We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Thomas G.
Moderate to brisk 15.2km/9.4 mile walk - 310km/1017.1ft ascent - exploring the area SE of Chilworth (Blackheath Forest) and the Tillingbourne Valley before ascending onto St. Martha's Hill then via Pewley Down and Guildford Castle to Guildford station.
About 4 hours actual walking - possible drop-out halfway at lunch stop.
Route: A248 west to footpath N into Tillingbourne Valley, E to pick up Downs Link to cross A248 and railway line, footpaths SE to Postford Farm Cottages and Ford Farm, lane S into Blackheath Forest, W and NW through forest and heath to lane N to Chilworth, lunch, A248 west to footpath N into Tillingbourne Valley, E to Postford Pond/Albury Mill, N and NW through Colyers Hanger up onto St. Martha's Hill, W along NDW to Halfpenny Lane, NW along bridleway down and up to Pewley Down, lane NW down to Guildford Castle and into town centre.
Lunch: The Percy Arms in Chilworth (7.1 km) https://www.thepercyarms.net/ (or bring a picnic).
Dropout: Chilworth before/after lunch (two-hourly service only though, to Guildford or Redhill).
Meet at Chilworth station at 11.07.
Travel: Blackfriars 09.54/London Bridge 09.59/East Croydon 10.15 (Thameslink - Horsham train) changing at Redhill at 10.35 to 10.40 (Grt Western - Reading train) arr Chilworth 11.07; or Victoria 09.54 (Ore train) changing at East Croydon to 10.40 Reading train.
Ticket/Fare: Buy Off-Peak Day Return to Chilworth. Freedom Pass by from East Croydon.
Finish: Guildford station - fast trains every 15 mins.
Leader: Thomas G (07775 676 092).
Joint walk with Hampstead Group
Chilworth station, Surrey
Guildford station, Surrey
