Bridleway No.47 – Frensham Lane, opposite Huntingford Farm to junction with BW4

Updated August/September 2020 & 2023

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From Frensham Lane, 50 yards west of junction with Curtis Lane opposite Huntingford Farm, enter bridleway between two posts.

 

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The path runs parallel with the Frensham Lane (photo) then turns right following the perimeter of the field.

 

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There is a fairly steep slope down. This slope is not easy walking when the path is muddy.

 

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On reaching the bottom the right of way turns sharp left ...

 

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... and becomes a wide swathe between perimeter of next field on the left and woods on the right.

 

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On reaching the end turn sharp right ...

 

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... into woodland. This section can also be extremely muddy.

 

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It crosses the River Wey by an aqueduct, part of the old irrigation system of the water meadows ...

 

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... then crosses the old leat by a bridge of wooden planks. [Note: This section has since 2021 been redirected due to tree damage]
From the old booklet: Grid reference 814 373. Site of Special Scientific Interest, Headley Wood Farm Pit. The best-known section of fossiliferous Puttenham Beds. Protected under National Parks Act. [This grid reference is roughly where the path crosses the river.]

 

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The path then ascends sharply by a winding track ...

 

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... through a gate into a field. The path then goes straight ahead across the field between post and wire fencing ...

 

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... to another gate on to a farm track. [Footpath 3 goes straight ahead at this point and provides a scenic alternative to BW4 & BW54.]

 

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Fine views to the south and west from this point. You could once see the top of All Saints Church tower from here, but tree growth has obscured this view. Look instead for the tall tree (see photo) which is in the old Rectory garden next door.

 

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Turn left down track for 300 yards ...

 

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... where it joins Bridleway 4 (photo in reverse direction).