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Gunpowder walk

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

  • Booking essential

Meet at Dapdune Wharf for a walk over the Chantries and up to St Martha's, then over to the Chilworth Gunpowder Mills for a tour of the site.before returning over the hills to Shalford and the towpath. This is a 9 mile walk.

Please bring a packed lunch

We ask you to book to give us an idea of how many are coming on the walk, the walk is free.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at Dapdune Wharf behind the Guildford cricket club, GU1 4RR

What to bring and wear

You will need stout shoes or boots if it has been wet, there is rough ground to cover.

Other

Toilets and parking are available at Dapdune Wharf

Upcoming events

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on
23 Jan to 30 Jan 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Guided walk round Frensham 

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on
1 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00

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
6 Feb to 13 Mar 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 3 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