Wey Valley Regional Park Adventures
Wey Valley Regional Park is a green corridor along the River Wey offering a blend of woodlands, meadows, and waterways that provide excellent recreational activities such as walking, cycling, fishing, and wildlife watching near Guildford in Surrey.
About Wey Valley Regional Park
Wey Valley Regional Park stretches alongside the River Wey and encompasses a network of natural habitats, including riverside meadows, dense woodlands, and open fields. It lies primarily within Surrey county, encompassing areas close to Guildford and Woking. This park serves both as a wildlife refuge and a recreational destination, preserving riparian habitats that support a variety of species including kingfishers, otters, and diverse plant communities. The park's proximity to urban centers makes it a popular spot for locals and visitors seeking peaceful nature walks, cycling routes, and opportunities for angling along the river. Historically, the River Wey was significant for navigation and local industry, with nearby landmarks reflecting the area's heritage, including restored mills and historic bridges. Recreational trails often follow former towpaths that once enabled barge traffic. The park is popular year-round, with seasonal changes enhancing its appeal: spring brings wildflowers and bird migration, summer draws anglers and paddlers, and autumn reveals colorful foliage along scenic trails. Wey Valley Regional Park's blend of natural beauty, biodiversity, and recreational infrastructure makes it a treasured green space for community engagement with the outdoors.
Highlights
The River Wey Navigation towpaths offering scenic walking and cycling routes
Rich riparian habitats supporting varied birdlife including kingfishers and herons
Historic structures such as medieval weirs and restored mills along the river
Quiet fishing spots favored by anglers for brown trout and chub
Notable Natural Features
River Wey Navigation
A historic canalized waterway with towpaths that provide peaceful walking and cycling routes through the park.
Bishop’s Meadow
A floodplain meadow rich in wildflowers and bird species, forming an important habitat within the park.
Historic weirs and mills
Several restored weirs and watermills along the river showcase the industrial heritage intertwined with the natural landscape.