Ramblers Autumn Walks Programme

1 October 2018 – 1 January 2019

(Table created on 8 September 2018 – check website for latest walk details)

Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Mon 01/10/2018 14:00 Henfold Lakes CP, Henfold Tea and muffin by the lake 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Susan B, 01306 631115 or Lane, Beare Green (RH5 4RP, Easy walking through woodland and 07933 229938 on the day TQ188440) farmland via Parkgate and , with refreshments after at the newly re-opened Lakeside View cafe, Henfold Lakes. Wed 03/10/2018 10:00 Rusper Parish CP (north of Rusper and its Nunnery 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 church) (RH12 4PX, TQ205374) Taking in part of the Sussex Border Path, going past the site of the old Nunnery and returning via Lambs Green. Now doesn't that sound nice! Wed 03/10/2018 10:00 Clandon Park NT CP (GU4 Up and Down to Pewley 8.5mi/13.7km Moderate Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or 7RG, TQ043513) Undulating walk to Pewley Down with good 01372 451523 views and a beech wood. Walk will finish approx 13:30. Sat 06/10/2018 09:30 Friday St CP (RH5 6JR, The Three Hills Experience 14mi/22.5km Strenuous Henri & Louise, 07802 312366 TQ125457) All day hilly walk with several ascents, taking in Pitch Hill, & . Bring picnic lunch and plenty of fluids. Sun 07/10/2018 09:30 Headley Heath NT CP (charges Headley Heath 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Ted C, 01372 720215 if not NT member) (KT18 6NN, Over the heath and across to High Ashurst TQ205538) via , some hills.

Page 1 of 9 Mon 08/10/2018 14:00 Ripley Green CP, off High St Wandering the Wey and pottering 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 (North side) (GU23 6AL, TQ053571) around Pyrford Starting and finishing on the towpath with a detour around Pyrford Green, the pretty Pyrford village and Newark Priory. Three stiles. Choice of tea shops in Ripley at end of walk. Wed 10/10/2018 10:00 CP (entrance Along the Wey 7mi/11.3km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 opposite Wonersh sign on B2128) Up to the folly on Chinthurst Hill; follow (GU5 0PR, TQ015463) Wey navigation to St Catherine's, then back via Shalford Common. Wed 10/10/2018 10:00 NT Tunnel Round about the Commons 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Pauline N, 01372 456622 or CP (charges if not NT member, pay Going across Bookham Common, polo 07810 174973 by mobile) (KT23 3LT, TQ130557) fields and Banks Common, level walking. Sat 13/10/2018 10:00 Hindhead NT CP (charges if not Blackdown and Haslemere 14mi/22.5km Strenuous Norma N, 07770 149198 NT member) (GU26 6AG, SU890357) Brisk, hilly walk with a picnic lunch at the Temple of the Winds, with magnificent views to the South. Sun 14/10/2018 09:30 Boldermere CP, Old Lane. A Wisley Wander 7mi/11.3km Moderate Brian P, 07815 911510 Access either from M25 J10 take slip Ockham Common, Chatley Semaphore, road to A3(South): Or from Effingham Mausoleum, Wisley Airfield, Ockham Mill, 2nd CP on RHS after Black Swan pub River Wey path and Wisley Common. (KT11 1NR, TQ078586) Optional cafe drink afterwards. Wed 17/10/2018 10:00 , Shere Rd CP (KT24 Sheepleas to Lovelace Bridges and 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 6EP, TQ084515) Towers Across Sheepleas, visiting three Lovelace bridges and two missing bridges, then around Horsley Towers. Wed 17/10/2018 10:00 Albury Heath Cricket Ground Albury Heath and Blackheath Forest 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Chris G, 07796 147127 CP (GU5 9DA, TQ059469) Brisk paced varied walk through woodland and meadows, with lovely views towards . Gentle undulations with a few stiles.

