GO50 ALL WALKS: MAR-JUN 2014
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 activities are free, but a donation is very welcome. We suggest a donation of £2 per person.
If you are a taxpayer, we can reclaim the tax on your donations at no extra cost to you, as long as we
have your signature and permission to claim Gift Aid. Ask the leader for details. No advanced booking
required - just turn up at the start and join in. 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. All
walks cross stiles unless otherwise noted. Bring water & a snack. No children or dogs, please. Use pub
car parks only if you intend to use the pub afterwards. 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 and may not correspond to the exact starting point. (T) indicates accessible by
public transport. Travel information available from Traveline on 08712002233. In the event of extreme
weather, phone the GO50 office before setting off. Leaders reserve the right to cancel an activity if they
feel that it is unsafe to proceed. We recommend that all participants carry contact details with them in
case of emergency.
WEEKLY WALKS
Our weekly 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 1-1¼
hours and are free. No booking is required.
WEDNESDAYS: Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford GU2 8EN
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 – 11.45am
GO50 / GO FURTHER WALKS: MAR-JUN 2014
GO50 walks are between 2½ - 5½ miles in length. To estimate the duration allow ½ hour per mile.
For walkers who want more of a challenge, GO FURTHER walks range from 6 - 11 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 & food.
GO FURTHER: Thu 20 MAR: West Horsley (Guildford), 7½m Having risen gently
through The Sheepleas, pass through three of the Lovelace bridges, and on to join the North
Downs Way. Descend through farmland with good views northwards. Bring snack. Meet Clive
for 10.30 start in the free main car park to the rear of St Mary’s church off A246 (Epsom Rd).
TQ088525 / KT24 6AP
GO FURTHER: Fri 21 MAR: Westerham (Kent), 8m Walk across Limpsfield Chart to
outskirts of the village. Over fields towards Hosey Common, circle round to Crockham Hill
House and return via Chart. Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start at Moorhouse CP, opposite
Grasshopper pub, Westerham Rd. Down a narrow lane for ¼m - CP on right. TQ430534 /
TN16 2EU (T) Bus 774
Tue 25 MAR: Tilford, 4m Meet Andrew at 10am for 10.15 start at Tilford village green.
Easy walk with 1 hill, partly by the River Wey. Pub lunch afterwards. SU874434
GO FURTHER: Tue 25 MAR: Chipstead & Banstead, 7m Meet Graham at 10am for
10:15am start at Elmore Pond car park. From A23, turn left at Hooley traffic lights, keep right
and CP is on right at a T-junction. A fairly hilly walk with a pub lunch at The Mint, Banstead.
Good views. TQ278568 / CR5 3SB
Wed 26 MAR: Norbury Park, 4½m Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10:15am for 10:30
start at Rykas CP opposite Burford Bridge Hotel. Off A24
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at Mickleham. Enjoy this undulating walk under the road and up to Norbury Park House. May
be muddy. Pub lunch. Toilets in CP. TQ171521 / RH5 6BX
GO FURTHER: Wed 26 MAR: Shere (Guildford), 7¼m Leaving Shere, walk beside River
Tillingbourne, then proceed across heath and through varied woodland to Peaslake. Return
with grand views of the North Downs. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30 start in free public
Recreation Ground CP off Upper Street. TQ073479 / GU5 9JA (T) Bus 32 Redhill-DorkingGuildford
Thu 27 MAR: Virginia Water, 5m Easy walk around the lake, through 18th cent
landscaped gardens, Roman ruins and Polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gardens restaurant. Meet
Lynette at 10:15am for 10:30 start at Savill Gdns CP. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signed
Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Thu 27 MAR: Godstone & Marden Park, 5m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15 start at
Godstone Vineyard CP. From M25 near Godstone turn north up A22 but go immediately right
across carriageway into Quarry Rd. Turn right into car park. A hilly walk along North Downs
Way, into Marden Park and up to Tillingdown. A very good lunch available on return.
TQ354533 / RH9 8DQ
GO FURTHER: Fri 28 MAR: Banstead Heath, Headley & Colley Hill, 8m Walk across
Banstead Heath to Walton on the Hill and Headley – pub lunch - return via Colley Hill. Good
views. Meet Keith at 10am for 10:15 start at Margery Wood NT car park (NT card or £3.50
payable by credit/debit card via mobile phone). From J8/M25 (Reigate Hill) take A217
towards Sutton then first left Margery Lane to car park at end. TQ246527 / KT20 7BG
Mon 31 MAR: Earlswood, 4m Unusual walk around the Whitebushes area and ‘the
hospitals’. One gradual hill, otherwise fairly flat, but can be muddy. Meet Graham at 10am for
10:15 start at small CP at Petridge Wood Common, a little way down A2044 Woodhatch Rd
from Salfords. TQ276474 / RH1 5JH
Mon 31 MAR: Ripley Green & Ockham Mill, 2½m Across the green, along canal and
back. Pub lunch afterwards. Meet Norma at 11am for 11:15 start at Ripley Village green. Off
B2215 Ripley High St. TQ054570 / GU23 6AN
GO FURTHER: Tue 1 APR: Chevening (nr Westerham, Kent), 8m Meet Graham at
10am (10:15am start) opposite the church. At the crossroads on A25 at Sundridge turn left.
After a mile, at a small crossroads turn left for the church. A very scenic walk up the downs
towards Knockholt with lovely views; much easier on return. Pub lunch half way.
Wed 2 APR: Denbies, 4½m Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) at
Denbies Wine Estate off A24 north of Dorking. Varied walk through the vineyard, onto
Ranmore and back along North Downs Way. One steep climb, one stile & gentle descent.
Lovely views! TQ166511 / RH5 6AA (T) Dorking station
Thu 3 APR: Bletchingley, 4m Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Bletchingley Playing
fields opposite the Plough pub. Walk from the car park through to Greensand Way - South
Park – Rabies Heath – and return to Bletchingley. Undulating walk with stiles. Bring a snack.
Explorer 146, TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
Thu 3 APR: Epsom Common, 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick
works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am
start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett.
TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
GO FURTHER: Thu 3 APR: Abinger Common (Mole Valley), 7½m Via Holmbury St Mary
to Holmbury Hill, then past the Duke of Kent school to Peaslake, returning through Sutton
Abinger. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start outside St James church opposite the
Abinger Hatch pub. On-street parking. TQ115459 / RH5 6HZ
Fri 4 APR: Lingfield, 4m Pleasant, varied, flat walk via St Piers Hospital School. Meet
Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at The Star Inn, Church Road. Through Lingfield village,
down hill & take first left. TQ389437 / RH7 6AH
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GO FURTHER: Fri 4 APR: Hever (Kent), 9m A circular walk using the Eden Valley Trail.
Meet Irene at 10am (10.15am start) in Hever. Park in the car park opposite the church and
behind Henry VIII pub. TQ476448 / TN8 7NH
Tue 8 APR: Bishopsgate, Windsor Pk, 4m Views of Windsor Castle & Thames Valley.
Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub
lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the Bishopsgate entrance.
From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-r’about down
Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY
GO FURTHER: Tue 8 APR: Chipstead/Shabden Park (Reigate & Banstead), 8m
Longer, but easy walk to Mogador, over Kingswood golf course and return by Shabden
woods. Bring snack. Pub lunch available. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Elmore
Pond car park, Chipstead – turn into Star Lane from the A23 Hooley. TQ278568 / CR5 3SB
GO FURTHER: Wed 9 APR: Ockley (Mole Valley), 7½m Charming yet undemanding
clockwise circuit, passing through Vann Lake nature reserve, and going on to discover the
secluded church of St John the Baptist, Okewood. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start
outside the cricket pavilion in School Lane off A29, at the south end of the playing fields. Free
parking. TQ145398 / RH5 5TS
Thu 10 APR: Copthorne, 6m Meet Irene at 10am (10.15am start) near Haskins Garden
Centre, Snowhill Lane, Copthorne. Park in adjacent road. Circular walk round Copthorne.
TQ339400 / RH10 3EL
Thu 10 APR: Visit Sir Christopher Wren churches in City of London, 5m Meet Andrew at
10:15am (10:30am start) under clock at London Waterloo station. Buy off-peak day return to
Waterloo, arriving after 10am. Bring bus pass. We catch the bus to Aldwych, then an easy walk
taking in Fleet St, Cheapside, London Bridge, Borough Market and return by bus. Pub lunch in
Fleet St.
