Guildford — Gomshall

Guigom one
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By Hevver on 21 Apr 2021

Distance

14km/9mi

Ascent

287m

Descent

243m

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Description

Follows the South Wey Path at the start, then large portions of the North Downs Way. Great resting point at Newlands Corner with views, a kiosk and even a hotel

Follows the South Wey Path at the start, then large portions of the North Downs Way. Great resting point at Newlands Corner with views, a kiosk and even a hotel

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Maybe present Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

1.0% of the route is on roads (1)

3.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

3.0% of the route is paved (1)

25.0% of the route is muddy (1)

25.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

2.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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4X September 2024 by Berkshire Walker
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Guildford
Grid Ref SU9921949568
Lat / Lon 51.23667° / -0.58014°
Easting / Northing 499,219E / 149,568N
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Gomshall
Grid Ref TQ0862947788
Lat / Lon 51.21897° / -0.44596°
Easting / Northing 508,629E / 147,788N
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reviews

Berkshire Walker

01 Sep 2024 (edited 03 Sep 2024) Summer
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A beautiful car free route through the Surrey Hills, mostly on well signed woodland paths, following the River Wey, then the North Downs Way, before a steep descent into Gomshall.

Amazing views at St Martha's Hill (with the historc pilgrim's way church on its summit) and Newlands Corner. Cafe and restaurant at Newlands Corner car park, close to the location of Agatha Christie's mysterious disappearance in 1926.

This route connects with stations at Guildford and Gomshall. All the usual town centre amenities in Guildford. Gomshall has several pubs and shops.

Despite having no gates or stiles, the steep sandy paths, and several flights of steps means this can be a challenging route, not suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs etc. Dry under foot in summer, but probably has very muddy and slippery sections in winter.

The Millbrook footbridge over a weir near Guildford town centre is closed so requires a short diversion onto the adjacent Shalford Road pavement between High Street and the Weyside pub. Apparently the bridge collapsed in 2019, diversion maps on National Trust website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/river-wey-and-godalming-navigations-and-dapdune-wharf/millbrook-footbridge-and-tumbling-bay-weir.

94NORM

11 Nov 2023 Autumn
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Really enjoyable route. ‘Rolling terrain until Newlands Corner. A little care needed crossing the A25, and then back into a pleasant woodland stroll until the Alpine descent to Gomshall (or Silent Pool if you duck out a little early). The walk up to St Martha’s is moderate but the reward of the views to the south is worth it.

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29 Apr 2021 Spring
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This is an attractive route on major paths, with excellent views over Surrey and West Sussex
from St Martha’s Hill and Newlands Corner. Surfaces should be fine for walkers when dry, though the parts on the North Downs can become muddy in winter and very wet periods. The descent from the North Downs Way down to Gomshall is steep and can be slippery in wet weather.

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