This historic parkland between Leatherhead and Dorking is a much valued place for recreational walks. Multiple trails pass through woodland, grassland and beside the river Mole, revealing fabulous views along the way.

A relatively short walk from Manor Farm Tea Room around the attractive village of Seale. In March, you will find masses of daffodils at the end of a private garden that then give way to the bluebells April.

Ebernoe Common Nature Reserve is made up of ancient wood pasture interspersed with ponds, streams and meadows. It has a special atmosphere that makes you feel like you have completely stepped away from the modern world.

Starting from a popular pub on the outskirts of Petersfield, this walk climbs through farmland to a ridge, where there are views to Butser Hill. The countryside is blissfully peaceful and you will enjoy a sprinkling of bluebells on the descent.

Many families come to Lightwater Country Park for the play area, café, ponds and adventure golf, but there is much more to this park. Heathland walks take you to a viewpoint where you can see as far as the London skyline.

Discover a mysterious circle of standing stones on the edge of Hascombe Hill, near Godalming. The walk starts and finishes beside a pub and pretty village pond.