Guildford to Woking
A station-to-station walkSurreySouth East England
Lovely countryside along the Wey Navigation; Lovely views across water meadows. A generally flat, easy-to-follow route along the River Wey Navigation towpath through lovely countryside and water meadows, with well-kept locks and bridges, a few steep ramps where the towpath crosses roads and steps and stiles. One section can become muddy and slippery; the final mile or so into Woking is more urban. Follows the River Wey/Wey Navigation towpath, owned and managed by the National Trust. An hourly bus from Send allows the route to be split. A short detour can be made to Send Church.
Waterway: nine tenths along the River Wey.
Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.
River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf: Tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey (National Trust).
1 lunch spot: the New Inn
Warnings: A section between Send and Old Woking can be muddy and slippery with little to hold onto; walking poles and waterproof boots recommended in wet weather. An awkward stile near Woking by the cricket ground. The river dominates the route, so check flood warnings before walking if in doubt.
Credits
Walk details: Slow Ways.