Best Surrey

Best Walks & Nature in Surrey

Discover the best walks & nature across Surrey. Curated and ranked.

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Painshill in Cobham
Painshill in Cobham
Painshill in Cobham
Painshill££

Cobham · Things To Do

Cobham’s standout day out, an 18th century landscape garden with follies, lakeside walks and a crystal grotto.

Family friendlyDog friendlyAccessible
Claremont Landscape Garden in Esher
Claremont Landscape Garden in Esher
Claremont Landscape Garden in Esher
Claremont Landscape Garden£££

Esher · Things To Do

Esher's standout attraction, pairing one of Surrey's finest historic gardens with family trails, lake views and enough scale for a proper half-day out.

Family friendlyAccessible
Box Hill in Dorking
Box Hill in Dorking
Box Hill in Dorking
Box Hill

Dorking · Kids & Family

One of Surrey’s most famous countryside spots, with panoramic views, walking trails, cycling routes and the iconic stepping stones across the River Mole.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Guildford Castle and Grounds in Guildford
Guildford Castle and Grounds in Guildford
Guildford Castle and Grounds in Guildford
Guildford Castle and Grounds£

Guildford · Things To Do

A Norman castle and public gardens in the centre of Guildford with a restored keep, flower gardens and panoramic views across the town and Surrey Hills.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking
Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking
Denbies Wine Estate£££

Dorking · Things To Do

England's best-known wine-estate day out around Dorking, with tours, tastings, restaurants and broad visitor appeal.

Family friendly
Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming
Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming
Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming
Winkworth Arboretum££

Godalming · Kids & Family

A peaceful National Trust arboretum near Godalming known for woodland walks, seasonal colour and lakeside scenery. Especially popular in autumn, but enjoyable year-round for relaxed countryside walks.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill in Dorking
Leith Hill£

Dorking · Things To Do

A classic Surrey Hills outing with woodland walks, Leith Hill Place and the famous tower on the highest point in south-east England.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Farnham Park in Farnham
Farnham Park in Farnham
Farnham Park£

Farnham · Things To Do

A huge historic park in Farnham with woodland walks, open grassland, play areas and panoramic views across the town and Surrey countryside.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Hatchlands Park in Guildford
Hatchlands Park in Guildford
Hatchlands Park in Guildford
Hatchlands Park££

Guildford · Things To Do

A Georgian country estate near Guildford with rolling parkland, woodland walks, formal gardens and one of the UK’s most important collections of historic keyboard instruments.

Family friendlyDog friendlyAccessible
Dapdune Wharf in Guildford
Dapdune Wharf in Guildford
Dapdune Wharf in Guildford
Dapdune Wharf£

Guildford · Things To Do

A waterside National Trust site in Guildford with river history, boat trips and family-friendly activities.

Family friendlyDog friendly
Newlands Corner in Guildford
Newlands Corner in Guildford
Newlands Corner in Guildford
Newlands Corner£

Guildford · Things To Do

Newlands Corner is one of Surrey’s best-known viewpoints, with sweeping Surrey Hills scenery, woodland walks, picnic areas and direct access to the North Downs Way.

Family friendlyAccessible
The Deepdene Trail in Dorking
The Deepdene Trail in Dorking
The Deepdene Trail in Dorking
The Deepdene Trail£

Dorking · Things To Do

A distinctive historic walking trail just outside the centre, uncovering one of Dorking's most important lost estates.

Family friendlyDog friendly