On the borders of and Hampshire, Farnham is a pleasant market town in the Wey Valley. The bustling centre has some fi ne Geogian architecture and a parish church and dating back to the 12th century. Cafes, restaurants, galleries and small shops line the narrow streets. Nearby are the ruins of , Moor Park House and Mother Ludlam’s Cave.

For local events and news see the extensive Farnham Town Council website, www.farnham.gov.uk. For things to do in the area see Visit Surrey at www.visitsurrey.com The Trail

This walk is suitable for the whole family. The distance is 1.4 miles or 2.2 kms. It starts and ends in the town centre. The route takes you through the narrow streets and alleys of the town centre. There are plenty of tea shops, restaurants and pubs to stop for refreshments along the way. Public Transport

There is a regular train service between Farnham and London Waterloo with connecting stations at Aldershot and Woking. Parking is available in several car parks in the town centre. Bus services connect Farnham with , Aldershot, Alton and . Trails Nearby

Farnham connects St. Swithun’s Way with the North Downs Way, the two paths combining to form the Pilgrims’ Way, a route followed by medieval pilgrims from Winchester to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Off road cycling trails can be found A treasure hunt trail through the closeby at Alice Holt Forest. For a full list of trails and details of our historic market town of Farnham. bag transfer service in the area see www.walkandcycle.co.uk. This walk is a fun way to explore the streets and All reasonable effort and care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the treasure hunt. However we cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen changes that may prevent you from solving the alleyways of Farnham. Discover the history of the clues. Furthermore, we cannot be held responsible for the loss or damage to property, or accident or injury whilst incurred on this trail. area and visit some of the galleries, cafes, shops and pubs that the town has to offer.

Copyright © 2011 Walk and Cycle Britain Limited Cover image of Farnham Church copyright © Steve Strussler Image of The Maltings copyright © Steve Strussler Images of Castle Street, Farnham Castle and St. Andrew’s Church copyright © Richard Lowther www.walkandcycle.co.uk 10. In Gostrey Meadow there is an attractive bandstand. What is TThe Trail the motto on the coat of arms?

The treasure hunt begins in the centre of town, at the junction of The Borough and Castle Street. From the bandstand, cross the wooden bridge over the Wey. Leave the park by the war memorial, turning left onto South 1. At the corner of Castle Street is a plaque denoting the old Street. 1556 Market House. What do you see on the rainwater down pipes that were the lifeblood of Farnham at that time? 11. Near to the Methodist Church is a plaque on a wall. The building was the fi rst to be built by what famous architect in 1894? Walk up Castle Street.

The fi rst motoring offence in the country to attract a fi ne took Church Passage is colloquially known as ‘Streaky Bacon Lane’ Turn right at the corner of the car park to reach Victoria Garden. place here in 1895. as an adjacent building was a bacon smokery. This delightful garden is on the site of the former Farnham 2. Half way up on the right is a row of almshouses built in 1619 7. What famous son of Farnham who was a Member of Swimming Baths which were built, by public subscription, to for the relief of how many “poor, honest, old impotent persons”? Parliament, journalist and founder of ‘Hansard’ is buried commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. outside the main door of the church? 12. Who became a hero in June 1923? Cross Castle Street. Leave the churchyard via Upper Church Lane. 3. At the entrance to Long Garden Walk off Castle street there is Return to South Street and turn right. a fi ne 18th century house on the site of the ‘corn rooms’. Who had the house built and what was his profession? 8. On leaving the churchyard you pass through a pair of stone gateposts constructed in memory of a dog. What is the breed 13. High on a house opposite Sainsbury’s there are two large and name of the dog? white reliefs. What is the man holding?

Walk along Long Garden Walk. Turn right into Downing Street. At the junction with Union Road At the crossroads turn right. 4. What kind of fl ower is the pub in Long Garden Walk? cross over and enter Gostrey Meadow. 14. A milestone marks the site of a toll booth, which is the 9. Murals on the wall illustrate the town’s history. One panel former entrance to the town. What is the sum of distances to At the end of Long Garden Walk pass through the archway into portrays a rural scene of cows, oast houses and hop pickers. Bagshot, Alton and London? the Lion and Lamb Yard. What is unusual about the pickers?

5. The wooden statue depicts a lamb curled up with a lion. When was the statue carved and by whom? Return to the crossroads and enter The Borough.

15. The Bush Hotel is the town’s oldest hostelry. At what time did the courtyard stand still? Continue down the pedestrian walkway towards West Street.

6. On the old water pump, what is the lion on the lead decoration holding? Continue along The Borough and return to the junction with Castle Street.

At the bottom of the Lamb and Lion Yard cross West Street, turn right and then left into Church Passage. CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE FINISHED!