Woking / Old Woking

[ocrx8]

Hi all,

Looking to move into a flatshare in Woking shortly as will be starting work there shortly. As I don't know the area at all, I'll be looking to stay around Woking for now to reduce commuting time.

Can anyone give me an idea of what Old Woking is like? I'm due to see a really nice flat there, the only concern is that it looks to be a 25-30 min walk to the station. This is something I'd only do a couple of times a week at the most, but if the walk will take me through some rough areas it becomes less appealing.

I have another option of a place in Woking itself, which is much closer to the station but the flat isn't as nice.

Thanks in advance.

Edited by ocrx8 on Wednesday 16th April 10:19

[BlackCup]

There aren't really any rough areas- Woking is a bit rough a night in the main clubbing areas. Old Woking is pretty much just that, old. It's quieter and if it was me I'd stay there. Could you not get a fold up bike for say around £250 and cycle in.

Good luck with the search.

Matt

[Mastiff]

Whereabouts in Old Woking?

There are shortcuts across the park/leisure centre or across the back to White Rose Lane that will shorten your time if you walk it.

Old Woking is OK. Great for A3/M25 - Heathrow, Gatwick and the coast. Train links are good too.

A bit of a one horse town - half decent chinese, fish and chips and a crap kebab shop.

Pub (Crown and Anchor) is a bit of a dive but some half decent people in there that like a drink and to watch the football! Can be a bit clicky at first!

I have lived here for a few years now - feel free to email me if I can help further.

[ocrx8]

Thanks guys.

Fold-up bike is a good idea, I will bear that in mind.

The place I will be looking at is part of the Gresham Mill development. I'm thinking this will be a 25-30 min walk to the station - is this ambitious? I'm not so fussed for local amenities as I spend most week nights at the gym or running, but good to know there is a relatively ok pub nearby in case I fancy a swift pint from time to time.

I'm coming from South Essex, so I'm sure anywhere in Surrey will be just fine.

[Mastiff]

Nice development that.

Station EASY walk in that time when you know the shortcuts.

Choice of gyms, either the Leisure Centre itself which of course has a large pool, David Lloyd by the football club or Horizones at Hoebridge Golf Club just up the road, which we use.

Pub (such as it is) is right next door!

ETA - you can run for MILES on the towpaths...

[Landshark]

BlackCup said:

There aren't really any rough areas

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ocrx8 said:

Thanks guys.

Fold-up bike is a good idea, I will bear that in mind.

The place I will be looking at is part of the Gresham Mill development. I'm thinking this will be a 25-30 min walk to the station - is this ambitious? I'm not so fussed for local amenities as I spend most week nights at the gym or running, but good to know there is a relatively ok pub nearby in case I fancy a swift pint from time to time.

I'm coming from South Essex, so I'm sure anywhere in Surrey will be just fine.

That's quite a nice little development.
You might find West Byfleet station is closer for you

[MikeG88]

Woking has its fair share os stholes just like any other town.

Its actually not so bad.

Lot of development going on currently so its hugely improved already.

Which flats. Not new central is it - I live in those flats.

Edited by Shaw Tarse on Saturday 19th April 17:00

[BlackCup]

Landshark said:

BlackCup said:

There aren't really any rough areas

Haha yeah but I'm talking compared to bad areas like Manchester, Liverpool etc have- it's hardly a crime infested crack den!

[shimmey69]

BlackCup said:

Landshark said:

BlackCup said:

There aren't really any rough areas

Haha yeah but I'm talking compared to bad areas like Manchester, Liverpool etc have- it's hardly a crime infested crack den!

You clearly need to get out more!!! LOL