River Wey Navigation Towpath – View from Newlands Corner loop from Guildford

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River Wey Navigation Towpath – View from Newlands Corner loop from Guildford

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River Wey Navigation Towpath – View from Newlands Corner loop from Guildford

01:19

19.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

River Wey Navigation Towpath

Highlight • Trail

My favourite stretch of tow path. Really beautiful. A little rooty in places, but fast rolling and wide enough to pass pedestrians without too much faff. I rode 700x38c tyres and was fine.

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2.79 km

Stoke Lock and Lock-Keeper's Cottage

Highlight • Structure

You're treated to a picturesque scene as you pass Stoke Lock on the River Wey Navigation of a lock, lock-keeper's cottage, and a twinkling river.

The lock was constructed in 1653 and is still in use today!

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6.57 km

Guildford High Street

Highlight • Climb

Guildford's own classics style cobbled hill climb!

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7.13 km

St Catherine's stretch of the River Wey

Highlight • Cycleway

The St. Catherine's Length of the River Wey passes through Guildford towards Broadford. This section runs alongside the National Cycle Network Route 22 through a wide open public green space, …

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13.1 km

View of Winterfold and Pitch Hill from Albury Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

Looking south to Winterfold and Pitch Hill

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13.8 km

View from Newlands Corner

Highlight • Rest Area

I would certainly not recommend riding any of the roads up to Newlands Corner (especially the A25 from Dorking / Shere) during the evening rush hour. It is a very …

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13.9 km

The Plucky Pheasant Café

Highlight • Other

AWESOME cafe and perfectly placed on the North Downs Way Trail. Head in here for hearty breakfasts and delicious brunches. The coffee is A-OK too.

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13.9 km

View from Newlands Corner, Albury Downs

Highlight • Trail

The Albury Downs are a popular location on the North Downs chalk ridge in the Surrey Hills, including Newlands Corner and its impressive views over the Vale of Holmesdale and …

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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