Do not cross the bridge, just continue ahead and after a few paces you will come to Walsham Lock. Use the yellow arrow waymarkers to follow the public footpath across the golf course (these are not obvious so use both the App's GPS map and instructions here to help find your way). It had a lovely feeling about it and there was lots of water and bridges featured in this trail. The only think I would do differently is, will walk both ways by the river coz the other way was quite a lot on a road. We made the mistake of going on Saturday so the golf course section was a nightmare! The directions are great and the map is very useful, especially when crossing the golf course. a weir to your left on the River Wey. Walk the full length of this path till you enter scrubland, where grassy footpaths go both straight ahead and right; keep right to eventually reach a road. The “very tight kissing gate” had gone, leaving a gap. There is one section of road walking along a narrow pavement at the beginning. Beautiful trail along the river. Almost lost my other half to the bog - but that’s usual!! About 100 metres before you reach the pylon, turn right onto another grass footpath between the fields. I saw no waymarkers here. Leave the car park and cross over the river using the road bridge by the traffic lights. One such canal route is the New Haw Lock to Pyrford Lock walk, a seven-mile stretch that takes around three to four hours to complete. Would prob work better as a linear walk without the first half. River Wey walks: Papercourt Lock to Triggs Lock An attractive and easy countryside walk in Send, where the … River Wey walks: New Haw Lock to Pyrford Lock Easy flat walk along the towpath and footpaths, this walk covers part of the Wey Navigation and the Basingstoke Canal. Timber, corn, flour, wood and gunpowder from the Chilworth Mills were moved up the canal to London whilst coal was brought back. Turn right at the road to cross a canal bridge alongside Pyrford Lock. Type of walk. 2nd half lovely along the canal, beautiful and peaceful. (I misread it myself too!). %�쏢 The lock was opened in 1653 and is the last remaining turf sided lock on the Wey. Cookies Site by Propeller A PART OF OUR FAMILY. ?��^���������?�������?���?~�_z���/��^��Ь7����2�ү�����o�����㏵��X�����������g�k�����ef�?ή�}H�x�A��+�������$$�+�l��C,DZ�l�B���/�e}���s��Ɨ�{���O�?W8�I���#�Ŏ/����1���ڑ�������?~}�Bj��`/�Z�Rs�FO�:_k��r�4�uz�v��ǰ��௯|���?�72莏�O�=�.��Ы���1�T��OT�s����2ұ������d���9t[�4�Շ�����O�/=��9?�x��c�&d�c9����\.-����`cI9C����3��s. Name: Pyrford, Woking Place type: Village Location: Grid Ref: TQ 0388 5998 • X/Y co-ords: 503880, 159984 • Lat/Long: 51.32949829,-0.51040712 Path after churchyard overgrown and beyond being dug up so tricky to find route. Any kind of clothing and shoes are fine and this walk is perfect for a dog. The priory was founded at the end of the twelfth century by Ruald de Clane and his wife Beatrice of Send and dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Thomas a Beckett. Pyrford Lock: Fantastic walks - See 37 traveler reviews, 28 candid photos, and great deals for Woking, UK, at Tripadvisor. The walk starts from Ripley's large village green and heads for Walsham Weir, an impressive sight after rain. Correction definitely required! As you pass under the first set of power lines, follow the path as it bends slightly to the left alongside a disused stile, following the right hand field boundary. Gorgeous waterways but that road walking is dodgy, the council need to cut the greenery back as not much room on the path and they speed in their cars. Scenic Circular 7 mile Haw Lock to Pyrford Lock walk. Follow the path alongside the church and round to the right to the church entrance. The Anchor, Pyrford Lock: Towpath walk & lunch - See 1,490 traveler reviews, 229 candid photos, and great deals for Wisley, UK, at Tripadvisor. Very pretty walk . Nice walk. This walk pases through central Guildford and the northern outskirts of the town, past Dapdune Wharf where boat trips are available. Immediately afterwards you will see (and hear!) Re the last comment: the instruction should say LEFT hand field boundary - as could be seen on the map! The word Pyrford derives from the Saxon term meaning the ford by the pear tree. Really lovely walk! We have updated the walk so please let us know if there are any further issues. The River Wey was one of the first rivers in England to be made navigable. No golf going on so quiet across the course. Footpath by the road quite narrow at the start, and we also got lost on the golf course (much to the golfers dismay), but the stretch along the river is lovely. Find out how … Nearby dog walks. Originally the Wey Navigation was used for transporting barge loads of heavy goods via the Thames to London. The Ramblers - Britain’s walking charity working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. Fortunately the Lord, Sir Francis Wolley, achieved a reconciliation and the Donne family lived with him at Pyrford Place until 1610. To the right you have magnificent views of the remains of Newark Augustinian Priory in the adjacent field. The walk crosses a golf course so take care here to avoid the balls flying down the fairways! A circular walk through the village of Pyrford, near Woking in Surrey. We walked quite briskly and it took 1hr 20mins. Continue ahead with the lock on your right and the lock house on your left. Monday to Saturday: 12 noon to 10pm Sunday: 12 noon to 10pm. Newark Lock Car Park to Saint Nicholas Church. Pyrford Lock: Fantastic walks - See 37 traveller reviews, 28 candid photos, and great deals for Woking, UK, at Tripadvisor. <> The map showed me I should go diagonally across the concreted yard to pick up the path. At the end of this field continue straight ahead through the gap in the hedge, ignoring the footpaths off to the left and right. Pyrford Lock: Great Walk and Pub - See 37 traveler reviews, 28 candid photos, and great deals for Woking, UK, at Tripadvisor. Pass through a weighted metal swing gate to an area of open grassland on the left. A little further along you will need to cross back over to the left of the road to continue on the pavement and over Bourne stream bridge. River Wey, Guildford. Golf course route is wrong next to lake too. The Anchor Pub is open now. Pass through the gate and over the footbridge to enter the golf course. Wilf Flat. Especially the last third by the river is very scenic! Approximate time 1.5 to 2 hours. Walk along The River Wey Navigation in Surrey and how a lock works. One more click to download free walks in the beautiful Woking area. Clearly a few things have changed since the walk was first written and we rely on our walkers to help update the iFootpath walks - we are very grateful for you taking the time to report the changes. Sun 2 August 2020 Sunday 2 August 2020 0:00 AM Ended. Her father did not approve, the poet was disgraced and sent to jail. Shame that 1 of the 6km is basically on a pavement next to a busy road. Nice walk through some muddy trails The Church of St. Nicholas was built around 1140 AD and is a fine example of a complete Norman church. Pyrford Lock: Great Walk and Pub - See 37 traveler reviews, 28 candid photos, and great deals for Woking, UK, at Tripadvisor. From the church go down the short section of grass verge to meet the road. The River Wey Navigation is followed past a turf-sided lock, a summerhouse with a plaque commemorating John Donne's time in Pyrford and on to Pyrford Lock. Continue along the towpath, passing West Hall on your right, Murrays Bridge and then Dodds Bridge. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Weybridge Locks and Levels via River Wey Navigation Path, Horsell Common, Planes, Racing Cars and Spaceships, Millbourne and Horsell Common Circular Walk, The Red Lion, Horsell Common and Mimbridge Meadows Walk, The Sheep Walk and River Wey Navigation Path, Old Woking, Broadmead Cut, Fell Hill and River Wey, Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Half circular with the dog avoiding roads to the pub and back. Don’t let this put you off. Continue alongside the road for a few paces to reach the car park on the right. 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