Page 2 of 9 Thu 18/10/2018 10:30 Stony Rock NT CP, Hogden Stars Wood Stroll 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Bob A, 01306 730096 or 07708 Lane, Ranmore Common (Satnav Gently undulating walk via Effingham golf 772323 on the day users check road name) (RH5 6SY, course and Stars Wood with good views. TQ124504) Optional pub (a drive away) for refreshments afterwards. In conjunction with Age UK Go50. Sat 20/10/2018 10:00 Stedham Common CP (turn Stedham & the River Rother 10.5mi/16.9km Moderate John B, 07949 413430 south off A272 west of Midhurst on Whole day walk via Iping, Stedham Mill, Elsted Rd). (GU29 0PB, SU852220) Woolbeding, Midhurst Common, Stedham Common. Bring picnic lunch. Sun 21/10/2018 09:30 St Martha's Hill - Guildford Lane Come fly to Netherlands with Tinkerbell! 6mi/9.7km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 CP (GU5 9BQ, TQ035485) Over the Roughs to Netherlands, then NDW to Newlands Corner, and return over Albury Downs. Optional 2-mile extension up to St Martha's church. Peter Pan accessories or quotes welcome! Mon 22/10/2018 10:00 Epsom Commons Stewponds Epsom and Commons 3mi/4.8km Leisurely George and Tricia, 020 8393 CP A leisurely morning walk on these 2388 or 07726 724046 On B280 between Epsom and Malden Commons, actual route to be determined Rushett. Best postcode for satnav is on the day so as to avoid worst of mud. KT18 7TR (KT19 8HQ, TQ183611) Wed 24/10/2018 10:00 CP (RH5 6JR, Autumn glory around Friday Street 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 TQ125457) A gentle ascent through woodland to Coldharbour, with a steep climb to Leith Hill Tower for a later than usual coffee break. Wed 24/10/2018 10:00 Hurtwood CP 6 - on Alderbrook Down and up from Winterfold Hill 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 Lane, just south of junction with Varied terrain through woods, commons Greensand Lane (GU6 8QU, and farmland, past sculptures, Christmas TQ058426) trees and fishing lake. Fine views. A short, steep downhill to start and a moderate, gradual uphill at the end. Sat 27/10/2018 10:00 Village Hall Hills, Mills & Gunpowder Cake 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Pauline B & Jayne L, 07933 CP, Felday Glade (turn left beside Greensand Way to Leith Hill, Wotton and 769343 or 07962 317777 Royal Oak pub and continue to end of Common and Pasture Wood. lane) (RH5 6PG, TQ108441)

Page 3 of 9 Sat 27/10/2018 10:15 Holmbury St Mary Village Hall Shorter walk pre AGM 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Bob A, 01306 730096 or 07708 CP, Felday Glade (turn left beside Undulating walk via Holmbury Hill and 772323 on the day Royal Oak pub and continue to end of Riding Copse, leisurely pace. lane) (RH5 5SL, TQ108411) Sun 28/10/2018 09:30 Four Wents Pond NT CP North Holmwood to Coldharbour 7mi/11.3km Moderate Lorraine H & Kathy O, 07773 side, Blackbrook Rd (no charges). Over Holmwood Common, under the A24, 283564 or 07921 135463 NB Clocks go back night before. (RH5 onto Anstiebury Farm and up to The 4NX, TQ183454) Plough at Coldharbour for coffee; return via Holmwood Common circular trail. Hilly in parts. All dogs warmly welcome. Mon 29/10/2018 10:00 Scammels NT CP, Blackbrook Nothing Common here 3mi/4.8km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Rd (no charges) (RH5 4DU, Along the all-weather circular path to North TQ182463) Holmwood for coffee, returning via the path and a bridleway (or the same way if muddy!). Wed 31/10/2018 10:00 Starveall NT CP, Leith Hill (best Exploring woods between Leith Hill and 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 approached via Hollow Lane, south off Holmbury Hill A25, signposted to Abinger Common) Through the woods, one short steep climb. (RH5 6LU, TQ131432) Wed 31/10/2018 10:00 , park in Rectory Prepare for take-off 6mi/9.7km Moderate Susan B, 01306 631115 or Lane near junction with Glovers Road Walk across farmland and woodland 07933 229938 on the day (RH6 0EE, TQ239411) towards Ifield Court Hotel, past end of Gatwick runway, Lower Prestwood Farm, Glovers Wood. Sat 03/11/2018 09:30 Tattenham Corner Tea Hut CP, Gallop from Epsom Downs to Walton 10.5mi/16.9km Strenuous Gill J, 07708 703665 Epsom Downs (KT18 5PP, Heath TQ224584) Brisk paced undulating walk over Epsom Downs and Walton Heath to Mogador, and back by a different route. Bring picnic lunch. (Dogs have to be on leads over race horse training area.) Sat 03/11/2018 14:00 Main Rail Station (RH4 Greensand Way West from Dorking 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 1TZ, TQ170504) Gentle ascent to Denbies Hillside, Greensand Way, back via the Nower.

