Surrey Christian Rambling Club
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Surrey Christian Rambling Club
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If you would like to volunteer to lead a walk, please contact the Programme Organisers. |
Please note that you take part in walks at your own risk and the organisers cannot be liable for any injury or other distress which may occur.
Please be ready to start walking at the START time given.
The starting point for a walk is often not accessible by public transport but, provided reasonable notice is given,
it will usually be possible to arrange to pick up those requiring transport. The group will set off at the departure
time given unless someone expected has not arrived, in which case no more than 15 minutes later.
It is advisable to check before bringing a dog on a walk.
Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. Be prepared for mud, overgrown footpaths, rain or even brilliant sunshine.
Inappropriate footwear or clothing can ruin your day.
We ask you not to eat your packed lunch in pubs that sell food.
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Saturday 8th June 2024 1015 for 1030 |
Outwood Surrey Meet at the carpark near Outwood Mill RH1 5PW. Grid Ref: 326 456 To get there turn south off A25 at Bletchingley along Outwood Lane. After just over 3 miles you will see the Bell pub on the left. The road bends left here and the windmill is on the left. The carpark is just opposite, sign posted Outwood Cricket Club. The walk is about 10 miles through farmland and woodland. Be prepared for mud. We will have a picnic lunch in Bletchingley churchyard. Or you have the option of a snack in the tearoom or hotel. If joining for the afternoon you must be ready to leave from the churchyard at 1.45pm. Someone can give you a lift back to Bletchingley. Bring a packed lunch. This walk is led by Ron and Hilary - contact details. |
10 miles |
Saturday 13th July 2024 1015 for 1030 |
East Clandon Village, Surrey Meet in Old Epsom road, East Clandon Village, GU4 7RY Grid ref TQ059515 There is free parking in Old Epsom Road, a short dead end road either side of The Street. The walk will take us through Clandon Park, a National Trust estate, across Merrow Downs to Newlands Corner. There is cafe at Newlands Corner visitor centre. After lunch, we will follow a section of the North Downs Way across Albury Downs and through Shere Woodlands local nature reserve back to East Clandon. This is a moderately hilly walk with a few, but not too steep, ascents/descents. Bring a packed lunch. Public transport option: Clandon is the nearest railway station. There is a frequent, regular train service from London Waterloo, or from Guildford. Please check the South Western Railway website for planned engineering works. It should be possible to get a lift from Clandon station, but please check with the walk leader first. This walk is led by John M - contact details. |
About 9 miles |
Saturday 10th August 2024 1000 for a 1015 start |
Joint walk with Hampshire CWC Meet at Emsworth Railway Station, Post Code PO10 7PN Head south through Emsworth Marina and then east to Chidham peninsular, passing Chidham Point and Cobnor Point to reach Chidham. Before Eastfield Farm, head back west to Emsworth. Picnic lunch with optional swim. Tea stop after the walk in Emsworth. This walk is led by Ben - contact details. | About 10 miles |
Saturday 14th September 2024 1015 for 1030 |
Hindhead Walk description: Walk Description: Discover the gruesome tale of Hindhead. Figure of 8, hilly walk around part of the rim and down into the Punchbowl (am), then Gibbet Hill and woodland walk (pm). Includes some steep ascents. Starting point (am & pm): Meet on grass opposite main entrance to Devil's Punchbowl National Trust Café (open from 09:30 - 4 pm). Nearest Postcode: GU26 6AG Grid Ref: SU890357 (Maps: LR: 186 / Expl: OL33) Parking: Parking: Devil’s Punchbowl National Trust Pay & Display car park. Free with NT membership (scan card for free ticket) or Paybyphone (Code 803457 / Tel: 0330 060 4037). Charges: £1.50 per hour or £6.00 for 5 hours or more. Free parking may be available in the small Council Car Park in Heather Way, off A287, GU26 6AW about 7 mins walk from the Start Point. . Lunch: Picnic lunch orNT Cafe This walk is led Barbara E - contact details. |
approx 7 miles |
Saturday 12th October 2024 1015 for 1030 |
Norbury Park Walk description: Starting Point: Post code Grid ref Parking Route Lunch: picnic lunch Afterwards: This walk is led by Armin - contact details. |
