The Frensham
| Activity | : | Walk |
| Type | : | Pub, Family, Village Explorer |
| Author | : |
|
| Distance | : | 4.3 miles / 6.9 kms |
| Ascent | : | 131 feet / 40 metres |
| Location | : | SU843422 / GU10 3BJ |
| Maps | : | Ordnance Survey maps |
| My Trails | : | Add to My Trail List |
Frensham is known far and wide for its large lakes and its airy open area of heathland that makes up the Country Park. Nestling up against the Hampshire border, this marvellous place is a delight to the visitor. The village itself is rather spread out but the core surrounds St Mary's church where legend has it that the large copper cauldron came from Mother Ludlam's Cave in nearby Moor Park many centuries ago.
After passing this interesting little church our way cuts across the common to meet up with Frensham Great Pond where sail boats take advantage of the wide expanse of water. Here we follow the shoreline westwards for a while to reach the shady banks of the river Wey South Branch as it flows through peaceful woodland. By following the course of the river we find ourselves walking along a quiet lane before cutting between fields to find ourselves back at the pub and the end of the stroll.
After passing this interesting little church our way cuts across the common to meet up with Frensham Great Pond where sail boats take advantage of the wide expanse of water. Here we follow the shoreline westwards for a while to reach the shady banks of the river Wey South Branch as it flows through peaceful woodland. By following the course of the river we find ourselves walking along a quiet lane before cutting between fields to find ourselves back at the pub and the end of the stroll.
The trail has been taken from the book Pub Strolls in Surrey by David Weller. It has been reproduced with the kind permission of the publisher, Countryside Books.
On the Trail
To view the trail map on your mobile phone go to www.walkandcycle.co.uk/mobile and enter the trail code HAMPTR0051 or simply click here.
