18 Jul 2020
by Surrey County Council

Witley and Milford Common was once a bustling military camp, home to around 20,000 British and Canadian troops in the First and then Second World War, before being used by the Polish Resettlement Corps as a headquarters. The camp was dismantled at the end of the war, and the land was returned to The National Trust. Although popular with dog walkers and families, few people know the important history of the site. Following a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Godalming Museum, Surrey County Archaeological Unit and The National Trust have been working together with members of the local community to carry out investigations across the site.

This short audio-guided walk will show you round some of the key First World War areas of the camp using original photographs, sounds and recordings, providing an insight to the life of the people based here over 100 years ago.

Simply download the izi.Travel app on to your mobile phone, search 'Witley Camp', and download the trail.

Things to know about this walk: It is completely free to download We advise that you download this walk before visiting Witley Common as there is limited phone signal at the site. The walk begins at the Webb Road National Trust Car Park. The address of this car park is Webb Road, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5QJ. Parking is free for National Trust members. We advise you use headphones for this walk to improve the sound quality. This walk is just over 1 mile long and lasts around 1 hour. The walk is over some sandy and uneven ground with roots and other trip hazards. Please take care. Don't forget to turn your phone volume up when you start the walk!

More information can be found on the website.

Don't have a smart phone? No problem! We can email you full directions and a map. Although you will miss out on the sound clips, you will still be able to view all the photographs and directions. To get a copy, please email us at: [email protected]

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