About us
🌿 WalkTalkSurrey – Friendly Guided Walks in the Surrey Hills
Welcome to WalkTalkSurrey, a warm and inclusive walking community exploring the beautiful Surrey Hills at a relaxed, confidence building pace.
We believe walking should feel calm, safe, and enjoyable — never rushed or competitive. Our guided walks are designed for people who want fresh air, good company, and the reassurance of walking with an experienced leader who knows the routes, the terrain, and how to support everyone along the way.
Whether you’re rediscovering nature, building fitness, walking for wellbeing, or simply looking for friendly faces, you’ll be welcomed.
đź‘Ł What We Offer
• Guided walks across the Surrey Hills and beyond — woodlands, viewpoints, villages, and hidden gems
• A relaxed, inclusive pace where no one is left behind
• Clear communication and safety-first planning
• Friendly group atmosphere with space to chat or simply enjoy the quiet
• Routes chosen for accessibility with reliable parking and sensible terrain
• Supportive leadership from trained walk leaders who care about your wellbeing
Our walks range from gentle 3–5 mile outings to longer, scenic routes for those wanting a bit more challenge — always with kindness, clarity, and good humour.
🌱 Our Values
• Inclusivity — everyone is welcome
• Safety — thoughtful planning, clear briefings, and steady pacing
• Connection — with nature, with others, and with yourself
• Respect — for the countryside, local communities, and each other
We walk as a group, look out for one another, and keep the experience enjoyable for all.
🚶‍♀️ Who Our Walks Are For
Perfect if you are:
• New to walking and want a supportive environment
• Returning to fitness and prefer a steady pace
• Walking for mental wellbeing
• A solo walker looking for friendly company
• Someone who loves the Surrey Hills and wants to explore safely
You don’t need to be fast, experienced, or super fit — just willing to enjoy the outdoors with others.
đź“… Join Us Outdoors
Check our upcoming walks, choose one that suits your pace and distance, and come along. You’ll be greeted with a smile, a clear briefing, and a relaxed atmosphere from start to finish.
We look forward to walking with you.
Paul – WalkTalkSurrey
Upcoming events
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Guildford to Compton, circular walk
Zero, Guildford, ZERO, 168 High St, Guildford GU1 3HW, UK, Guildford, GB# North Downs to Compton from Portsmouth Road Car Park, Guildford, by George Abbot Pub, circular walk
A varied walk from Guildford town centre into the North Downs countryside returning via the edge of Loseley Park estate.
## At a glance
· Date and Time: Sunday 20 September, meet at 0845 for a prompt 9:00 start.
· Start and finish: We will meet at Portsmouth Road Car Park, Guildford, by George Abbot Pub.
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· Route: River Wey, North Downs Way, Compton and Watts Gallery; return via Littleton.
· Duration: Around 4–5 hours, including a short stop at Watts Gallery
· Distance: Approximately 8 miles / 12.5 km
Cost: ÂŁ12.50Booking : In partnership with DG Outdoors, use link: Guildford to Compton Circular Hike | TryBooking United Kingdom
## Trail Notes & Tips
· Difficulty: Moderate; field paths, lanes and woodland tracks, with mud possible after rain.
· Refreshments: Watts Gallery Tea Shop
· Dogs welcome. Please bring a short lead for road crossings.## Historical highlights along the route
- Highlights: Highlights include the historic River Wey navigation, Compton village, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Watts Cemetery Chapel, and the North Downs Way / Pilgrims’ Way corridor.
## Ready to join us? Bring your walking boots, water and a sense of adventure, and meet us at Portsmouth Road Car Park, beside the George Abbot pub, for a prompt 9:00 start. We’ll follow the River Wey and North Downs Way to Compton and Watts Gallery before returning via Littleton.
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Lenham to Wye along North Downs Way Walk
Car Park Lenham Station | APCOA, Station Approach Rd, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2HR, UK, Lenham, GBA linear Kent Downs walk following the North Downs Way from Lenham station to Wye station, passing chalk landscapes, quiet lanes, historic villages, the Lenham Memorial Cross, vineyards near Westwell, and the Stour Valley before returning by train.
## At a glance
Date and Time: Saturday, 10th October 2026 for a prompt 9:00 start.
Start: We will meet at Lenham station and walk through Lenham to join the North Downs Way.
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Finish: Wye station, returning by train after the walk.
Duration: Around 6–6½ hours at a steady pace, allowing time for short stops and refreshments.
Distance: Approximately 12½ miles / 20 km, depending on the exact route from the stations.
Cost: ÂŁ17.50
Booking: Book Guided Walks## Trail Notes & Tips
Difficulty: Moderate. This is a longer linear walk, but generally less hilly than some Surrey Hills routes, with field paths, lanes, woodland edges and open downland sections that may be muddy after rain.
Refreshments: Options in Lenham before the start and back at Lenham.
Travel: Will need to check train times and engineering works nearer the time. National Rail notes that personalised timetables are normally available around 12 weeks ahead, and Southeastern timetables show services valid through the period including 10 October 2026.
Dogs welcome. The route is mostly dog friendly, but please bring a short lead for lanes, livestock, other walkers and station areas.## Historical highlights along the route
Lenham Memorial Cross: Soon after joining the route, look out for the large chalk cross cut into the hillside, a listed memorial to local lives lost in the First and Second World Wars.
The Pilgrims’ Way: Much of this section follows the historic corridor associated with medieval pilgrimage routes towards Canterbury.
The Kent Weald: The walk gives broad views across the Weald, a landscape name rooted in the Old English word for forest.
Westwell and local vineyards: The North Downs Way passes close to vineyards near Westwell, a reminder of Kent’s growing reputation for English wine.
Wye and the Great Stour: The route finishes in Wye near the River Great Stour, with the station conveniently placed for the train journey home.## Ready to join us? Lace up your walking boots, bring water, snacks and a waterproof layer, and meet us at Lenham station for a prompt 9:00 start on Saturday, 10th October 2026. This is a rewarding linear North Downs Way route through classic Kent countryside, finishing at Wye station for the train journey back.
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