Chilworth Gunpowder Mills
Historic gunpowder mills in a pretty woodland setting with a guided trail.
Features
Hidden ruins.
More than a 100 buildings to explore.
Woodlands stream.
Trail leaflets explaining history of the gunpowder mills. Take a look at the
Chilworth Gunpowder Mills Heritage Trail leaflet. [3.53MB]
Access
Blacksmith Lane, Vera's Path (next to Chilworth Infant School), GU4 8NQ.There are two visitor spaces opposite the Blacksmith Lane entrance.
Downs Link Path on Lockner Farm Lane.
Downs Link Path and Vera's Path are both suitable for all, but the side paths do get muddy in winter.
Activities
Picnic in the central picnic area.
Put on your wellies and explore the smaller paths.
Paddle in the stream by Sam's Snail sculpture.
Count the toads on your walk.
Find out more on our Heritage Open Days event every September.
For a copy of the site management plan, please contact the Countryside Team directly at countryside@guildford.gov.uk
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