Ramblers Programme
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Mole Valley Ramblers Summer Walks Programme 1 July - 30 September 2018 (Table created on 12 June 2018 – check website for latest walk details) Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Sun 01/07/2018 09:30 Clandon Park NT CP (GU4 Clandon Sights 8.5mi/13.7km Strenuous Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 7RG, TQ043513) Open fields and golf course in and around 451523 Clandon area. Seven stiles and some steep climbs. One refreshment stop 11.15am. Finish time 2pm (approx. times) Mon 02/07/2018 14:00 Rusper Parish CP (in viillage on In search of the source of the River 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Susan B, 01306 631115 or north side of church) (RH12 4PX, Mole 07933 229938 on the day TQ205374) Easy level walking in Rusper area to where the Mole begins. Tea option after in village cafe. Wed 04/07/2018 10:00 Holly Lane CP, Chipstead (CR5 Chipstead Valley and Beyond 6mi/9.7km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 3NR, TQ273583) Banstead Woods, Canons Farm, Kingswood and Chipstead Valley, with a few easy hills. Wed 04/07/2018 10:00 Hurtwood CP 6, on Alderbrook Down and up from Winterfold Heath 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 Lane just south of junction with Down and up incorporating Christmas Greensand Lane. (GU6 8QU, trees, fishing lakes and views south. A TQ058426) steep downhill at start and moderate uphill at end. Sat 07/07/2018 06:00 Four Wents Pond NT CP, Breakfast walk 9mi/14.5km Moderate Gill C, 01306 500157 Blackbrook Lane (RH5 4NX, Anstiebury, Beare Green, Henfold Lakes, TQ183454) Breakfast at Henfold Lakes (or if cafe not re-opened at Beare Green) Page 1 of 8 Sun 08/07/2018 14:00 Reigate Road CP, Dorking (no Teas on the Green at Brockham 5mi/8km Leisurely Fiona S, 07917 772333 charges on Sundays). Meet in front of Afternoon stroll across River Mole and Dorking Halls (RH4 1SD, TQ170497) along Pilgrim's Way to Brockham for Teas on the Green (in aid of St Catherine's Hospice), back on Old Coach Road. One stile. Wed 11/07/2018 10:00 Croydon Lane CP, Oaks Park, Lavender's Blue Dilly Dilly 7mi/11.3km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 Carshalton (SM7 3BA, TQ274612) Varied walk including the London Loop, 769343 or 07734 806123 Oaks Park, farmland and Mayfield Lavender Fields Wed 11/07/2018 10:00 Bookham Road, CP tiny, Bookham Common and Slyfield 6mi/9.7km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 suggest parking on road vergeside Bookham Common but with a spectacular (and car share where possible) (KT11 twist in its tail. Some little-used paths (think 3JT, TQ119568) nettles) and some stiles. Sat 14/07/2018 10:00 Silent Pool CP, Albury (GU5 Round about Albury Park 8mi/12.9km Moderate Brian P, 07815 911510 9BW, TQ060485) Undulating walk taking in Ponds Lane, Farley Heath, Brook and Albury Park Sun 15/07/2018 09:30 Headley Heath NT CP (charges Headley Heath and Nower Wood 6mi/9.7km Moderate Ted C, 01372 720215 if not NT member) (KT18 6NN, Headley Heath, High Ashurst, Nower TQ205538) Wood. Wed 18/07/2018 10:00 Southern end of Crabtree Lane, To Ranmore from the north 6mi/9.7km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 Bookham (KT23 4PP, TQ144539) Bookham to Denbies Hillside and back. Sat 21/07/2018 10:00 Cowden Station (free parking), Wealden Wonder (in a 'manor of 12mi/19.3km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 to south of Edenbridge (TN8 7DS, speaking') TQ476416) An undulating walk across fields and streams, alongside ponds and nearby manors. Expect stiles. Picnic lunch break. Sun 22/07/2018 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP Polesden Jazz 7mi/11.3km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (charges if not NT member) (RH5 Polesden Ranmore, North Downs Way and 769343 or 07734 806123 6BB, TQ135524) Denbies Vineyard. Spectacular views, and some gradual hills. Bring a picnic lunch if staying for jazz afterwards. Mon 23/07/2018 14:00 Box Hill NT CP (charges if not Box Hill from the top 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Fiona S, 07917 772333 NT member). Meet outside cafe. A gentle paced walk around Box Hill over (KT20 7LB, TQ179513) Ashurst Rough, and back up Juniper Bottom, with tea option at cafe after. Some hills but not steep, no stiles. Page 2 of 8 Wed 25/07/2018 10:00 Stony Rock NT CP, Hogden Shady Summer Stretch 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jo H, 07815 477325 Lane, Ranmore Common (Satnav Taking in Yew Tree Farm, Effingham golf users check road name) (RH5 6SY, course, Dunley Hill Farm and White Downs TQ124504) Wed 25/07/2018 10:00 St Marys Church Horsley (KT24 Love under bridges with views 8mi/12.9km Moderate Mark B, 01372 801267 or 6AN, TQ088526) Sheepleas - Beech - Mountain Wood - 07903 560049 