Jen’s Sunset Walk: 10km Chilworth Gunpowder & St. Marthas Circular
The walk is a social moderate pace taking us through the historic Chilworth Gunpowder Mills and Chilworth Manor Vineyards and its resident Alpacas.
Jen’s walks are for Nature lovers, who love to hike but also take a pause to observe nature around us. An invitation to absorb the positive influence nature has on our mental health.
What to expect on Jen’s Nature walks?
Jen (AKA ‘Tree Jen’) is a keen hiker and qualified Lowland Leader with a passion for nature, and has a special interest in woodland trees, plants and wildlife/ birds. With each tree revealing a unique narrative, Jen loves to tell the story of the woodland and how trees connect, communicate and adapt to their environment. Ancient trees are her favourite, with their quirky characteristics and unusual growth patterns. Jen’s curiosity about the natural world fuels the story of your hike and connects us all in the love of the outdoors.
Park/Meet: Meet outside the Chilworth train station, Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NS – Free parking on residential roads.
Difficulty: Moderate with one steep climb
Duration: Approx 2.5-3h
Bring: Suitable and comfortable clothing, boots/walking shoes or drink- bring torches/head torches or charged phones
Facilities: At start and End at the Percy Arms pub
Hiking Guide: Jen Slade Tel – 07596368541
Please arrive 5-10 min earlier.
Further event details and how to prepare for the walk: Please ensure you bring water and a snack for the walk. Please wear sturdy shoes; bring waterproofs if necessary. The distance and duration of the walk depends on the groups’ pace and weather conditions. We aim for a medium walking pace with several stops, unless advertised in the event description. For full details on how to prepare, please read our Hiking Guide here.
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Back on Track is committed to making the outdoors enjoyable and accessible for everyone. If this walk is too challenging for you, why not try one of our well-being walks. These are gently-paced walks for beginners or less confident walkers who want to build walking fitness. Equally, if you would like a hiking challenge, look up one of our Surrey 3 Peaks or day challenges.