GO FURTHER: Tue 15 APR: Crawley Down & Gravetye, 8m Meet Graham at 10am
(10:15am start) at Royal Oak pub in Crawley Down village centre, parking nearby. Very scenic,
quite tough walk with a visit to Gravetye Gardens for picnic lunch, daffodils & exploring the lake.
Tue 15 APR: Fairmile Common (Woking), 3½m Meet Pamela & Martin at 10:15am
(10:30am start) in the Fairmile car park on A307 (TQ121618 / KT11 1BG). From Cobham,
travel toward Esher and the car park is on the right just past the Fairmile traffic lights.
Undulating woodland walk with one hill and no stiles. Optional pub lunch afterwards.
GO FURTHER: Wed 16 APR: Hydon Heath (Waverley), 8m Ascend to the top of Hydon’s
Ball, then continue through The Hurtwood. Ascend Hascombe Hill to the viewpoint, and return
via Juniper Valley. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in the free car park at junction
of Clock Barn Lane and Salt Lane. SU978402 / GU8 4BB
Thu 17 APR: Dorking & Ranmore, 5½m Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at
Pilgrim pub very near Dorking West station, adjacent to Chalkpit Lane. Hilly walk to Ranmore
& Polesden Lacey, returning via Denbies. TQ159498
Fri 18 APR: Epsom Downs Afternoon Walk, 5m Good Friday afternoon tea walk around
Epsom Downs with Mole Valley Ramblers. Meet George & Tricia (020 8393 2388/07726
724046) for a 2pm start at The Hill CP, Epsom Downs. Café for tea, or bring your own.
TQ222578
GO FURTHER: Tue 22 APR: Scearn Bank plus, 8m Enjoy a circular walk around
Limpsfield Chart. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) in Scearn Bank car park on Limpsfield
Chart, off B269. Go past the church and the first car park on the left to the Scearn Bank car
park on the right. TQ426518 / RH8 0TB
Wed 23 APR: Polesden Lacey, 4m Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30am
start) in Polesden Lacey NT car park. Walking through the Polesden Lacey estate and beyond
with good views and hopefully some bluebells. Refreshments in NT café. TQ136522 / RH5
6BD
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Wed 23 APR: Guildford Lane, 3½m Walk through bluebell woods and ruined gunpowder
works. One stile. Optional pub lunch. Meet Jill at 10am (10.15am start) at Guildford Lane CP.
From A248 west of Albury turn north west onto Guildford Lane. CP on left after ¾m.
TQ036484 / GU5 9BQ
Thu 24 APR: Penshurst (Kent), 5½m Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) in layby on
north side of the village on B2176. Very scenic, undulating route with several interesting
properties.
Thu 24 APR: Windsor Park Valley Gardens, 4m Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am
start) at Savill Garden car park or park outside. From A30 take Wick Road/Wick Lane,
signposted Savill Garden. Enjoy a walk through the Valley Gardens to view the spring flowers
in the Punch Bowl. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
GO FURTHER: Thu 24 Apr: Frensham (Waverley), 7¼m Visit both Little and Great
Ponds, and in between, ascend one of The Devil’s Jumps. Bring snack. Meet Clive for
10.30am start outside St Mary’s church, Frensham. On-street parking. SU842414 / GU10 3EA
Fri 25 APR: Farley Heath (Guildford), 4m Mainly level walk with some inclines via Farley
Green. Meet Colin at 10:15am (10:30am start) in Farley Heath Rd car park. Take A248
opposite Silent Pool, then first left into New Rd. After 2m bear right towards Farley Heath.
Large CP on right with gates either end. TQ052446
GO FURTHER: Fri 25 APR: Godstone plus, 8-9m Enjoy an easy walk from the village to
Garston-Green Sand Way, Tilburstow Hill to return by Ivy Mill and Godstone Church. A few
stiles. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Godstone Green by the pond, parking where
convenient. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP
Tue 29 APR: Buckland, 5m Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) in Buckland, parking
near the shops/Post Office. Walk through fields, crossing the lower part of the North Downs
Way. Bring a snack. TQ221507 / RH3 7BB
Tue 29 APR: Pitch Hill, 3½m Meet Ruth & Robert (07798 762383) at 10.15am (10.30am
start) at Hurtwood Control CP2, Walking Bottom, Peaslake. Go up Queen Street opposite the
Murco Garage on A25 at Gomshall; follow signs to Peaslake and Hurtwood Inn Hotel. At
village turn right past Hurtwood Inn; the car park is 350 metres further on left. Undulating
walk, no steep hills. Optional pub refreshments. TQ083445 / GU5 9RP
GO FURTHER: Tue 29 APR: Ockley, 8m Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) just off
A29 in the village, adjacent to the school (a right turn after the cricket pitch). A very
memorable, scenic walk with wonderful properties and no particular hills. Pub or picnic lunch
at Kingsfold.
