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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.

Date

Location

Guildford Town Bridge outside the White House Pub
8 High St, , Guildford, Surrey GU2 4AJ

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