Walks and maps

North Downs Way sign

Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is located along the North Downs Way, a National Trail of 153 miles. Much of the trail follows the historical Pilgrims' Way, running through Surrey following the line of the North Downs Way until it reaches the Kentish border, where it continues on to Canterbury.

Watts Gallery is located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The OS coordinates for Compton are SU958468.

Walking between Watts Gallery - Artists' Village and Loseley Park

There is a looped walk starting from the Artists' Village that can be followed to Loseley House, a beautiful stately home nearby. There are a number of different paths that can be taken within this loop; all are signposted footpaths or bridleways.

Explore the area with these walking routes:

Watts Gallery loop to West Warren and East Warren (All Trails) 5.8km

Guildford, River Wey, Watts Gallery walk (Fancy Free Walks) 10.5km

The North Downs Way walks

Bicycle

Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is located along National Cycle Route 22, which can be picked up from Puttenham and Guildford. The Artists' Village has a number of secure bike racks spread across the site for bicycle parking. Bicycles are also available to hire from Guildford station.

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