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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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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! Come along and have fun in this beautiful green space in the heart of Guildford.

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on
13 Feb to 13 Mar 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times

Wassailing at Dapdune Wharf 

Join us for this ancient tradition to wish our orchard fruit trees good health for the year ahead as we wake them from their winter slumber to encourage growth and a good harvest.

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on
14 Feb 2026
at 12:00 to 15:30

River, channel and lake 

A new walk for the Weybridge end of the Navigations, starting at Thames Lock.

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on
18 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00

Meeting of the Weys 

It feels like Tilford has become our new favourite place to start walks from - here's another one...

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on
1 Mar 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30