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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.

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

Overview

A varied vigorous walk through woods visiting Pitch Hill and Holmbury Hill, then following the zig zag path up and down through Winterfold. Returning to the start via Winterfold Hill, Reynards Hill and Ewhurst windmill. Lots of ascents and descents on rocky tracks which can be wet and muddy. Waterproof boots and poles recommended. Expect a brisk pace on this walk. 

Saturday, 19 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

A coffee refreshment stop at the top of Holmbury Hill in the morning. Picnic lunch in Peaslake. Optional cafe at the end of the walk. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 07938 42650
Nearest postcode:
GU6 7NL
what3words:
feeds.path.quarrel
Start time:
9:30 am

Hurtwood No 3 Pitch Hill car park. A25 from Guildford. A248 towards Albury but left into New Road, then left again into Park Road. Turn right over the railway bridge into House Hound Road. Follow for about 2 miles, car park signed on the left.

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