Timeline
14:42
Check the route to the abbey and arrive early to find a good vantage point on the flood-plain.
15:12
Find a spot near the ruins where you can see the western sky. The abbey is free to enter.
15:27
Watch the golden light hit the ancient stones as the sun sets toward the SW.
15:57
Stay for the last light and the quiet of the evening as the day ends at the first Cistercian abbey in England.
Local tip
There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, so bring water and snacks with you. Check the route in advance as the abbey is located about 2 miles southeast of Farnham.
Check before you go
- The abbey is free.
- No on-site food or drink facilities are listed.
- Check the route to Waverley Abbey as it is located on a flood-plain.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guildford (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).