What we’re about
Surrey Young Walkers (SYW) is a friendly walking and hiking group aimed at people in their 20s-40s, based in and around Surrey. We put on a range of walks, from 3-mile gentle rambles to 20-mile strenuous hikes. We have weekends away, across the UK and abroad. We also have social meet-ups, visits to local landmarks and sights as well as live music venues, pubs and other activities.
Whether you are new to walking or an experienced walker who is looking for a group to walk with, you are more than welcome to join us on any of our walks.
We'd love to see you on any of our upcoming walks - just register for a place at **https://surreyyoungwalkers.org.uk**
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Six Hills of Alton (13 miles, Circular)Alton Railway Station, Alton GU34 2PZ
Please RSVP at our website (green button) and not here, thanks!
A circular route, viewing Alton from all directions with almost 400 metres of ascent through the day.
We will alter the "standard" route slightly by starting at the station before heading up Windmill Hill and then returning to the normal start point at the Butts. We will then climb Ackender Hill, Brick Kiln Lane, Northanger Hill, Anstey Hill, Copt Hill & Neatham Down.
Due to the nature of the route there will be a mixture of footpaths and also walking back into the residential areas of Alton to get between the hills.
We will be stopping for a packed lunch and there is a planned pub stop at The White Hart about 2/3 of the way through the route.
Note that there are not many public toilets along the route!
For those getting the train there is a train from Waterloo via Woking (9:31) and Farnham (9:56). There is a train from Guildford (9:23) to Farnham to change on to the train from Woking.
We've provided an automated estimate of the end time and this will be affected by many factors - please only use as a guide. The description above may also have specific notes on ending details. - Knepp Estate Circular (8 miles, Circular)Knepp Castle, Horsham
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Come along for a relatively easy-going walk around the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. Since the early 2000s this estate has been managed for nature as a rewilding park, with herds of English longhorn cattle and Tamworth pigs being allowed free roam to simulate natural grazing regimes.
As a result it's a wildlife haven with the potential for sightings of rare butterflies and reintroduced White Stork, but the walk also encompasses castle ruins, the estate house and also a windmill on route. This walk has the potential for refreshments both midway through the route at the Sportsman pub and at the Knepp cafe located close to the car park.
For those relying on public transport be advised that Knepp is in a remote location with limited public transport options.
We've provided an automated estimate of the end time and this will be affected by many factors - please only use as a guide. The description above may also have specific notes on ending details. - Walk on the Wild Side- collab with Guildford Walkfest (11 miles, Circular)South Lane car park, Ash
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This is a partnership event with the guys at Blackwater Valley countryside partnership, Land trust and guildford walkfest to showcase the best that the Surrey countryside can offer. We welcome everyone of all ages to celebrate this amzing festival of walking.
Meeting at south lane car par we walk down the old railway line before heading across ash green meadows towards the outskirts of tongham before we take a footpath through fields to the back of the hogs back hotel. we then head along the A31 before crossing and to seale. we follow the road until we hit the north downs way.
We follow the northdowns way all the way to puttenham beffroe heading across puttenham heath. this is the turning point where we head up back towards the a31 and towrds wanbourgh. we then carry on till we end up at christmas pie where we join the christmas pie trail back through ash green meadows and back to the car park.
As this is a day walk make sure that you bring lunch and have suitable clothing for the conditions eg jacket if cold and sun hat and suncream if warm.
There is an option to stop at the Good Intent at Puttenham for a drink only but that can be decided on the day.
We've provided an automated estimate of the end time and this will be affected by many factors - please only use as a guide. The description above may also have specific notes on ending details. - Wonderwalk around Puttenham to welcome autumn (14 miles, Circular)Farncombe Railway Station, Surrey, GU7 3NF
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Join me for the first walk I will lead under the SYW flag.
Meet the group at the Farncombe train station carpark. We will attempt to leave on schedule so please allow for enough time. After fumbling through neighbouring villages, our artistic and literally journey should take us into Puttenham, where we immerse ourselves into the magic of nature as well as repause for lunch.
We head back through more villages and farmland, upping the excitement by crossing some dangerous roads and finishing our day in exciting Godalming, in a pub if we so desire.
Note that the route is not strictly speaking circular, however I felt strict definition could be overlooked due to proximity between Godalming and Farncombe as well as more train options from the former.
Please bring enough food as there are limited options en route, lots of water as always and prepare to spend your Sunday in great company.
We've provided an automated estimate of the end time and this will be affected by many factors - please only use as a guide. The description above may also have specific notes on ending details.
