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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group aimed at people in their 20s - 30s. No need to book, just turn up!

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  • 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

Shorter version of the longer walk also running today, through woodland and forest trails. The walk none-the-less involves a couple of steep climbs and includes ascent of approximately 474m over the course of the route.

Bring a packed lunch. Lunch stop in the pretty village of Shere. Optional drop out at Shere with bus to either Guildford or Dorking.

Pub stop at the end.

Travel: Take 10:03 from London Waterloo (10:12 Clapham Junction ), arr. 10:59 Clandon.

Buy return Guildford.

Saturday, 1 November 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
474m / 1555ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 04543 52713
Nearest postcode:
GU4 7TN
what3words:
drum.unwanted.market
Start time:
11:00 am

Clandon Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 99633 49429
Nearest postcode:
GU1 3ES
what3words:
book.gifted.curvy
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Guildford

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