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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

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
1 May to 8 May 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 1 other date or time

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

Wisley Bridges 

Join us for a 9.5 mile walk that goes from Ripley Common car park, near the M25 and over the A3 via the UK’s first heathland green bridge

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on
17 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30