16 miles split into 6 walks along the Tillingbourne River.
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This Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) project focuses on the wonderful and unique industrial heritage of the Tillingbourne Valley, encouraging the villages along the valley to research and record its unique industrial past that has stamped its character on their communities.
The Tillingbourne, situated in the Surrey Hills, was one of the most industrialized river valleys in 17th century England. Much of its milling had origins since at least the time of Domesday in 1086, with some of its production (such as gunpowder at Chilworth) of national importance up until the First World War.
Stretching from its source at Leith Hill to where the river converges with the Wey at Shalford, the Tillingbourne’s 11 miles of constant flow led to centuries of exploitation. With approximately 50 water wheels at its height, powering 24 known mills and supporting 12 different industries at various periods in time, including weaving, tanning, iron-working, paper-milling and gunpowder production, the valley’s idyllic landscape holds a significant legacy of cultural heritage.
Shalford station, GU4 8BZ
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Shalford station, GU4 8BZ
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There is limited parking at Shalford station
Shalford station, GU4 8BZ
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Toilets | No | There are no toilets at Shalford station, however there are hospitality venues along the route with their own facilities. |
Seating | Yes | |
Gates | / | Audit in progress |
Stiles | / | Audit in progress |
Terrain | / | Audit in progress. This route has some uneven ground |
Incline | / | Audit in progress. This route has small inclines. |
Waymarked | No |
Vera’s path, GU4 8NP (to the left of Chilworth C of E School)
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Chilworth station, GU4 8QN (2 min walk)
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There is no parking at Chilworth station, please make alternative arrangements if coming by car.
Toilets | No | There are no toilets at Chilworth station. |
Seating | / | There are limited seating opportunities along this route. |
Gates | / | Audit in progress |
Stiles | / | Audit in progress |
Terrain | / | Audit in progress. This route has some uneven ground |
Incline | Yes | Audit in progress. This route has some steep inclines. |
Waymarked | No |
St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, Albury, GU5 9AJ
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Chilworth station, GU4 8QN (30 min walk)
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The Drummond bus stop, GU5 9AB (4 min walk)
No. 32 Compass Bus operating an hourly service Guildford to Redhill. Please check before travel and subject to change.
There are no car parks in Albury village, please make alternative arrangements if coming by car.
Toilets | No | |
Seating | / | There are limited seating opportunities along this route. |
Gates | / | Audit in progress |
Stiles | / | Audit in progress |
Terrain | / | Audit in progress. This route has some uneven ground |
Incline | Yes | Audit in progress. This route has some steep inclines. |
Waymarked | No |
Shere village car park, GU5 9HE
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Gomshall station, GU5 9NU (20 min walk)
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Village Hall bus stop, GU5 9HB (2 min walk)
No. 32 Compass Bus operating an hourly service Guildford to Redhill. Please check before travel and subject to change.
Shere village car park, GU5 9HE
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Toilets | No | |
Seating | / | There are limited seating opportunities along this route. |
Gates | / | Audit in progress |
Stiles | / | Audit in progress |
Terrain | / | Audit in progress. This route has some uneven ground |
Incline | Yes | Audit in progress. This route has some steady inclines. |
Waymarked | No |
Gomshall station, GU5 9NU
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Gomshall station, GU5 9NU
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Gomshall station, GU5 9NU (20 min walk)
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Toilets | No | There are no toilets at Gomshall station. |
Seating | / | There are limited seating opportunities along this route. |
Gates | / | Audit in progress |
Stiles | / | Audit in progress |
Terrain | / | Audit in progress. This route has some uneven ground |
Incline | / | Audit in progress. This route has some gentle inclines. |
Waymarked | No |
Centre of Abinger Hammer village, RH5 6RX
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Gomshall station, GU5 9NU (15 min walk)
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Clockhouse bus stop, RH5 6RX
No. 32 Compass Bus operating an hourly service Guildford to Redhill. Please check before travel and subject to change.
Limited parking in a small village car park. Gomshall station has some parking.
Toilets | No | |
Seating | / | There are limited seating opportunities along this route. |
Gates | / | Audit in progress |
Stiles | / | Audit in progress |
Terrain | / | Audit in progress. This route has some uneven ground |
Incline | / | Audit in progress. This route has some gentle inclines. |
Waymarked | No |
Wotton Hatch pub, RH5 6QQ
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Gomshall station, GU5 9NU (2.5 miles)
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Wotton Hatch bus stop, RH5 6QQ (exact start point)
No. 32 Compass Bus operating an hourly service Guildford to Redhill. Please check before travel and subject to change.
Toilets | No | There are facilities at the Wotton Hatch pub for guests of the pub only. |
Seating | / | There are limited seating opportunities along this route. |
Gates | / | Audit in progress |
Stiles | / | Audit in progress |
Terrain | / | Audit in progress. This route has some uneven ground |
Incline | / | Audit in progress. This route has some steady inclines. |
Waymarked | No |