Rail to Ramble: Woldingham
5 miles
Loop
Our Rail to Ramble routes enable you to explore the beautiful Surrey Hills whilst leaving the car at home. Simply hop on the train to Woldingham station and enjoy this circular walk.
Explore hidden valleys, chalk downland and varied woodlands on this 8km (5 mile) scenic route. Allow at least 3 hours to enjoy the full route, while several shortcuts give you options for shorter walks. The route is marked by signposts and waymarks bearing the walk symbol.
Plan your route
Parking at Woldingham station, CR3 7LT.
| 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.