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Byfleet occupies a low-lying loop of the River Wey, sitting just inside the M25 and directly south of its more commercial neighbour, West Byfleet. Unlike the nearby railway settlements that grew rapidly during the Victorian era, Byfleet feels more established, centered around a traditional village green and a selection of historic buildings like the 14th-century St Mary’s Church. Geographically, it is defined by its water routes; the Wey Navigation and the river itself hem the village in, providing plenty of level walking paths toward the ruins of Newark Priory or the Weybridge locks. While West Byfleet handles the fast commuter trains to Waterloo, Byfleet remains more domestic in character, consisting mostly of residential lanes and local independent shops. It also holds a significant place in motoring history, as the village is inextricably linked to the neighbouring Brooklands site, where the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit was constructed in 1907. It’s a quiet corner of Surrey that manages to feel tucked away, despite being positioned right in the heart of the busy arterial network between Woking and Weybridge.