Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge – Shere Village Centre loop from Peaslake

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Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge – Shere Village Centre loop from Peaslake

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Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge – Shere Village Centre loop from Peaslake

02:37

9.78km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Ancient English Oak

Highlight • Natural

English oak (quercus robur) with a girth of approx. 20 feet (6 m). Have a seat and soak up the atmosphere close to this ancient tree.

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5.04 km

Chantry Footbridge over the Tillingbourne

Highlight • River

Footbridge across the shallow Tillingbourne.

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5.35 km

Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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5.61 km

Shere Delights Ice Cream and Sweet Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A great place to grab a takeaway coffee or ice cream to enjoy on one of the benches near the stream.

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5.63 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 …

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5.76 km

St James' Church, Shere

Highlight • Religious Site

St James' church was built in the 12th century although it likely lies on the site of a Saxon church. It sits in the rural village of Shere, an exceptionally …

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6.03 km

View of Shere and St James' Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The bench here provides a glorious view towards the picturesque village of Shere and the Tillingbourne Valley. The impressive steeple of St James' Church is prominent. Shere famously featured as the English village setting in classic romcom The Holiday.

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9.78 km

End point

Bus stop

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