south bank group logo

South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A brisk walk entering the ancient Alice Holt forest, then beside a stream leading to Frensham Great Pond and south across the heather-filled common to Tilford before joining the North Downs Way to Farnham.

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train/transport details: London Waterloo 08:54, Clapham Junction 09:01, Woking 09:23 (Portsmouth Harbour train), change at Woking 09:31 arrives Bentley 10:02 (Alton train).  Buy return to Bentley.  Freedom Pass holders buy from Surbiton.

Lunch: picnic or cafe at Tern Cafe, Frensham Little Pond.  Sorry, no facilities.

Toilets: please use toilets on the train, if possible, as there are no facilities at the station - more toilets at Alice Holt Forest and Frensham Great Pond.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 79201 43061
Nearest postcode:
GU10 5LB
what3words:
proclaims.smokers.lifetimes
Start time:
10:05 am

Bentley Railway Station. Meet outside the main entrance.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 84475 46559
Nearest postcode:
GU9 8AG
what3words:
unearthly.supreme.noisy
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Farnham Railway Station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking