Guided outdoor activities
for the 50+ age group
For further information about GO50 : Telephone 01483 534706
Email go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk
Web www.ageuksurrey.org.uk
Send a C5-size s.a.e to GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4QZ
The GO50 programme aims to introduce people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle and the
benefits of regular exercise. Walking or cycling with others - socialising as you exercise - adds significantly to
the beneficial effects.
Regular exercise can: improve balance and flexibility; lower blood pressure; defend against heart disease,
stroke and type 2 diabetes; help maintain cognitive function; reduce depression and anxiety.
GO50 is a self-funded department of Age UK Surrey. All our activities are free, but a suggested donation of
£2.00 would be very welcome. Donations go directly towards maintaining the GO50 programme. Using the Gift
Aid scheme, we can reclaim the tax on your donations at no extra cost to you.
GO50 activities are led by experienced volunteers who will meet you at the start and lead the way. Please
wear walking boots or other suitable footwear. Bring a drink and a snack. No children or dogs, please. Use pub
car parks only if you intend to use the pub afterwards. Participants take part entirely at their own risk.
GO50/Age UK Surrey accepts no liability for injuries or losses during the course of any activity. Please
be aware of your own fitness levels and, if in doubt, consult your doctor before starting a new exercise
programme. Postcodes given are nearest available to the start. (T) indicates that the start is accessible by
public transport. For travel information contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
No advanced booking required - just turn up at the start and join in. First-time GO50 participants : please arrive
ten minutes early to complete a registration form. In the event of very bad weather, phone the GO50 office
before setting off.
We recommend that all participants carry contact details with them in case of emergency.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer GO50 walk, cycle or Nordic Walk leader, or registering as
a co-leader who might be called upon should extra support be needed, please contact the GO50 office.
HEALTH WALKS
The Health Walks scheme is aimed at encouraging people of all ages to take part in local, volunteer-led walks. The
walks are ideal for people who would like to improve their health by increasing their physical activity levels.
Participants are encouraged to walk at a pace that suits them. The walks last for 1 - 1½ hours and are free. No
booking is required. Age UK Surrey Health Walks :
WEDNESDAYS : Park Barn Community Centre, Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford GU2 8JH.
10:30am – 11.30am
THURSDAYS : St John’s Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU4 7AA.
10am – 11am
THURSDAYS : Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Hawk’s Hill, Fetcham KT22 9BL.
10:30am – 12 noon
GO50 WALKS, September - December 2011
Thu 15th SEP : Hascombe & the Hurtwood : 4m (new walk) Hilly walk with some good views. Optional pub
refreshments. Meet Colin for a 10:30am start at the parking area opposite White Horse, The Street, Hascombe
(B2130). TQ001394 / GU8 4JA (T) Buses 42, 44, Guildford-Cranleigh
Fri 16th SEP : Chertsey : 4m Walk around Chertsey Meads and along the river. Return along the same tow
path. Optional picnic or pub lunch. Meet Pamela for a 10:30am start in the second car park on Chertsey Meads.
Take B387 and turn into Mead Lane. Pass first car park, then take second turning on left. TQ059664 / KT16 8LN
Mon 19th SEP : Headley Heath and Headley Village Perimeter : 5m Walk through woods around the edge
of Headley Hth, then across fields around Headley Village. One steep climb, 5 stiles. Meet Keith for a 10:15am
start at Headley Heath NT car park (NT card or £2.50). On B2033 Headley Common Rd, ½m south of Headley
Village opposite cricket pitch. TQ205537 / KT18 6ND
Mon 19th SEP : East Grinstead : 4m Attractive, very varied walk with good views. Two hills, otherwise flat and
little road. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at East Grinstead Sports Centre, Saint Hill Rd. From A22 turn down
Imberhorne Lane. Over B2110 and Centre is on right. TQ378363 / RH19 4JX (T) Metrobus 281, 391 to Felbridge then a 1m walk
Tue 20th SEP : Scearn Bank : 4½m Enjoy a circular walk around Limpsfield Chart. Meet Irene for a 10:15am
start in the Scearn Bank car park on Limpsfield Chart off the B269. Go past church and first car park on right to
Scearn Bank CP on the left. TQ426518 / RH8 0TB
Wed 21st SEP : Penton Hook/Laleham Abbey Park : 3½m Thames Path walk to Penton Hook Island,
returning along the river and Laleham Abbey Pk. Pub lunch or bring picnic. Meet Auriol for a 10:30am start on
Thames Side, Laleham. From Chertsey, cross Chertsey Bridge, turn left onto Thames Side. Second car park is on
right, just before Ferry Lane. TQ050684 / TW18 1SR
Wed 21st SEP : Bocketts Farm & Fetcham Downs : 4½m Walk through Norbury Park and by River Mole.
Refreshments at Farm Café. Meet Barbara for a 10:30am start at Bocketts Farm CP. Off roundabout on A246, SW
of Leatherhead. TQ155550 / KT22 9BS
Thu 22nd SEP : Cobham : 4m (new walk) Sixteen stiles to encounter, but lovely views make the effort
worthwhile. Meet Mike for an 11am start on the corner of Tilt Road, Cobham, outside the crematorium. TQ120592
/ KT11 3HS
Mon 26th SEP : Crawley Down : 3½m Easy, undulating walk along lanes and footpaths (Sussex Border Path),
through woods and a few fields. Not too muddy! Pub refreshments on return. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start
at the Dukes Head pub, Turner’s Hill Road, just off A264/B2028 roundabout, northwest of Crawley Down.
TQ335391 / RH10 4HH
Wed 28th SEP : Bletchingley : 4m Walk through to Greensand Way, South Park, Rabies Heath and return to
Bletchingley. Undulating walk with stiles. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Bletchingley playing fields opposite
the Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
Thu 29th SEP : Virginia Water : 4½m Easy walk around the lake, through 18th cent landscaped gardens,
Roman ruins and Polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gdns restaurant. Meet Lynette for a 10:30am start at Savill Gdns car
park. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signposted Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Mon 3rd OCT : Guildford Lane : 2½m Balanced hilly walk along Pilgrim’s Way, steeply uphill Water Lane,
Newlands Corner, then steeply downhill North Downs Way. Pub lunch at Drummond Arms, Albury. Meet Andrew
for a 10:30am start at Guildford Lane car park, east of St Martha’s. TQ035486 / GU5 9BQ
Wed 5th OCT : Milton Heath : 4m Varied walk south of Dorking. Good views across to Redlands & the Downs.
