How Railways killed a Canal
Bridge End, Somerswey, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8EQ
Meet at 14:15 on Sunday 21 September at the Canal Trust's Information Point close to the northernmost section of the former canal, east side of A281 Horsham Road, Shalford, GU4 8EQ; OS grid reference TQ 000462. Free parking in large lay-by alongside junction of A281 and Trunley Heath Road. Cross A281 on foot using central refuge, Information Point is on right of Wey-South Path via ramped boardwalk. Bus service 53 Guildford-Ewhurst along A281 is approximately hourly on Sundays. Shalford rail station is 1km north along A281. A circular walk of 4km largely on footpaths, towpath and cycleway which can be muddy in wet weather, hence walking boots or stout shoes are essential. Route includes a a handful of short ascents and descents including a descent of approx. 30 earthen steps and an ascent of 14 steps. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. Booking online via Wey & Arun Canal Trust: www.weyarun.org.uk. Please book by Wednesday 17 September,
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 14:15
Location & directions
Bridge End, Somerswey, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8EQ
- Directions:
- Info Point is east side of A281 Horsham Road on right side of Wey-South Path cycleway.
- Contact on day:
- Alan Johnson
- Telephone number:
- +447884271848
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-book via WACT website: www.weyarun.org.uk.
- Booking contact name:
- Alan Johnson
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.weyarun.org.uk
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 17 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 35
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
