Surrey Walks

Epsom Downs Walk and Map

Epsom Downs walk, Surrey
Epsom Downs · Photo: Kurseong Carl

We have three lovely walks on Epsom Downs, a stunning area of open grassland located in Surrey, covering 600 acres. Epsom Downs is best known as the home of the Epsom Downs Racecourse and the prestigious Epsom Derby horse race but it is also a fantastic place to walk with a variety of trails and stunning panoramic views of the countryside.

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Walk information

Epsom Downs Walk 1

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This is a lovely short and interesting walk around the public footpaths that go through the Epsom race course.

Please check if there is a horse racing event going on at the racecourse before you travel, as the paths will not be accessible then.

Refreshments:

Tea Hut, Epsom Downs

Walk information

Epsom Downs Walk 2

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

If you have a bit more time and energy, then this second route is a simple extension to the first route that takes you further south into the downs, descending a long steep hill and enjoying the nice views of the downs.

Because you walk down the big hill, you'll obviously have to walk back up it as well through some nice woodland and this turns this version of the walk into a nice workout as well as a pretty walk.

Please check if there is a horse racing event going on at the racecourse before you travel, as the paths will not be accessible then.

Refreshments:

Tea Hut, Epsom Downs

Walk information

Epsom Downs Walk 3

Walk distance
6½ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

If you really want a proper workout, then this third route goes even further to the south and deep into the downs offering you a very hilly walk with ups and downs and pretty views.

It still enjoys the racecourse and the views of the Epsom downs, but the extra effort will also take you through the Langley Vale Centenery Wood and also visit a nice pub half way around the route for well earned refreshments.

Please check if there is a horse racing event going on at the racecourse before you travel, as the paths will not be accessible then.

Refreshments:

Tea Hut, Epsom Downs

The Bell, Walton on the Hill

These Epsom Downs walks start at coordinates: 51.314378, -0.25071

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Surrey Walks App

Follow the Epsom Downs walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Epsom Downs Walk 1, a 2.5 mile circular walk in Surrey