Optional refreshments after. Meet Rosemary for a 10:30am start at Milton Heath car park ½m out of Dorking,
down lane on left signed ‘Bury Hill Fisheries’ off A25. No toilets. TQ155488 / RH4 3JT
Thu 6th OCT : Staines Moor to Wraysbury Lakes (new walk) : 3½m Mostly flat walk combining two
favourite places. 5 stiles. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Moor Lane (by Berkeley Close), Staines. From J13/M25
turn left to Wraysbury, left at mini roundabout & left again by Orckid. TQ025727 / TW19 6EF
Sun 9th OCT : Thorpe to Virginia Water (new walk) : 5m Mostly flat walk with a couple of slopes and a few
stiles. It gets so wet in the winter and spring that it can only be done for a few months of the year! Meet Mike for
an 11am start at The Red Lion, Village Road, Thorpe. TQ021687 / TW20 8UE
Mon 10th OCT : Newchapel : 3½m Flat, easy field walk around good paths. Meet Graham for a 10:15am
start at The Wiremill pub. From Newchapel on the A22, beyond the roundabout take a left turn signed ‘Wiremill’
and park in the large car park on the right. TQ367419 / RH7 6HJ
Wed 12th OCT : Scearn Bank : 4½m Enjoy a circular walk around Limpsfield Chart. Meet Irene for a
10:15am start in the Scearn Bank car park on Limpsfield Chart off the B269. Go past the church and the first car
park on the right to the Scearn Bank car park on the left. TQ426518 / RH8 0TB
Mon 17th OCT : Abinger Hammer : 4m Circuit of Abinger Hammer village, with good views. No steep hills.
Optional pub lunch after. Meet Jill for a 10:30am start at NT car park, White Down Lane. Turn north off A25 at
Crossways Farm east of Abinger Hammer. CP on left about ½m up the lane. TQ109474 / RH5 6PZ
Mon 17th OCT : Old Oxted : 4½m Easy walk across golf course onto Greensand Way, round Broadham Green
and return. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at the end of Old Godstone Rd, in Old Oxted. TQ382521 / RH8 9JX
Tue 18th OCT : Brockham : 3½m Easy walk, mostly along River Mole. One gentle incline. Optional pub lunch.
Meet Sue & Liz for a 10:15am start at Brockham Green outside Royal Oak. From A25, follow signposts to
Brockham (rugby pitches alongside A25) over Brockham Bridge and turn left at the Green. TQ196496 / RH3 7JS
(T) Bus 32
Wed 19th OCT : Bletchingley : 4m Walk from the car park through to Greensand Way - South Park – Rabies
Heath – and return to Bletchingley. Undulating walk with stiles. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at
Bletchingley playing fields opposite the Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
Thu 20th OCT : Send to Mayford : 4m Flat walk with a few stiles and plenty of open fields to admire. Meet
Mike for an 11am start at New Inn, Send Road, Woking. Park in road unless eating afterwards. TQ017560 / GU23
7EN
Mon 24th OCT : North Downs Way and Mogador (new walk) : 5m Walk along the North Downs Way via
Colley Hill returning via Mogador & Marjery Wood. Good views. Meet Keith for a 10:15am start in Wray Lane NT
car park at top of Reigate Hill, off J8/M25. TQ263524 / RH2 9RP (T) Buses 420, 460
Tue 25th OCT : Fairmile Common : 3½m Undulating woodland walk with one hill, no stiles. Optional pub
lunch. Meet Pamela for a 10:30am start in the Fairmile car park on the A307. From Cobham, travel toward
Esher and car park is on right just past the Fairmile traffic lights. TQ121618 / KT11 1BG
Tue 25th OCT : Epsom Common : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly
flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony for a 10am start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car
park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Wed 26th OCT : Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal from Woodham (new walk) : 4m Flat, circular walk
from the Woodham, through West Byfleet and Pyrford villages to Wey Navigation, returning via Basingstoke Canal.
Pub lunch if required. Meet David & Vivienne for a 10:30am start at Victoria Inn, 427 Woodham Lane, Woodham
(car parking available). TQ036616 / KT15 3QE
Wed 26th OCT : Ranmore : 4½m Walk will take in North Downs Way, Ranmore Common and part of Polesden
Lacey Estate. Meet Barbara for a 10:30am start at the free CP at the west of Ranmore Common Road (not the
NT car park at Denbies Hillside). TQ126501 / RH5 6SS
Mon 31st OCT : Lingfield : 4m Pleasant, varied flat walk via St Piers Hospital School. Meet Graham for a
10:15am start at The Star pub in Church Rd. Pass through Lingfield village, down hill & take first left. TQ389436/
RH7 6AH
Tue 1st NOV : Bramley : 4m Undulating walk through the village, past lakes, mills and over farmland, and
return on Downs Link path. Optional pub lunch. Meet Jill for a 10:30am start at the Bramley Business Centre car
park on B2128, Station Road, Bramley. From Guildford on A281, turn left at mini-roundabout at BP garage - car
park is 100 yds on left, past the school. TQ009451 / GU5 0AY
Tue 1st NOV : Outwood : 3¾m Walk through fields and woodland. Pub refreshments. Meet Sue & Liz for a
10:15am start in the car park off Outwood Lane, almost opposite Gayhouse Lane (near the windmill). TQ327455 /
RH1 5PW
Thu 3rd NOV : Cow Common to Molesey Heath (new walk) : 4m Straightforward walk alongside Rivers Mole
and Ember and across Molesey Heath. Some minor slopes. A good value meal available afterwards. Meet Mike for
an 11am start at The Bell Inn, 4 Bell Road, East Molesey. TQ145678 / KT8 0SS
Thu 3rd NOV : Reigate Heath : 3¾m Flat walk to Skimmington Castle and Wonham Mill. Bring snack. Meet
Irene for 10:15am start at Flanchford Road car park, west of Reigate, south of the A25. TQ238503 / RH2 8AB
Mon 7th NOV : Earlswood : 4m Unusual walk around Whitebushes area and East Surrey hospital. One gradual
hill, otherwise fairly flat. Can be muddy. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at small car park at Petridge Wood
Common, a little way down A2044 Woodhatch Rd from Salfords. TQ276474 / RH1 5JH
Tue 8th NOV : Farley Heath : 4½m Hilly country walk with good views. Pub refreshments. Meet Pamela for a
10:30am start in Farley Heath Road car park. Take A248 opposite Silent Pool, first left into New Rd. After 2m bear
right towards Farley Heath. Large CP on right with gates at either end. TQ052448 / GU5 9EW
Wed 9th NOV : Godstone : 5m Undulating walk via Broadham Green & Hob Garden Cottage. Some stiles, can
be muddy. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Godstone Green opposite White Hart Pub. TQ349516 /
RH9 8DP
Thu 10th NOV : Windsor Great Park : 4m Enjoy a mystery walk through hidden paths and little known areas
of the park. Optional lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette for a 10:30am start at Savill Gardens car park. From A30,
take Wick Rd/Lane, signposted Savill Gardens. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Mon 14th NOV : Albury : 3m Undulating walk through woods and fields with good views. Optional pub lunch.
