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Staines Group

We are a very active and friendly Ramblers group. Our programme explores the most attractive countryside in the surrounding area including the Surrey Hills.

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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

Join me on a gentle undulating, circular walk, from Elstead to Tilford.  Meet opposite Elstead Village hall and War memorial.  Park in the layby, on Thursley Rd, or just past on West Hill or Staceys Farm Rd, nearest post code GU8 6DG (car share advised)  Enjoy the Autumn colours as we follow pathways next to farmland, through woods and across Ockley ,Elstead, Thursley, Hankley and Tilford Commons.  Optional challenge of a 10 minute detour up the hill at Lions mouth to take in the view!  There will be a BYO coffee stop in woodland by The Moat.

Lunch will be at approximately 13:15hrs by The  Barley Mow pub in Tilford (01252 792205) Please book a table a week in advance if you wish to have a meal at the pub, alternatively there is the Little Latte Coffee house, next door to the pub and plenty of Benches outside the cafe and pub and around The Green for picnickers.  After lunch we will return to Elstead via Stockbridge and Westbrook.  

If you would like to go on this walk, Please contact the leader by 7pm the evening before, Georgina M 07711 511 854

Toilets at the pub and Cafe only.

 

Sunday, 2 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 90481 43475
Nearest postcode:
GU8 6DG
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Start time:
10:00 am

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