Saturday Walkers' Club

These walks:

  • are available to print out and use for free (but not to edit, copy or use for commercial gain)
  • are public transport friendly - most start and finish at train stations around an hour's travel from central London
  • feature fine views, country pubs for lunch and tea shops for tea
  • pass by many historic villages, churches and country houses
  • have been devised by members of the Walking Club.

Most of the walks contain detailed walking instructions - no map required! However, some of the walks however are "map walks", these require use of an Ordnance Survey (OS) map and compass (or GPS). OS Map segments at 1:25,000 can be printed out from streetmap or multimap

Region # Walk Updated Downloads Description
Arun Valley (West Sussex) 11 Amberley Circular
Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs.
New Options: The Wild Brook Option detours via the wetland
Arun Valley (West Sussex) 39 Amberley to Pulborough
The South Downs with good views in the morning. Lunch in a small village. A gentle afternoon stroll through the West Weald with downland views to finish.
Arun Valley (West Sussex) 8 Billingshurst to Amberley
Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon, then via some steep hills and hidden valleys to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panoramic view
Arun Valley (West Sussex) 14 Pulborough Circular
This is a long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop.
Arun Valley (West Sussex) 9 Pulborough to Amberley
Historic Pulborough, gentle hills, a gem of a pub, an RSPB marshland, and up and over the South Downs to Amberley.
Cambridgeshire 31 Huntingdon Circular
An easy walk beside the Great Ouse river to the attractive village of Houghton and its restored water mill, returning through water meadows and a nature reserve.
Chilterns 36 Amersham Circular via Chalfont St Giles
An easy walk along gentle hills above the Misbourne valley to the attractive village of Chalfont St Giles.
Chilterns 81 Chorleywood to Chesham
The Chess Valley, one of the most beautiful and tranquil parts of the Chiltern Hills, yet never more than a couple of kilometres from the Metropolitan Line. The walk dips in and out of the valley, with a number of fine panoramic views
Chilterns 10 Little Kimble to Saunderton
An easy Chilterns walk with lunch at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke
Coastal Walks (Essex) 52 Clacton-on-Sea to Walton-on-the-Naze
A short North Sea coastal walk between 2 seaside resorts
Coastal Walks (Hampshire) 74 Bournemouth to Barton-on-Sea via Hengistbury Head
A coastal walk along the Bournemouth promenade past Hengistbury Head, with a ferry crossing and some hidden beaches.
New Options: A circular, or link walk from Christchurch to/from Hengistbury Head, via the harbour, or via a longer ferry ride.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Coastal Walks (Hampshire) 62 Lymington to Barton-on-Sea
Easy coastal walk along the Solent Way with views towards the Isle of White. Return by bus.
Coastal Walks (Kent) 28 Birchington to Herne Bay
Easy coastal walks, passing the dramatic ruins at Recluver
Coastal Walks (Kent) 12 Faversham to Whitstable
Easy Coastal Walk
Coastal Walks (Kent) 13 Folkestone Circular
Adventurous Coastal Walk. Out besides the sea, back via the cliffs above.
Coastal Walks (Kent) 51 Sandling to Folkestone via the Sea
A swimming walk. Starts with a disused railway line, Saltwood Castle, and downland. Finishes along the coast to Folkestone.
Coastal Walks (Norfolk) 70 Norfolk Coast Path : Hunstanton to Cromer GPX
A quiet coastal path with wide beaches, sandunes, salt and freshwater marshes, nature reserves, barrier islands, and lots of birds.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Greensand Hills 63 Oxted Circular
The Greensand Hills on the Surrey/Kent border to historic Westerham, with a choice of routes for the return leg.
Greensand Hills 21 Sevenoaks Circular
Out via the National Trust's Knole Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs.
Greensand Hills 20 Sevenoaks to Westerham
Knole Park, then west along the Greensand Way with spectacular views of the Kent Weald.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Greensand Hills 80 Staplehurst to Headcorn
An easy walk through fields in the Kentish Weald, with some fine bluebell woods en route, and an option to visit Sissinghurst Gardens (NT).
Greensand Hills 41 Yalding to Sevenoaks
Kent Orchards, then follows the Greensand Way to Igtham Mote (NT), One Tree Hill, Knole House and deer park (NT)
Hampshire 58 Dunbridge to Romsey
Montisfont Abbey Gardens (NT) and the Test Valley Way
Hampshire 53 Overton to Whitchurch GPX
An easy walk down the Test valley which passes many interesting mills, old and new.
Hertfordshire 55 Harlow Circular
