Come as you are
Different backgrounds, fitness levels and walking experience belong here.
Surrey on foot. Together.
Good company.
Great outdoors.
Step away from the everyday.
Find your people along the way.
We’re the University of Surrey Walking Society. Come explore Guildford, the Surrey Hills and the North Downs with us.
- Free membership
- Beginners welcome
- Term-time walks
THE SURREY FIELD NOTES
From campus to countryside
- Guildford
- Surrey Hills
- North Downs
01 Come along
Find your people.
Then find your path.
Join the conversation, catch the latest
and make it official.
The starting point
WhatsApp group
Get walk details and meeting points.
Join the conversation (opens in a new tab)
Stay in the loop
Find us at @surreywalkingsoc.
Follow the society (opens in a new tab)
Our official home
Students’ Union
Membership and society information.
Visit our Union page (opens in a new tab)02 A breath of fresh air
A simple idea.
A good walk, together.
Explore somewhere new, take a break from studying and get to know other students. Our walks are relaxed, social and open to beginners.
We aim to offer varied routes and distances, with clear information before each outing.
Leave room for discovery
From local green spaces to the countryside beyond Guildford.
Look after the places we love
Safe, considerate walks with respect for each other and the environment.
03 Walks & events
Make time for
the great outdoors.
Find the latest plans.
Revisit where we’ve been.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Previously at Walking Society11 October 2026 · Guildford Hike
Past walk · Our first Sunday walk
Guildford Hike
Guildford’s viewpoints, riverside paths and a little time outdoors.
Starting point: Stag Hill Lake.
Finishing point: Guildford Town Centre.
The route
- Guildford Cathedral
- The Mount Viewpoint
- St Catherine’s Chapel Viewpoint
- River Wey
- Guildford Town Centre
This event is in the past. Check WhatsApp for current plans.
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Open route poster at full size (opens in a new tab)From campus to countryside
Less scrolling.
More strolling.
Walks run during term. Most finish with a pub or café stop, so there’s time to carry on the conversation.
Check the group for walk updates (opens in a new tab)- 01
Join the group
Open WhatsApp using the link above.
- 02
Check the details
Find the meeting point and read the plan before setting off.
- 03
Say hello
Bring yourself. We’ll take it from there.
Walk announcements and meeting points are shared on WhatsApp.
04 Out together
Gallery
Good company, captured along the way.
Committee Members at Freshers’ Fair
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Guildford Hike
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05 The people behind the walks
A few friendly faces.
President
Muhammed Topiwala
Vice-President
Farhankhan Ferozkhan
Treasurer & Webmaster
Seyed Mohammad Salehi
SIG committee and constitution details are available on our Students’ Union page (opens in a new tab).
Non-SIG committee
Social Media Officer
Toure Noura
Event Manager
Chloe Kentish-Finn
Event Assistant
Elizabeth
Welfare Officer
Douha
How much is membership?
Membership is free. Sign up through the Students’ Union (opens in a new tab).
Do I need walking experience?
No experience is needed. Check each walk’s details to decide whether the route suits you.
What should I wear?
Trainers and a jacket suit most society walks. Check the forecast and any guidance in the group for your outing.
Where and when do we meet?
Meeting points are posted in WhatsApp. Open the group for current plans.
Can I ask about access or a route?
Yes. Email the committee before a walk to discuss the route or your access needs.
See you out there