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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.

Tuesday, 9 December 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 06239 60391
Nearest postcode:
KT14 7LY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Sanway Road, Byfleet. Park in the street, meet near the church.

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Extract OS Sheet 286 1912

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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
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