Discover more at the River Wey Navigations
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River Wey guided walks
- Published:
- 19 October 2022
This year, we've got a packed programme of free guided walks, led by our knowledgeable volunteers, exploring both the towpath and further afield. Its always a great experience to get out into the fresh air, chat with different people, and enjoy the scenery. All walks are free, but please book online so we know how many people are coming - thank you.
Guided walk round Godalming with David Rose
Sat 6 July, 10.30-1.00
Join local historian and writer David Rose for a walk that takes in the final stretch of the Godalming Navigation and part of the River Wey itself upstream from the town centre. The first part of the walk will be a circular route downstream along the towpath and back via the Lammas Lands. Then, through Phillips Memorial Park, with the memorial to Farncombe man Jack Phillips, a radio operator on the ill-fated ship Titanic. The route then follows a footpath from Westbrook Mills along a beautiful tranquil stretch beside the non-navigable Wey, probably usually only known to locals and anglers! The walk returns to Godalming Wharf via the town. Plenty of local history facts along the route!
Around Shalford guided walk
Wed 10 July 10.30am- 2pm
When we say 'around Shalford' we really mean the countryside around Shalford. This is a 5.5mile guided walk from Artington park and ride round in a big circle and back to Artington. We'll head along the towpath from St Catherine's lock to the disused railway line near Broadford Bridge. We follow the Wey and Arun for a bit, scout around Chinthurst Hill and along East Shalford Lane to Shalford Mill before heading back to Broadford Bridge and the Artington car park.
North Downs west guided walk
Sunday, 28 July, 10.30am-3pm
A guided walk with lots of little known historical facts about the countryside around Guildford. Starting at Millmead Lock, this walk goes up the Mount and follows the Hog’s Back track to the A31, then descends the hill to the south, turning right at the bottom for Watts Gallery and refreshments/comfort break. From Watts Gallery we head towards the back of the Loseley estate to Millmead lock along the Wey Navigation. 7 miles (4 hours). Bring a packed lunch,or you can buy food at Watts Gallery
Chantries circular guided walk
Wednesday 14 August, 10.30-2.30pm
Join us where the Wey Navigation meets the Godalming Navigation at Millmead Lock. We'll walk up through the Chantries and then on to Shalford, returning along the towpath to Guildford.
Guided walk: Triggs with David Rose
Sat 7 Sept, 10.30-12.30
Join local historian and writer David Rose for a guided walk along the Wey Navigation starting at Cartbridge, Send, going to Triggs Lock and returning via Sutton Green back to the starting point. This is where the Wey Navigation all started in 1653, and there will be plenty of stops in which David will give historical details of the navigation here as well as pointing out other features including its rich natural history.
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