Hills, Rivers & History

A circular walk up onto the Hogs Back, following the ridge back towards Guildown and back along the Wey, taking in some lesser-known historical features

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Date: Friday 15th September

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Time: 10.15 am for 10.30 am start. Anticipated finish about 1 pm

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Meet: Outside front of Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX

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Any travel advice: Start point easily accessible by public transport.  Various carparks available in Guildford

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Grid reference for start point: SU995492

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Description of walk: This walk takes us through some residential areas leading up to The Mount, via Guildford Cemetery where we see some of its special features, before heading along the ridgeline to the Hogs Back and a visit to the Kernow Stone.  Dropping down the southern slope we then head back as far as St Catherine’s Chapel before returning to our start point via the path alongside the Wey

 

​Any specific walk conditions / issues:  A reasonable level of fitness is required since the route up to the cemetery is fairly steep and the path down from the ridge is on chalk. Good walking shoes are recommended.

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Dogs allowed / not allowed?: Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome

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Length of Walk: 5 miles (8 km)

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Book via Surrey Hills Society website Events page www.surreyhillssociety.org/events/ or click HERE

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Contact: Surrey Hills Society Co-ordinator 07530 949302

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Email: info@surreyhillssociety.org

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Led by: Ken Bare – Vice President, Surrey Hills Society