Saturday Walk - Farnham to Godalming

Length: 21.23km (13.19 miles) 5.5 hours

"This walk starts and ends along the River Wey. It follows the start of the North Downs Way through a narrow forested valley. It passes close to the ruins of Waverley Abbey (English Heritage), and goes through woods to Charleshill. There are further sandy bridleways through woods before entering the open parklands of the Peper Harrow estate which has its own church and cricket pitch. Then along a narrow wooded valley beside the River Wey to tea in Godalming's ancient centre.

The majority of this walk is within shaded woods, hence it can be undertaken on a hot summer's day without feeling uncomfortable. Conversely, because many of the paths (particularly after lunch) are sandy bridleways, the walk tends not to be as muddy as other walks can be."

Trains: Get the 0954 Alton train from Waterloo (Clapham 1001) , arriving 1055. Return trains to Waterloo are at: xx10, xx42, xx51.

Buy a return to Farnham. You will also need to buy a single from Godalming to Guildford at the end of the walk.

Lunch: The Donkey is closed, leaving The Barley Mow after 4miles. as an early stop.

Tea: The long afternoon can be broken with a short diversion to the Stag on the River pub in Lower Eashing. Godalming has various tea options with The Star being the favoured pub.

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