MVR Walks Programme: April – June 2017 Accurate As of 15 Mar 17; Please Check Website for Any Updates Or Amendments
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MVR Walks Programme: April – June 2017 Accurate as of 15 Mar 17; please check website for any updates or amendments. Date Start Title Distance Grade Contact Thursday, 30th March 10 am at Mill Road CP, Holmwood Leith Hill unbridled Following footpaths to the top, and the direct 10mile / Moderate Leader TQ173452 / RH5 4NR way back. Picnic lunch, refreshments at Tower. 16.1km Jacqui H 07733 485124 Saturday, 1st April 10 am at Rykas CP The Cake Walk Gentle climb to Box Hill cafe, descent to Box Hill 5mile / 8km Moderate Leader TQ171520 / RH5 6BX Bridge cafe, back along the Mole to Rykas for lunch! Richard W 01372 276770 Sunday, 2nd April 9:30 am at Chertsey Meads CP, Mead Lane (on left A towpath wander Flat easy walk along the Thames side, taking in 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader under yellow height barrier just past the marina) Chertsey Meads, Wey Navigation towpath, Thames Lock in Henri TQ054662 / KT16 8LL Weybridge, Shepperton Foot Ferry (please bring £2 for the single 07802 312366 fare) then the Thames Path to Chertsey Bridge. Tuesday, 4th April 10 am at Starveall Corner NT CP, Leith Hill Leith Hill Tilling Springs Easy paced walk via Leith Hill Tower 4mile / 6.4km Leisurely Leader TQ131432 / RH5 6LU and Tilling Springs. Scenic undulating walk with excellent views. Bob A In conjunction with Age UK Go50. 01306 730096 07708 772 323 Wednesday, 5th April 10 am at Roehampton Gate CP, Richmond Park. Easy Royal park, Royal Ballet and rock Royalty Enjoy the natural 6.5mile / Moderate Leader access from A3 via A306 then Clarence Lane. Turn left delights of our largest Royal Park; see 17th century Ham House; 10.5km Peter C on entering the Park. (Schools on holiday so traffic walk a famous stretch of the Thames Path; admire the view from 07803 581752 should be lighter than usual). Meet behind cafe. Richmond Hill, as immortalised by Turner - and see much more TQ212740 / SW15 5JY besides. Easy walking with one short hill and good views. Saturday, 8th April 10 am at Kithurst CP, Storrington Tumulus, tumuli, tumulorum ... tumuloros : Along the South 12mile / Moderate Leader TQ070125 / RH20 4HW Downs past several ancient burial sites from Storrington to 19.3km Jacqui H Amberley, where we will join half day walkers (see walk below), 07733 485124 alongside the river Arun through Arundel Park, then back over the Downs. Picnic lunch. Saturday, 8th April 10:30 am at Amberley Station CP Amberley Arun riverside Joining with whole day walkers for Arun 7mile / 11.3km Moderate Leader TQ026117 / BN18 9LR Valley, Arundel Park, then return via South & North Stoke. Picnic Fiona & Jacqui lunch. 07917 772333 07733 485124 Sunday, 9th April 9:30 am at Park in Clifford Manor Rd. (off Pilgrims North Downs Way to Watts Gallery A flattish walk along the NDW 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader Way, Guildford) to Watts Gallery at Compton returning via Artington Brian T TQ001483 / GU4 8AD 01483 282873 Wednesday, 12th April 10 am at Albury Heath near cricket ground Beautiful Blackheath An undulating walk through heathland, 6.5mile / Moderate Leader TQ058469 / GU5 9DB woodland and farmland. 10.5km Pat W 01306 886062 07741 454883 Friday, 14th April 10 am at Bookham Railway Station Ducks, Horses and Hot Cross Bunnies A mainly flat walk through 7mile / 11.3km Moderate Leader TQ128555 / KT23 3ER woods, across Effingham Common to Horsley and back via Olly S Bookham Common. 3 stiles. If weather dry, hot cross buns and a 07879 673016 chance to have your picnic lunch in leader's garden at end of walk. 01372 451523 Saturday, 15th April 10 am at Dorking Halls CP Churches of Dorking Easter walk Crossways Community, St. 5mile / 8km Moderate Leader TQ170497 / RH4 1SD Barnabas, St. Joseph's, St. Martin's, St. Mary's, St. Paul's, Society Richard W of Friends, United Reform. 01372 276770 MVR Walks Programme: April – June 2017 Accurate as of 15 Mar 17; please check website for any updates or amendments. Date Start Title Distance Grade Contact Sunday, 16th April 10 am at The Hill CP, Epsom Downs Epsom Downs Easter Sunday walk Undulating walk around Epsom 5.5mile / 8.9km Moderate Leader TQ222578 / KT18 5PU Downs, including the site of the WW1 memorial forest which is George and Tricia being established by the Woodland Trust at Langley Vale. Dogs are 020 8393 2388 welcome but must be kept on leads. 