Chilworth Gunpowder Mills
Chilworth, Guildford
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The remains of more than 100 buildings from a gunpowder works that once filled the Tillingbourne valley, now a peaceful woodland walk and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Leaflets at the entrances explain the history.
Highlights
- Ruins of the old gunpowder works among woodland streams
- Paddling in the stream by Sam's snail sculpture
- Picnic area
- Link to the Downs Link walking route from Lockner Farm
Good to know
- Bring wellies in winter
- Download the history leaflet from the council website before you go
- Chilworth station is close by
Getting there
Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8NQParking: Very limited: two visitor spaces opposite the Blacksmith Lane entrance. There is also a pedestrian entrance by Chilworth Infant School on Dorking Road.
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