St Martha's Hill, Shalford, Chilworth Manor and Albury

Step Back in Time on a Scenic Route Once Used by Medieval Pilgrims

Good views, delightful scenery, and interesting sights will be your reward on this walk through the gentle Surrey countryside. The area offers the outstanding natural beauty of the North Downs, and there are many historical and architectural attractions along the route, starting from the car park atop St Martha's Hill.

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Start Point

St Martha's Hill

Grid Ref: TQ 02198 48409

Total Distance

7.9 miles (12.8 km)

Total Climbing

354 metres

Estimated Time

4 hours

Difficulty Grade

Moderate

Trail Navigation Files:

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The Walk Report

The route descends from St Martha's Hill through Chantry Wood toward Shalford Mill (an 18th-century watermill cared for by the National Trust). Passing Chilworth Manor and the historic Chilworth Gunpowder Mills (dating back to 1580), the path continues past Albury Church and Albury village (noted for Pugin's Tudor-style chimneys).

The final leg joins the ancient Pilgrims Way and the North Downs Way before returning to the summit of St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Church.

Acknowledgment: Text derived from the Out and Out Series; Discovering the Countryside on Foot. Pictures courtesy of Wikipedia.

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St Martha's Hill, Shalford, Chilworth Manor and Albury

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

The Walk Report

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