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Gunpowder walk

If the day is fine, you can see for miles on this walk

  • Booking essential

Meet at Dapdune Wharf for a walk over the Chantries and up to St Martha's, then over to the Chilworth Gunpowder Mills for a tour of the site.before returning over the hills to Shalford and the towpath. This is a 9 mile walk.

Please bring a packed lunch

We ask you to book to give us an idea of how many are coming on the walk, the walk is free.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at Dapdune Wharf behind the Guildford cricket club, GU1 4RR

What to bring and wear

You will need stout shoes or boots if it has been wet, there is rough ground to cover.

Other

Toilets and parking are available at Dapdune Wharf

Upcoming events

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The rout of the Cornish 

A guided walk with lots of little known historical facts about the countryside around Guildford

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on
16 Apr 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
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Spring trail 

Follow our self-led trail around Dapdune Wharf this Spring from the 5-17 April to make discoveries all about Pillywiggins. ‘Wait, Pilly…what?!’ I hear you ask....

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on
16 Apr to 17 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Spring kites 

Celebrate National Kite month at Dapdune Wharf with local artist, Sarah Rawlins, on Wednesday 16 April.

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on
16 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
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Easter Adventures Trail at Dapdune Wharf 

Spring through our Easter activities with your family at Dapdune Wharf.

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on
18 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 3 other dates or times