Autumn blazes: a Surrey Hills wander from Chilworth to Guildford

The clocks have gone back, the evenings are darker, the mornings are lighter, but we all know where this ends. But winter isn't here yet - even if some Christmas markets have already started up - so let's enjoy the golden colours of Autumn while they are still in force, with a classic wander through the Surrey Hills.

The exact routing might yet be influenced by the vagaries of trains, but to a first approximation the route will be around 10 miles (16km), leading from the village of Chilworth via the woods (and heaths) of Blackheath - the Surrey one - and round in a loop back past Albury and the glories of St Martha's Hill to end in the semi-mythical city of Guildford.

A classic for any season, but especially this one. As ever time to stop for a pub lunch is planned in. Marvellous - see you there!