Free Guided Walk in Godalming Along the Navigation and River Wey led by David Rose Saturday, July 6

Published on: 29 Jun, 2024
Updated on: 30 Jun, 2024

Join local historian David Rose for a free guided walk that takes in the final stretch of the Godalming Navigation and part of the River Wey itself upstream from the town centre, on Saturday, July 6.

Godalming Wharf. Picture: N. Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons.

Meet at Godalming Wharf (free parking), off Woolsack Way GU7 1LQ for a 10.30am start.

The first part of the walk will be a circular route downstream along the towpath and back via the Lammas Lands.

Then, through Phillips Memorial Park, with the memorial to Farncombe man Jack Phillips, a radio operator on the ill-fated ship Titanic.

Pictured above and below, upstream of Godalming along the River Way.

The route then follows a footpath from Westbrook Mills along a beautiful tranquil stretch beside the non-navigable Wey, probably usually only known to locals and anglers.

The walk returns to Godalming Wharf via the town.

Plenty of local history facts along the route.

Length four miles (three hours).

To book phone 01483 561389.

Or email to: riverwey@nationaltrust.org.uk

National Trust River Wey Navigations events page website.