8.5 mile Thursley Common boardwalk & Dragonflies circular hike

Explore 8.5miles/14km of Thursley Common colourful heathland paths, watch dragonflies whilst strolling over boardwalks and catch the best views.
We have visited Thursley early in spring. This time however, the scenery has changed. Our 14km route takes us further into the colourful heathland maze of endless paths with a stroll on the recently re-opened boardwalk over the wetlands. It’s Dragonfly season and we can watch these unique creatures in bright colours above the water.

Thursley is a stunning nature reserve offering sandy but firm footpaths with every step you feel surrounded by seeming wilderness and rich wildlife. We’ll start at Thursley, a quaint chocolate box village, named after the god Thor. We then follow some windy paths to reach the open landscape and boardwalk and finally climb a little hill to gaze into the distance.
Option to visit the Three Horseshoe Pub after the hike for lunch or refreshments.
Difficulty: easy/moderate with 1 hill climb
Duration: 4-4.30h approx
Dogs: Dogs are allowed but its recommended to keep dogs on leads.
Bring: snacks, drink. There are no public toilets/shops along the route, but a pub at the start/end (5min walk). And sometimes a mobile coffee van.
Meet / park: Please arrive 5min earlier at the Thursley Public Car park, Dyehouse Road, Thursley, Godalming GU8 6QA. What3Words: liked.retract.laugh

Event Date: Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Start Time: 9:45 am
Location: Thursley Public Car park, Thursley, Godalming GU8 6QA
Fee: £10
Transport: This hike is accessable by car. Next train station is Farham with 19min cab ride. Commuting fees are not included in the event fee.

Tickets can be book here via Meetup or via our Back on Track Website here
https://www.backontrack.live/events/thursley-dragonflies-30-jul/