St Catherine's Hill is a hill south of Guildford in Surrey, England, with a ruined chapel on its top. The hill is about half a mile south of Guildford on the way to Godalming, near the village of Artington and the River Wey. The village is on a sandstone outcrop near the Pilgrims' Way, at the crossing on the river.
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Beautiful not very big ruins, free to visit and located just off the road and manageable hill up. Great views from the top, although fenced up. Information boards available. Richard Wincey established St Catherine a chapel of ease us at Parish Church of St Nicholas, Guilford in the parly 14th century. Its main purpose was to provide amos convenient place of worship for those who lived at some distance away from the main church. We have parked just at the bottom of the hill. (Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. 2 hours No return within 1 hour or permit holders parking spot). There is lovely walk along the river Way near by too. If you like ruins and history, it will be perfect...
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Ruined chapel dating back to the 14th century, built as a chapel of ease to the church of St Nicholas, Guildford. The hilltop location has good views over Guildford, including the castle. An annual 5 day fair was hosted here in the 14th century. Now the chapel makes an interesting diversion while walking the waterside path from Guildford to Shalford. The chapel itself is surrounded by railings, with an information board provided outlining...
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Ruined mediæval chapel on a hill top a short walk south of Guildford. I had heard that a new fence had been erected which spoils the view which is somewhat true but I was pleased to find out that you can still access the chapel by climbing up the sandy hillside from the river below.
Nice place to go when around Guildford or walking...
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