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Blackthorn walk

An old favourite returns, taking you from suburbia through rural landscapes that shouldn't exist so close to London.

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Meet at Ripley Green for a 5 mile walk (parking at Ripley Green car park) then walk along the Wey Navigation past Newark and Walsham locks and back to Ripley. Along the way we'll pass water meadows, farmland, ancient historical landmarks as well as more recent but now forgotten sites of industrial heritage. The Blackthorn hedge by Newark Abbey is truly worth getting cold and wet for - if that's what the weather demands... Bring a packed lunch.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at Ripley Green car park, just off the High Street GU23 6AR

What to bring and wear

Sturdy boots are advisable if it has been wet. Please bring a packed lunch.

Accessibility

This route is largely flat but there may be stiles and uneven ground

Upcoming events

Wharf Weenies 

Calling all mini outdoor adventurers to Dapdune Wharf! Wharf Weenies sessions are continuing during April and May. Come along and have fun in this beautiful green space in the heart of Guildford.

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on
17 Apr to 8 May 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times

Gunpowder walk 

If the day is fine, you can see for miles on this walk

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on
3 May 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00

Around Shalford guided walk 

When we say 'around Shalford' we really mean the countryside around Shalford. This is a 6.5mile guided walk from Artington park and ride round in a big circle and back to Artington...

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on
20 May 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30

Middle ground walk 

Explore the area that gave birth to the Wey Navigation with us on this just over 8 mile walk.

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on
7 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 14:45