Which 'Wey' to Ifold and Alfold

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

A varied route through woodland and open farmland using well surfaced paths and tracks to explore a section of the Wey and Arun Junction Canal together with the site of 16th C glassworks in Sidney Wood, the restored lock of Gennets Bridge and various other features bound in the west by Upper Ifold and in the east by Alfold. The terrain provides for comfortable walking and has a total ascent of just 250 ft

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 76.2m / 250ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 02624 35039
Nearest postcode:: GU6 8HU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Sidney Wood Car Park (Forestry Commission free car park accessed from Dunsfold Road)

Upcoming walks with Mole Valley Group

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