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St Martha's Church – Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge loop from Albury

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St Martha's Church – Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge loop from Albury

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St Martha's Church – Shere Ford and Wooden Bridge loop from Albury

04:31

16.2km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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275 m

Silent Pool

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful large pool, with an excellent Indian restaurant and cookery school alongside. They do snack takeaways which is perfect for taking on a walk.

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2.66 km

I would certainly not recommend riding any of the roads up to Newlands Corner (especially the A25 from Dorking / Shere) during the evening rush hour. It is a very busy road and cars/vans here have very, very little patience and consideration for cyclists slogging up the hill and overtake often with inches to spare in their rush to get home. Not a problem going downhill because of the difference in speed. Worst place I've found around Guildford for evening rush hour drivers. Even the A3 is better (because it is usually very slow by then).

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5.36 km

St Martha's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St Martha’s Church is a beautiful church perched on the top of a hill. Only accessible by foot, the Grade II-listed church affords breathtaking views and a real sense of tranquility. A 12th-century church existed at this location before falling into ruin by the 18th century. The church was rebuilt in 1848 and many of the original 12th-century architectural features were retained.

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5.48 km

View of the Valley from St Martha-on-the-Hill

Highlight • Religious Site

An area of outstanding beauty. Well worth the climb up the sandy paths

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6.71 km

Chilworth Gunpowder Works

Nature Reserve

7.10 km

Chilworth Gunpowder Works

Ruins

14.3 km

Shere Village Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Famously used as the English setting in the classic romcom The Holiday, Shere is considered by many to be Surrey's prettiest village. Nestled on the River Tillingbourne, its idyllic country lanes and attractive houses make it a popular place to visit. It's located just to the south of the North Downs escarpment and there are many walking trails in the surrounding countryside.

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