Wildlife on Pewley Down and Pewley Meadow

Come and learn about the history and rich wildlife of these much-loved and wonderfully scenic sites close to the centre of Guildford.

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Date: Saturday 2nd September

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Time: 2.45 pm start, finishing 4.15 pm (though early departure possible)

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Meet: At end of Pewley Hill road by entrance to Pewley Down GU1 3SW

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Any travel advice: Guildford is well served with both bus and rail connections,  Pewley Down is 15 minutes’ walk up Pewley Hill from the Town Centre.

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Grid reference for start point: TQ005490

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Description of walk: A leisurely stroll around the chalk downland immediately to the east of Guildford including the new Pewley Meadows reserve. Join Jonathan Mitchell (chair of Pewley Down Volunteers, vice-chair of Friends of Pewley Meadows) talking about the history of the two sites and looking for some of the specialist flora and fauna to be found on the sites.

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​Any specific walk conditions / issues:  Some steep paths on Pewley Down, but these can be avoided. Early departure possible.

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Dogs allowed / not allowed?  Dogs on leads allowed, but no dogs are allowed within the inside of Pewley Meadows.

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Length of Walk:  2 miles

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Book:  Just turn up

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Contact: Jonathan Mitchell

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Email: pewleydown@outlook.com

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Led by: Jonathan Mitchell