Sheepwalk Lane - Oaken Grove - Drove Road - Netley Heath - Woodcote Lodge - Daws Dene - Angel Clump. Undulating with one steep descent. Sat 28/07/2018 10:00 Weir Wood Reservoir CP, Weir Wood - Gravetye Manor - West 10mi/16.1km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 Legsheath Lane, East Grinstead Hoathly (RH19 4HP, TQ383341) A varied walk taking in a nature reserve, and parts of the Sussex Border Path and High Weald Landscape Trail. Bring picnic lunch. Afternoon tea stop in West Hoathly. Mon 30/07/2018 10:00 Queen's Head pub CP (for Pre Summer Lunch walk 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Joan Y, 01737 248346 or those having lunch, pre-booking Flat walk towards Clandon Park and return 07999 442239 essential) East Clandon (GU4 7RY, through fields. TQ059517) Wed 01/08/2018 10:00 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, Friday Street with hills 7mi/11.3km Moderate Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 TQ125457) Woodland walk via Broadmoor and 451523 Abinger Hammer. Steep hills including one very steep up and another down. Wed 01/08/2018 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP Butterflies and views 6mi/9.7km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 (charges if not NT member). Meet Walk up to Ranmore and back. If weather outside coffee shop. (RH5 6BB, is warm, dry and not windy we should see TQ135524) woodland, meadow and chalk hill butterflies; and fine views. Sat 04/08/2018 10:00 Cocking Hill CP. A Cocking Climb! 11.5mi/18.5km Strenuous John C, 07780 462640 Right off the A286 just south of Undulating walk, with steep inclines in the Cocking. (GU29 0HT, SU875166) morning and afternoon, taking in South Downs Way, Charlton Forest, Levin Down. Pub, cafe or picnic lunch options in Singleton. Hat Hill, Venus Wood and return on the SDW. Page 3 of 8 Sun 05/08/2018 09:30 Guildford Lane CP, north west Waterloo to St Martha's Church 6mi/9.7km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 of Albury (GU5 9BQ, TQ035486) Walk with gentle inclines, taking in Colyers Hanger, Waterloo pond, North Downs Way to St Martha's Hill Wed 08/08/2018 10:00 Abinger Roughs NT CP, White A to W via NDW 7mi/11.3km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 Down Lane (RH5 6BF, TQ110480) Brisk paced hilly walk: over the Roughs, up to the North Downs Way, down to Wotton, and back beside Deerleap Wood. Wed 08/08/2018 10:00 Roehampton Gate CP. Easy Richmond Park and Ham Meadows 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 access form A3 via A306 then Enjoy the natural delights of our largest Clarence Lane. (SW15 4PD, Royal Park. See 17th century Ham House, TQ213740) the famous view from Richmond Hill and much more besides. Easy walking with only one short hill and some fine views. Thu 09/08/2018 19:00 Blue Ball PH CP (if customer Walton Wander 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 after, otherwise on roadside), Walton Evening stroll across Walton and Banstead 769343 or 07734 806123 on the Hill (KT20 7TG, TQ228553) heaths, followed by optional drinks and/or meal at the Blue Ball in Walton Sat 11/08/2018 09:30 Reigate Heath CP, Flanchford What is below Reigate? 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Joan Y, 01737 248346 or Road (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Walk to Reigate Castle Grounds, then a 50 07999 442239 minute guided tour of Baron's Cave. Option to explore further caves, taking the total mileage to 5. Entrance fee £2/£1.50. Some shallow steps. Phone leader for further details. Sun 12/08/2018 09:30 Shere Road Car Park, North and South of the North Downs 14mi/22.5km Strenuous Henri, 07802 312366 Sheepleas (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Way All-day walk, taking in The Sheepleas, Pump Pond Wood, Polesden Lacey, Ranmore common, Steers Field, Blatchford Down, Abinger Roughs, Netley Heath, and Mountain Wood. Bring picnic lunch and drinks. Sun 12/08/2018 09:30 Shere Road Sheepleas CP, Netley and Lovelace 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Jennie de B, 07891 288343 take lane south from A246 at mini- Hilly walk taking in Hillside Farm, Netley roundabout (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Wood, North Downs Way, Effingham Forest and Lovelace Bridges Page 4 of 8 Mon 13/08/2018 14:00 Shere Village Recreation Shere heaven 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 Ground CP (GU5 9BT, TQ073479) From Shere village, through Silver Wood, crossing the Tillingbourne to Albury Park, and back to Shere, with option of tea at cafe. No stiles, one steady climb. Wed 15/08/2018 10:00 Silent Pool CP, Albury (GU5 Silence and Netherlands 6mi/9.7km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 9BW, TQ060485) Steep uphill at start to North Downs Way, Clandon and Merrow Downs, returning on Fox Way.