The most wooded county in England has over 2000 miles of public rights of way for us to enjoy, The diverse landscapes of Surrey - farmland, pretty villages, downland, heathland and woods - are all waiting to be explored on foot.

Here is a selection of some of the best walks in Surrey. They are all links to the website www.fancyfreewalks.org - an excellent resource with over 500 interesting, well-researched and free walks across the Home Counties. They are ordered from west to east.

Click on a walk title to download a PDF containing full directions, a map, and details of points of interest.

Map of the walk start points (opens in new window)

	Frensham Little Pond, Devil's Jumps, Sculpture Park This is a most unusual walk incorporating a landscape of lakes, sudden surprise views, a heather trail, some geology and a cultural treasure-trove. Starting point: Frensham Little Pond car park Distance: 5.5 or 6 miles Refreshments: Churt, Little Pond Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Round the Punch Bowl This walk takes you along the rim of the Punch Bowl, across to the opposite side and over the highest points with spectacular views. Starting point: National Trust Punch Bowl car park Distance: 4.5 miles Refreshments: Punch Bowl Cafe Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Puttenham and the Welcome Woods From spectacular Puttenham Common through picturesque Puttenham village and on to the welcome woods. Starting point:Puttenham Common top car park Distance: 3, 7.5 or 9 miles Refreshments: Pub in Puttenham Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Chobham Common A stunning walk over the high pine-topped heath of Chobham Common, with a short, more open section around the nearby verdant farm paddocks. Starting point: Staple Hill car park Distance: 6 miles Refreshments: The Four Horseshoes Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Around Hascombe Hill A glorious undemanding walk round a Surrey beauty spot with views in all directions. Starting point: Car Park opposite The White Horse, Hascombe Distance: 2.5 miles Refreshments: The White Horse Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Ripley and the River Wey An easy, level walk taking in a large lake and a lovely section of the Wey navigation. Starting point: Ripley Green car park Distance: 5 miles Refreshments: Cafes and pubs in Ripley Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Albury Heath and Blackheath A woodland and heathland walk which is ideal on a bright winter's day, when the pine trees hold their green and the heath glistens in silvery dew. Starting point: Albury Heath car park Distance: 2.75 or 4.25 miles Refreshments: Pub in Little London Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Friday Street, Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill Visit Surrey's highest point on this walk through the noble Greensand hills, with several fascinating twists and unexpected encounters. Starting point: Friday Street Distance: 7 or 8 miles Refreshments: Leith Hill, Holmbury-St-Mary, Friday Street Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Outwood Common: two woods, oaks and buttercups  From buttercup meadows to great oaks, this walk has many unexpected turns and suprises. Starting point: Outwood Common car park Distance: 5.5 miles Refreshments: Pub in Outwood Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey
	Limpsfield Common On a huge high sandy bank on the border with Kent, looking south over the Weald and north to the North Downs, lies a fascinating area of Surrey woodland known as Limpsfield Common. Starting point: Brick Kiln Lane car park, Limpsfield Chart Distance: 5 or 7 miles Refreshments: Limpsfield Chart Map of the route  GPX file What is this?  Other Fancy Free Walks in Surrey

A GPX file contains the location of each point on the route. It can be used by apps to display the route on a map background. On a mobile device with a gps receiver these apps will also show your current position, and so are an excellent aid to navigation. Two of the best known apps are Outdooractive (formerly Viewranger) and OS maps. There is a comparison of these apps here, (thanks to Mole Valley Ramblers) along with instructions for their use.