GO FURTHER: Wed 30 APR: Fourwents Pond, 9m Meet Mike at 10am (10:15am start)
at Fourwents Pond CP, Mill Road/Henfold Lane. Gently undulating walk with good views
across countryside. May be muddy. Picnic or pub lunch at Dawes Green. Explorer 146,
TQ183453
Thu 1 MAY: Ide Hill (near Westerham), 5½m Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start)
from the Village Green at Ide Hill, near the church. From A25, ½m before Sundridge, turn
right. A hilly walk with beautiful views. A short break can be taken at “Emmett’s” for
refreshments before the last mile back. Optional viewing of Emmett’s Garden (NT), then pub
lunch. TQ486518 (T)
GO FURTHER: Fri 2 MAY: Box Hill, 9m Meet Irene at 10am (10.15am start) at Box Hill
main NT car park. KT20 7LB
FIGURE OF 8: Mon 5 MAY: Ripley, 6m + 4½m Figure of 8 walk centred on Ripley with
Mole Valley Ramblers. Meet George & Tricia (020 8393 2388/07726 724046) at Ripley
Green, off north side of High St. Morning walk starts at 10am (6m, Pyrford Grn, Wisley,
Ockham Mill). Afternoon walk starts at 1.45pm (4½m, Papercourt Lake, Newark Bridge).
TQ053571 / GU23 6AR
Tue 6 MAY: Epsom Common, 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick
works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am for 10am
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start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett.
TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Tue 6 MAY: Windsor Great Park, 4m Superb views of Windsor Castle & Thames Valley.
Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub
lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am for 10:30am start at the Bishopsgate entrance.
From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-roundabout down
Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71
GO FURTHER: Tue 6 MAY: Leith Hill, 8m Fairly hilly, wooded walk starting with a circular
bluebell trail, then on to Holmbury St Mary for pub or picnic lunch. Meet Graham at 10am
(10:15am start) at The Landslip car park, ½ ml south of Coldharbour village. TQ146432 /
RH5 6HG
Wed 7 MAY: Chantries, 2½m Meet Jill at 10:30am for 10:45am start at Chantries car
park, Pilgrims Way, Guildford, turning east off A281 (Shalford Rd), 1 mile south of Guildford.
An undulating walk with stiles, sandy tracks and good views. Optional pub refreshments.
TQ003483 / GU4 8AW (T) Bus 32
Wed 7 MAY: Henfold Lakes, Newdigate, 4½m Level walk through woods & fields to
Newdigate Nature Reserve with some stiles. Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10.15am for
10.30am start. From A24 turn left into Churt Lane South off Dorking by-pass, continue past
Fourwents Pond into Henfold Lane. Sign to Lakes on left. Approx 3m south of Dorking.
TQ187438 / RH5 4RW
Thu 8 MAY: Staffhurst Wood, 4½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15am start at Grant’s
Lane CP near Staffhurst Wood. From A25 at Limpsfield turn down B269. Take second right
Brick Kiln Lane, which becomes Grant’s Lane. Park on right after passing Monk’s Lane.
