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Rail to Trail in ßÙßÇÂþ»­â€™s Countryside

New video series showcases adventures in ßÙßÇÂþ»­’s countryside by train

A new series of short films is shining a spotlight on how easy it is to explore ßÙßÇÂþ»­’s countryside using public transport, thanks to funding from .

Filmed over several months at a range of scenic locations, the videos highlight the accessibility and beauty of the county’s green spaces.

The first video follows a group of friends as they travel by train to Dorking and then hop on the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Connect on-demand bus to reach Norbury Park.

Discover Norbury Park by train

Plan Your Visit

  • Arrive into Dorking Deepdene Station via services
  • Walk to Dorking Main Station (short 4 minute walk)
  • Order the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Connect: on demand bus service using the app. Select Central North as the territory and Fetcham car park as your bus stop
  • Arrive into Fetcham Car Park in Norbury Park
  • Choose a self-guided trail from the information board in the car park; Butterfly, Hazel, Fox, Dog walking or Sensory trail. This group chose the Butterfly trail.
  • Follow the coloured waymarking discs within the park
  • Stop by Wild!About…Coffee mobile caterer, based at the woodland hub. Open Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm.
  • There is an accessible compostable toilet located close to the woodland hub at the sawmill.
  • Continue on your walk and you will come to a viewpoint with sweeping ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Hills views
  • On your return to Fetcham car park, order the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Connect Bus to return to Dorking Main Station.

Other information

  • For more details on Norbury Park, including maps and visitor information, visit our Norbury Park webpage.
  • Fetcham Car Park is also a short distance from , a family-run working farm offering hands-on fun for all ages.
  • To plan your own countryside adventure, visit Great Western Railway.

Additional videos will be released in Spring 2026.

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