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

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Overview

An undulating, mainly woodland walk, with a couple of steep climbs to Winkworth Arboretum. The first section of the walk can be wet and muddy. The arboretum is know for its spectacular late autumn colour. We walk on to Godalming along the river Wey.

Winkworth Arboretum is a National Trust garden. Entry is £14.00 for non NT members, Gardener's World 241 is accepted. 

Thursday, 6 November 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train: 09.45 Waterloo; 09.52 Clapham Junction. Portsmouth and Southsea train. Buy return to Milford. 

Lunch: Picnic at the arboretum. There is a kiosk selling hot drinks and snacks, but please bring a picnic because it is likely to be very busy.

Toilet: Use toilet on the train, none available before the arboretum

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 95417 41347
Nearest postcode:
GU8 5AD
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Start time:
10:40 am

Milford Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 96623 43946
Nearest postcode:
GU7 1EU
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Godalming 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