Page 4 of 9 Sun 04/11/2018 09:30 CP (GU5 9BW, Shere Enjoyment 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 TQ059485) Undulating walk, taking in Fox Way, NDW, Netley Park, Shere (drink stop), Little London and Albury Park. Wed 07/11/2018 10:00 Headley Heath NT CP (charges Box Hill and the Pilgrims Way 7mi/11.3km Strenuous Peter C, 07803 581752 if not NT member) (KT18 6NN, A square(ish) route via Juniper Bottom, TQ205538) Box Hill viewpoint and Hills. Steep ups and downs, with lovely views along the North Downs. Wed 07/11/2018 10:00 White Down CP, off Whitedown Once in a quarter Wednesday whole 11.5mi/18.5km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 Lane, 600 m south of Ranmore day out Common Rd (RH5 6SL, TQ114495) No hills, superb views. Bring picnic lunch or treat yourself at Newlands Corner cafe. Thu 08/11/2018 10:30 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, In the steps of John Evelyn 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 TQ125457) Walk to Wotton House, home of John Evelyn, and Wotton church, returning via the Tillingbourne Valley and Broadmoor. Three stiles, one gentle climb. Refreshment option at pub after. Sat 10/11/2018 10:00 Clandon Park NT CP (GU4 Clandon Sights 10mi/16.1km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or 7RG, TQ043513) Open fields and changing views in and 01372 451523 around East and West Clandon. Seven stiles and some steep climbs. Two stops - pop up cafe and brewery. Walk will finish approx 14:30. Sun 11/11/2018 09:30 Denbies Vineyard CP (meet Denbies and Ranmore 6mi/9.7km Moderate Ivana S, 07769 690633 near the painted cows by farm shop) Across vineyard, skirting edge of Dorking, (RH5 6AA, TQ166511) Pilgrim's way and up to Ranmore (one steep climb), circling back to Denbies, fine views, one or two stiles. Mon 12/11/2018 14:30 Denbies Vineyard CP (meet Denbies and the Burneys 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Andy H, 07810 844250 near the painted cows by farm shop) Afternoon easier walk taking in Denbies (RH5 6AA, TQ166511) Vineyard and Camilla Cottage, with optional tea and cake at Denbies afterwards.

