About the project
The Guildford to Godalming Greenway (GGG) is a scheme aiming to deliver high-quality active travel infrastructure between Guildford, Godalming and the communities/areas in between.
The full scheme would result in over 7km of improved infrastructure which aims to overcome existing barriers to walking, wheeling and cycling.
Key benefits of the scheme include:
- Improved safety and accessibility for users;
- Improved journey quality for those that walk, wheel or cycle;
- Health and wellbeing benefits for users due to increases in physical activity; and
- Improved accessibility to green spaces in the local area.
A feasibility study funded by National Highways Designated Funds was first completed to develop the scheme proposals. A public consultation was then carried out in late 2021 which demonstrated strong support for the proposals.
Detailed design work, also funded by National Highways Designated Funds, has then followed the public consultation. The detailed design work has taken into account feedback to the public consultation.
The proposed route of the Greenway is shown on the maps further down this page.
Phase 1 construction - update November 2025
In 2023 an application for construction funding was submitted to Active Travel England to construct a first phase of the scheme. The application for construction funding was successful. Phase 1 will deliver benefits as a standalone scheme, as well as part of the full scheme that would come in a later phase(s), subject to further construction funding being awarded.
A first period of works was carried out between January and March 2025 along a section of the A3100 between B3000 New Pond Road and Guildford Rugby Club. The works consisted of widening the western footway for a shared footway/cycleway as well as the installation of a signal crossing near Tilthams Corner Road.
Works are programmed to recommence on 17 November 2025 to complete the remainder of this section of shared footway/cycleway. Works will be focused on the length immediately to the south of the roundabout with New Pond Road. The works are planned for 4 weeks overnight between 8pm and 6am. A3100 Old Portsmouth Road will be closed overnight during the working hours between the southside of the roundabout with New Pond Road, and northside of the junction with Tilthams Corner Road.
Phase 1 scope
Phase 1 includes the scheme elements listed below, also identified on the maps.
- Widening and extension of the substandard shared footway/cycleway along the western side of the A3100 between New Pond Road and Catteshall Road. The southernmost section leading to Catteshall Road includes segregated cycle tracks on both sides of the A3100. Along this section four signalised crossings are proposed as well as six road tables (in side roads/accesses, not on the A3100). Please note, the proposed signalised crossing south of the New Pond Road roundabout is currently on hold and a decision on whether to construct this is under review.
- Improvements to the substandard shared footway/cycleway along New Pond Road between the A3100 and Summers Road.
- Improvements on Summers Road, which provides a direct route to Broadwater School, including footway improvements for pedestrians and a signed on-carriageway cycle route. A 20mph speed limit is proposed. We recently consulted on the design proposals and responses are being reviewed. Feedback will inform the final design plans.
- A new bound path for pedestrians and cyclists through Broadwater Park to connect Farncombe with the main route along the A3100.
- A signed on-carriageway cycle route along Catteshall Road and Catteshall Lane. To also include footway improvements for pedestrians and a proposed 20mph speed limit. We recently consulted on the design proposals and responses are being reviewed. Feedback will inform the final design plans.
- A signed on-carriageway cycle route along Oakdene Road, including a proposed 20mph speed limit, and improvements at the A3100 Old Portsmouth Road / Astolat Way roundabout. We recently consulted on the design proposals and responses are being reviewed. Feedback will inform the final design plans.
- Crossing improvements including new signalised crossings on the A3100 and New Pond Road.
Map 1 below shows the northern section of the Guildford to Godalming Greenway route. Red indicates a section in phase 1. Purple indicates a section in later phases. Orange indicates a section in the Dagley Lane scheme. Yellow diamonds indicate proposed new or improved signalised crossings for pedestrians and/or cyclists.
Map 2 below shows the southern section of the Guildford to Godalming Greenway route. Red indicates a section in phase 1. Purple indicates a section in later phases. Orange indicates a section in the Dagley Lane scheme. Yellow diamonds indicate new or improve signalised crossings for pedestrians and/or cyclists.
Dagley Lane
The Greenway's route includes an off-road section along Dagley Lane, north of Shalford. This is an existing signed walking and cycling route, however, it lacks a bound surface and during the wetter months of the year in particular, the route can be impassable and is not inclusive to most users.
Works to install a bound path have been completed for a section immediately north of Dagley Lane bridge (over the railway). It is planned to extend this further to Shalford Thames Water. Constructing this would include removing the steps that currently pose an accessibility issue, creating a slope instead. Surrey County Council is working with Thames Water to get the plans agreed and the works scheduled for this section. Dates for the works will be published when scheduled. The extent of the full Dagley Lane path works is shown on the Greenway maps.