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Overview

Moderate c. 7 mile (c. 11 km) walk around Pyrford Village. We will be starting and finishing at Pyrford Common Recreation Ground and walking through through Pyrford Common, farm land, River Wey Navigation between Waltham and Pyrford Locks, Pyrford Green, and FPs across a couple of golf courses.

Walk is mainly on FPs, BWs and along the canal. There are three minor road crossings and a couple of short distances on pavements. There are no stiles, one FB,a couple of golf courses and three moderate ascents (total ascent 118m).

We will make short stops at St Nicholas Church (Norman with views across the Wey Valley and Newark Priory), Waltham Lock and fish run, John Donne’s Cottage and Pyrford Lock.

Approximately 2 ½ hours walking time. With stops say 3 hours total. 

Saturday, 6 December 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
118m / 387ft
Type:
circular

Meet at Pyrford Common Recreation Ground car park (corner of Old Woking Road and Pyrford Common Road, GU22 8UA; BNG TQ 028 591). Car parking is free, but there are height-restrictions at the entrance.

Start 09:30 Saturday 6th December 2025.

All welcome. Please bring an ICE card.

Refreshments and WC available at The Anchor, Pyrford Lock.

OS Explorer 145 Guildford and Farnham.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 02863 59133
Nearest postcode:
GU22 AU
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Start time:
9:30 am

Pyrford Recreation Ground Car Park (Free. Height Restrictions)

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