Sashay into summer with a seasonal stroll
As the sun shines bright this summer, what better way to spend it than with a seasonal stroll? Our borough is full of wonderful river walks to enjoy.
Explore beautiful riverside routes from Guildford town centre, heading north.
Here are some great options:
- Riverside Nature Reserve
- Stoke Watermeadows
- Parsonage Watermeadows
- Woodbridge Meadows finish at Dapdune Wharf (opens new window)
With so many scenic walks to choose from, you can find our two top picks below.
Explore Upstream: Guildford to Godalming
Start at Millmead Island or through the Rowing club field. Turn right at Shalford Park and cross over Ferry Lane bridge onto the towpath.
Highlights along the walk:
- hike up to St Catherine's Hill (opens new window), a scenic diversion.
- Shalford Watermeadows
- Broadford to Unstead Lock: cross the road and head along the towpath to Unstead Lock
- Unstead Nature Reserve (opens new window)
- Wey Meadows to Godalming: Pass Farncombe boathouse and Lammas Land SNCI. Return to Guildford by train or bus.
For a more visual description of the walk, visit 'walk this wey' (opens new window).
Nature to look out for:
- swans
- ducks
- numerous wildlife inhabit this stretch of the river.
You can have a splashing time in Ash
Start at Lakeside Nature Reserve. Take a route around the lake past the rustling reeds and up on to the Basingstoke Canal. Follow the canal path to the Basingstoke Canal Centre for a snack and toilets or continue to Frimley Lodge Park.
Nature to look out for:
- rustling reeds
- lots of dragonflies (the Basingstoke Canal receives funding from our council and is famous for over 29 different species of dragonfly).
Don't forget your camera! Capture your adventures and share your photos with us on social media using #ThisIsGuildford (opens new window)
Remember, always follow the Countryside Code (opens new window)