Section 1 of 4, Wey-South Path
Guildford to Rowly
7.1 miles (11.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 994 493. Finish: TQ 041 402. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 56 m of climbing and 33 m of descent; highest point 56 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Guildford.
- Station
- Guildford, 380 m from the start. Directions SU 991 496
- Bus stops
- The Mount, 110 m from the start. Directions SU 993 493Friary Bus Station, 210 m from the start. Directions SU 995 495Millbrook, 250 m from the start. Directions SU 996 492
- Car parks
- Portsmouth Road Car Park (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions SU 993 494Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SU 993 493Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SU 993 493
Getting back
The section finishes at Rowly. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Thorns Flush, 690 m from the finish. Directions TQ 047 404Garden Centre, 730 m from the finish. Directions TQ 046 398Rowly Drive, 850 m from the finish. Directions TQ 046 409
Planning the Wey-South Path
- Planning the whole trail: weyarun.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Wey-South Path (Wey & Arun Canal Trust).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 48%, earth, rock and mud 24%, paved or flagged 7%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 6 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 14 m.
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