Guildford to Compton Circular Hike
Location
Guildford Town Bridge outside the White House Pub
About
Join WalkTalk Surrey Leader and North Downs Way Ambassador Paul on this early Autumn hike to Compton and back featuring Watts Chapel and Watts Gallery.
A varied walk from Guildford town centre into the North Downs countryside returning via the edge of Loseley Park estate.
At a glance
· Date and Time: Sunday 20 September, meet at 0845 for a prompt 9:00 start.
· Start and finish: We will meet at Guildford Town Bridge outside the White House Pub
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· Route: River Wey, North Downs Way, Compton and Watts Gallery; return via Littleton.
· Duration: Around 4–5 hours, including a short stop at Watts Gallery
· Distance: Approximately 8 miles / 12.5 km
Trail Notes & Tips
· Difficulty: Moderate; field paths, lanes and woodland tracks, with mud possible after rain.
· Refreshments: Watts Gallery Tea Shop
· Dogs welcome. Please bring a short lead for road crossings.
Historical highlights along the route
· Highlights: Highlights include the historic River Wey navigation, Compton village, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Watts Cemetery Chapel, and the North Downs Way / Pilgrims’ Way corridor.
Ready to join us? Bring your walking boots, water and a sense of adventure, and meet us on the Guildford Town Bridge outside the White House Pub, for a prompt 9:00 start. We’ll follow the River Wey and North Downs Way to Compton and Watts Gallery before returning via Littleton.
