Glorious Guildford - An Amazing Autumnal Hike

Join us a for a picturesque and historical hike through scenic surrey countryside encompassing lush green meadows and fields, amazing views over looking the city of Guildford, passing through small forests and walking
along quaint streams and the River Wey ending at the historic Guildford castle.

Start: Guildford station

End: Guildford station

Start time: 10.30 am

End time: 16.15 pm

Highlights

Visit the grave of Lewis Carroll (Author of Alice in Wonderland)

The imposing Bookers Tower & The mesmerising Watts Chapel

Walk along parts of the quaint River Wey

Walk past Guildford Castle

Terrain: The first part will be a steep climb to the Hogs
Back followed by mainly a flat hike. There will be a few roads to cross and pavement walking but the majority will be in the countryside.

Distance: Approx 19 km (11.8 miles)

Ascent: 270 metres Descent: 220 metres

Pace: Brisk (We'll go at a brisk pace but we'll be stopping at various points for sightseeing etc...)

Finish times are approx as it depends on speed of group and stops. We may finish earlier

There will be a lunch stop after about 2 hours and a toilet stop after about an hour. There are toilets at Guildford station on the platform

N.B. During the hike we have to criss cross different areas and cross some roads. Please be careful when doing this

TRAIN

Trains from London Waterloo. Check times using www.trainline.com It's best you take an earlier train and then make use of the station toilet facilities, M & S if you need to buy food and station Coast Coffee etc....

PARKING

Farnham Road Car Park (6 to 7 mins) walk from the station
GU2 7NP

Hike fee: £8

Payable to:

Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
ref: Name / Guild

Hike leader: Colin / Amit (0776 019 8360)