The River Wey Navigation, Riverside Nature Reserve and Stoke Park
Join this fascinating walk led by local historian, and regular walk contributor, David Rose
Time & Location
13 Sept 2025, 10:30 – 13:00
Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, Wharf Rd, Guildford GU1 4RR, UK
About the event
Description of walk: This walk run in conjunction with the National Trust River Wey Navigations follows the navigation down stream to Stoke Lock, over to the Riverside Nature Reserve, along the natural River Wey backwater, across Stoke Park and back. David will give details of the navigation's history, pointing out the wildlife at the nature reserve's Stoke Lake and points of interest about Stoke Park (bought by Guildford corporation 100 years ago) including existing wartime defences and other stories.
Meet: National Trust River Wey Navigations. Dapdune Wharf car park, Wharf Road (off Woodbridge Road) Guildford GU1 4RR.
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There are no stiles on this route which is on the towpath and footpaths, and pavements after exiting Stoke Park back to Dapdune Wharf.
Well behaved dogs are welcome
Length of walk: 4 miles (approx)