The meadows, heaths and ancient woodlands of the North Downs are a haven for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Explore historic villages and vibrant towns, visit stately homes with their landscaped gardens and experience a wealth of world-class attractions and contemporary arts venues all just a stone's throw from London.

Puttenham

Puttenham village and its Palladian mansion

Ranmore

Polesden Lacey Estate, Ranmore Common and Denbies Vineyard

Reigate Hill

Magnificent views from the top of Reigate and Colley Hills

Richmond Park Family Ride

A family-friendly bike ride in Richmond Park

Richmond Station to Ric...

Richmond town centre, the River Thames and Richmond Hill

Richmond to Staines

A cycle ride beside the River Thames

Rowfant to West of Dry ...

To East Grinstead along a disused railway line

Rowledge and Alice Holt

From Farnham to Bentley via Alice Holt Forest

Long Distance Trails

North Downs Way (Surrey)

Picturesque villages and glorious rolling countryside

Thames Path (Surrey)

From Henley on Thames to the Thames Barrier at Greenwich

Vanguard Way (Surrey)

From East Croydon to the Sussex border near East Grinstead

Wey-South Path

From Guildford to Amberley beside the historic waterway

Downs Link

From Guildford to the South Coast via a disused railway line

Greensand Way (Surrey) ...

From Haslemere to Leith Hill east of Peaslake

Greensand Way (Surrey) ...

From Leith Hill east of Peaslake to the Kent border

Readers' Trails

Carreg Goch and Wellington Crash Site by Rob Stanley	4.7 miles / 7.6 kms
Cairn Gorm Winter Skills by Robert Stanley	5.1 miles / 8.2 kms
Fairfield and St Sunday Crag from Kirkstone Pass by Robert Stanley	8 miles / 12.9 kms
Haycock and Steeple - Western Lakes by Robert Stanley	10.9 miles / 17.6 kms
Y Foel Goch from Capel Curig by Rob Stanley	5.8 miles / 9.3 kms
Carnedd Moel Siabod and Carnedd Dayydd by Rob Stanley	17.8 miles / 28.7 kms
The Glyders and Carnedd Llewelyn by Rob Stanley	18.8 miles / 30.2 kms
City of London Tree & Garden Trail by Ruzina	7 miles / 11.3 kms
Dover Cliffs Walk by Sarah Sumner	2.4 miles / 3.9 kms

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