Shamley Green and the Downs Link - Ramblers

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Shamley Green village pond

The Downs Link footpath

Horse in its winter coat

Lift bridge on the Wey and Arun Canal

Belted Galloway cattle

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Overview

Enjoy a winter walk starting from Shamley Green, south of Guildford. Plenty of variety, including partially restored sections of the Wey and Arun Canal, as wells as sections of the Greensand Way and the Downs Link footpath. Mostly flat, 3 stiles, all in good condition and a few muddy sections.

Saturday, 4 January 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:: 90m / 295ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 03276 43812
Nearest postcode:: GU5 0UB
what3words:: tiredness.bond.consumed

Start time:: 9:30 am

On-street parking in Shamley Green. Walk starts from a parkable area by the village pond, close to the Red Lion.

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