TQ416485 / TN8 6QR
GO FURTHER: Thu 8 MAY: Gomshall (Guildford), 7½m Walk east following the River
Tillingbourne and along the foot of the North Downs via Abinger Hammer to Wotton church,
then ascend to return along the North Downs Way. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start
outside Gomshall Mill on A25, Station Rd. Bus 32 Guildford-Dorking-Redhill. On-street parking
beside recreation field 150 yds along adjacent road, Goose Green. TQ085478 / GU5 9LB
Fri 9 MAY: Albury, 3m Meet Norma at 10:15am for 10:30am start at the Drummond
Arms, Albury. Take A25 Guildford/Dorking Road, turn off at Silent Pool, A248. Panoramic
views and vistas of woods and hills. Pub refreshments. TQ049478 / GU5 9AG
GO FURTHER: Fri 9 MAY: Westerham, 8½m Walk across Limpsfield Chart to outskirts of
the village. Over fields towards Hosey Common, circle round to Crockham Hill House and
return via Chart. Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start at Moorhouse car park, opposite the
Grasshopper pub, Westerham Rd. Down a narrow lane for ¼m - CP on right. TQ430534 /
TN16 2EU (T) Bus 774
Mon 12 MAY: Charlwood, 3½m Meet Sue & Liz at 10am for 10:15am start at Half Moon
pub, Charlwood, near St Nicholas Church. A walk through farmland and woodland. Pub
refreshments. TQ242411 / RH6 0DS
Tue 13 MAY: Moorhouse, Limpsfield Chart, 5½m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am
start. For parking, turn opposite Grasshopper pub, Westerham Rd, Moorhouse and continue
on narrow lane for approx ¼ mile. CP on right-hand side. Walk through the Chart, continue
into open fields overlooking the Kent Weald and return by the woodlands. A few stiles.
TQ430534 / TN16 2EU
GO FURTHER: Tue 13 MAY: Slaugham & Bolney (W Sussex), 9m Meet Graham at
10am for 10:15am start at the church in Slaugham (TQ257281). From the M23, A23 turn left
1 mile beyond Handcross, go under the A23 and you will reach the village in ½ mile. A
beautiful, undulating walk, very varied with a pub lunch at Bolney.
GO FURTHER: Wed 14 MAY: Grayswood (Waverley), 7¼m Hilly circuit, ascending to
top of Gibbet Hill and then going down into Devil’s Punch Bowl. Return from Hindhead via
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outskirts of Haslemere. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in Grayswood Village Hall
car park opp. the church on A286. Bus 70 Guildford-Haslemere. SU917347 / GU27 2DB
Thu 15 MAY: Claygate, 3m Easy walk round Arbrook Common, Esher Common & Black
Pond, followed by pub lunch at The Foley. Meet Andrew at 10.15am for 10.30 start at the
car park by A244 (A3 to Esher road), about 100 yds north of A3 roundabout. TQ140626
Thu 15 MAY: Caterham, 5m Meet Irene at 10am for 10.15am start at the Fox pub, Fox
Lane, Coulsdon Common. TQ318569 / CR3 5QS
Fri 16 MAY: Titsey Place (Kent), 3m or 5m Meet Graham at 10am for a 10:15am start at
Titsey Place car park at the very end of Water Lane. Join Bluehouse Lane, just north of Oxted
going East and after 1 mile where it bends sharp right, then turn left into Water Lane. A walk with
beautiful views, one sharp ascent up and down, but otherwise fairly flat. TQ401544 / RH8 0SA
Mon 19 MAY: Earlswood Lakes, 5m Unusual walk from Earlswood Lakes car park around
E Surrey hospital and fields beyond. One gradual hill, otherwise fairly flat and can be muddy.
Meet Sue & Andrew at 10am for 10:15am start in Earlswood Lakes car park on Woodhatch
Road A2044. Kiosk in CP or nearby pubs. TQ267486 / RH2 7QB (T) Bus 430, 435
Tue 20 MAY: Virginia Water, 5m Easy walk around the lake, through 18th cent
landscaped gardens, Roman ruins and Polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gardens restaurant. Meet
Lynette at 10:15am for 10:30 start at Savill Gdns CP. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signed
Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
GO FURTHER: Tue 20 MAY: Highdown & Cissbury (Sussex Downs), 5m + 4m
Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15am start at Highdown Tea Rooms, Highdown Rise, off A259.
Take A280 from A24 or A27 to A259. Turn left and left again, uphill, signed to tea rooms.
(Be careful: easy to miss turning on dual-carriageway!) Undulating walk via Clapham; café
lunch or picnic on Highdown. Transfer to Cissbury for climb and circular walk around the hill.
This is a full day, especially if we look around the gardens. BN12 6FB
Wed 21 MAY: Garsons Farm, 4½m Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am for 10:30am start
at Garson’s Farm car park. 1m west of Esher off A307, turn down West End Lane to the green, then
turn left into Winterdown Rd. Woodland/Common walk. Optional refreshments afterwards at Farm
Café and PYO fruit. TQ124638 / KT10 8LR (T) Bus 515 to West End Lane
Thu 22 MAY: Borde Hill (W Sussex), 5½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15am start in the
gardens near the café. Just after the church in Balcombe, leave B2036 turning left and continue to
gardens on right. Fairly easy, varied walk, partly along the Sussex Ouse Valley Way.
