Set in 200 acres of scenic but remote Surrey countryside Gatton Manor is ideally located for walkers who want to escape and explore. 

Situated close to the West Sussex border, Gatton Manor is the perfect base to access the many nearby popular sights of the North Downs, Surrey Hills (an area of outstanding natural beauty) or even the South Downs National Park. 

From Gatton Manor you can walk straight out into the surrounding countryside utilising the extensive network of public footpaths. Enjoy peaceful woodlands, hills, open commons and attractive villages. Whether visiting the historic Market Town of Dorking, or climbing to the top of Leith Hill (Surrey's highest hill) there is something for everybody.

We have chosen 4 popular walks and summerised these below as a sample of what you can discover from Gatton Manor. Full walking guides for these are freely available from our Hotel reception so you can start exploring from the moment you arrive!

1. Gatton Manor Loop Trial (Circular Walk)     
Distance: 3.2miles   Time: 1hr 45 minutes
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This walk takes you straight out of Gatton Manor’s entrance and into the surrounding countryside. This loop trail is a mixture of woodland, streams, hills and fields offering plenty of opportunity to see a diverse range of wildlife so keep your eyes peeled! 

2. Box Hill, Denbies Vineyard and Dorking (Circular Walk)
Distance: 4 miles   Time: 1hr 58 minutes
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The walk starts from the National Trust car park at Box Hill where there is a shop, refreshments kiosk and toilets. After taking in the view from the Box Hill viewpoint you follow the North Downs Way, descending into the valley and passing through Denbies Vineyard. The route then continues near to the town of Dorking and through farmland before the final ascent back to Box Hill.

3. Friday Street - Leith Hill (Circular Walk)
Distance: 6 miles   Time:  2hrs 50 minutes
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This walk is largely through woodland. It starts and ends in the picturesque village of Friday Street and passes through Coldharbour, which is the highest village in Surrey and Leith Hill, which is Surrey's highest hill. At weekends and bank holidays refreshments are available at Leith Hill's tower. There is a small charge to climb to the top of the tower (free to NT members). 

4. Storrington - South Downs(Circular Walk)
Distance: 5.2 miles   Time:  2hrs 19 minutes
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A circular walk on the South Downs, a very peaceful area of mixed farmland with very varied wildlife. There are super views both towards the coast and in the later stages, thirty or forty miles towards the North Downs.