Best trails in Tadworth, Surrey

An easy access walk along the North Downs Way with spectacular views, taking in Colley Hill and Reigate Hill and visiting the attractions of Reigate Fort and the Inglis Memorial. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council. The walk follows wide surfaced paths throughout -- some compacted stone and some old tarmac -- which are very firm but a little uneven and with some shallow surface mud. There are a few gradients, but these are all gentle to moderate. There are no stiles, steps or kissing gates on the route, just a few single gates. Given these conditions, the route is suitable for rugged pushchairs and disability buggies. You will be sharing one section of Colley Hill with Belted Galloway cattle that are used for conservation grazing, so take care with dogs (it is worth noting that this is a popular stretch of the North Downs Way so the cattle are accustomed to both walkers and dogs). Allow 1.5 hours. There are toilets and a popular cafe kiosk (the Urban Kitchen) in the Wray Lane car park, half way round the walk. Ordnance Survey Map: Explorer 146 Dorking, Box Hill and Reigate. This walk follows public footpaths and bridleways which cross private and public land. Information is included for your interest, but please respect people's privacy, keep dogs under control and remember the Countryside Code.Show more

A circular walk from Tadworth rail station, exploring the rolling hills of this beautiful area which is dominated by all things equestrian. This walk is published through a collaboration with the Surrey County Council. The walk has several gentle, but very long, climbs and descents throughout. Many of the bridleways can get very churned and muddy in places so good boots are a must. You will need to negotiate 6 stiles (all have which have fence gaps alongside that most dogs should be able to squeeze through) plus several staggered barriers and a kissing gate. There are a couple of sections walking along country lanes, so take care of traffic at these points. Most of the paths are enclosed with fences, but you will need to cross one field which may be holding horses. You are likely to be sharing the bridleways with lots of horse riders too so take care with dogs. Allow 3 hours. If you are looking for refreshments, you will pass The Bell pub (which is dog friendly and serves bar snacks only in terms of food) in Walton-on-the-Hill twice, at about the 0.5 mile and 5.5 mile points. Alternatively, you will find The Cock Inn pub and the Village Stores in Headley village about half way round (just after the church at waypoint 4). Ordnance Survey Map: Explorer 146 Dorking, Box Hill and Reigate. This walk follows public footpaths and bridleways which cross private and public land. Information is included for your interest, but please respect people's privacy, keep dogs under control and remember the Countryside Code.Show more

This trail starts from Tadworth Train Station and takes you around Walton on the Hill, North Downs Way, Reigate Hill, Kingswood Golf Club and finally Banstead Wood. Parts of the trail you will go through some beautiful fields, so appropriate hiking clothes are recommended as well as Gumboots. There are several (high) stiles en route as well as kissing gates. On the rural part of the trail (Gatton Bottom to Chipstead), dogs must be kept on a leash as you'll be crossing fields with livestock. Climbs can be very slippery and are almost always muddy. Reigate and Colley hills' parts of the trail could be rather crowded on a good day but the trail to the north of M25 is very quiet, especially the Gatton Bottom to Chipstead Bottom part. Southward views from Banstead Woods towards Gatton and especially from Reigate and Colley hills are spectacular. On the way make sure to take a break and enjoy the local restaurants and pubs, as well as the local historical sites and churches. Show more