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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) 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 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, , 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, (no Teas on the Green at Brockham 5mi/8km Leisurely Fiona S, 07917 772333 charges on Sundays). Meet in front of Afternoon stroll across 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 Lane CP, Oaks Park, Lavender's Blue Dilly Dilly 7mi/11.3km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (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 CP, Albury (GU5 Round about 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 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 NT CP Polesden Jazz 7mi/11.3km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (charges if not NT member) (RH5 Polesden Ranmore, 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, (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) - 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 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) (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 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 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, 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 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 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 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. Wed 15/08/2018 10:00 Thursley Ground (on Thursley and the Devil's Puncbowl 9mi/14.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 lane off A3 shortly beyond Milford) A "three quarters" day walk discovering (GU8 6QA, SU899398) Edward Lutyens roots and "the most villanous spot that God ever made". Lunch at the NT cafe or bring a picnic. Sat 18/08/2018 10:00 Meet outside Dorking Main To be a Pilgrim 5mi/8km Moderate Richard W, 01372 276770 Railway Station (RH4 1QA, Pixham, Stepping Stones, North Downs TQ171506) Way westwards up to Ranmore and back along Pilgrim's Way, and across Dorking. Sun 19/08/2018 09:30 Milton Heath CP, off A25 on Tilling Spring and Now a View 11mi/17.7km Strenuous Henri, 07802 312366 west side of Dorking. RH4 3JT is the All day strenuous walk taking in Squire's most reliable postcode for satnav Wood, Tilling Spring, Abinger Forest, users. (RH4 3GB, TQ154488) Redlands Wood, Holmwood Common and the Nower. Bring picnic lunch. Wed 22/08/2018 10:00 CP (when Newlands Corner to St Martha's 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 charges will begin remains unknown) Varied walk including hill with superb (GU4 8SE, TQ044492) views. Wed 22/08/2018 10:00 Four Wents Pond Northside NT Newdigate's winner 7mi/11.3km Moderate Susan B, 01306 631115 or CP, Blackbrook Lane (RH5 4NX, To Newdigate, passing stables where 07933 229938 on the day TQ183454) Rough Quest 1996 Grand National winner lived all his long life. Thu 23/08/2018 10:30 Abinger Roughs NT CP (RH5 Abinger Common Loop 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Bob A, 01306 730096 or 07708 6BF, TQ110480) Scenic undulating walk over fields and 772323 on the day woodland with good views. Optional pub refreshments at end. In conjunction with Age UK Go50

Page 5 of 8 Sat 25/08/2018 10:00 Kithurst Hill CP, up narrow lane Forest, Downs and Fine Views near 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 south of B2139 (RH20 4HW, Arundel TQ070124) Vigorous walk within South Downs National Park, over the Downs, through Angmering Forest and back via Burpham. Picnic lunch break and pub stop. Sun 26/08/2018 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP Jazz at Polesden 6mi/9.7km Moderate Olly S & Brian P, 07879 673016 (charges if not NT member) (RH5 Walk to the west of Polesden taking in 6BB, TQ135524) Pump Pond Wood and Dogkennel Lane. 7 stiles. Option to stay on for jazz which starts at 2 pm on Polesden lawns. Wed 29/08/2018 10:00 Outwood Common NT CP (if Over to Outwood 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Dave A, 07593 772958 coming from A25 turn off south at Level walking from Outwood Windmill via Bletchingley) (RH1 5PW, TQ326456) South Park Farm and Lodge Farm, through farmland (think stiles and livestock). Wed 29/08/2018 10:00 Wotton Village Hall CP (behind Wotton Northwards 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 the Wotton Hatch pub on A25) (RH5 Walking through woodland and hills to 6QQ, TQ125476) north of Wotton, up to North Downs Way, fine views and late summer chalkland flowers. One steep descent. Sat 01/09/2018 10:00 Tattenham Corner Tea Hut CP Ups and Downs of Downs 7mi/11.3km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (KT18 5PP, TQ224584) The Racecourse, Stane Street, Headley 769343 or 07734 806123 Court, Sheep Walk and , passing the Centenary Wood. (Dogs have to be on leads over Racecourse.) Sun 02/09/2018 09:30 Horton Country Park CP (KT19 and Ashtead Adventure 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Jennie de B, 07891 288343 8PQ, TQ190616) Brisk paced walk taking in Thames , Green Lane, Ashtead Common, and Stamford Green. Mon 03/09/2018 14:00 Gate CP, Nonsuch Past and Present 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Peter C, 07803 581752 (off A232) (SM3 8AJ, TQ237635) A gentle walk around Nonsuch Park, visiting the Mansion House gardens and the site of Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace. Optional tea at Nonsuch Pantry afterwards.

