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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

A route following part of the River Wey before climbs of Chinthurst Hill, St Martha's Hill, and the North Downs at Newlands Corner, taking in some great views. We also visit the remains of Chilworth Gunpowder Mills. Total ascent 370m.

Please bring a packed lunch. Toilets and possible refreshments are available later in the afternoon at Newlands Corner. Pub stop at end of walk.

Travel: Take 10:45 from London Waterloo (10:52 Clapham Junction), arrive Guildford 11:23. Buy a return to Guildford.

Terrain: Riverside path, hills, woods

Saturday, 14 June 2025
Start time:
11:25 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
370m / 1214ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 99229 49604
Nearest postcode:
GU1 4UT
what3words:
nurse.pies.trader
Start time:
11:25 am

Guildford station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 04543 52713
Nearest postcode:
GU4 7TE
what3words:
drum.unwanted.market
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Clandon station

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