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Guildford Group

We are the Guildford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The walk is around and in Guildford. We start by going to the River Wey and crossing over St Catherines Lock. Upto Shalford, through Shalford Common and onto the Chantries. Continue upto Pewley Down then into Guildford. We will stop in Guildford for a late breakfast at the Cosy Club. After breakfast we will walk down to the river Wey and back along to St Catherines lock.

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

This walk was put together with one main aim, to have breakfast in Guildford, and the secondary aim of not starting too early. Cosy Club do an extensive breakfast menu, which finishes at 11:45. We should arrive just before 10:30. Assume 1 hour for breakfast and we should be back at the carpark by 12:00 to 12:15.

As we will be eating in a restaurant, no dogs allowed.

The menu can be viewed with the included link. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 99349 47553
Nearest postcode:
GU3 1LP
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Start time:
8:30 am

Meet at the Artington Park and Ride on the Old Portsmouth road just south of Guildford. Free parking. Meet in the Northeast corner by the gate that gives access to the footpath to the river.

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