Page 5 of 9 Wed 14/11/2018 10:00 Hurtwood CP2, Walking Wandering in Winterfold again. 6mi/9.7km Moderate Pat W, 01306 886062 or 07741 Bottom, Peaslake (GU5 9QW, A mostly wooded and hilly walk, returning 454883 TQ083444) via Pitch Hill, with great views. Wed 14/11/2018 10:00 Frensham Great Pond NT CP Frensham and Spreakley 7mi/11.3km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 (GU10 2QD, SU844405) Good views, interesting history and, hopefully, a well-drained common. Sat 17/11/2018 10:00 Dorking Halls CP (Pay & Greensand Way East from Dorking 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 Display), meet in front of Halls (RH4 Betchworth Park, Greensand Way, 1SD, TQ170497) Cotmandene Sat 17/11/2018 10:30 Blackfriars Station, by Northern Fleet of Foot Part 1 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 ticket barrier (EC4V 4LA, TQ317809) Following path of River Fleet; visits to St 769343 or 07734 806123 Brides Church, John Soanes' House and/or Hunterian Museum. Picnic lunch in Lincoln's Inn Fields, ends at King's Cross/St Pancras Stations. Buy Travelcard. Sun 18/11/2018 10:00 Ripley Green CP, off High St The River Wey in Autumn 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate George and Tricia, 020 8393 (North side) (GU23 6AL, TQ053571) Wrens Nest, Park Farm Barn, Duchess of 2388 or 07726 724046 Grantham's house; a largely flat walk to Byfleet via Wisley and River Wey. Mon 19/11/2018 14:00 Box Hill NT CP (charges if not Box Hill round the top 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Fiona S, 07917 772333 NT member). Meet outside cafe. A gentle paced walk around Box Hill out to (TQ179513) Lodge Hill, Ashurst Rough, and back alongside NDW. Neither hills nor stiles; magnificent views. Tea option at cafe afterwards. Wed 21/11/2018 10:00 Denbies Vineyard CP (RH5 Denbies and Polesden 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 6AA, TQ166511) Varied walk via , , Ranmore Common, NDW. Some gradual hills and six stiles. Fine views. Wed 21/11/2018 11:00 St Pancras International Fleet of Foot part 2 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 Station. Meet on the ground floor, Including Regent's Canal, Primrose Hill, 769343 or 07734 806123 near lift to Grand Terrace (beneath Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill and the clock and John Betjeman statue). Flask Walk. Ending at Hampstead station. (N1C 4QL, TQ300830) Buy Travelcard; bring your NT card. Please call leaders in advance.

Page 6 of 9 Sat 24/11/2018 10:00 NT CP An Arboretum Adventure 7mi/11.3km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 (charges if not NT member) (GU8 Briefly dipping into Wood before 4AD, SU990412) heading towards Hascombe followed by Great Brook, Selhurst Common, Wintershall and Thorncombe Street. Sun 25/11/2018 09:30 Denbies Hillside NT CP, Ranmore and Box Hill 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 Ranmore (charges if not NT member) Hilly walk, taking in Pilgrim's Way, Denbies (RH5 6SR, TQ142503) vineyard, Stepping Stones, Box Hill, Westhumble and Ashcombe Wood. Mon 26/11/2018 14:00 Wyevale Garden Centre, Church for Tea 3mi/4.8km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Reigate Rd, Dorking (RH4 1NU, Walk along the Old Coach Road to TQ183502) Brockham Church for tea and then return. Wed 28/11/2018 10:00 Denbies Vineyard CP (RH5 Denbies Vineyard and Hillside 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Jo & Peter H, 07815 477325 6AA, TQ166511) Through vineyard to the edge of Dorking, along the foot of Ranmore and Denbies Hillside. One steep ascent. Fine views. Wed 28/11/2018 10:00 Hurtwood CP 2 Walking Grand designs and stunning views 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 Bottom, Peaslake (GU5 9QW, A lovely autumn walk through woods and TQ083444) farmland passing beautiful houses. A short uphill start, then mostly level with a few stiles. Sat 01/12/2018 09:30 Summer Down Rd CP, Devil's King Alfred was here - on Wolstonbury 10mi/16.1km Strenuous Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Dyke (no charges) (BN45 7DD, Ring - or so they say! TQ269111) Hilly walk via Pyecombe, Wolstonbury, Poynings, Devils Dyke. Bring picnic lunch; pub at lunch stop. Sat 01/12/2018 14:00 Box Hill NT CP (charges if not Box Hill Amble 2.5mi/4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 NT member). Meet outside cafe. Broadwood's Tower, Ashurst Valley, North (KT20 7LB, TQ179513) Downs Way Sun 02/12/2018 09:30 Bookham Station CP (no Banking on Bookham and Effingham 6mi/9.7km Moderate Kevin F, 07884 665394 charge on Sundays) (KT23 3JG, too TQ128556) Relatively flat walk across Bookham, Banks and Effingham Commons, returning through farmland and Bookham Common.

