Shalford to Chilworth – Rail to Ramble Routes

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Shalford to Chilworth – Rail to Ramble Routes

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Shalford to Chilworth – Rail to Ramble Routes

02:11

7.85km

150m

Hiking

This route takes you up onto the North Downs Way for panoramic views from the escarpment. You discover the majesty of St Martha’s Church, perched on top of the hill of the same name; as well as the Chilworth Gunpowder Mills.

Starting from Shalford’s station, head north along the River…

by Surrey Hills National Landscape

Last updated: December 11, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

St. Catherine's Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

St. Catherine's Lock is the shallowest on the Wey Navigation and occupies a particularly serene spot. The lock is over 250 years old, and is still happily in use today; …

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1.94 km

Wooden bridge over the River Wey

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The River Wey flows from two distinct sources, one in Alton and one in Haslemere. It travels generally north east through pretty, rural landscape, eventually becoming a tributary to the …

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5.42 km

St Martha's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St Martha’s Church is a beautiful church perched on the top of a hill. Only accessible by foot, the Grade II-listed church affords breathtaking views and a real sense of …

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5.92 km

St Martha's Hill WWII Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

Nearly 30,000 pillboxes were built across Britain near the start of the Second World War with thousands remaining, embedded into the countryside. This is one of many in the area, …

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7.03 km

Ruins of the Chilworth Gunpowder Mills

Highlight • Historical Site

The Evelyn family set up a gunpowder works in the area after being awarded the royal monopoly and the industry dominated this area for more than 300 years. The Tillingbourne …

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7.85 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

1.92 km

829 m

612 m

487 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.62 km

1.52 km

1.32 km

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Comments

September 19, 2024,Guildford to St. Martha's Hill and Chilworth

Did this walk on a beautiful September day, after having read an article by Oliver Smith on a similar walk in 'Waitrose Weekend' (5/9/24): tinyl.io/BU2H . This should be pretty well identical to his walk as described, except that I took a brief diversion to see Guildford Castle on the way out. There is a bus stop near the end …

April 29, 2024

This route takes you up onto the North Downs Way for panoramic views from the escarpment. You discover the majesty of St Martha’s Church, perched on top of the hill of the same name; as well as the Chilworth Gunpowder Mills.
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Starting from Shalford’s station, head north along the River Wey and its beautiful