Tillingbourne Tales Trails

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.

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Shalford Trail – 3 miles, circular

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

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Chilworth Trail – 3 miles, circular

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

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Albury Trail – 2.5 miles, circular

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

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Shere Trail – 3 miles, circular

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

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Gomshall Trail – 2.5 miles, circular

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

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Abinger Trail – 2 miles, circular

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

Download the printable route map

Wotton Trail – 3 miles, circular

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

Download the printable route map

OS map – coming soon

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