Godalming to Guildford
A station-to-station walkSurreySouth East England
A gorgeous, gentle route; The scenery is stunning. A gentle, mostly flat riverside route along the towpath of the River Wey and Godalming Navigations. On rough paths in places, with a few muddy parts and a sandy and eroded section near Guildford that needs care. Part runs along an old railway line. Mostly follows the towpath of the River Wey and Godalming Navigations; part runs along the old railway line and much of the path is National Trust land. Narrow boats, locks and a pillbox along the way.
Waterway: four fifths along the River Wey.
Lunch: A pub/restaurant with a children's playground roughly half way; note some venues have reported closures.
Warnings: The towpath at Guildford between the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and the rowing club has been closed since 2019 due to a collapsed footbridge, with an unsigned diversion via the A281 and Shalford Road; the diversion includes steep steps and a narrow gate. The approach to Guildford station is traffic-heavy with awkward crossings. A sandy, eroded section near Guildford needs care.
Credits
Walk details: Blackwater Valley Nature Walks (tips, photos, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).
Reverse direction: Wey Valley Community Rail Partnership (PDF).