Silent Pool Walk & Distillery Tour (Sat 6 Jul)
July 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join us walking the countryside around Silent Pool, tour the world-renowned distillery and enjoy seasonal samples of locally produced gin. Back on Track has teamed up with Silent Pool […]

Join us walking the countryside around Silent Pool, tour the world-renowned distillery and enjoy seasonal samples of locally produced gin.
Back on Track has teamed up with Silent Pool Gin Distillery to bring you a combo of a country walk and Silent Pool Gin tasting experience.
The gentle 1.5h to max 2h easy circular walk (including a break) starts from Silent Pool via the Saxon Church in Albury and stunning Albury Estate with a stop over at the most beautiful village in the Surrey Hills; Shere village. Returning via orchards and rolling fields with some enchanting views over the North Downs.
Whilst exploring historic paths, learn some fascinating local history – stories of people and land, and why Silent Pool has always been a fascinating place to visit.
Depending on the day, we’ll take a 30min tour of the distillery at the start or at the end of our walk.
The Silent Pool shop and bar terrace will be available to you to treat yourselves with Silent Pool gifts and specials, plus seasonal cocktails, as well as other favourites.
As part of our collaboration with Silent Pool Gin, participants of this walk receive:
- An informative guided mini tour of the gin distillery (30min)
- Including FREE tasting of their seasonal gin and other products
- A guided walk bursting with stories and hands on experiences
- A FREE Silent Pool G&T drink to enjoy or take home
- 15% off your first drink at the Pool bar for seasonal cocktails and other favourites
- £5 off when you spend £40 or more in the Shop
Meet: By the shop/bar at the Silent Pool Distillery, Shere Road, Albury, Surrey GU5 9BW, please arrive 5-10min earlier
Facilities are by the Silent Pool Shop/bar area and in Shere Village.
Parking: Free public car park by Silent Pool, entrance by the A25 , Car park link here
What3Words geocode for parking: hits.frog.speech https://w3w.co/hits.frog.speech
Duration: Walk 1.5-2h and 30min tour plus bar time,
Difficulty: Easy footpaths with one moderate climb (we’ll take it slow)
Maximum number: 20 participants – over 18s only
Dogs: Dogs are welcome to join on the walk but not allowed on the distillery tour
Public Transport: Gomshall Train station is a 45min walk , Buses 32 Explorer :use stop Albury, Drummond Arms Pub is a 30min walk but bus passes Silent Pool on the way to next stop Shere Village Hall (view time table here, but check updates on the Compass Travel website)
Further event details and how to prepare for the walk:
Please ensure you have an early lunch or snack before the walk.
Please wear sturdy shoes; bring waterproofs if necessary.
The distance and duration of the walk depends on the group’s pace and weather conditions.
We aim for a gentle walking pace with several stops.
Apart from the gin tasting and the Free Gin & Tonic gift, other drinks are not included in the price.
For further details on how to prepare please read our Hiking Guide.
Other dates available – see our full listings here.