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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

A walk in the Surrey Hills visiting Newlands Corner, St Martha's Church and parts of the Pilgrims Way.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Websitelink), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: medium.

Sunday, 30 June 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk details

The walk will start outside Guildford station before heading up into the the Surrey Hills via Bewley Down. The walk then descends through open fields before ascending to Newlands Corner (We will stop here briefly for a toilet break and possible ice creams).

After visiting Newlands Corner the walk descends through open fields below Newlands Corner before ascending up to St Martha's church. The walk then continues on through Chantries wood before heading out to the edge of the wood for good views across the Surrey hills.

Finally we descend onto the Wey navigation back into Guildford.

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading please take the 09:50 service to Gatwick Airport, getting off at Guildford at 10:31.

By car

Guildford town centre and station have a range of parking options. Parking charges are likely to apply.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 99208 49603
Nearest postcode:
GU1 4UT
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Start time:
10:35 am

Guildford Station (front entrance)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking