We are the West London Ramblers, mainly covering Ealing and Hounslow, but open to all. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The first and relatively gentle introduction to the NDW. We start in the ancient town of Farnham, join the River Wey and soon reach the North Downs Way seat, commissioned by the Countryside Agency to mark the start of the route. We pass through pleasant undulating countryside with several good viewpoints, where we'll have a picnic lunch and shortly after stop for drinks/loos at the Good Intent at Puttenham. The Pilgrim's Way meets the NDW here. We then pass the famous Watt's Gallery, and across rolling heathland and sandy soil. We meet the River Wey again and walk north to Guildford Station (or catch a bus).
There are likely to be some muddy patches. Poles may be useful.
Possible drop out point at Watt's Gallery (hourly bus to Guildford).
No dogs please.
Please note later starting time of 10.25. (No direct trains to Farnham)
8.46 Waterloo, Clapham Junction 8.56, change at Woking for 10.00 to Farnham.
Buy return ticket to Farnham.
Returning trains from Guildford not affected.
Meet outside the ticket barriers at Farnham station Toilets at Farnham and Guildford stations
Finish at Guildford station - frequent trains to Clapham Junction/Waterloo