07726 724046 Monday, 17th April 10 am at Holly Lane CP, Chipstead Junk and Jewels Interesting walk via Banstead Wood, Chipstead 6.5mile / Moderate Leader TQ273583 / CR5 3NR Bottom, Outwood and Lambert’s Shaw. 10.5km Pauline and Jan 07933 769343 07734 806123 Wednesday, 19th April 10 am at Wallis Wood village CP opposite Scarlett Arms Wandering around Wallis Wood Woodland & farmland, easy level 5mile / 8km Moderate Leader pub walking, lots of stiles. Hopefully woodland flowers. Pub option Fiona S TQ118381 / RH5 5RG after walk. 07917 772333 Wednesday, 19th April 10 am at Fourwents Pond Northside CP Fourwents Pond East Loop Swires Farm, Hammonds Copse, 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ183455 / RH5 4DT Shellwood. Several stiles for added interest ! Dave A 07593 772958 Thursday, 20th April 10 am at Ranmore West NT CP Ranmore Polesden Easy pace walk with coffee stop at Polesden 5mile / 8km Leisurely Leader TQ126501 / RH5 6SR Lacey. Gently undulating, woods and open farmland passing Yew Jenny W Tree Farm and Bagdens Farm. 01306 252799 07714 271377 Saturday, 22nd April 9:30 am at Littleford Lane Car park Blackheath Blackheath, Farley Green, Winterfold, Woodhill 7.5mile / Moderate Leader TQ036456 / GU4 8QZ 12.1km Louise S 01483 453273 07810 808716 Saturday, 22nd April 10 am at Hindhead NT CP Haslemere, Hills & Heather Temple of the Four Winds, 10.5mile / Moderate Leader SU890357 / GU26 6AG Grayswood, Haslemere Picnic near pub or cafe 16.9km Gill C 01306 500157 Sunday, 23rd April 9:30 am at West Hanger CP, Staple Lane North Downs Way above Gomshall Netley Heath, North Downs 5.5mile / 8.9km Moderate Leader TQ070493 / GU5 9TD Way, Hackhurst Downs, Netley Park: Hilly Carol and Alan 07900 430750 Monday, 24th April 2 pm at Albury Heath Cricket Ground CP Tea walk on the Tillingbourne Afternoon walk around Albury Park, 4mile / 6.4km Leisurely Leader TQ059469 / GU5 9DA with cafe tea at Shere Fiona S 07917 772333 Wednesday, 26th April 10 am at Private car park in Church Road, Newdigate at Newdigate Lake District Around Newdigate Nature Reserve, could 7.2mile / Moderate Leader back of Long Meadow, opposite Dean House Farm be muddy, onto Hammonds Copse, hopefully bluebells and then to 11.6km Susan & George buildings. RH5 5DL Henfold Lakes. Flat walk, several stiles in one area. 01306 631115 TQ199420 / RH5 5DW 07933 229938 on the day Saturday, 29th April 9:30 am at Witley Station CP A circuit around Chiddingfold All day walk, relatively flat , taking 12mile / Moderate Leader SU949380 / GU8 5TE in Northbridge, Tugley Wood, Sussex Border Path, Netherside, 19.3km Henri Hopkins Reeds. Bring drinks and picnic lunch. 07802 312366 Saturday, 29th April 10 am at Outside Dorking Main Station Let the Mole Gap Trail take the strain! Dorking to Leatherhead by 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ171504 / RH4 1TF the Mole Gap Trail, gently undulating via Westhumble, Norbury Jenny W Park and Hawks Hill to Leatherhead Station (from where buses or 01306 252799 trains available). 07714 271377 MVR Walks Programme: April – June 2017 Accurate as of 15 Mar 17; please check website for any updates or amendments. Date Start Title Distance Grade Contact Sunday, 30th April 9:30 am at Shere Recreation Ground CP Ambling around Albury Flat walk from Shere, along Ponds Lane 5mile / 8km Leisurely Leader TQ073479 / GU5 9BT and around Albury Cliff W 01306 888286 Sunday, 30th April 9:30 am at Pitch Hill CP Pitched in the deep end of the Greensand Hills Hilly walk taking in 11mile / Strenuous Leader TQ078426 / GU6 7NL Pitch Hill, Holmbury Hill, Greensand Way, Abinger Common, 17.7km Louise S Winterfold and Hurtwood, then over Reynard Hill. Bring drinks 01483 453273 and picnic lunch. 07810 808716 Monday, 1st May 10 am at Friday St CP Over the Hills to find the Moles From Friday St, over Leith Hill 10mile / Moderate Leader TQ125457 / RH5 6JR and Hambridge Brow, to North Holmwood for picnic lunch . Six 16.1km Henri miles am, four miles pm. 07802 312366 Monday, 1st May 10:30 am at Inholms Lane NT CP, North Holmwood Family Fun Day on Holmwood Common A self-guided, supported 3mile / 4.8km Moderate Leader TQ170470 / RH5 4JU walk on Holmwood Common. Activities for all the family with a Jacqui H range of walking options between 2 and 5 miles. 07733 485124 Tuesday, 2nd May 10:30 am at Ranmore West NT CP Ranmore, Roam and Refreshments Ranmore Common taking in 4mile / 6.4km Leisurely Leader TQ126501 / RH5 6SY great views of Polesden Lacey and southwards. End the walk with Dave S home-made refreshments, courtesy of walk leader. Integrated walk 07585 476937 with MV Walking for Health. Tuesday, 2nd May 2 pm at Denbies CP Norbury Park: magical yews and views Across vineyard to 4mile / 6.4km Leisurely Leader TQ165512 / RH5 6AA Westhumble and Norbury Park, Druid's Grove, Crabtree Lane, Fiona S Chapel Valley, one hill, tea option after at Denbies 07917 772333 Wednesday, 3rd May 10 am at Stony Rock NT CP, Ranmore Bluebells and rock buns on Stony Rock Lovely views and 5.7mile / 9.2km Moderate Leader TQ124504 / RH5 6SY woodland area, taking in Dogkennel Green, Pump Pond Wood, Olly S Dick Focks Common and White Down, several stiles. Home made 07879 673016 rock buns will be available.