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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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Overview

This is a walk of extraordinary variety , showing may of the different aspects of the Surrey countryside between Dorking and Guildford. There are a number of stiles and some nettles. There may be some mud following the recent rain.

There are a number of points of interest along the way including St John's Church, Wotton, which has Saxon origins, a memorial to Bishop Samuel Wilberforce, the knotty Witches Broom Tree, and a massive old beech. After a little climbing we return via the beauty spot of Friday Street.

Saturday, 18 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
350.5m / 1150ft
Type:
circular

Please bring coffee, snacks and a picnic lunch. After recent rain you will need something waterproof to sit on. There is a pub, the Wotton Hatch at the end of the walk and we will be near the Royal Oak in Holmbury St Mary at lunchtime, but I am not planning to make that a stop. . There are few other facilities along the way

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 12630 47581
Nearest postcode:
RH5 6QQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Village Hall car park behind the Wotton Hatch pub which is at the junction of the A25 Guildford Road and Damphurst Lane, opposite St John's Church Lane.

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