Fri 23 MAY: Pyrford Common Afternoon Walk, 4m Meet Pam at 1:15pm for 1:30pm
start at Pyrford Common car park (TQ024591). Take B382 from either West Byfleet or Old
Woking High Street. Turn into Pyrford Common Road, then sharp right into the car park. Also
accessible from Ripley on the B367. Fairly flat walk with one stile via Hoe Bridge Golf Course
and Sheepwalk to Pyrford Church. One stile and some road walking. Afternoon tea at Hoe
Bridge Golf Club.
Tue 27 MAY: Dormansland, 5m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start at the Plough Pub,
Dormansland. Please park on the road alongside the pub. Enjoy a hilly walk to Iron Fort with
wonderful views - open fields with few stiles. Return by woodlands of the estate of the Manor
House. TQ406428 / RH7 6PR
GO FURTHER: Tue 27 MAY: Horsted Keynes, 8m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15am
start in car park in the centre of Horsted Keynes village. A beautiful 4-5m, undulating walk
followed by lunch or picnic at Heaven Farm. Another 4m walk after lunch. TQ384281 / RH17
7AE
FIGURE OF 8: Wed 28 MAY: Chantries, St Martha’s & River Wey (Guildford), 5m +
3m Figure of 8 walk - 5m hilly in morning + optional 3m flat after (pub or picnic) lunch.
Meet Colin at Queen Victoria pub, Station Row, off The Street (A281), Shalford (on left just
before railway bridge). Easy parking in Tillingbourne Rd (on left before pub). Morning walk:
meet 10.15am for 10.30 start. Afternoon walk: 2pm start. TQ002472 / GU4 8BY
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Thu 29 MAY: Old Oxted, 5½m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start at the end of the
old Godstone Road in Old Oxted. Walk across golf course to Tandridge & Hurst Green. Bring a
snack. TQ382521 / RH8 9JX
GO FURTHER: Thu 29 MAY: Tilford (Waverley), 8¼m A walk beside both the north and
south branches of River Wey (which meet at Tilford) and Frensham Little Pond. Bring snack.
Meet Clive for 10.30am start outside The Barley Mow facing Tilford Green. Free parking
around Green. SU872434 / GU10 2BU
GO FURTHER: Fri 30 MAY: Goudhurst (Kent – new walk), 8½m Meet Irene at 10am
for 10.15am start in the village near the church. Free parking.
GO FURTHER: Sat 31 MAY: Newdigate, 8m Meet Mike at 10.15am for 10.30 start at
Newdigate Nature Reserve car park (The Old Brickworks). Fairly flat walk with good views,
maybe muddy. Tea rooms or picnic lunch. Explorer 146, TQ205427
Mon 2 JUN: Deer’s Leap Park & Weir Wood, 4m Undulating walk with lovely views &
walking beside Weir Wood, returning near Standen which can be visited after lunch. Meet
Graham at 10am for 10:15am start at Deer’s Leap Park, Saint Hill, just outside East
Grinstead. From Felbridge on A22 take a right turn down Imberhorne Lane after A264, cross
Turners Hill Rd and continue to Saint Hill Green. Park on right. TQ384358 / RH19 4NG
Tue 3 JUN: Newlands Corner (Guildford), 5m Walk to St Martha’s with fabulous views,
but some steep climbs, down to the Chantries and back along Downs Link. Optional pub
lunch. Meet Lynette at 10.15am for 10.30 start at Newlands Corner car park on A25. From
West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE
Tue 3 JUN: Epsom Common, 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick
works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am for 10am
start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett.
TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
GO FURTHER: Tue 3 JUN: Shere & Peaslake, 9m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15am
start in Shere recreation ground CP. Turn off A25 towards Shere – CP is next to village hall.
