View of Guildford High Street – Guildford High Street loop from Guildford
View of Guildford High Street – Guildford High Street loop from Guildford
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View of Guildford High Street – Guildford High Street loop from Guildford
01:36
6.10km
40m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.47 km
Stoke Gardens Japanese Garden
Highlight • Structure
The garden is closed (fenced) after sunset
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Tip by
2.77 km
Abbot's Hospital
Highlight • Historical Site
Abbot’s Hospital is an almshouse situated at the top of Guildford High Street opposite Holy Trinity Church where George Abbot is buried. The building has become a landmark throughout the centuries and is well worth a visit!
Abbot’s Hospital was George Abbot’s gift to the place of his birth. For over 400 years it has provided homes to local residents aged over 60 who are of modest means and of good character. At the time of writing there is accommodation for 27 residents.
When the front doors are open passersby can view the fine courtyard inside. There are also regular tours of the ‘Hospital’ to learn about its fascinating history, fine architecture and well-kept grounds (please see abbotshospital.org/visits-tours for timings).
Tip by
2.85 km
View of Guildford High Street
Highlight • Historical Site
The ‘view’ encompasses historic buildings, a pedestrianised street of granite setts that slopes down to the Town Bridge over the River Wey, and the green and steep Mount hill on the North Downs which the historic Pilgrims Way drovers’ road between Guildford and Winchester used to wind its way over.
The historic buildings on Guildford’s sloping High Street include the Guildhall constructed about 1550, the Guildhall clock and balcony that overhang the street and date from 1683, the Abbot’s Hospital founded in 1619 and still in use today, and the Angel Gate and Livery Stables building part of which dates from the 1300s.
Should you have time, you may wish to also see some of the historic side alleys that join the High Street.
Tip by
3.05 km
Guildford High Street
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
5.14 km
Peacock Wood
Forest
6.10 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.03 km
1.19 km
710 m
162 m
Surfaces
3.37 km
2.02 km
534 m
162 m
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