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

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Reigate · Things To Do

A free, National Trust-run escarpment above Reigate with sweeping Weald views, a Victorian hilltop fort and year-round walking trails through downland and woodland.

Dog friendly

Farnham · Things To Do

A ten-acre outdoor gallery near Churt, Farnham, where woodland and lakeside trails lead past hundreds of sculptures, all of which are for sale.

Family friendlyDog friendly

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

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

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 · 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

Dorking · Things To Do

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

Family friendly

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

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 · 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

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

Guildford · Things To Do

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

Family friendlyDog friendly

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

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

Epsom · Things To Do

A large historic park on the edge of Epsom with woodland walks, open grassland and one of Surrey’s best easy-access green spaces.

Family friendlyDog friendly

Camberley · Things To Do

Lightwater Country Park is one of Surrey Heath’s best outdoor spaces, combining woodland walks, heathland trails, playgrounds and open green space across more than 100 acres.

Family friendlyDog friendly

Farnham · Things To Do

The atmospheric ruins of England’s first Cistercian abbey, set beside the River Wey just outside Farnham. Popular for walks, picnics and quieter historic days out.

Family friendlyDog friendly

Reigate · Things To Do

A 25-acre organic lavender farm in Banstead, open through the summer for photogenic walks among the rows, tractor rides and a farm cafe.

Family friendlyDog friendly