Local walking routes shared by Bookham residents
Check out these beautiful walks where you can take in Bookham’s amazing countryside. Thank you to Mary Morgan for the first few to get us started. Please contact us to submit your own favourite walks
3.36km walk: White Down Circular route
White Down Circular Walk Distance: 3.36km (2 miles)Duration: 1 hourDifficulty: Moderate White Down can be reached by driving from Effingham to Abinger Hammer on White Down Lane via Beech Avenue. The car park, on the right, has a 6’6″ height
5km walk: Polesden Lacey Circular route
Polesden Lacey Circular Route Distance: 7.06km (4.40 miles)Duration: 1 hour 45 minutesDifficulty: Moderate Polesden Lacey is the jewel in the National Trust’s crown. The beautiful house sits on a hill looking out over undulating hills and woodland. Members and non-members
5km walk: The Hurtwood Circular Walk
The Hurtwood Circular Walk Distance: 5kms (3 miles) Duration: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy to moderate This is a beautiful walk through heath and forest in the heart of the Surrey Hills. It never failsto surprise me as it changes with
5km walk: circular route around Bookham Common
5km walking route around Bookham Common Length of walk: 5.00 Kms (3.10 miles).Duration: 1.25 hoursDifficulty: Moderate.You must have good control over any dogs on this walk as you will pass by livestock and a fast road. It can be muddy
An early morning stroll – with a camera and a dog
Landscape photographer Marie Davey talks about one of her favourite spots near Bookham