Meet Auriol & Norman for a 10:30am start at Albury cricket ground car park. From A25 take A248 and turn
south into New Road ½m east of Albury. Car park ¾m on right. TQ059469 / GU5 9DB
Mon 14th NOV : Moorhouse, Limpsfield Chart : 5½m Walk begins through the Chart and continues into open
fields overlooking Kent Weald. Woodland return. A few stiles. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start. Turn opposite
Grasshopper pub, Westerham Road, Moorhouse and continue on narrow lane for approx ¼m. CP on right-hand
side. TQ430534 / TN16 2EU
Wed 16th NOV : Crockford Bridge & Weybridge : 4m Flat, circular walk along Wey Navigation to Weybridge
Lock and Weybridge. Coffee stop then return via River Wey. Optional lunch at Crockford Bridge after. Meet David
& Vivienne for a 10:30am start at Crockford Bridge Farm Shop, New Haw Rd (A318), Addlestone. Off A317
Woburn Hill. TQ055638 / KT15 2BU (T) Addlestone station
Wed 16th NOV : Chipstead/Shabden Park : 5½m Easy walk to Mogador, over Kingswood golf course and
return by Shabden Woods. Bring snack. Pub lunch available in Chipstead after. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at
Elmore Pond car park, Chipstead. Turn into Star Lane from the A23 Hooley, bear left onto Elmore Rd and continue
to crossroads. TQ277567 / CR5 3SE
Thu 17th NOV : Sutton Green to Send : 3½m A couple of minor slopes and stiles to encounter but otherwise a
flat waterside and farmland walk. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Edward the Confessor Church, Sutton Place
Estate, Blanchards Hill, Guildford. TQ007536 / GU4 7QN
Fri 18th NOV : Nutfield : 4m Scenic undulating walk around Nutfield. Can be wet. Meet Graham for a 10:15am
start at Mercers Country Park, Nutfield Marsh Rd, South Merstham. Entrance south of lake. TQ301518 / RH1 4EU
Sun 20th NOV : Hampton (new walk) : 4½m Flat walk with one bridge to encounter twice as we see some of
the few remaining green spots in this area. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Hatherop Park entrance, Hatherop
Road, Hampton. TQ125704 / TW12 3BS
Mon 21st NOV : Headley Heath : 4½m Walk through woodland and chalk valleys mostly on wooded tracks.
Two steep climbs. Pubs nearby for lunch afterwards. Meet Sue & Liz for a 10:15am start at the NT car park (NT
card free), Headley Common Rd B2033, opposite cricket club. TQ205538 / KT18 6NN
Tue 22nd NOV : Chinthurst Hill : 4m Easy walk (not climbing Chinthurst Hill) to Shalford Common, River Wey
towpath to Chinthurst Farm and return. Optional pub lunch to follow. Meet Andrew for a 10:15am start at
Chinthurst Hill car park. From A281 south of Guildford turn east onto Kings Rd (A248) at Shalford. CP on right
opposite Wonersh Common. TQ015463 / GU5 0PR (T) Bus 21, 22, 32
Wed 23rd NOV : Painshill Park, Cobham : 4½m Explore this unusual garden landscape. The café will be
open. Entrance to Painshill is free on Wednesdays in November. Meet Rosemary for a 10:30am start. Entrance
and free CP in “Between Streets”, 200m east of A245/A307 roundabout. A3/A245 exit to Cobham. TQ103603 /
KT11 1EJ (T) Bus 515 Guildford-Kingston
Thu 24th NOV : Windsor Great Park : 4m Superb views of Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through
Deer Park & Village. Coffee stop enroute, pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette for a 10:30am start at Bishopsgate
entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Grn. Left at 3rd roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to
end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71
Mon 28th NOV : Puttenham Common & Cutt Mill (new walk) : 4m Circuit of Puttenham Common & Cuttmill
Ponds. No stiles, generally flat. Meet Colin for a 10:30am start at the middle car park off Suffield Lane. SU912458
/ GU3 1BG
Mon 28th NOV : Banstead Wood : 4½m Walk along edge of Banstead Wood with views over Chipstead Bottom
returning over Park Downs. Meet Keith for a 10:15am start at Holly Lane car park, Chipstead Valley on B2219
near B2032 junction. TQ275584 / CR5 3NR (T) Bus 166 Chipstead Valley / Chipstead station
Mon 28th NOV : Copthorne : 5m Circular walk round Copthorne. Meet Irene for a 10.15am start near
Hoskins Garden Centre, Snowhill Lane, Copthorne. Park in adjacent road. TQ339400 / RH10 3EL
Wed 30th NOV : Caterham : 5m Meet Irene at The Fox, Coulsdon Common. TQ319569 / CR3 5QS
Wed 30th NOV : Denbies : 4½m Walk through the vineyard to the North Downs Way and on to Ranmore with
good views. A climb at start of walk. Lunch at Denbies. Meet Barbara for a 10:30am start in the car park at
Denbies Vineyard, just north of Dorking on A24. TQ166511 / RH5 6AA (T) Dorking station
Thu 1st DEC : Walton on Thames (new walk) : 3½m Visit the famous Whiteley Village, recently featured on
TV. Gentle flat stroll around this extensive estate; refreshments afterwards. Meet Mike for an 11am start at the
Sanctuary car park, The Octagon, Whiteley Village, Walton. TQ092625 / KT12 4EH
Mon 5th DEC : Chinthurst Hill : 3m Easy walk (not climbing Chinthurst Hill) to Chinthurst Farm, Little Tangley,
Wonersh Common and return. Optional pub lunch to follow. Meet Andrew for a 10:30am start at Chinthurst Hill
car park. From A281 south of Guildford turn east onto Kings Rd (A248) at Shalford. Car park on right opposite
Wonersh Common. TQ015463 / GU5 0PR (T) Bus 21, 22, 32
Mon 5th DEC : Ewell Trail: 4½m Walk past the historical buildings of Ewell and along the Hogsmill River. Some
road walking, no hills or stiles. Meet Keith for a 10:15am start in Ewell Court car park, Ewell Court Avenue. Left
turn off A240 Ewell to Tolworth. TQ214638 / KT19 0ED (T) Bus 406, E16
Mon 5th DEC : Godstone : 3½m Sheltered domestic landscape dotted with little ponds. Walk takes us around
Gilbert Scott’s Godstone. Meet Sue & Liz for a 10:15am start in the car park adjacent to the village pond.
TQ350515 / RH9 8DP
Tue 6th DEC : Heaven Farm & Xmas Dinner : 5m Walk followed by Xmas Dinner. Undulating walk in very
pleasant countryside - route dependent on weather conditions. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start. From A22 at
Wych Cross take A275 towards Danehill. Farm approx 1m on right. TQ415306 / RH17 7DE. Order your dinner
place by phone, 01342 323371, or on a walk. £14 for 2 courses / £17 for 3 courses. Menu available, £5 deposit.
