0 comment. By Jim Palmer Take the family on a walk this winter. As well as offering up fabulous food, the Plough Inn also has six boutique rooms – so it’s easy to make a weekend of it. The National Trust car park at Box Hill gets very busy at weekends. The area is covered with attractive heathland and woodland with fantastic views from the hill top. Surrey is England’s most wooded county and the Surrey Hills boasts almost 40% woodland cover with these woodlands hiding a wealth of archaeological features. and head out on an adventure around some of our favourite winter walks in south-west London and Surrey. There are plenty of walking trails which you can find here, although the paths are very muddy. Info: nationaltrust.org.uk/box-hill. We really benefit as a family from exploring and discovering walks with our National Trust Membership card and look forward to discovering more National Trust properties and sites. A perfect place to explore the beautiful Surrey Hills. On New Year's Day, ITV repeated its Britain's Favourite Walks: Top 100 programme featuring two beauty spots in Surrey. Beginning at a National Trust visitor centre, this 4 mile walk is one for all the family if you’re looking for more than just a ramble. Website RHS Wisley, near Woking, Surrey, has a large collection of deciduous and evergreen trees in the Jubilee Arboretum, … Take a wintertime walk across 1,140 acres of glorious open green space through Wimbledon & Putney Commons and Putney Heath. Check out this post if you want to see more of the National Trust in Surrey and nearby counties. They are NOT moderate! The Gatton estate is partly owned by its own trust and partly by the National Trust. National Trust Walks Railway Walks; River Walks; Sensory Walks Share Your Walk; South West Coast Path Walks; TOGGER’S Walks Top Coastal Walks; TV & Film Walks; Urban Walks; Visit Somerset Walks ; Walkers Are Welcome Walks; Walks by Location; Wheel Friendly Walks Winter Walks; Woodland Trust Walks; STAY. Dapdune Wharf to Cartbridge Wharf, Guildford (8km to 17.5km) They are super steep, and not for the faint hearted. So wrap up warm, prep the kids, dogs (and a flask!) Surrey Hills. Birches are among the trees that grow here, and their twigs and branches were once used to make brooms. Here our pick of 20 fab walks in Surrey. 12 of the best woodland walks in Surrey. The Park, of approximately 600 acres (240 ha), was designed in about 1750 by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and its several fine gardens … With the county divided into seven districts, there’s plenty of walking routes to choose from, so let’s get started! The National Trust’s Natural Play Trail is a two-mile level walk and a great chance for kids and parents to play in the woods. - Need to know: There are four way-marked routes, each in differing lengths from one-and-a-half hours to over three hours, but all with stunning views of the Surrey Hills. (If, like me, you chicken out of the stepping stones, there’s a proper bridge a couple of minutes further on.) If you want a big challenge the 153-mile North Downs Way crosses the stunning countryside of the Surrey Hills, or if you’d prefer a short stroll then pick from the list below, lace up your boots, and remember some cash for a post-walk pint! The Devil’s Punchbowl is a National Trust site with spectacular views and walks in the Surrey Hills. The National Trust – together with natural dog-food company Forthglade – has put together some of the best dog-friendly walks to take this winter. There’s plenty of outdoor space at The Sportsman, and a good menu that includes a selection of burgers made by a local butcher in Banstead. 16 buggy-friendly walks around Surrey for a fun family day out Explore Surrey with your little ones, on these accessible buggy routes that soak up some of the county's stunning scenery getsurrey Celebrating the beauty of the British autumnal countryside, the National Trust is hosting a new annual walking festival this October, with organised hikes, special themed events and self-guided circular trails. Gatton Park is one of Surrey’s hidden treasures. Do keep checking the National Trust website as the situation is changing all the time. We hope our round-up of National Trust places in Surrey has provided you with some inspiration. Download the directions for this self-guided walk from the National Trust website before setting out. Some are wheels-friendly and most are circular and comfortably short. With national lockdown restrictions currently in … We pick some of Surrey’s best woodland walks to explore. Nearby pub: This circular walk starts at the National Trust’s Landslip car park which is two minutes’ walk from the wonderful Plough Inn in the small village of Coldharbour near Dorking. It starts and ends at the National Trust car park at Margery Wood. 11 unmissable riverside walks in Surrey everyone needs to go on Hop on to one of these towpaths and explore some of the county's wonderful waterways on foot getsurrey National Trust days out in the South East | Kent, Sussex + Surrey 18.1.19 We have been National Trust members for a few years now, and I still believe it's the best money we spend each month. If you want to cross the stepping stones, wear non slip shoes. There are good views of the Mole Gap, London and, on a clear day, the South Downs. 1 A WANDER AROUND THE COMMONS. Mrs Greville, the former owner of this National Trust gem, was a dog lover, so there is plenty of space for walkies all over the 1,400-acre estate. The National Trust walks selected here make a great family day out. Get away from it all with walks that take in some of the region’s best views. Starting point: Whitehill National Trust car park, near Mickleham, RH5 6DF. There’s sure to be one within easy reach of where you live or spend a holiday. Surrey’s vast network of footpaths caters for walkers of all ages and abilities, with short strolls and long-distance trails to pick from. From heathland and woodland walks to canal and riverside strolls, Surrey has wonderful walking routes through some of the South East's most picturesque and unspoilt countryside. We joined after moving from London to Surrey and with so much choice available, National Trust membership really is a no brainer for the Dove family. There are over 20 different National Trust properties in Surrey, so if you’re planning on days out in Surrey with the National Trust, it can be hard to decide where to go or which one to visit first. The café and shop are both closed. There are good views of the Mole … We’ve kept things relatively easy and lock-down friendly in length (hikers we are not), which makes this round-up perfect for families wanting to enjoy a little socially-distanced stroll. This short family walk on Box Hill shows off everything that’s great about the Surrey Hills and North Downs, with long-reaching views and abundant wildlife and plants. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council. An undulating circular walk from Ranmore Common in the Surrey Hills, through part of the National Trust estate of Polesden Lacey. We’re heading back down south this week, scouting out walks in Surrey. To help find a National Trust site perfect for you and your family, we've put together a short but handy guide. 01483 224234. Photo courtesy of the National Trust. RHS Wisley. Dapdune Wharf and the River Wey. 3. PUBLISHED: 11:10 28 May 2020 | UPDATED: 11:15 28 May 2020. The National Trust has a 3.8mile circular walk taking in Margery Wood, Coley Hill and Walton Heath that takes you past The Sportsman, so a perfect stopping off point. 1. Wisley Lane, Surrey, GU23 6QB. The walk includes several steady but very long climbs and descents throughout. Find more ideas here Day trips Things to do Walks. 9 great National Trust winter walks in south London, Surrey and Kent. The woodland includes oak, rowan, birch and pine with birds such as Nightingales, siskin and brambling to look out for on the way. Bourne Wood (c) Steve Parker, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Archant. 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