Meet Nymphs and a Boggart on the Blackwater Valley Path
A cheeky boggart and some wood and water nymphs are just some of the creatures waiting to meet you along Section 6 of the Blackwater Valley Path. You may also spot fish, butterflies and herons!
The Nymphs and the Boggart
This is a story trail called “The Story of the Nymphs and the Boggart” leads you around the meadow, telling tales of magical creatures.
It is about one mile long and is divided into numbered sections that you read out as you reach number markers along the trail.
Blackwater Valley Path Section 6: M3 Bridge to Blackwater Park
At 1.5 miles long, this section is one of the shortest. The path starts near Frimley Station
and leads you over the A331 dual carriageway
and on to Hawley Meadows, a traditional floodplain meadow.
From here it is just a short walk to Blackwater Park.
The Blackwater Valley Path
The Blackwater Valley Path is 23 miles long, marked by signposts and divided into 12 sections. These sections follow the river, are not circular and do not finish where they start.
Paths Along Section 6
The paths are the first along the Blackwater Path that do not have hard surfacing suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bikes.
The path varies from surfaced
We found the paths easy to use on foot or by bike but they can be narrow and there are patches of stinging nettles and brambles to battle past.
There is a road crossing at Frimley, which you need to cross with care.
Please see the Section 6 route description for full details.
Would We Go Back?
We would go back to Hawley Meadows and the story trail.
We may also cycle up to the M3 Bridge and down to Blackwater Park but would start and finish at the Hawley Meadows car park.
Where to Next?
Upstream – Section 5: Coleford Bridge to the M3 Bridge
Downstream – Section 7: Blackwater Park to Sandhurst Station
Visit the Blackwater Valley Path website
See the Section 6 Route Directions
Further Information
Nearest Town: Frimley, Blackwater, Camberley
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode for M3 Bridge/Frimley Station/Burrell Road: GU16 7QH or GU16 7JG
Nearest Postcode for Blackwater Park/Hawley Meadows: GU15 3DT or GU15 3YH
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic
Facilities: None
How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: The paths can be uneven and there is no surfacing at all through some parts of Hawley Meadows.
Parking: To park near the M3 Bridge you can park at Frimley Station (GU16 7QH) or Burrell Road Car Park (GU16 7JG). You can try to park along the road at Blackwater Park (GU15 3DT) but it is easier to use the car park at Hawley Meadows (GU15 3YH).
Cost of Parking: Frimley Station is pay and display. The other car parks are free.
Wildlife You Might See: Kingfishers, birds, badgers, lizards, ducks, moorhens, coots, Canada gees, butterflies and other insects. Perhaps even some nymphs and boggarts!
Information Written: June 2024
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