Wed 7th DEC : Horsell & Goldsworth Park : 4m Flat, circular walk from Cricketer’s Arms through Horsell to
Basingstoke Canal, returning via community centre and lake at Goldsworth Park. Coffee stop en-route and optional
pub lunch after. Meet David & Vivienne for a 10.30am start at the Cricketer’s Arms, Horsell Birch, Horsell,
Woking (parking available). SU988595 / GU21 4XB
Wed 7th DEC : Reigate Hill : 5½m This walk takes in the North Downs with great views. Can be muddy in
places with some stiles. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at the National Trust car park at the top of
Reigate Hill. TQ263524 / RH2 9RP (T) Buses 420, 460
Mon 12th DEC : Sheepleas : 3½m Slightly undulating mixed walk with paths and quiet lanes through woods
and fields, good views and one stile. Optional pub lunch afterwards. Meet Norman & Auriol for a 10:30am start
at Sheepleas car park. From A246 Epsom Road turn south at West Horsley roundabout onto Shere Road. CP is ¾m
on left. TQ084513 / KT24 6EP
Mon 12th DEC : Crockham Hill : 4½-5m Enjoy a circular walk out of the village, returning along Vanguard
Way. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Crockham Hill, off the B269, parking in the village. TQ442506 / TN8 6RR
Wed 14th DEC : Virginia Water : 4½m Easy walk around the lake, through 18th c. landscaped gardens,
Roman ruins & polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gdns restaurant. Meet Lynette for a 10:30am start at Savill Gdns car
park. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signposted Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Wed 14th DEC : Buckland : 5m Walk through fields, crossing the lower part of the North Downs Way. Bring
snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Buckland. Park near the shops/Post Office. TQ221507 / RH3 7BB
Thu 15th DEC : Weybridge to Coxes Lock : 4m Walk to some new places, on paths with good drainage so not
too muddy. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Elmbridge Canoe Club CP, Walton Lane, Weybridge. TQ075657 / KT13
8NF
Fri 16th DEC : Epsom Common : 4 mls Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly
flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony for a 10am start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car
park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Mon 19th DEC : Guildford Mount : 4½m Undulating walk with one stile, possibly muddy. Climb to Hog’s Back,
lovely views. Return via North Downs Way & towpath. Optional pub lunch. Meet Jill for a 10:30am start on
Guildford Town Bridge, foot of High St. SU994493 / GU1 3DG (T) Guildford station / bus station
Mon 19th DEC : Polesden Lacey : 4m Walk from the Estate through woodland and open countryside.
Refreshments available in the National Trust restaurant. Meet Barbara for a 10:30am start in the pay & display
car park at Polesden Lacey (free for NT members). TQ136522 / RH5 6BD
Tue 20th DEC : Godstone : 5m Undulating walk via Godstone Green, Broadham Green & Hob Gdn Cottage.
Some stiles and can be muddy. Stay after walk for mince pies/hot drinks at Scout HQ, Godstone Green. Meet
Irene for a 10:15am start at Godstone Green opposite White Hart pub. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP
Wed 21st DEC : Mickleham : 4m Varied walk up back of Box Hill taking in Broadwood Folly and viewpoint,
followed by gentle descent. Toilets in car park. Lunch at Stepping Stones. Meet Rosemary for a 10:30am start in
Rykas car park, opposite Burford Bridge Hotel off A24. TQ171521 / RH5 6BX (T) Bus 465
Fri 23rd DEC : Bletchingley : 4½m Over Castle Hill to Nutfield. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Bletchingley
playing fields, opposite Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
Wed 28th DEC : Bushy Park/Hampton Court : 5m Flat, possibly muddy walk through Bushy Park to Kingston
Bridge. Back along towpath to Hampton Court for lunch. Meet Jeanette for an 11am start in Diana Fountain main
car park in Bushy Park near Hampton Court Palace (A308). TQ159693 / TW11 0EW
GO FURTHER WALKS, September - December 2011
For walkers who want more of a challenge, these walks range from 6 - 10 miles in length, are likely to be steep in places
and will be taken at a faster pace than GO50 walks - so you will need to be fit! If you are in any doubt about your fitness,
we strongly suggest that you try a GO50 walk first. Don’t forget to bring water and some food.
Tue 13th SEP : Crowhurst Lane End & Lingfield : 8m Varied field walk
with lunch at Lingfield. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start in Crowhurst Lane. From M25/A22 at Godstone go 2m
south, turn left into Miles Lane. Keep right, park on left after railway bridge, opp. Brickmakers Arms. TQ378483 /
RH8 9NS
Wed 14th SEP : Shalford : 8½m We walk beside the River Wey, then ascend to St Martha’s church, and
return via the fringe of Blackheath. Bring picnic. Meet Clive for 10:40am start outside Shalford station.
TQ002470 / GU4 8HA
Fri 16th SEP : Hever : 9 mls A circular walk using the Eden Valley Trail. Meet Irene for a 10.15am start in
Hever. Park in the CP opposite church and behind Henry VIII pub. TQ476448 / TN8 7NH
Tue 20th SEP : Sundridge (Kent) : 7-8m Delightful, varied walk, some hills and lunch at Woodman pub. Meet
Graham for a 10:15am start at Dryhill car park just beyond Sundridge on A25. After the village watch for sign to
the right. CP is ½m up a narrow road. 50p parking. TQ495556 / TN14 6ED
Fri 23rd SEP : Ightham Mote (Kent) : 7-8m Walk to Shipbourne and return. Bring picnic. Meet Irene for a
10:15am start at the car park, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks. TQ584534 / TN15 0NT
Tue 27th SEP : Ardingly (W Sussex) : 9-10m Beautiful, fairly hilly walk via reservoir to Borde Hill Gdns for
lunch. A small repeat section on return. Flat. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start in layby just beyond Gardeners
Arms pub on B2028. Halfway between Wakehurst and the village of Ardingly. J10/M25 onto A264 and a right turn
at Duke’s Head. TQ344302 / RH17 6TJ
Mon 3rd OCT : Ripley/Byfleet : 6½m Undulating walk along the River Wey to Byfleet. Lunch at Blue Anchor
pub before return alongside RHS garden. Meet Jennifer for an 11am start at Ripley Village Green, off B2215,
opposite Wylie & Mar furniture shop. TQ053569 / GU23 6AN (T) Buses 462, 463, 515
Tue 4th OCT : Ockley & Walliswood : 8m Very varied, undulating and pretty walk through Jayes Park to
Scarlet Arms pub for optional lunch before return. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Inn on the Green pub at
the north end of Ockley on Stane Street, A29. TQ148401 / RH5 5TD
Thu 6th OCT : Grayswood : 8m Hilly circuit ascending to top of Gibbet Hill, then down into Devil’s Punch Bowl.
