Shalford, River Wey and the Chantry Woods

Surrey

A beautiful route that starts in Shalford on the village green and ventures down the River Wey joining the North Downs Way at the footbridge over the river. From there you follow the national trail for around a kilometer before climbing into the Chantry Woods and eventually returning to the start via Shalford Mill.

Summary

Distance/Elevation
8.2km (130m)
Difficulty
Moderate (2 hrs 20 mins)
Average time
2 hrs 20 mins
Parking
Moderate & Free
Route Advice

  • Dog friendly
  • Parking
  • Cafe
  • Pub
  • Shop
  • Village
  • River walk
  • Forest/woodland
  • Hilly
  • Potential livestock
  • Picnic area
  • National Trust
  • Historic site
  • Great for running
 
Swift Tower at Shalford
Swift Tower at Shalford
  • Starting AddressThe Snooty Fox, Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford, UK

Did you know

The tall sculpture on Shalford Common is infact a Swift Tower that was designed by award-winning artist Will Nash. It features 45 individually-numbered nest boxes, which can accommodate 90 swifts and their chicks, to replace lost nesting sites in an area where swifts have nested for decades

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St Catherine's Lock, The River Wey
St Catherine's Lock, The River Wey
View at the top of the Chantries towards Guildford Cathedral
View at the top of the Chantries towards Guildford Cathedral
Chantry Woods
Chantry Woods
Walking along the River Wey
Walking along the River Wey

Route Score

8

8

9

7

National Trust, Shalford Mill
National Trust, Shalford Mill

Route Notes

Look out for carpets of bluebells flowering in the Chantries around April time. May also sees a Poppies blossoming in the fields leading up to the Chantry Woods.

Alternative parking can be found at the Chantries Car Park

Pillar Box at the start of a cycle route/old railway line that leads to the Downs Link
Pillar Box at the start of a cycle route/old railway line that leads to the Downs Link
Bluebells in the Chantries
Bluebells in the Chantries
Leaving Chantry Woods
Leaving Chantry Woods

The fuel stop

  • Fuel Type Cafe
  • Location on Route At the start
  • Address The Snooty Fox, Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford, UK
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