Page 7 of 9 Wed 05/12/2018 10:00 Ryka's CP, Burford Bridge (RH5 Advent at (and maybe an 6mi/9.7km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 6BX, TQ171520) Andrex surprise!) Burford Meadow, Riverside Walk, Pixham (for Advent refreshments), returning via Denbies and Westhumble. Low level walk. Wed 05/12/2018 10:00 Margery Wood NT CP (charges Walton and Banstead Heaths 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 if not NT member, payable by phone) Varied walk across Walton and Banstead 769343 or 07734 806123 (KT20 7BD, TQ246526) Heaths and the Golf Course, Lower Kingswood and Mogador, following a line of Coal Posts. Coffee break at Walton Pond - no stiles or hills! Thu 06/12/2018 10:30 Denbies Hillside NT CP, A Ranmore Ramble 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 Ranmore (charges if not NT member) A gentle ramble on less familiar pathways (RH5 6SR, TQ142503) around Ranmore with some wonderful views to finish. No stiles. Sun 09/12/2018 09:30 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, Hills around Friday Street 7mi/11.3km Moderate Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or TQ125457) Woodland walk via Broadmoor and 01372 451523 Abinger Common. Steep hills including one short but very steep up and another longer one down. Pub stop for drinks at 5 mile point. Wed 12/12/2018 10:00 Hurtwood Control CP 3, Mill Hurtwood, Winterfold and the Ewhurst 6mi/9.7km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 Hollow - (GU6 7NL, TQ079426) Windmill Fairly hilly. We should get some decent views with the leaves off the trees. Wed 12/12/2018 10:00 Shere Village CP (Recreation Shere to Peaslake circular 7mi/11.3km Strenuous Norma N, 07770 149198 Ground) (GU5 9BT, TQ073479) Brisk paced walk from Shere to Peaslake and back. Sun 16/12/2018 09:30 Ryka's CP, Burford Bridge (RH5 Santa's Surprise Cracker 6mi/9.7km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 6BX, TQ171520) Hilly walk, taking in Juniper Top, Box Hill, Boxhurst, riverside, and Westhumble pub for a beverage or Ryka's for tea. Wed 19/12/2018 10:00 Park in Downs Way or Halepit Explore Norbury without paying for 6mi/9.7km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 Rd, Bookham (KT23 4RY, TQ145544) parking! : marvellous views and paths rarely walked.

Page 8 of 9 Sat 22/12/2018 10:00 Headley Heath NT CP (charges Headley to Walton and back 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate George and Tricia, 020 8393 if not NT member) (KT18 6NN, Frith Park, Walton on the Hill and Great 2388 or 07726 724046 TQ205538) Hurst (Langley Vale Memorial Wood). A hilly walk with coffee stop by Walton Pond. With luck good views to the north. Sun 23/12/2018 13:30 Silent Pool CP (GU5 9BW, Ambling around Albury 6mi/9.7km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 TQ060485) Skirting around Albury and Blackheath then off towards Farley Green, Brook and Albury Park. Mulled wine and mince pies before joining the Carol Service at St Peter's & St Paul's Saxon Church at 5pm. Tue 01/01/2019 10:00 CP, Flanchford 360 degrees of Reigate: New Year's 10mi/16.1km Moderate Elaine, 01737 289559 or 07719 Rd (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Day walk 728805 A hilly circuit around Reigate including Colley Hill, coffee stop at Reigate Hill, Wray Common, Redhill Common and Priory Park; lots of good views. Bring picnic lunch.

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