From Hindhead return via outskirts of Haslemere. Bring picnic. Meet Clive for 10:30am start in the Grayswood
Village Hall car park opposite the church, on A286. SU917347 / GU27 2DB (T) Bus 70
Sat 8th OCT : Witley : 8m Hilly, more strenuous walk through beautiful countryside, joining banks of River Arun
by Hambledon Hurst & on to Hambledon, Buss’s Common, Witley & Sandhills. Wet & muddy under foot. Optional
pub lunch in Hambledon or bring picnic. Meet Lise for a 10am start at car park adjacent Witley Train Station,
signed off the A283 Petworth Road, approx 1m south of Witley village, past King Edward school. SU948379 / GU8
5TX (T)
Mon 10th OCT : Godstone - introduction to GO FURTHER : 6m A walk with several options - longer than
GO50, but not too strenuous. Can be adjusted to suit. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Godstone Green. Bring a
drink and a good snack. Not too fast a pace. Give it a try! TQ349516 / RH9 8DP
Tue 11th OCT : Lewes to Seaford (new Sussex walk) : 10½m Superb, flat, linear walk, mainly along River
Ouse to Bishopstone station outside Seaford. Train back to Lewes, about £1.50. Optional pub lunch at Rodmell
after 4m, so bring a snack too. Park near Lewes station just off High St A277 (Aldi car park, Brooks Lane, £1.50
per day). Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Lewes station, East Sussex, off A27. TQ416098 / BN7 2UP (T)
Thu 13th OCT : Shere : 8¾m We leave Shere, walking beside the River Tillingbourne, and ascend on paths and
tracks (sometimes muddy) across heath and through varied woodland to Ewhurst windmill & Pitch Hill for a picnic
with a superb view. Return via Peaslake with grand views of North Downs. Meet Clive for a 10:30am start in
public Recreation Ground car park off Upper Street. TQ073479 / GU5 9JA (T) Bus 32 Redhill-Dorking-Guildford
Fri 14th OCT : Horsted Keynes to Lindfield : 9m Pleasant, easy, gently undulating walk along Sussex Border
Path, across open fields to Lindfield for picnic lunch. Return through farms around Ardingley to the start. Meet
Irene for a 10:15am start in free car park off the village. TQ383282 / RH17 7AT
Tue 18th OCT : Copthorne & Turner’s Hill : 8m Scenic, undulating, varied walk via Rowfant with pub lunch at
Turner’s Hill. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start in Copthorne Common Road, just off A264. From J10/M23 cross
first roundabout and turn left into New Town to park. TQ319389 / RH10 3NA
Thu 20th OCT : Frensham : 7½m Visit both Little and Great Ponds and, in between, ascend steeply one of The
Devil’s Jumps. Bring picnic. Meet Clive for a 10:30am start outside St Mary’s church, Frensham. On-street
parking. SU842414 / GU10 3EA (T) Bus 19 Farnham-Haslemere (stop 700yds from start)
Fri 21st OCT : Downlands Circular (new walk) : 7½m Via Happy Valley and Chaldon with lunch at The Fox,
Coulsdon Common. Meet Keith for a 10:15am start at Farthing Downs car park in Ditches Lane, 1¼m from B276
at Coulsdon. TQ302572 / CR5 1DA
Tue 25th OCT : Otford & Kemsing (new Kent walk) : 9½m Superb, hilly walk via North Downs Way with
lovely views. Optional pub lunch right in the country! Meet Graham for a 10:15am start in Otford free public car
park on left of High Street. J5/M25 to Otford. TQ526594 / TN14 5PQ (T) Otford station
Thu 27th OCT : Puttenham to Charles Hill (new walk) : 8m Pleasant undulating walk along the North Downs
Way with ridge top views, then down through Binton and Crooksbury Common to lunch at Charles Hill, returning
via the Tarn. Meet Peter for a 10:15am star at Puttenham “Top Car Park”. From The Street, Puttenham take
Suffield Lane (across from The Good Intent, GU3 1AR). CP signposted on right after 1¼m. SU919462
Fri 28th OCT : Ide Hill : 9m Very scenic walk with views of Bough Beeches Reservoir and return on a high ridge
escarpment. One steep hill. Good coffee break en route and optional pub lunch after. Meet Irene for a 10:15am
start by the church in Ide Hill. TQ486518 / TN14 6JW
Tue 1st NOV : Limpsfield : 8½m Hilly walk with good views and wooded countryside with lunch at Crockham
Hill. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Grasshopper pub, Moorhouse Bank. On A25 about 1m from Limpsfield
village. TQ430534 / TN16 2EU (T) Bus 236, East Grinstead-Oxted
Fri 4th NOV : Ardingly : 9m Walk to Highbrook Church, then descend to Bluebell railway and path into Horsted
Keynes outskirts. Return via fields and woods to Ardingly College and reservoir. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start
in the free car park in Ardingly Village. TQ348294 / RH17 6AN
Tue 8th NOV : Brockham – Betchworth – Buckland : 8m A scenic, undulating walk with a pub lunch in the
middle. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at the Green at Buckland, just north of the A25. TQ222509 / RH3 7BB
Thu 10th NOV : Waverley Abbey & Crooksbury Hill : 8m Mainly level walk, initially along River Wey to the
Abbey. Lunch at Barley Mow pub at The Sands, then return via Charles Hill. Good views, open fields and
woodlands throughout. Meet Peter for a 10:30am start at CP at Tilford Green. SU874434 / GU10 2BU
Fri 11th NOV : Sharpthorne Plus : 7½-8m A walk along the Sussex Border Path, onto rock escarpment and
Blackland campsite, through woods to village. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start. Park in Finch Field
picnic site on minor road between Vinol’s Cross Pub, Sharpthorne and the church in West Hoathly village.
TQ366326 / RH19 4PN
Sat 12th NOV : Thursley/The Devil’s Punch Bowl : 8m This extraordinary landform is stunningly revealed by
a steady, moderate climb to the top. Optional lunch at NT Devil’s Punch Bowl café or bring picnic. Meet Lise for a
10am start at the large unmarked grass car park beside the village cricket ground at Thursley (GU8 6QA).
Thursley is signed off the A3, approx 3½m south of the Milford turn-off. SU900398
Tue 15th NOV : Godstone – Bletchingly : 7-8m Fairly hilly walk with pub lunch at Bletchingly. Meet Graham
for a 10:15am start at the Vineyard car park. From M23/A22 turn north and immediately cross dual-carriageway
into Quarry Lane, then right into car park. TQ353534 / RH9 8DQ (T) Metrobus 409, 411
Tue 22nd NOV : Cowden : 9m Circular route via Chiddingstone Hoath and Markbeech. Meet Irene for a
10:15am start. Park in Cowden village. TQ465404 / TN8 7JQ
Thu 24th NOV : Walton on the Hill : 8¼m Walk to Headley Heath and on to White Hill and Mickleham Downs.
Return takes us past St Mary’s church in Headley, and Mere Pond. Bring picnic. Meet Clive for a 10:30am start at
St Peter’s Church entrance. TQ223550 / KT20 7SD (T) Bus 460 Epsom-Redhill
Fri 25th NOV : Limpsfield Chart Plus : 10m Enjoy a circular walk around Limpsfield Chart. Meet Irene for a
10:15am start in Scearn Bank car park on Limpsfield Chart off the B269. Go past the church and first car park on
the right to the Scearn Bank car park on the left. TQ426518 / RH8 0TB
Tue 29th NOV : Horley & Sussex Border Path : 6½m Flat, unusual walk around part of Gatwick Airport with
lunch at the Black Horse, Hookwood. Come and be surprised! Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Coppingham
Arms pub on Balcombe Road, south of Horley. Park in The Close or small lay-by nearby. TQ292421 / RH6 9EF
Thu 1st DEC : Haslemere : 6½m Generally easy ascent to Blackdown, at 917ft the highest point in West
Sussex with superb views, for picnic lunch. Meet Clive for a 10:30am start outside The Georgian Hotel in High St.
Public car parks in the town. SU905329 / GU272JY (T) Haslemere station ¾m from High St
Fri 2nd DEC : Burford Bridge : 10m From Westhumble ascend into very wooded area (short distance),
continue on Admiral’s Way, back of Polesden Lacey Estate & North Downs Way. Undulating walk with fine views.
