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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.

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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
4 Jan 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30

Tai Chi taster sessions 

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on
9 Jan to 30 Jan 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 3 other dates or times

Guided walk: Ranmore Common/Polesden Lacey circular 

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on
14 Jan 2026
at 10:30 to 14:00

Guided walk round Frensham 

Discover the southern branch of the river Wey and the surrounding heathland and ponds. Visit the site of the first known withdrawal of labour for better working conditions in 1246.

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