아팅턴 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

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This 18th-century watermill is a reminder of the Tillingbourne Valley's industrial past. At the peak of industry, there were 24 known mills along the 11 mile (18 km) course of the river. Today, the mill is managed and cared for by the National Trust.

The lakes are just as beautiful as the pleasant wooden path through the marshland. It's very quiet here, although you can hear the noise of the nearby highway. Nevertheless, you can find and enjoy the silence here - we were thrilled by this little paradise!

Lovely track along the downs link / pilgrims way

Stoke Lock is a uniquely historic, well maintained and picturesque lock on the River Wey Navigation. It is situated 2 km northeast of central Guildford in Surrey. Stoke Lock has the distinction of being the oldest lock in Surrey and the oldest pound lock in England! A pound lock is where two sets of gates enclose a small section of water. The original Stoke Lock was dug in 1618-1619 by Sir Richard Weston, a wealthy landowner who lived nearby at Sutton Place. Weston created this lock not for river navigation but to make a man-made river through the grounds of Sutton Place so that he could flood meadows to improve local agriculture. Later Weston had the idea of extending his ‘new river’ all the way to the River Thames. This led to him leading and part-funding the construction of the Wey Navigation that opened in 1653. This canal provided a ‘highway’ to London for Guildford and Surrey merchants. Since 1964 the Wey Navigation has been managed by the National Trust as a leisure waterway for narrowboats and small cruisers. Despite its proximity to the Slyfield Industrial Estate, Stoke Lock has a beautiful setting. It is pleasant and relaxing to stroll past the lock and to see the brightly-coloured narrow boats passing through it. The adjacent lock-keeper’s cottage that was built in 1882 to replace an earlier one, adds to the historic and picturesque scene.

Picturesque old lock with cottage on the Wey navigation

If you get to the top of the hill early enough, you can enjoy beautiful views of the sunrise.

The Mount is a historic mound build in the 11th-century as a vantage point to survey the area. These days, The Mount is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists who are looking for some beautiful views over the town of Guildford. Expect delightful vistas stretching to Guildford Castle, St. Mary's Church, and the Guildford Cathedral.