An easy walk through south east Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire 69 Welwyn Circular
An easy walk through Hertfordshire countryside, visiting Ayot St Lawrence and an an ivied Gothic ruin of a church.
Isle of White 71 Isle of White Coastal Path : Lake to Ryde
The north east section of the coastal path: cliffs, Victorian promenades, and a quiet harbour.
Isle of White 72 Yarmouth Circular
The Isle of White coastal path, Tennyson Down, a nature reserve, and a disused railway.
Kent Downs 24 North Downs Way : Sandling to Wye GPX
Pretty Ridge Walk along the North Downs Way with lovely views. Nice pubs for lunch and tea
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
London (Inside the M25) 42 Greenford to Osterley
A walk through attractive open spaces in West London, visiting parks, a viaduct, a series of locks and a NT stately home.
London (Inside the M25) 82 Hayes to Knockholt
Close to London, this walk in north-west Kent is entirely rural, traversing fields, woods and valleys in London's 'Green Belt'. It passes Charles Darwin's home, Down House (EH)
London (Inside the M25) 7 Knockholt Circular
An enjoyable day out in the country within zone 6, thanks to those who campaigned for and legislated the Green Belt policy.
London (Inside the M25) 45 West Byfleet to Hampton Court
The Thames Path, the Wey Navigation and several pubs.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
London (Inside the M25) 43 Whyteleafe Circular
A circular walk through fields, valleys, woods and nature reserves on the fringe of London, covered by a Travelcard Zone 6 ticket.
London (Inside the M25) 38 Whyteleafe to Hayes
Field, woods, quiet valleys, a gem of a pub, and close to London.
London (Inside the M25) 46 Wimbledon to Kingston
Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and the Thames Path.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Mole Valley (Surrey) 16 Dorking to Reigate
A mainly level route along the River Mole and then the Greensand Way via several picturesque villages.
Mole Valley (Surrey) 32 Holmwood to Reigate
An easy walk through Surrey's Low Weald and the Mole Valley.
North Downs (Kent) 35 Cuxton to Sole Street
Open views and a wooded ridge before lunch. A short afternoon passes a large organic farm (wildflowers) and the Leather Bottle pub (of Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers) in Cobham
North Downs (Kent) 59 Eynsford Circular
A contrast between hidden valleys in the North Downs and the Darent Valley Path through three interesting villages.
North Downs (Kent) 37 Knockholt to Otford
A moderately strenuous stroll in the North Downs, taking in the pretty village of Shoreham
North Downs (Kent) 1 Lenham to Charing
A tranquil walk along the North Downs.
North Downs (Surrey) 64 Boxhill Circular
A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs
North Downs (Surrey) 57 Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular
Chantries Hill and the North Downs Way to St Marthas Church (viewpoint). After lunch in Chilworth, returning via mixed woods and the tranquil Wey navigation.
North Downs (Surrey) 4 Merstham to Epsom Downs
Viewpoints on the North Downs to start, a pub lunch in Mogador, and a London panorama from the Epsom Downs to finish.
North Downs (Surrey) 2 Woldingham to Oxted
Close to London, this walk combines stretches of both The North Downs Way, and the Greensand Way.
North Downs 79 Edenbridge to Westerham
A slow climb from Eden Valley to the Greensand Ridge and the High Chart,via Chartwell (NT, Churchill's Home) and Emmetts Garden (NT).
Purbeck (Dorset) 73 Branksome to Swanage or Corfe Castle
Lovely Coastal walk starting with a busy prom, then a short ferry crossing to start the South West Coastal Path along Studland Bay (a sandy beach), past Old Harry (cliffs) to Swanage, a seaside resort. Optional ridge walk ending to Corfe Castle. Return by bus.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Purbeck (Dorset) 54 Lulworth Cove via Tyneham and Durdle Door Circular GPX
Dramatic coastal scenery, Lulworth cove, hidden beaches, a cliff arch, and a ghost town. Travel by car only.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Purbeck (Dorset) 76 Purbeck Way: Wareham to Swanage or Kingston
Heathland, Corfe and its ruined castle (NT), a ridge, the ghost town of Tyneham, the rollercoaster South West Coastal Path and Lulworth Cove
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Purbeck (Dorset) 75 Wareham to Lulworth Cove
Heathland, Corfe and its ruined castle (NT), a ridge, the ghost town of Tyneham, the rollercoaster South West Coastal Path and Lulworth Cove
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Purbeck (Dorset) 77 Weymouth via Isle of Portland Circular
Weymouth's harbour, the South West Coastal Path, a disused railway path, industrial archeology and a grandstand view of the Deven and Dorset coast.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
