Walking from the partial open lock towards the cute bridge, the water looked really interesting. Are you sure you wish to delete this comment? Visitors can see where the huge Wey barges were built and climb aboard 'Reliance', one of three surviving barges. Some parts of this walk are on a windy road where cars go on, it felt a little stressful with kids. Here, you will come into the historic village of Wonersh (Saxon for crooked field). 5) Wonersh makes a nice place to stop, with a village shop and the newly-refurbished The Grantley Arms pub (you can read more about that on page 77). Tick off the steps on the trail, have a go at the bunny racecourse, shoot your arrows as far as they'll go, build a den. You will be able to see the River Wey meandering in the valley bottom to your left. It is a good route for bringing dogs or little ones a great route for a run. On a clear sunny day, this is an absolute delight. Property in Eashing. It would help keep the grass warm during the winter. Boat trips run from Dapdune Wharf from Thursday to Monday during our open season. (Clean up after your pet). The River Wey Navigation connects to the Basingstoke Canal at West Byfleet, and the Godalming Navigation to the Wey and Arun Canal near Shalford.Wey and Godalming Navigations. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The interactive table below shows distances on the canal. To continue the walk, turn left to join the signed public footpath running immediately alongside the River Wey on your left. Second, you are never that far from a road or railway. At the main road turn right. At this time, there was also a barge parked up, which I assume was their own personal toy. A reasonably flat(ish) route leaving Godalming following the Fox Way to Eashing and then returning to Godalming along the river Wey. Would do it again. You want to take the nearest one to the river, and finally, you can walk away from the road. 18.03. Beyond the bridge, keep straight ahead, passing some offices on your left. Non members: paybyphone - use the app or call 0330 060 4037. Where does the river Wey start and finish? As I said, its quite slippy and steep, so do this at your own risk. Follow the Wey Navigation for a mile, and youll pass a bridge signposted to Shalford Park, and a hillside of brightly-coloured golden sand, which many suggest is how the town of Guildford got its name (as in Golden crossing). Do NOT turn right here, instead keep ahead for a few paces and then turn left onto the signed bridleway into the woodland. This takes you along the river as it runs through a greenthis is also where all the benches are. If travel guides like this interest you, head over tomy blog pageto find out more! Every time you present a reusable cup when you order a hot drink, well give you 25p off as a thank you for helping the environment. Continue directly ahead, with the rail line running on your right and you will come to the rear of Godalming Station on your right, where the walk began. (Coming soon.). Dr Beeching removed the railway line in 1965. Hello, my name is Zoe and welcome to my blog about walks and hikes in England. You will cross over and under numerous bridges, all the while following the gentle flow of the river. Basingstoke Canal Wey and Arun Junction Canal. Enjoy a range of refreshments at the tea-room or browse the second-hand bookshop at Dapdune to discover your next favourite read. The town of Godalming is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England. Along here there is a gate which says keep closed. I love getting together with friends in the morning and hitting the trail. Along the towpath dogs must be under control and on leads in lock areas. I have walked much of the Thames Path and many canals in the Thames valley, but the River Wey is perhaps my favourite walk. When on the bridge, there is a gap to the right, and you can see a hidden home with a lawn leading to their own bit of river. GPS Cycle and Walking Routes River Wey Navigation 20 miles (32 km) Follow the River Wey Navigation towpath from Godalming to the River Thames at Weybridge on this super waterside walk. There are many different trails along the River Wey, with most trails taking in different lengths of the towpath, but you can also explore the local countryside to enjoy far-reaching views of the North Downs. Parking at Dapdune Wharf is free for members for up to 4 hours. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. There are several boardwalks, some steps, a gate, some staggered barriers and one stile (which has access alongside for dogs). St. Catherines Lock Crossing the River Wey loop from Farncombe, Winkworth Arboretum Lovely view from a quiet spot loop from Godalming, Rope swing over the Wey loop from Godalming, St Peter's Church Lovely view from a quiet spot loop from Farncombe, Hambledon Church Hydon's Ball loop from Godalming, Rope swing over the Wey loop from Farncombe, Lovely view from a quiet spot Hilltop Kitchen loop from Farncombe, Crossing the River Wey St. Catherines Lock loop from Farncombe, St. Catherines Lock River Wey loop from Farncombe, Viewpoint to Chinthurst Hill St Martha's Hill loop from Farncombe, Bramley and Wonersh Station loop from Catteshall, Rope swing over the Wey loop from Busbridge, White Horse pub Lovely view from a