Towpath Walk

Mole Valley Group

Mole Valley Ramblers offers friendly walking in the heart of Surrey. We provide a wide and varied programme of led group walks, to which all are welcome.

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Overview

Except for the motorway bridge a flat walk along the River Wey Navigation and Basingstoke Canal towpaths. There is some pavement walking for the link between the two waterways.

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 06248 60397
Nearest postcode:: KT14 7LY
what3words:: melon.indoor.guards

Start time:: 10:00 am

Sanway Road, Byfleet, KT14 7LY

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month