Very scenic, varied walk with pub or picnic lunch at Peaslake to follow. TQ074481 / GU5 9HE
GO FURTHER: Wed 4 JUN: Wotton Hatch (Mole Valley), 7¼m A walk through the
Wotton Estate to Friday Street, continuing up to Leith Hill tower, and returning via Broadmoor
and Surrey’s highest waterfall. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in free car park
behind Wotton Hatch Hotel on A25. Bus 32 Guildford-Dorking-Redhill. TQ126476 / RH5 6QQ
Wed 4 JUN: Witley, 4m Meet Norma at 10:15am for 10:30am start at White Hart pub,
Witley. Take A3 to Milford, 2 miles south turn onto A283. Pub is on left after entering Witley.
Enjoy an undulating walk with woodland gaps offering good views of the conservation area.
Some stiles. Optional pub lunch afterwards with special ‘senior citizens’ offer. SU947398 /
GU8 5PH (T)
Thu 5 JUN: Crockham Hill, 5m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start in Crockham Hill, off
the B269, parking in the village. Enjoy a circular walk out of the village walking back along the
Vanguard Way. TQ442506 / TN8 6RR
GO FURTHER: Fri 6 JUN: Hosey Common, 9m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start. Park
on the common. Walk is via Toy’s Hill, Chartwell and return.
Mon 9 JUN: Norwood Hill, 4½m Enjoy a mainly farmland walk. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am
for 10:15am start in CP of “The Fox Revived” (TQ240436) midway between Leigh and
Charlwood. From A217 south of Reigate turn right opposite Sidlow church into Ironsbottom
Lane, continue on the road passing “The Three Horseshoes” on the left, turn right into
Collendean Lane. Continue to the crossroads and the pub is opposite and has a large car
park. TQ240436 / RH6 0ET
Tue 10 JUN: Whitmoor Common, 4m Meet Pamela at 10:15am for 10:30am start at Jolly
Farmer PH, Burdenshott Road (TQ986543). From Guildford take the A320 towards Woking.
After the Clay Lane junction, fork left into Burdenshott Rd. Jolly Farmer is on the left soon
after going over the railway bridge. Enjoy a walk with one small hill and no stiles. Optional
pub lunch afterwards.
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Tue 10 JUN: Bletchingley, 4½m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start at Bletchingley
playing fields, opp the Plough pub. Circular walk via Hawthorne School. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
GO FURTHER: Tue 10 JUN: Ashdown Forest (E Sussex), 8m Beautiful walk, with
pub/picnic lunch halfway. Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15am start at Visitor Centre near
Wych Cross. Take A22 to Wych Cross traffic lights, turn left & centre is signed (left) after 1m.
TQ434323 / RH18 5JP
Wed 11 JUN: Ranmore, 4½m Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am for 10:30am start
at the ‘free’ CP at the west of Ranmore Common Road (not the NT car park at Denbies
Hillside). This walk will take in the North Downs Way, Ranmore Common and Polesden Lacey
Estate. TQ126501 / RH5 6SS
Thu 12 JUN: Outwood Memorial Walk, 4m A memorial walk for Amie (Tessa & Bob’s
grand-daughter) so will start at ‘Amie’s Garden’. All welcome. Meet Graham at 10am for
10:15am start, ½ mile north of Smallfield, towards Outwood. Parking indicated at junction
Rookery Hill/Norman’s Road. TQ319440 / RH6 9JH
GO FURTHER: Thu 12 JUN: Sunningdale/Virginia Water, 8½m Moderate, mainly level
walk, generally firm underfoot, over heathland and woodland in Chobham Common Nature
Reserve, then across Wentworth Estate to Virginia Water. Optional pub lunch or picnic in
Virginia Water. Meet Peter at 10am for 10.15 start at car park on Chobham Rd B383 at
intersection with Chertsey Rd B386. SU966650 / GU24 8TL
Fri 13 JUN: Guildford Town Bridge, 2½m Flat riverside walk to St Catherine’s and return
through fields. Possibly muddy. Pub refreshments. Meet Jill at 10:15am for 10:30am start at
Town Bridge, bottom of Guildford High St. SU994493 / GU1 3DG (T) Guildford station / bus
station
Tue 17 JUN: Royal Ascot Picnic (Berks): 4m Pleasant, undulating walk to Dukes Lane for
picnic and to see royalty change from limousines to carriages on their way to Royal Ascot.
(see also Thu 19 JUN). Meet Lynette at 11:45am (12 noon start) at Bishopsgate. A30
Egham Hill, A328 through Englefield Green, left at 3rd r’about down Bishopsgate Rd to end of
park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY
Tue 17 JUN: Newdigate, 5m Meet Mike at 10.15am for 10.30am start at Newdigate
Nature Reserve (The Old Brickworks). Through farms and countryside with excellent views.