quiet spot loop from Farncombe, Rope swing over the Wey St John the Baptist Church loop from Ockford Ridge. The scenery is beautiful! With a mix of under tree and open air walking. The pipistrelle is the most common British species of bat and is also the smallest. At this time, not certain if I would be interested in returning to this park in the future. Its confusing as there are a few turns and options for turns. It was nice to get away from the very busy road. Within one of the gardens on your right, look out for the old monkey puzzle tree which has grown significantly taller than the cottage itself. Today the bridges are owned by the National Trust. You will walk over cute wooden bridge, not to cross to the other side of the River Wey, but to cross a little offshoot coming onto the river. Accessible toilets at both ends of the site. A bit muddy in places, but not overly so. If you are coming by car, the station does have a pay and display car park. Overall, not a bad walking / hiking trail, but no real challenge as the terrain is flat and there is little to observe. This church has an elegant spire of timber framing with lead. This is a car crossing bridge, so once its safe to do so, cross over to join the trail on the other side, as it leads you to a nice collection of barges. The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul. The Shed opens Fri-Sun 10-4.30 from 4th March, before returning to five days a week in line with Dapdune Wharf's summer opening hours from Saturday 25th March. Also there is a mini workout station that has some machines. The Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, and opened to barge traffic in 1653. Yes no problem with that the surface is smooth. Can be muddy in places. So unless you plan on taking a bit of a wild swim dip, I would suggest doing this in the cooler months. Btw Beware of snakes! Although it's one of the shortest lengths, it's also one of the prettiest, with the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Wisley forming the backdrop to the natural river. You may also want to search for a place to park first before setting off, as it takes you to the station car park where you will need to pay to park. Although this is only a segment of the walk, at 19km it is still long and in my opinion takes in the best sections of the river. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Located the River Walk Park in Eastvale, California, approximately 24 miles from home, This easy walking trail end about 0.8 miles from the starting point; and then you have the pleasure of reversing your course back to the starting point for a total of 1.6 miles for the entire trip. It follows unmade bridleways and paths for the most part, which can be very uneven underfoot and can also get very muddy at times so good boots are a must (or wellingtons with grips in the wet winter months). Back in the 16th century, the Tillingbourne was one of the countrys most industrial rivers. Walk along this, then at the road on the other side, go left, and you should see the Godalming Station car park ahead. Fantastic easy walk. Id get board. Keep bearing left, following the footpath by the A248 until you reach the common after about 200 yards. It flies high and appears jerky as it dodges to catch insects in flight. Follow the route of the last commercial barges on the Wey Navigations on this walk on the River Wey. Trips should be booked online in advance to guarantee a trip. Took us 2.5 hours with a 3 year old (and no pram). Lovely walk mostly on the flat with a couple of short elevated sections. Canoeing provides an excellent opportunity to discover the Wey Navigations. Many of these weavers cottages are now highly desirable Surrey abodes. I did a bigger hilly walk the day before to Temple of the Winds, so today was kind of like a rest day. 7674 Soaring Bird Ct, Eastvale, CA 92880-3618, $ Cafe Hawaiian Vegetarian Friendly. Follow Halfway Lane, a tarmac access lane, for some distance. Beyond the woodland, the bridleway leads you under power lines and continues with a horse paddock on the left. The Wey Navigation was built 100 years before the Canal Age. Particularly on the walk out of Guildford. There are two pathways, one dirt trail for horses and the other (asphalt) for bikers and hikers / runners. You will also get a view of what I think is St Catherines Chapel on a hill across the field. No Walk-ins please. Top 20 best walks and hikes around Godalming Map data OpenStreetMap contributors 1 St. Catherine's Lock - Crossing the River Wey Loop from Farncombe Intermediate 03:18 13.0 km 3.9 km/h 40 m 40 m Intermediate Hiking Tour. Bats are by far the most numerous canal mammals. Places ton. There are 12 locks on the stretch between Weybridge and Guildford. A circular walk from Godalming Station in Surrey, exploring the valley of the River Wey, west of the town including the medieval stone bridge in Eashing. The Wey Navigation was built 100 years before the Canal Age. The rest of it being from Guildford to Weybridge. The award-winning visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford tells the story of the navigations and the people who lived and worked on them. This walk covers the southern part of the River Wey from the busy centre of Guildford the path soon takes on a rural nature.