Rail to Ramble: Woldingham Loop
The Woldingham Loop is a circular walk in the Surrey Hills, perfect for nature lovers near London.
5 miles
Loop
The Woldingham Countryside Walk is a scenic circular route from Woldingham Station, offering chalk grasslands, wildflower-rich woodland, and peaceful valley views in the Surrey Hills. Highlights include the historic Marden Park Estate, springtime walks through Marden Park Woods, and a detour to St Agatha’s Church, home to Surrey’s oldest ash tree. Ideal for nature lovers and those seeking Surrey walking routes, this trail combines history, wildlife, and stunning landscapes—just a short train ride from London.
This walk was established for you by the Downlands Partnership.
Plan your route
| Toilets | Yes | There are various hospitality outlets which have toilets for customers. |
| Seating | Yes | Benches intermittent throughout the route |
| Gates | Audit in progress | |
| Stiles | Audit in progress | |
| Terrain | Audit in progress. Pavement in town centres and uneven surfaces that can become muddy throughout the route | |
| Incline | Audit in progress | |
| Waymarked | Yes | Follow ‘Woldingham Countryside Walk’ |
- Step off the train at Woldingham Station and turn right along Church Road. Just before Church Road Farm turn right over railway bridge then left towards Marden Park Farm. Pass buildings on right and keep ahead on bridleway.
- For a shortcut turn left uphill at the first junction, then turn left again to join path back to station). Pass the first shortcut on the left and keep ahead on road with Woldingham School on right passing a cemetery and the second shortcut.(For a shorter route go through the kissing gate on the left, follow path uphill and go through second gate into the woods. Follow path, bearing right to Gangers Hill and left to rejoin main route at Three Ways). Bear left through iron gates onto Horse Chestnut Avenue and follow road up valley.
- At South Lodge bear left then immediately turn left and uphill into Marden Park Woods.
- Continue ahead to large, many-trunked beech tree. Take right fork to Gangers Hill. Cross with care and follow bridleway ahead past Hanging Wood Farm. At Tandridge Hill Lane turn left and follow path uphill beside road.
- Pass through barrier and follow road with care to Three Ways junction with Gangers Hill. (For a shortcut here cross road with care and follow path ahead through gate, woods and field to Woldingham School, and retrace earlier route to Woldingham Station). Turn right along road then join bridleway on right, still following North Downs Way through South Hawke.
- At path junction where North Downs Way turns right, turn left up steps, cross road with care to car park. Continue ahead through gate and along path. Turn right up wooden steps into Great Church Wood. (For a shortcut keep ahead, rejoining main route at next junction.)
- Follow path, bearing left around woodland margin and through gate. (A detour to the right to visit St Agatha’s Church is well worthwhile). Turn left downhill then bear right at junction. Continue downhill and take narrow footpath on the right. Follow path downhill then turn right over railway tunnel entrance.
- Follow path to Church Road, turn left and continue ahead to Woldingham Station.
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