Bagshot Woods and Rapley Lake

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Overview

An undulating walk through Swinley Forest from Bagshot. We will visit Rapley Lake, New England hill and one or two paths in the Surrey Hill area. The walk is through woodland and open heath with one or two steeper paths. It could be muddy underfoot near the lake.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There is a public carpark to the left of the pub for those not staying for lunch. Alternatively you could park in Church Road GU19 5EQ which has unrestricted parking and we can meet at St Annes Church just after 10am

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 91129 63262
Nearest postcode:: GU19 5AZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Kings Arms PH carpark, High Street, Bagshot

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