Walking guides

A stroll in the park
John Curtin heads to Richmond's former royal hunting ground for a walk steeped in natural beauty and history

8 miles

Stroll to the pole
A round-trip from Virginia Water passes lakes, totem poles, Roman ruins and mansions, finds John Curtin

8½ miles

Walk this Wey
John Curtin guides you on this lovely riverside ramble from Guildford to West Byfleet stations

12 miles

City of gold
Discover the beauty of Bath at your own pace on this self-guided walk, says Simon Heptinstall

2½ miles

Five winter walks
From a literary amble to a historic city stroll, John Curtin suggests some great routes to suit all interests

From 3 to 14 miles

A circular route from Salisbury station.
Hop off the train at Salisbury for this wonderful stroll through the medieval city centre to Old Sarum, says John Curtin.

5 miles

Bournemouth station to Lymington Town station.
A walk along the Bournemouth coastline featuring clifftops, beaches and nature reserves.

20 miles

Netley station to Botley station.
A waterside walk along coastline and river.

9 miles

Guildford station to Dorking station.
A wander through woodland and fields of the North Downs.

15 miles

A circular route from London Waterloo station.
This walk is packed with the best of London: great views, famous churches, ancient pubs and even a fantastic patisserie.

6 miles

Milford station to Haslemere station.
A challenging, hilly route around the lakes at Warren Mere.

11 miles

Weymouth station to Bridport.
A two-day route along the beaches, harbours and cliffline of Dorset’s coast.

24 miles

A circular route from Lymington station.
A varied trail taking in coastline and a nature reserve.

6 miles

Liphook station to Haslemere.
An invigorating, hilly stroll through woodland.

9 miles

A circular route from London Waterloo station.
A tour along the Thames, Fleet Street and the edge of the City.

3 miles

Kew Bridge station to Twickenham station.
A Thames-side walk from Kew’s botanical gardens past the stately homes of Syon and Ham House.

6 miles

A circular route to Wraysbury station.
A woodland and lakeside walk taking in several historic sites.

4 miles

A circular route from Guildford station.
A semi-rural trail along the River Wey, via Loseley House, through countryside and farmland.

8 miles

A circular route from Horsley station.
A bridle path through Great Ridings Wood and featuring several medieval sites.

9 miles

A circular route from Winchester Station.
A trail through Winchester town centre and along the River Itchen.

3 miles

A circular route from Salisbury station.
An historical route via Salisbury’s ancient sites and cathedral.

5 miles

A circular route from London Waterloo station.
A tour of London’s cultural hotspots of Embankment, Covent Garden, the Strand.

3 miles

A circular route from Godalming station.
A woodland walk through Winkworth arboretum.

8 miles

A circular walk from Dorking station.
A hilly countryside route crossing both vineyards and woodland.

6 miles

A circular route from Romsey station.
A tour of the medieval sites of Romsey including a wander along the River Test, via Mottisfont Abbey and over meadows.

12 miles

Sunningdale station to Windsor and Eton Riverside station.
A gentle route along Virginia Water lake, through manicured gardens and Windsor Park.

9 miles

A circular route from Cowes (Southampton Central Station).
A nautical tour of the Isle of Wight towns of Cowes and East Cowes.

4 miles

Farnham to Godalming
The route along the River Wey, through meadows and woodland, featuring the 12th century Waverley Abbey.

4 miles