May be muddy. Picnic/pub lunch at the end of walk. Explorer 146, TQ205427
Wed 18 JUN: Epsom Common, 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick
works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am for 10am
start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett.
TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
GO FURTHER: Wed 18 JUN: Thursley (Waverley), 8½m A clockwise circuit, along some
of the Greensand Way to reach Bowlhead Green. Beyond the ascent of Rutton Hill, pass over
A3 tunnel to Devil’s Punch Bowl, then explore Highcomb. Bring snack. Meet Clive for
10.30am start in the recreation ground free parking area beside Dye House Road. SU899398
/ GU8 6QA
Thu 19 JUN: Royal Ascot Picnic (Berks): 4m Pleasant, undulating walk to Dukes Lane for
picnic and to see royalty change from limousines to carriages on their way to Royal Ascot.
Meet Lynette at 11:45am (12 noon start) at Bishopsgate. A30 Egham Hill, A328 through
Englefield Green, left at 3rd r’about down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20
0XY
Mon 23 JUN: Chantries (Guildford), 4m Meet Andrew at 10am for 10.15am start at
Chantries CP, Guildford, off Pilgrims Way, off A281 Guildford to Shalford road. Generally easy
walk including Shalford Park and Mill. Two short hills. Pub lunch afterwards. TQ004485
Mon 23 JUN: Ironsbottom & Leigh, 5m Flat walk on lanes and fields in the quiet
countryside. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am for 10:15am start in the CP of Three Horseshoes pub,
Ironsbottom Road, Sidlow. South of Reigate off A217. Follow A217 towards Gatwick, take the
right hand turn immediately after the car showroom on the right and just before Sidlow
Church on the left. Follow the road for approx 1m and pub is on left (TQ249463 / RH2 8PT).
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Mon 23 JUN: Shackleford Evening Walk, 2½m Meet Norma at 6.15pm for 6.30pm start
at the Cyder House. From the A3, 4 miles south of Guildford take the exit signposted to
Shackleford. Turn left at the post office, onto Pepperharrow Lane and the pub is on the left
(SU935452). Walk through conservation area of outstanding beauty, through a small hamlet
& church. Pub refreshments. GU8 6AN
Tue 24 JUN: Godstone, 4½m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start at the pond on
Godstone Green. Walking via Garston, the Greensand Way & Tilburstow Hill, returning to
Godstone for optional pub lunch. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP
GO FURTHER: Tue 24 JUN: Kingston near Lewes (Sussex Downs), 9m Meet Graham
at 10am for 10:15am start near the church in Kingston, turning south off A27. A hilly,
challenging walk into the heart of the Downs, with pub/picnic lunch at Rodmell. Easy return of
2½m. TQ392082 / BN7 3PB
Wed 25 JUN: Headley Evening Walk, 3m Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 6:15pm for
6:30pm start at the Cock Inn, Headley. Follow signs from A24 at Leatherhead. When you get
to Headley Common Road, turn left and the pub is on right just before the church. Undulating
walk over this rare Surrey Heathland. TQ205548 / KT18 6LE
Thu 26 JUN: Hever, 5½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15am start in car park near
church and Henry VIII pub in Hever. South of Edenbridge turn left towards Hever and in less
than 2m take left turn to village. An undulating, scenic walk via Markbeech. TQ476448 / TN8
7NH
GO FURTHER: Fri 27 JUN: South Holmwood, 8-9m Meet Irene at 10am for 10.15am
start at Fourwents Pond NT car park, at junction of Mill Rd/Henfold Lane. TQ183453
Walking Holidays for 2015
1. Nerja, Spain. Feb. 21 - 28 Hotel accommodation and walks of 4 - 10 miles. Fly Gatwick Malaga. Very reasonable in cost. All in - £340
2. St. Brelade's Bay, Jersey. May 16 - 23 Hotel accommodation. Walks suitable for all
abilities. Hotel a bit expensive. All in - £520
3. Beaumaris, Anglesey. Sept. 20/21 - 28. Walks for all abilities. Cost, using cars, c. £345
For more details and a form: see Graham on a walk or ring 01342 323371
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