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Walking the North Downs Way from Guildford to Dorking as part of Guildford Walkfest

30th September 2023, 09:15 - 16:00

 

Walking the North Downs Way from Guildford to Dorking

Saturday 30th September 2023

Start time: 9.15am for 9.30 prompt start.
Finish time: about 4pm

 

 

 

Many people consider this to be the most interesting Surrey section of the North Downs Way. With wonderful and varied scenery plus the distant vistas from various viewpoints, this walk makes a fitting finale for the 2023 Guildford Walkfest.

Much of the route is on footpaths and bridleways along the chalk of the North Downs. The walk will be led by our President, Chris Howard and Vice President, Ken Bare (who are also the Chairman and Coordinator of Guildford Walkfest). They have walked this route on numerous occasions and are “North Downs Way Ambassadors” so you can expect to learn many snippets of information as we stop periodically to catch our breath, enjoy the views and investigate our surroundings.

 

Chris and Ken were also responsible for creating the walk notes for the Surrey section of the North Downs Way on the National Trails Web site so if you wish to do some homework ahead of the walk, take a look at this web link https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes/section-2-guildford-to-dorking/

 

This is an all-day walk with steep climbs to St Martha’s Church and Newlands Corner. Good quality walking shoes/boots are essential.

Apart from the Newlands Corner stop, there are no toilets or refreshment facilities on route. You will need to bring your own picnic and plenty of fluids.

NOTES: Our route will start at Guildford Station and end at Denbies Vineyard, Dorking RH5 6AA to allow for easy access to public transport or car pick-up. You should note that there is a walk of approximately 1 mile from Guildford Station to the point where we pick up the North Downs Way at Shalford.

Please bring rain wear if appropriate, and bring sunscreen plus plenty of water if it’s hot.

This walk is classified as “Challenging” and a good level of fitness is required.

ThIs event is not suitable for children and/or pushchairs or those with mobility challenges.

Due to the length of the walk, dogs are not permitted.

Meeting point: Guildford Railway Station, GU1 4UT
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Use Guildford carparks (nearest is Farnham Road) or public transport to get to the start point.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  DUE TO A RAIL STRIKE ON THIS DATE, WALKERS WILL NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN ARRANGEMENTS TO GET BACK FROM THE END OF THIS WALK

Any travel advice: The walk will end at Denbies Vineyard, Dorking RH5 6AA to allow for easy access to public transport or car pick-up.  

The cost is free but you must book your ticket by pressing the brown button below.

Deadline for booking Wednesday 27th September 2023.

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