Surrey – On and Off the Trail

The Downs Link by Bike

Posted on 14 March, 2026 by Matthew in Biking, North Downs, South Downs

Last year I bought a bike, with the intention of using it to knock off some of the long journeys on my list that I may realistically never get around to if I were only using walking. I'd rather do the journey on 2 wheels than not at all, the thinking goes. So for instance, … Continue reading The Downs Link by Bike →

North Downs Way 2: Guildford to Westhumble

Posted on 10 March, 200610 January, 2023 by Matthew in Long Distance Walks, National Trails

I rose early, for a Sunday, to make sure that I got to the start point in good time, as getting there involved a train into London, a walk across London and a train out the other side. But just my luck that engineering works mean the first train from home I can get is … Continue reading North Downs Way 2: Guildford to Westhumble →

North Downs Way 1: Farnham to Guildford

Posted on 10 February, 200610 January, 2023 by Matthew in Long Distance Walks, National Trails

With walking now firmly established as my main hobby, I wanted a project that could keep me ready for the hills inbetween trips, and I settled on the North Downs Way. It's an obvious choice really as I live just over the Thames in Thurrock, and so is relatively easy to get to. Also having … Continue reading North Downs Way 1: Farnham to Guildford →