Follow the North Downs Way – Dorking to Guildford
A 14 mile linear walk from Dorking to Guildford along the North Downs Way
Time & Location
20 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 17:00
Guildford Railway Station, Guildford Railway Station, Guildford GU2 7ND, UK
About the event
Meet: Guildford Railway Station, GU1 4UT at 09.00 (prompt) ** See below
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** Travel advice:. We will catch the 0911 train from Guildford to Dorking Deepdene arriving at 0928.
The meeting point in Dorking will be outside The Lincoln Arms in Station Approach so that those travelling by bus or to Dorking Mainline Station can meet up with us.
[Bus 32 from Guildford arrives Dorking Station at 0919]
[Train Waterloo (stopping Epsom, Leatherhead etc) arrives Dorking mainline 0914]
Description of walk: 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 highlight for the 2024 Guildford Walkfest. Much of the route is on footpaths and bridleways along the chalk of the North Downs. Your walk leaders 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.
Any specific walk / conditions issues: This is an all-day walk with steep climbs. 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. Good quality walking shoes/boots are essential.
Due to the length of this walk, dogs are not permitted.
Length of Walk: 14 miles (23 km)
Book HERE
Contact: Christine Howard 07879 841000
Email: info@surreyhillssociety.org
Led by: Christine Howard - President, Surrey Hills Society and Chairman, Guildford Walkfest