Bring picnic. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Rykas car park off A24 north of Dorking near Burford Bridge
Hotel. TQ171521 / RH5 6BX
Fri 9th DEC : Four Elms : 10m A circular walk near Bough Beeches reservoir. Lunch on route so bring snack.
Meet Irene for a 10.15am start. Take B2027 from Edenbridge. Park opposite church in Four Elms, just after the
crossroads. TQ467484 / TN8 6NR
Tue 13th DEC : Banstead & the Downs : 7m Fairly easy walk on good surfaces for winter – optional lunch at
end of walk. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at The Oaks Park car park. Entrance from Croydon Lane A2022,
Carshalton. CP signed just west of Little Woodcote crossroads. TQ275612 / SM7 3BA
Fri 16th DEC : Nymans/Slaugham : 9m Circular walk using Ouse Valley and High Weald Trails. Picnic or pub
lunch at Warninglid. Return to Nymans through fields with great views. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at the NT
car park at Nymans off the A23 at Handcross. TQ265294 / RH17 6EB (T) 271/273 Metrobus
Thu 22nd Dec : Ascot & Windsor Great Park : 8m Mainly level walk, generally firm underfoot, through
parkland, woods & open heathland. Optional pub lunch at Thatched Tavern, Ascot. Meet Peter for a 10:15am
start at Sunningdale Village free car park off the A30 London road by the intersection with Chobham Road, near
Sunningdale Railway station. SU955670 / SL5 0DJ
Fri 30th DEC : Betchworth Park & Brockham : 6m Fairly easy walk, route determined by recent weather
conditions, around the golf course and near Brockham. Please stay for drink/light lunch after if you can. Meet
Graham for a 10:15am start at The Watermill pub on A25, east side of Dorking, near Pixham. TQ179501 / RH4
1NN (T) Dorking Deepdene station ½m away
GO50 NORDIC WALKS, September - December 2011
Our programme of guided Nordic Walks is for people who have been trained to walk using Nordic poles. You
must bring your own Nordic poles. Wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring waterproofs, a drink and a snack.
Most walks cross stiles. These walks are not for instruction. Age UK Surrey can provide information on Nordic Walking
training and buying Nordic poles.
Mon 12th SEP : Horsell Common : 3½m Circular walk, with coffee stop halfway round. No stiles, but may be
muddy. Meet Maureen & Sybil for a 10:30am start at the Sandy Track car park, Horsell Common. From Shore’s
Rd go 100 yards down Sandy Track to CP. TQ005602 / GU21 4HP
Wednesday 14th SEP : Denbies Vineyard : 5m Walk through fields and woodland, some steep slopes.
Refreshments and toilets. Meet David for a 10:30am start in the car park at Denbies. On the A24 near Dorking.
TQ166511 / RH5 6AA (T) Bus 465, Dorking or Westhumble stations
Fri 23rd SEP : Gibbet Hill & Grayswood : 7m Exhilarating circular route through woodland and open fields to
Grayswood and back. Good views, steep ascents & descents. Can be muddy. Refreshments/toilets at start/finish.
Meet Michael & Nigel for a 10:30am start at Devil’s Punch Bowl car park (NT members free). SU891358 / GU26
6AE
Thu 29th SEP : Tillingbourne & Pilgrims Way : 7½-8m An undulating walk across lovely Surrey Hills
countryside taking in the Tillingbourne stream and part of the Pilgrims Way. Some stiles and could be muddy.
Break for coffee/snack/light lunch at Shere during the walk. Meet Penny & Christine for a 10:30am start at St
Martha’s Hill, Guildford Lane car park. TQ03426 48511 / GU5 9BG
Tue 11th OCT : Bushy Park : 4m Level walk visiting the refurbished water feature and Woodland Gardens.
Toilets at beginning and end of walk. Optional café lunch afterwards. Meet Maureen & Sybil for a 10:30am start
at the Diana Fountain car park. TQ159693 / TW11 0EW
Thu 13th OCT : Chobham Common : 4m Through varied woodland to Chobham Common, a Site of Special
Scientific Interest. Level walk, a few stiles, can be muddy. Pub refreshments. Meet Steve & Janet for a 10.30am
start at Fish Pond free car park, Gracious Pond Rd, Chobham. A319 east from Chobham, left into Stonehill Rd,
after 1m left into Gracious Pond Rd. SU995635 / GU24 8EX
Thu 13th OCT : Richmond Park & Arcadia (Riverside) : 5m Moderate pace through grassland, along river
towpath with some steep climbs & descents. Optional refreshments. Meet Tyrone for a 10:15am start outside
Information Centre, Pembroke Lodge CP, Richmond Park. TQ187729 / TW10 5HX (T) Bus 65/371
Tue 18th OCT : Compton, Guildown & River Wey : 7m Mainly level circular walk; one steady incline, lovely
views from Hogs Back & along River Wey. Could be muddy. Tearooms afterwards. Meet Penny & Christine for a
10.30am start outside Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton. A3 to Compton turn-off and take B3000, turning into
Down Lane just after roundabout. Park at front of complex or by Watts Chapel (300yds away), not in car park.
SU958477 / GU3 1DQ (T) Bus 46 *Join us for a visit to the newly-refurbished Watts Gallery after this walk. Tues
admission £2 only - gallery open until 5pm
Fri 21st OCT : Garsons Farm : 4½m Mainly undulating walk through woodland/heathland, a few steep parts.
Optional cafe or pub refreshments afterwards. Meet Judy for a 10:30am start at Garsons Farm overflow CP,
Winterdown Rd off West End Green, Esher. TQ124638 / KT10 8LR (T) Bus 515
Fri 21st OCT : Thursley & Hindhead (new walk) : 7m Circular walk from Thursley to Hindhead Common and
around the Devil’s Punch Bowl (toilets & refreshments available). Steep in parts. Meet Michael & Nigel for a
10:30am start at Thursley Cricket Green car park. Take Thursley turn from A3, continue through village to cricket
green. SU899398 / GU8 6QA
Tue 25th OCT : Bockett’s Farm to Polesden Lacey (new walk) : 4-5m Easy walk on country tracks. Coffee
stop/toilets midway. Bring NT cards. Meet Gill & Elly for a 10:30am start near Bockett’s Farm. From A246/B2122
roundabout, turn towards Farm then park in first car park. TQ151548 / KT22 9BS
Tue 8th NOV : Horsell Common : 4m Circular walk, with coffee stop halfway round. No stiles, but may be
muddy. Meet Maureen & Sybil for a 10.30am start at the Sandy Track car park, Horsell Common. From Shore’s
Rd go 100 yards down Sandy Track to CP. TQ005602 / GU21 4HP
Thu 10th NOV : Ripley : 5m Section of Wey Navigation, views of Newark Priory & lake with wildlife. Level with a
few stiles, can be muddy. Toilets at start, refreshments in Ripley. Meet Steve & Janet for a 10:30am start at free
car park at Ripley Village Green, off High St. TQ053569 / GU23 6AN (T) Buses 462, 463, 515
Tue 15th NOV : Walk in the Forest (new walk) : 4-5m Fairly level walk through forest on wide tracks & old
drove roads. Optional coffee/lunch afterwards at Gomshall. Meet Gill & Elly for a 10:30am start at West Hanger
car park, Staple Lane. From A246 turn into Staple Lane at East Clandon. Car park at end of lane on the right.
