Woking & District Group walks and events February 2017

Part of Surrey area

Mon 30 January 2017 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Easy (Finishes 12:45 approx.) Ripley to the River Wey, returning through Send Marsh Starts at 10:00: Park on Ripley Common by the play area (GU23 6AR, TQ053571) A stroll along the River Wey from Walsham Lock. We will continue to Papercourt Lock if dry, if not it will be a short road walk to Papercourt Lake and down to the lock to return through Send Marsh. Views to Pyrford Court and Old Woking. There may be some mud on paths after rain. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:45 Contact: Jane B, 01932 343849, [email protected]

Sun 5 February 2017 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 13:15 approx.) Thursley and the Devil’s Punch Bowl Starts at 10:00: Public car park east of cricket pitch and north of Dyhouse Road, Thursley. (GU8 6QA, SU900397) A loop from the characterful village of Thursley, through heathland to the viewpoint of Hindhead, returning via the Devil’s Punch Bowl with its ancient woodland. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 13:15 Contact: Des, 01483 772692, [email protected]

Tue 7 February 2017 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 12:45 approx.) Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre and Frimley Aqueduct Starts at 10:00: Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre car park Explorer 145 (GU16 6DD, SU893550) A leisurely circular walk from the Visitor Centre along the canal over the Frimley Aqueduct as far as Lock 28. Return through woodland. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:45 Contact: Jenny, 01483 726158, [email protected]

Sat 11 February 2017 10:00 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 13:15 approx.) Miles Hill, Claycart Bridge and Pyestock Starts at 10:00: Velmead Common CP (GU52 9EP, SU827527) A varied 7.5 mile walk through woods, up the top of Norris Hill, along the Basingstoke Canal towpath and across heathland. Fine woodland, canalside and hilltop views. Some road crossing but no road walking. PH available near end for optional refreshments/lunch. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 13:15 Contact: Malcolm, 07437 200021, [email protected] Thu 16 February 2017 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate (Finishes 13:00 approx.) Old Woking & Newark Priory Starts at 10:00: CP by the roudabout in Old Woking. Do not use the front private CP (GU22 9JS, TQ018569) This walk is a testing our a part of the revision of the Circular Walks on the Basingstoke Canal. Starting and finishing at Old Woking CP, the walk passes through the flood plain of the Hoe Stream and the River Wey/Wey Navigation to Newark Priory then returns via Pyford Church and Hoe Bridge Golf Course Circular walk Estimated finish time: 13:00 Contact: Sheila, 078904 73206 or 01483 747605, [email protected]

Sun 19 February 2017 13:30 - 5.3 miles/8.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Snowdrops at Ankerwyke Starts at 13:30: Meet at small NT(free) car park in front of Ankerwyke farm,on Magna Carta Lane (TW19 5AD, TQ005731) Meet at 12:45: Meet at Pyrford common car park for car share (GU22 8NH, TQ028591) Walk from Ankerwyke farm to the Thames,seeing the masses of snowdrops, the 2000yr old Ankerwyke Yew,and ruins of St Mary's priory.We walk to Wrasbury beside Colne Brook and passing Wrasbury lakes,and return to see the snowdrops again Circular walk Estimated finish time: 16:30 Contact: Yvonne, 07802484640 or 01932 346767, [email protected]

Tue 21 February 2017 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Easy (Finishes 12:45 approx.) Towards Wisley Gardens and along the ridge at Pyrford Starts at 10:00: Ripley Common Car Park by play area (GU23 6AR, TQ053571) Across fields to Wisley Gardens and down to the River Wey before climbing up to Pyrford and the Norman church of St Nicholas, returning via Walsham Lock. Good views to the Wey Valley and beyond. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:45 Contact: Jane B, 01932 343849, [email protected]

Sun 26 February 2017 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Walton Downs Starts at 10:00: Heath NT car park - fee payable if not displaying NT car permit - Headley Common Rd, Headley (KT18 6NJ, TQ205540) Meet at 09:00: Pyrford Common CP, Woking (GU22 8NH, TQ028591) Walking over the north Surrey hills along the ancient Roman road of Stone Street to Walton Downs and Walton- on-the Hill. After lunch we return to Headley over Banstead Heath to Colley Hill, then along the North Downs Way. Cafe/pub at lunch stop. Map Exp 146 Circular walk Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Erica, 01483 770484, [email protected]

Finding the start of your walk

Start and meeting points include nearest postcode and an Ordnance Survey grid reference accurate to 100m. Use postcodes with care: in rural areas the nearest postcode may be some distance from the actual start point. See OS maps for an explanation of how to use grid references.

Grades

· Easy Access - walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections. · Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. · Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. · Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. · Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance. · Technical - walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes and crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details.

Notes

· Walk gradings are provided as a general guide only. If you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance. · Bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. · If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first - it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. · Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit.

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