South Downs (East Sussex) 60 Eastbourne to East Dean
Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promonande, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus.
South Downs (East Sussex) 50 Hassocks to Brighton
A South Downs walk ending in the liveliest city on the South Coast
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
South Downs (East Sussex) 47 Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease
An energetic walk over the South Downs with great views, 3 hills, 3 pubs, and a ridge.
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
South Downs (East Sussex) 25 South Downs Way : Eastbourne to Glynde or Southease GPX
Eastbourne pier and prom, 2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston, and excellent pubs for lunch and tea
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
South Downs (East Sussex) 65 Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton
The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton.
South Downs (Hampshire) 18 Petersfield to Rowlands Castle
An easy southerly trek through East Hampshire.
South Downs (Hampshire) 68 Rowlands Castle circular
An easy circular trek through West Sussex.
South Downs (Hampshire) 15 Winchester Circular
A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.
South Downs (West Sussex) 26 South Downs Way : Amberley to Lancing
A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.
South Downs (West Sussex) 33 South Downs Way : Amberley to Petersfield
The South Downs Way. A 2 day ridge walk with a good path, easy navigation, and good views throughout. Can be done as 2 day walks (travel by bus).
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
Surrey Hills 48 Haslemere to Midhurst
Black Down (hill) and the Temple of the Winds (viewpoint), Lurgashall (village with pub by the cricket pitch) and Midhurst (ruined castle, historic town centre).
Thames Valley 44 Appleford Circular
A walk in Oxfordshire, taking in Dorchester-on-Thames and the Clumps
Thames Valley 49 Cholsey to Goring
Fairly gentle climbs through Oxfordshire and Berkshire countryside ending with a southerly stretch along the Thames.
Thames Valley 17 Goring Circular
An undulating route through Berkshire with lunch at The Bell, a refreshingly traditional pub.
Thames Valley 56 Maidenhead to Marlow
A pretty stretch of the Thames to Cookham in the morning. After lunch, a hill with a view of the Thames valley, or continue along the Thames Path. Cookham has a train station, so can be done as 2 short walks.
Thames Valley 34 Newbury Racecourse to Woolhampton
Easy walk with some gentle climbs en route which crosses Greenham Common, a former World War II and NATO airfield.
Thames Valley 66 Thames Path : Marlow via Cookham Circular
Out via the Thames Path to Cookham for lunch, back over Winter Hill
Thames Valley 61 Thames Path : Reading to Henley
A pretty stretch of the Thames towpath
The Weald (Kent) 29 Ashdown Forest and Medway Valley
Ashdown Forest (elevated heathland) and the Upper Medway Valley. Walks start at either Ashurst (station) or Hartfield (car/bus)
The Weald (Kent) 22 Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir
Two interlocking walks in a figure of 8 around Balcombe (one for Summer, one for Winter), taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory.
The Weald (Kent) 30 Battle Circular
The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey
The Weald (Kent) 3 Cowden to Eridge
Starts along a valley and then over hills to Hartfield for lunch, followed by an undulating trek thorough woods and fields to Eridge.
The Weald (Kent) 78 Cowden to Hever
A contrast between a remote part of the Weald and three attractive and popular Kent villages
The Weald (Kent) 40 East Grinstead Circular
A walk in classic Weald territory, with an optional afternoon circuit around Weir Water reservoir.
The Weald (Kent) 23 Forest Row Circular
Ashdown Forest. Travel by Train and Bus, or Car
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
The Weald (Kent) 27 Forest Row to Sheffield Park
Heath and Mixed Woodland. Return by Bluebell Line Steam Train, or longer Circular Walk
Map Walk: Requires OS Map and compass
The Weald (Kent) 19 Frant to Tunbridge Wells GPX
A varied High Weald walk, with the option of finishing with a trip on a steam train.
The Weald (Kent) 5 Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular
This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat.
Wiltshire 6 Bradford-on-Avon to Bath
Follow the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal through a pretty valley between the historic towns of Bradford-upon-Avon and Bath
Wiltshire 67 Salisbury to Amesbury via Stonehenge
A walk up the Avon valley with a magical approach to Stonehenge

Last Updated : Feb-10