Sat 11th Jan 1000 for 1015 |
Epsom Downs and North Downs Way Starting on Epsom Downs, we will walk down to and along the North Downs Way, have a bite to eat in or outside The Sportsman then back via a different route. Bring a torch just in case we are delayed. This walk is led by Chris Munt -
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10 - 11 miles |
Sat 1st Feb 0945 for 1000 |
Surrey Munro (extra walk) Once again it time for our annual walk up and around Surrey’s Munro, Box Hill. As before, we plan to boldly go up/down/up/down/up/down.........up/down Box Hill and the surrounding peaks by as many different routes possible until it gets dark. Then back to our home locally for tea and cakes followed by a shared meal together. So join us for a great day out. Don’t forget - please bring a packed lunch, stuff to keep you warm and dry, and a smile. PS It’s going to be hilly☺. This walk is led by Duncan Parsons and Nicky Easton. |
12 miles 3000 feet ascent |
Sat 8th Feb 1000 for 1015 |
Greensand Way (Part 7) This walk is led by Geoffrey Payne
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11 miles |
Sat 8th March 1015 for 1030 |
River Wey, Pyrford Lock and Wisley
Common The walk passes Wisley Gardens, Ockham Mill, along the River Wey Navigation, to Pyrford Church and onto the Anchor Pub at Pyrford Lock for lunch, or nearby for sandwiches. The afternoon walk takes in Wisley Common and Ockham Woods, with a possible stop to see Chatley Semaphore Tower. Back across farmland, near Ockham and across the disused Wisley Airfield. For those who want a shorter walk, it is possible to cut the afternoon walk shorter by returning to the start after 2 miles. This walk is led by Daphne Stockwell and Heather
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12 miles (6 in morning; 6 after lunch) |
Sat 12th April 1015 for 1030 |
Holmbury Hill and Peaslake Circular walk of 10 miles to include Holmbury Hill, Pitch Hill, Reynards Hill and Peaslake. Please bring a packed lunch. This walk is led by Valerie Breeze -
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11 miles |
Mon 5th May 1345 for 1400 |
Rhododendron Wood and Leith
Hill An extra (1/2 day) walk for those who are not away on the Bank Holiday Monday. This circular walk will pass Leith Hill Place (former home of Ralph Vaughan Williams), include the Rhododendron Woods just south of Leith Hill which should be just coming into bloom, ascend Leith Hill (but without much climbing), and loop around to return. This walk is led by Geoffrey Payne-
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5 - 6 miles |
Sat 10th May 1015 for 1030 |
Puttenham Common and North Downs Way The route follows the North Downs Way and heads for the Sands, Waverley and Tilford before returning to Puttenham Common. If wet there are sections which may be muddy. Lunch can be taken by the river at Waverley. There is a possible toilet stop at Tilford if needed. This walk is led by Andy Hall -
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11 miles |
Sat 14th June 1015 for 1030 |
Frensham Ponds Lovely heathland and woodland walking around local ponds with two ridge walks included. The walk is a loose figure of eight with the longer section in the afternoon. Either bring sandwiches to eat by the pond (advised) or lunch in the (small) bar of Frensham Pond Hotel. Arrive for 1330 if you want to join the afternoon walk only, across the road from the Frensham Pond Hotel. Optional tea at the visitor centre at the end. This walk is led by Helen Goodman -
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9.5 miles |
Sat 12th July 1315 for 1330 |
Godstone and North Downs Way An afternoon walk followed by a pub meal - note the change of starting point. Walk to Marden Park, tea stop at Godstone Vineyard RH9 8DQ, then along the North Downs Way and return to Godstone via woodland and farmland. There will be an optional evening meal at The White Hart, Godstone RH9 8DU. Starting place: |
10 miles |
Sat 9th August 0945 for 1000 |
Bracklesham Bay and Pagham Harbour A joint Surrey and Hampshire walk. We will walk south-east along the coast to the new Medmerry Flood Defence (opened Dec 2013) and then to Pagham Nature Reserve Centre. Then we head west to Aldmodington before turning south to beach and return to Bracklesham Bay. Please bring picnic lunch. Option to swim (sandy beach). Refreshments at Billy's beach cafe. This walk is led by Ben Harding -
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12 miles |
Sat 6th Sept 1015 for 1030 |
Chiltern cycle ride Ride through the Chilterns to Great Missenden, Princes Risborough (lunch stop), Wendover and Chesham along Chilterns Cycleway, National Cycle Route 57 and minor roads. Please contact Armin in advance if you wish to join the event. Bring lunch or buy it in Princes Risborough (there are several pubs and a Tesco in town). This is a joint event with the London
group and is led by Armin Kirthi-Singha -
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35 miles (cycling) |
Sat 13th Sept 1015 for 1030 |
Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill Bring a packed lunch or eat at the pub (Hurtwood Inn, Peaslake). We plan to go for tea afterwards at Abinger Hammer. This walk is led by Gareth Reed -
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11 - 12 miles |
Sat 11th Oct 1015 for 1030 (prompt!) |
Sussex Border Path & Bluebell Railway This walk is from East Grinstead to Horsted Keynes (filmed as station at Downton), with return either via Bluebell Railway (£10.20) or by bus if preferred, The route includes a lot of woods so colours should be good. Lunch is at Sharpthorne village, departing by 1320 at the latest. There is a café called ‘The Sharp Thorn’, a garage shop but no pub. Very nice park with seats to have a picnic lunch (recommended). This walk is led by Tim Bellenger -
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10 - 11 miles |
Sat 25th Oct
1000 for 1015 (prompt!) |
Pre clocks-going-back yomp on North Downs This walk starts with Box Hill and its environs and goes to Reigate or Merstham, crossing many contour lines en route. Returning by train to Dorking. There may be the option for a pub meal afterwards. Bring a packed lunch. This walk is led by Mark Helie - contact details. Starting point: |
15 miles (or so) plus at least 3000ft of ascent |
Sat 8th Nov 1015 for 1030 |
Banstead Woods, Kingswood and Mugswell Please bring a packed lunch. However it should be possible to get a drink somewhere along the route. This walk is led by Caroline Kendrick -
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details. To locate the start more accurately on your sat-nav, why not try this Android app written by one of our members to convert OS co-ordinates to Latitude and Longitude which most car sat-navs tend to accept. |
9 - 10 miles |
Sat 13th Dec
1015 for 1030 |
Surrey Hills Starting from Westcott Village Green (TQ141486 or approx RH4 3NR) this walk will include the neighbouring hills and the option for a pub lunch (probably the White Horse in Shere). This walk is led by Steve Moggs - contact details. We have been invited back to his home in Westcott afterwards for tea and mince pies. Since it gets dark early in December it may be as well to bring a torch. |
12 miles |