GOMSHALL to GUILDFORD

Richmond Group

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Overview

Leisurely linear walk from Gomshall westward to choc-box Shere and onward through the woods and heathland of Blackheath Common to a tree stump picnic lunch, then northward along the Wey Navigation to the heart of Guildford. Drop-out points at Chilworth and Shalford. FINISH: circa 16:00

Saturday, 24 May 2025

Start time:: 11:05 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.6km / 9.7mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 08905 47797
Nearest postcode:: GU5 9NU
what3words:: owners.petty.short

Start time:: 11:05 am

MEET: Gomshall Station (Clapham Junction 9:45, Reigate 10:45 Gomshall 11:00).

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 99229 49604
Nearest postcode:: GU1 4UT
what3words:: nurse.pies.trader

Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Guildford Railway Station

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