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Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge – Shere Village loop from Surrey Hills National Landscape

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Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge – Shere Village loop from Surrey Hills National Landscape

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Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge – Shere Village loop from Surrey Hills National Landscape

01:36

5.45km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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651 m

View Over Albury and Silent Pool

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stroll through the magical woods of West Hanger in Shere Woodlands, Surrey.

You'll be navigating your way through twisted paths amongst ancient woodlands made up of gnarled trees and secret hideouts. There are some openings in the forest where you'll be afforded some delightful views of the surrounding countryside, and keep your eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Tip by

1.05 km

Silent Pool and World War II pillbox

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Pretty steep, so watch your step when descending.

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2.24 km

Catholic Apostolic Church, Albury

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely little church. Good place for a picnic on the meadow behind the church.

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2.59 km

Fox Way Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well marked local trail that is more rural than villages. Pretty without being too challenging.

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3.35 km

Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Discover a pretty ford crossing along the River Tillingbourne on Rectory Lane.

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3.59 km

Shere Village Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Famously used as the English setting in the classic romcom The Holiday, Shere is considered by many to be Surrey's prettiest village. Nestled on the River Tillingbourne, its idyllic country lanes and attractive houses make it a popular place to visit. It's located just to the south of the North Downs escarpment and there are many walking trails in the surrounding countryside.

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3.63 km

The Dabbling Duck Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Dabbling Duck Cafe is a great place to stop for breakfast, coffee and lunch. You can park your bike around the bike and tuck into a slice of cake. They've the title of Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year three years in a row at Surrey Life's Food and Drink Awards. They're open from 9am - 4.30pm.

Their website: thedabblingduck.uk.com

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3.79 km

Shere Village

Highlight • Settlement

A quintessential English village, Shere was made famous as a filming location for the Holiday, the Christmas movie starring Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Cameron Diaz. The Tillingbourne runs through the village and is a popular place for paddling in the summer. There is an ice cream shop and the Dabbling Duck cafe is very popular with cyclists.

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5.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

1.08 km

589 m

194 m

190 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

1.19 km

543 m

431 m

315 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

17°C

5°C

11 %

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Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge – Shere Village loop from Surrey Hills National Landscape

View Over Albury and Silent Pool

Silent Pool and World War II pillbox

Catholic Apostolic Church, Albury

Fox Way Trail

Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge

Shere Village Centre

The Dabbling Duck Café

Shere Village

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