TQ070492 / GU5 9TD
Thu 17th NOV : Thames Path, Walton on Thames : 7¼m Mainly level walk along Thames Path, past D’Oly
Carte Island through Chertsey Meads. Return via Shepperton Lock (optional pub lunch). Possible use of pedestrian
ferry (£2), one of few remaining. Meet Christine & Penny for a 10:30am start at Walton Bridge car park (free),
Walton Lane. Off slip road on bridge. TQ092661 / TW17 8LY
Fri 18th NOV : Garsons Farm : 4½m Mainly undulating walk through woodland/heathland, a few steep parts.
Optional cafe or pub refreshments afterwards. Meet David for a 10:30am start at Garsons Farm overflow CP,
Winterdown Rd off West End Green, Esher. TQ124638 / KT10 8LR (T) Bus 515
Thu 24th NOV: Cutmill Ponds & Hampton Estate : 5½m Pleasant, undulating circular walk through part of
Surrey Hills & North Downs Way, with views to Hog’s Back. One steep incline. Muddy in places. Optional pub
lunch. Meet Michael & Nigel for a 10:30am start at The Tarn car park, Lower Puttenham Common. From A31
Hog’s Back take B3000 south towards Puttenham, first right into The Street (signed Puttenham), left into Suffield
Lane. After 2m turn right at crossroads, car park first right. SU910456 / GU3 1BG
Thu 1st DEC : Albury Estate & Shere Trail : 5-6m Figure of 8 walk, first loop through Albury Estate, then part
of Shere Trail. Easy walking, some stiles, a few hills. Toilets in Shere. Optional lunch. Meet Gill & Elly for a
10:30am start at Shere recreation ground car park, London Lane, off Upper Street. Off A25. TQ073480 / GU5 9HF
(T) Buses 21, 22, 32.
Fri 2nd DEC : Tilford and Crooksbury Hill : 5½m Circular walk near ruins of Waverley Abbey, up to
Crooksbury Hill with good views to South Downs and back to Tilford. Steady incline for couple of miles with steep
section to Crooksbury
Hill. Meet Michael & Nigel for a 10:30am start at Tilford Green car park outside Barley Mow pub. Off Tilford
Street south from B3001. SU873435 / GU10 2BU
Mon 5th DEC : Horsell Common : 4m Circular walk, with coffee stop halfway round. No stiles, but may be
muddy. Meet Maureen & Sybil for a 10.30am start at the Sandy Track car park, Horsell Common. From Shore’s
Rd go 100 yards down Sandy Track to CP. TQ005602 / GU21 4HP
Thu 8th DEC : Chobham Common : 5m Enjoy a moderate, mainly level walk over heathland and woodland in
the Chobham Common Nature Reserve and visiting the Victorian War Memorial. No stiles, but may be muddy in
places. Meet Christine & Penny for 10:30am start at the car park on Chobham Road B383 at the intersection
with Chertsey Road B386. SU964 649 / GU24 8TL
Thu 15th DEC : Newlands Corner and the North Downs Way : 5m Circular walk through woodland, nature
reserves, part of North Downs Way and Shere. Undulating, one ascent and can be muddy in places. A few stiles.
Refreshments/toilets at start. Meet Steve & Janet for a 10:30am start at the free car park at Newlands Corner,
just off the A25, east of Guildford. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE
GO50 CYCLING, September - December 2011
Our programme of organised trail riding. It is essential to bring a bike suitable for off-road cycling. We strongly advise you
wear a cycle helmet. Wear suitable clothing and bring waterproofs, a drink and a snack. Ride lengths vary from 10-20
miles. Grading: (1) = Easy, (2) = Intermediate, (3) = Challenging. Grade 1 rides are suitable for those who have done
some cycling before. All rides meet at 10am (start 10.15am).
Wed 14th SEP : Bocketts Farm : (2) Leisurely climbing up good tracks to Ranmore and Norbury Park,
rewarded by lovely views and fast, easy descents. Meet Jane at Bocketts Farm. TQ152549 / KT22 9BS
Fri 16th SEP : Reigate : (1/2) Exploring some quiet lanes and bridleways to the South and West of the Skim.
Meet Gwyn at the Skimmington Castle pub, Bonny’s Road off Flanchford Road, Reigate. Please park in the car
park behind the pub. TQ238497 / RH2 8RL
Tue 20th SEP : Box Hill : (3) A good ride through Norbury Park and onto Ranmore Common. Meet Geoff at
Rykas car park off the A24 near the Burford Bridge Hotel. TQ171521 / RH5 6BX
Wed 21st Sep : Bletchingley : (2) A ride across the Weald towards Outwood. Meet Ray at the Plough, High St,
Bletchingley. TQ330507 / RH1 4PE
Fri 23rd SEP : Richmond Park & the Thames : (1) A ride out of Richmond Park to Mortlake Bridge, then
Thames tow path past Kew. Mainly flat with a short section of busy road in the middle. Wonderful views. Lass o’
Richmond Hill, Queen’s Rd afterwards (TW10 6JJ). Meet David L at the Pembroke Lodge car park, Richmond Park.
TQ186728 / TW10 5HX
Mon 26th SEP : Wood Street : (1) A gentle ride towards Farnham along Christmas Pie route, returning via
Wyke Common and Normandy. Some minor roads and one minor hill. Meet John at the Royal Oak pub, Oak Hill,
Wood Street Village. SU959510 / GU3 3DA
Wed 28th SEP : Bookham Common : (1) Gentle ride through Bookham Common, with some tracks and quiet
roads. Meet Richard at the Cricketers, Downside, Cobham. TQ108582 / KT11 3NX
Fri 30th SEP : Kingsley : (2) Meet John at Kingsley Pond on left just before The Cricketers pub, Main Road,
Kingsley. Follow A325 for 6m south of Farnham. At traffic lights turn right onto the B3004 for 1m. SU788382 /
GU35 9NB
Mon 3rd OCT : Reigate : (2) To Gatton, Tye Lane, Headley Heath and back. Meet Gwyn at the Skimmington
Castle pub, Bonny’s Road off Flanchford Road, Reigate. Please park in the car park behind the pub. TQ238497 /
RH2 8RL
Thu 6th OCT : Shalford : (3) Rewarding views after climbing Pewley Down, Saint Martha’s & Newlands Corner
plus a wee bit of fun there. Meet Jack at the Scout Hut near The Queen Victoria, Station Row, Shalford.
TQ001471 / GU4 8BY
Fri 7th OCT : Limpsfield Common (new ride) : (3) Hilly ride over Limpsfield Chart out to Toys Hill with
spectacular views over The Weald and a tea stop on Westerham Green. Meet Ray at the car park on New Road,
Limpsfield Common. TQ409525 / RH8 0EB
Wed 12th OCT : Downside : (1) Gentle ride through Wisley and Ockham Common on River Wey & Navigation.
