The name Runnymede is known world-wide because of its association with the sealing of the Magna Carta. This treaty, made by King John in 1215, forms the foundation of our democracy and is the base of many of the liberties which we often take for granted.

Within the Borough there are over 120 public Rights of Way forming an extensive network which encompasses a differing range of environments. Historic towns and bustling shopping centres provide a contrast to the peaceful rural parks and woodlands and the quiet river walks.

Enjoy the diversity of life offered by the area, of which these walks are just a taste.

The following documents are in PDF format:

Addlestone, Chertsey Meads and Woburn - This route takes in Chertsey Meads and crosses several tributaries of the River Bourne - three miles - 4.8 kilometres

Addlestone, Hamm Moor and New Haw - This walk covers the area of the River Wey and the Wey Navigation Canal - 3.5 miles - 5.6 kilometres

Chertsey - Chertsey is an old medieval town that is mentioned in the Domesday Book - four miles - 6.4 kilometres

Ottershaw and Brox - This walk takes you partly through the village of Ottershaw - four miles - 6.4 kilometres

Ottershaw, Rowtown and Woodham - This walk covers part of the area through which the River Bourne flows - 4.5 miles - 7.2 kilometres

Windsor Great Park and Savill Garden - This walk is set entirely in Windsor Great Park - four miles - 6.4 kilometres

Englefield Green and Cooper's Hill - This walk takes in several historical landmarks - four miles - 6.4 kilometres

Windsor Great Park - This walk through Windsor Great Park includes part of the long walk - 3.5 miles - 5.6 kilometres

Cooper's Hill and Runnymede - This walk includes Runnymede Meadows - four miles - 6.4 kilometres

Thorpe and Callow Hill - This walk takes in many wooded areas around Thorpe and Callow Hill - four miles - 6.4 kilometres

Thorpe Park Walk - This walk starts in Gogmore Farm Park, Chertsey - 4.8 miles - 7.7 kilometres

Chertsey Meads, Shepperton and Weybridge - This route takes the walker along the Thames path and includes a ferry river crossing - 4.5 miles - 7.3 kilometres

Wentworth and Virginia Water Lake - This walk takes in the lovely open space of both Wentworth Golf Course and Virginia Water Lake - 9 miles - 14.4. KM.

Wey Navigation - This is a varied and interesting walk taking in the open space of Chertsey Meads and both the Wey Navigation and Basingstoke Canals - 8.5 miles - 13.6 kilometres

Chertsey Meads - A guide to a Thames Flood meadow of botanical importance

River Bourne Riverside Walk, Virginia Water - A 20-minute stroll around a tranquil area of Cabrera Trust Woodland

Truss's Island Riverside Park Chertsey Lane, Thorpe - This is a small riverside park with a public slipway to the River Thames. There are fishing facilities for the disabled.

Walks for all - National Trail website - Short walks around Runnymede Pleasure Grounds

If you have enjoyed these walks and wish to extend your walking activities further, please contact Neil Meek, the Local Footpath Secretary for the Ramblers Association, Staines Group on 01784 251590. Any public footpath problems should be reported to Surrey County Council's Divisional Rights of Way Officer for North West Surrey, Anne Woods on 01483 517566.

The maintenance of the rights of way network is a never-ending task and Runnymede Council is grateful for the support and help given by the scouts, ramblers and in particular, the Egham and Staines Conservation Volunteers. This group is affiliated to the BTCV and new members are always welcome. For more information contact the Secretary, on 01784 454831.

This website contains over 700 active links to web pages containing thousands of walking routes, walk descriptions, maps etc. The directory is organised by county making it easy to find details of walks in a given area.

Doorstep walks

Hare Hill, Addlestone

Ottershaw Chase

Ether Hill