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Saturday 9th November 2024 1015 for 1030 |
Somewhere in Surrey Walk description: Starting Point: Post code Grid ref Lunch: Picnic lunch Afterwards: This walk is led by John R - contact details. |
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Saturday 14th December 2024 1015 for 1030 |
Somewhere in Surrey Start: Route: Lunch: Picnic lunch This walk will be led by - contact details. |
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Saturday 13th January 2024 1015 for 1030 |
Westcott to Polesden Lacy via Denbies Walk description: The route will climb up onto the North Downs Way with views over Denbies vineyard an Box Hill before progressing round to Polesden Lacey where we will stop for lunch. Please either bring a packed lunch or refreshments are available at the National Trust cafe. The afternoon route returns to Westcott via Ranmore. Meet on Westcott village green, RH4 3NL (GR141486, What Three Words pretty.needed.chill ). There is limited parking near the green. Alternatively, turn off the main road opposite the Prince of Wales into Bloomfield Park Road which leads into Pointers Hill. Park anywhere, sensible, in the road, but please do not obstruct the turning area to avoid upsetting the neighbours. After the walk: At the end of the walk everyone is invited back to Steve's house for coffee/tea and cake This walk was led by Steve Moggs |
9.5 miles |
Saturday 10th February 2024
1015 for 1030 |
Bletchingly Start location: Meet at the war memorial by the Post Office at 46 High Street, Bletchingley, A25 between Redhill and Godstone, Grid Ref 327 508, Postcode RH1 4PA Some free all-day parking is available on the High Street. Further parking available approx 600yds west (towards Redhill) on a layby off the eastbound side of the A25 by Overdale RH1 4QA. The route: The walk will be about 8.5 miles with 770 ft (235 m) of ascent. We will pass the large North Park Farm Sand Quarry, operated by Sibelco which has provided an interpretation board, before crossing the M25 and gently climbing up the scarp slope of the North Downs, joining the North Downs Way before arriving at a viewpoint. We will then make a foray into the wooded grounds of Caterham School (with permissive paths) before returning to the viewpoint for lunch. Then south to Godstone before returning to Bletchingley via the Greensand Ridge/Way. Lunch: Bring a packed lunch and drink After the walk: There is a Tea Room opposite the Post Office (Lamington’s) which is open until 5pm This walk was led by Phil and Hilary |
8.5 miles |
Saturday 9th March 2024 1015 for 1030 start
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Rodbororough, Milford, Thursley Nature Reserve and Whitley Common Start: National Trust Car park; Witlley and Milford Common car park, Webb Road, Witley Surrey Approx Post code GU8 5QJ Grid Ref 406932 What 3 words location www.w3w.co/hired.pancakes.improvise Approach via A3 through Milford,. Follow A283, sign posted Petworth, Halsemere to the big roundabout and then the A286, sign posted Haslemere. After 1 mile turn right onto Webb Road at a brown National Trust sign. The carpark is 200m on the left. Cost £6, free to National Trust members. Limited parking spaces, please consider car sharing. Maybe possible to park in Gasden Lane (the road opposite Webb Road across Halsemere Road. The walk is lowland, entirely on heath and in woods, mainly pine except for the walk around the pretty village of Thursley. The Lizard Trail gives a wide view of the best of Rodborough Common. There is a good vista of the Forked Pond at Warren Mere and then an open expanse of sandy heath on Thursley Nature Reserve. In the afternoon we pass the historical Cosford Mill, and Millhanger, an Arts and Crafts country house and then on to near Witley Park. Lunch: on the small green at Thursley village - several benches. Bring a picnic lunch Refreshments also available at the Three Horeseshoes pub. After the walk Tea at Squires Garden Centre, Portsmouth Road, Milford, GU8 5HL. Cafe open until 5pm. This walk was led by Daphne |
9 miles |
Saturday 13th April 2024 1015 for 1030 |
Greensand Way, Surrey Walk description: This walk continues (after an interval of several years) a series along the Greensand Way. Starting at Reigate Heath we will loop northwards via the North Downs Way, and then return along the Greensand Way through Brockham and Betchworth. Refreshments will be available about lunchtime at the Box Hill kiosk or cafe. Lunch:Bring a packed lunch. Starting Point: |
10.5 miles |