11 miles - pace suitable for beginners. Meet Geoff S at the Medicine Garden, Downside Road, Cobham KT11 3LU
Fri 14th OCT : Horton Country Park : (1) Explore Horton Country Park, the Hogsmill, Nonsuch and Ashtead
Common. Star Pub, Malden Rushett afterwards. Meet David L at the Epsom Stew Ponds car park between Epsom
and Malden Rushett on the B280. TQ182610 / KT18 7TR
Tue 18th OCT : Headley : (2) A great ride through Headley Heath. Meet Mike at The Cock Inn, Headley.
TQ205548 / KT18 6LE
Thu 20th OCT : Epsom & Ashtead Commons : (2) A ride across Epsom and Ashtead Commons with stunning
views across London, some good climbs and potential fast descents for the brave! Meet Barry at the Star Pub at
Kingston Road, Leatherhead. TQ166600 / KT22 0DP
Mon 24th OCT : Bramley : (3) South to Hascombe Hill and Hydons Ball returning via Godalming. Hilly terrain
with some challenging climbs and enjoyable descents. Lunch at the Jolly Farmers in Bramley (GU5 0HB). Meet
Geoff D at the Old Railway Station car park, Station Road, Bramley. TQ010451 / GU5 0AY
Fri 28th OCT : Loxwood to Northchapel : (1) Forest, meadow, parkland, and fairly flat. Meet Jane at the
Wey/Arun Canal Trust car park next to the Onslow Arms Pub, south of Loxwood village on the B2133. TQ039312 /
RH14 0RD
Mon 31st OCT : Old Coulsdon : (2) Ride down the hills and back again. Meet Frank at The Fox, set back from
the road on Coulsdon Common. TQ318569 / CR3 5QS
Wed 2nd NOV : Ashtead woods, Horton Park & the Hogsmill : (1) Meet Richard for an easy ride with a
difference, starting at the Woodman in Barnetwood Lane, Ashtead. TQ180586 / KT21 2DA
Thu 3rd NOV : Bagshot (new ride) : (2) Try a heathland ride which strays into Berkshire. Some short steep
gradients, some big pebbles, a downhill single-track section and a view of London. Meet Barry at the Forester’s
Arms, 173 London Rd (A30), Bagshot. SU906626 / GU19 5DH
Mon 7th Nov : Merstham : (2) A ride along minor roads and tracks to Outwood Windmill and back along other
minor roads. Optional organic lunch at Fanny’s Farm. Meet David H at Fanny’s Farm and Tea Shop off Gatton
Bottom, near Merstham. TQ277544 / RH1 3AW
Wed 9th NOV : Hambledon : (3) A great ride over Hydon’s Ball and the Hascombe Hills with some stunning
views, some hills and a modern stone circle. Meet Keith at the Merry Harriers, Hambledon. SU967391 / GU8 4DR
Fri 11th NOV : Leatherhead Hills : (2) A rolling ride across Mickleham, down to Leatherhead and back to
Headley. Some moderate climbs. Meet David L at the Cock Inn, Headley. TQ206548 / KT18 6LE
Mon 14th NOV : Outwood : (3) Up and along the North Downs and back. Scenic climbs and interesting
descents. Meet Gwyn at the Bell Inn, Outwood Lane, Outwood. TQ329457 / RH1 5PN
Tue 15th NOV : Ripley : (1) Easy ride along the River Wey to Thames. Wonderful views. Meet Tony at Ripley
Green, off Ripley High St. Saddlers Arms afterwards. TQ054570 / GU23 6AN
Mon 21st NOV : Shalford : (2) Ride through scenic countryside south of Guildford. Queen Victoria pub across
the road afterwards (GU4 8BY). Meet Barry at Scout Hut, Shalford, close to A281/A248 roundabout. TQ001471 /
GU4 8DB
Wed 23rd NOV : Mogador : (1/2) Across Banstead Heath to Tattenham Corner. Back via Walton on the Hill.
Not completely flat and smooth. Meet Gwyn at the Sportsman pub, Mogador. TQ239532 / KT20 7ES
Fri 25th NOV : Friday Street : (3) Meet Mike at the Friday Street car park. Turn off A25 at Manor Farm,
Wotton into Hollow Lane. After 1m, turn left into Friday Street Rd. CP is ¼m on right (low entrance height!).
TQ126457 / RH5 6JR
Mon 28th NOV : Merstham : (2) Rural circuit along minor roads and tracks to Outwood Windmill, refreshments
and back. Meet Frank at Hungers End Café on A23 at Merstham. By zebra crossing, free parking opposite in
Quality St. TQ290533 / RH1 3EA
Tue 29th NOV : Peaslake : (3) Popular with fans of single track. Climb Holmbury and Pitch Hill, great views and
superb technical descents. Lunch at Hurtwood Inn. Meet Tony at car park 300m SW of Hurtwood Inn, Peaslake.
TQ084446 / GU5 9RR
Thu 1st DEC : Elstead : (1) Mainly off-road, sandy heathland. Meet Maggie at the Moat car park, 1½ miles
south of Elstead. SU898415 / GU8 6LW
Mon 5th DEC : Inn on the Pond, Merstham : (2) Ride along Sustrans NCR21, delightful East Surrey
bridleways. A well-deserved drink at Inn on the Pond at the finish. Meet David H at the Inn on the Pond,
Merstham. TQ301516 / RH1 4EU
Wed 7th DEC : Hurtmore : (2) Easy, longer ride over common land to Thursley. Meet Keith at Squirrel Inn,
Hurtmore. From A3 south of Guildford take Hurtmore exit. SU948453 / GU7 2RN
Fri 9th DEC : Crane River Valley : (1) Flat ride across Bushy Park to Hampton Wick, up Crane river to
Teddington & Richmond and back along Thames towpath. Kings Arms at Lion Gate afterwards (KT8 9DD). Meet
David L at the Diana pond car park, Bushy Park. Off A308. TQ160693 / TW11 0EW
Mon 12th DEC : Mogador : (2) To Fanny’s Farm and back via Banstead Heath & North Downs. Meet Gwyn at
Sportsman pub, Mogador. TQ239532 / KT20 7ES
Tue 13th DEC : Horsley : (3) A hilly ride along tracks and some quiet roads taking in the Sheepleas & North
Downs. Meet Tony at King William IV pub, The Street, West Horsley. A246 from East Clandon and left at the
roundabout down
The Street. TQ080536 / KT24 6BG
Mon 19th DEC : Richmond Park (1) Ride through Richmond Park and over Wimbledon Common. Meet Geoff S
at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Gate. TQ187729 / TW10 5HX
Fri 23rd DEC : Bocketts Farm (2) Leisurely climbing up good tracks to Ranmore and Norbury Park, rewarded
by lovely views and fast, easy descents. Meet Jane at Bocketts Farm. TQ152549 / KT22 9DX
Thu 29th DEC : Ash Ranges : (1 & 2) Ride the military land, not often open, along mixed tracks and off-road.
Two rides available, grades 1 & 2. Meet Keith at The Cricketers, Pirbright. SU947559 / GU24 0JT