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Guildford Group

We are the Guildford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

A leisurely spring walk along the Thames and the Wey footpaths over countless bridges through green meadows and past houseboats, chalets and opulent riverside mansions. This is a lovely walk with plenty of historic interest. Discover the history of D'Oyly Carte Island, the dangerous creature which lived on it, the posts with a connection to the City of London and why Pharaoh's Island was given that name.

Saturday, 5 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This was Guildford Ramblers' most popular Saturday walk last year - with 25 walkers. Can we beat that number this year? It is easy, flat walking, just steps up and down one bridge, no stiles and usually only one muddy patch. Please bring a picnic lunch, but provided we keep a reasonable pace there will be a café near where we stop for lunch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 09269 66360
Nearest postcode:
KT13 9JN
what3words:
little.dime.unwanted
Start time:
10:00 am

North end of Walton Lane car park, adjacent to Walton Bridge. It's a free car park and usually plenty of space early on. We meet outside the Wilde Brunch café (which is on Google maps)

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