Page 6 of 8 Wed 05/09/2018 10:00 Denbies Vineyard, meet outside Get your ticket to ride 6mi/9.7km Moderate Susan B, 01306 631115 or to left of main entrance. (RH5 6AA, Linear walk from Dorking to 07933 229938 on the day TQ166511) crossing Chapel Lane, , Young Street. Return by train (or bus) to Dorking after walk. Wed 05/09/2018 10:00 Horton Country Park CP, Horton Country Park 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 Horton Lane, Epsom (KT19 8PQ, Easy level walking around Horton Country TQ190616) Park and onto Epsom and Ashtead Commons, including the ponds. Sat 08/09/2018 10:00 Tennyson's Lane, second CP Blackdown and Lurgashall 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Paul M, 07857 264315 or on right (from Haslemere direction) Brisk and hilly walk, especially in 01483 564 834 (GU27 3BJ, SU922307) afternoon. Picnic lunch break, or brief visit to Noah's Ark pub Sun 09/09/2018 09:30 Shere Road Sheepleas CP Sheepleas to H's Hill 7mi/11.3km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Hilly walk, with one very steep ascent, taking in Sheepleas, , Daws Dene, Woodcote, Netley Heath and Mountain Wood. Wed 12/09/2018 10:00 Farley Heath CP (2nd one on Farley Heath 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 right when approaching from the Farley Heath, Blackheath, Brook, Farley north) (GU5 9ER, TQ051449) Green and Manor House Farm, past chalets, geese and temple remains. Wed 12/09/2018 10:00 Tilford Green East Side (GU10 Tilford and Waverley Abbey 9mi/14.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 2BU, SU873433) A "three quarter" day walk visiting Waverley Abbey in the morning. Lunch at The Old Kiln Cafe, or bring a picnic. Thu 13/09/2018 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 in Albury Park. Sat 15/09/2018 10:00 Silent Pool CP, Albury (GU5 Hills from Silent Pool 13.5mi/21.7km Strenuous Norma N, 07770 149198 9BW, TQ060485) Brisk walk with lovely views from the North Downs Way. St Martha's, Albury Warren, Shere (pub, cafe or picnic lunch), Hackhurst Downs.

Page 7 of 8 Sun 16/09/2018 09:30 The Hill CP Langley Vale WWI Memorial - A Wood in 5mi/8km Moderate George and Tricia, 020 8393 (KT18 5PU, TQ222578) the Making 2388 or 07726 724046 Hilly walk taking in Langley Vale Wood and the new developments over recent months. Please note dogs must be on leads all the time on this walk. Wed 19/09/2018 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP Surrey Hills from Polesden 11mi/17.7km Strenuous Norma N, 07770 149198 (charges if not NT member) (RH5 Brisk hilly walk in the Surrey Hills, taking in 6BB, TQ135524) parts of the Pilgrims Way and , with lunch at Wotton (pub or picnic) Wed 19/09/2018 10:00 Headley Heath NT CP (charges Heading out from Headley 6mi/9.7km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 if not NT member) (KT18 6NN, Headley Heath, High Ashurst, steep steps TQ205538) up to Mickleham Downs and passing Nower Wood on return. Wed 26/09/2018 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP Influences following love under bridges 7mi/11.3km Moderate Mark B, 01372 801267 or (charges if not NT member). Meet at Stars Wood - Six Acre Copse - Kiln Field 07903 560049 end of CP furthest from entrance Coppice - Pump Pond Wood - DogKennel (RH5 6BB, TQ135524) Green - Hogden Cottage - Lonesome Cottage - Tanners Hatch - The Terrace Wed 26/09/2018 10:00 Please park around the green Shamley Green, Winterfold, Reynards 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 and meet the walk leader near the Hill Red Lion Pub at Shamley Green Varied walk including hills with superb (GU5 0XF, TQ031437) views from Reynards Hill along Greensand Way. Sat 29/09/2018 10:00 Minepit Wood CP - please Bluebell Railway and lots of Shaws 10mi/16.1km Moderate George and Tricia, 020 8393 contact leaders in advance if planning Moat Shaw, Peartree Shaw, Railway 2388 or 07726 724046 on coming or walk will not occur. Shaw, Sussex Border Path, East Grinstead (RH19 4LQ, TQ361350) Station, to catch 13:15 train to (fare £7), Sharpthorne, Marlpit Shaw. Sun 30/09/2018 09:30 Effingham Junction Station CP Effingham Levels 6mi/9.7km Moderate Henri de B & Abdul E, 07802 (no charges) (KT24 5HX, TQ103559) Easy flat walk, over Effingham Common, 312366 Oaken Wood, Common and Banks Common. Join the Ramblers today

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