The River Wey Navigation, Riverside Nature Reserve and Stoke Park

Description of walk: This walk run in conjunction with the National Trust River Wey Navigations follows the navigation down stream to Stoke Lock, over to the Riverside Nature Reserve, along the natural River Wey backwater, across Stoke Park and back. David will give details of the navigation's history, pointing out the wildlife at the nature reserve's Stoke Lake and points of interest about Stoke Park (bought by Guildford corporation 100 years ago) including existing wartime defences and other stories.

Meet: National Trust River Wey Navigations. Dapdune Wharf car park, Wharf Road (off Woodbridge Road) Guildford GU1 4RR.

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There are no stiles on this route which is on the towpath and footpaths, and pavements after exiting Stoke Park back to Dapdune Wharf.

Well behaved dogs are welcome

Length of walk: 4 miles (approx)

Booking essential. Phone the National Trust on 0344 249 1895

Led by: David Rose

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• Next Thursday, 4th September, 10:00 am, Follow the Fox Way between Worplesdon and Normandy in Guildford
• Next Friday, 5th September, 11:00 am, Rural Horsley in Guildford
• Next Sunday, 7th September, 10:30 am, The Literary Walk - With National Trust Wey Navigation Volunteers in Guildford