Ramblers Winter Walks Programme

1 January - 31 March 2019

(Table created on 3 December 2018 – check website for latest walk details)

Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Tue 01/01/2019 10:00 Reigate Heath CP, Flanchford 360 degrees of Reigate: New Year's 10mi/16.1km Moderate Elaine P, 01737 289559 or Rd (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Day walk 07719 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. Wed 02/01/2019 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP East of Polesden 6mi/9.7km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 (charges if not NT member). Meet Heading east and south from Polesden to outside cafe. (RH5 6BB, TQ135524) Dorking Wood and Ashcombe Wood. Back via Crabtree Lane and Admirals Lane. Wed 02/01/2019 10:00 Outwood Common NT CP (RH1 Winter wander with windmill 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 5PW, TQ326456) Taking in Britain's oldest working windmill. Mostly open farmland with stiles but no steep hills. Thu 03/01/2019 10:00 Four Wents Pond Northside NT Holmwood Common Trail 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Lorraine H, 07773 283564 CP, Blackbrook Lane (RH5 4NX, Follow the Holmwood Common Trail TQ183454) anticlockwise, coffee stop at St John's church hall (toilets available). Complete the Trail back to Four Wents. Dogs and other animals welcome (except in hall)!

Page 1 of 9 Fri 04/01/2019 10:00 Tattenham Corner Tea Hut CP Horsing and Coursing 6mi/9.7km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (KT18 5PP, TQ224584) Undulating walk enjoying open skies and 769343 or 07734 806123 wooded landscape of Epsom Downs, Nohome Farm and Walton on the Hill; no stiles (dogs have to be on leads over racehorse training area until 12 noon) Sat 05/01/2019 10:00 car park or along Shake up from Shackleford 8.5mi/13.7km Moderate Paul M, 07857 264315 or Peper Harrow Lane by Aldro school. Heading NW to Cut Hill, returning to 01483 564 834 (GU8 6AQ, SU935454) Shackleford for lunch at Cyder House Inn or picnic nearby. Coffee available at local shop. Then visiting Eashing and Peper Harrow. No hills or stiles. Sun 06/01/2019 09:30 Box Hill NT CP (charges if not New Year on Box Hill 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jennie de B, 07891 288343 NT member) (KT20 7LB, TQ179513) From top of Box Hill, over Juniper Top, High Ashurst, Box Hill Village, Pilgrim's Way, Boxhurst, then back up to view point on Box Hill. Optional cafe stop after. Mon 07/01/2019 10:30 Albury Heath cricket ground Ambling around Albury Heath 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 CP. Follow New Road south from A lovely winter walk on lesser-known paths A248. CP is on RHS at junction with around Albury Heath and Farley Green. Park Rd. (GU5 9DA, TQ059469) Some easy stiles but no steep climbs. Post-walk refreshments at the William IV, if desired. Wed 09/01/2019 10:00 The Hill CP, Epsom Downs. The Downs and around 6mi/9.7km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 Take road going south west from Tea Undulating walk from Epsom Downs (dogs Hut roundabout and follow it sharply have to be on leads over race horse round to top of hill. (KT18 5PU, training area until 12 noon) to Walton TQ222578) Downs, Headley and Langley Vale. Wed 09/01/2019 10:00 Old Epsom Road, East Two villages a park and a Dene 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or Clandon. Turn off A246 towards East A brisk paced walk through , 01372 451523 Clandon and then immediately left into and before Old Epsom Road. Park anywhere in climbing Daws Dene and the hills to the the road. Gather at the very far end south. (dead end). (GU4 7RL, TQ057515) Sat 12/01/2019 09:30 Hurtwood Control CP 9 (West Pitch up from the Holmbury end 8mi/12.9km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 side of B2126), Holmbury St. Mary A brisk circular morning walk up and down (RH5 6NL, TQ108451) Holmbury and Pitch Hills

Page 2 of 9 Sun 13/01/2019 09:30 Denbies Vineyard CP, meet Denbies and the magic of Druids Grove 7mi/11.3km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 near Village Greens shop (RH5 6AA, Hilly walk up the scarp of on TQ166511) narrow paths (tree felling permitting), Chapel Wood, Bagden Farm, Dorking Wood. Mon 14/01/2019 10:30 Polesden Lacey NT CP Polesden Lacey to Tanners Hatch 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Paul W, 01932 841208 or (charges if not NT member). Meet at An undulating walk at a leisurely pace 07925 715824 far end of CP near gate. (RH5 6BB, through woodland and farmland, with TQ135524) excellent views of Polesden Lacy. Optional refreshments at NT cafe afterwards. Wed 16/01/2019 10:00 Green Dene CP Sheepleas - rolling hills and beech 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 (KT24 5TA, TQ091509) woods Lovely walk taking in part of the NDW, mostly through woodland but with pleasant views; generally fairly level but with two short sharp slopes (one near the end is about 150m and very steep). Wed 16/01/2019 10:00 Box Hill NT CP (charges if not Midwinter Mix 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 NT member). (KT20 7LB, TQ179513) Box Hill, Way, High Ashurst, 769343 or 07734 806123 and Juniper Top. Varied walk with good open views and wooded areas, some hills but just one stile. Sat 19/01/2019 10:00 Mill Road CP, South Dem boots, dem boots, dem dry boots 12mi/19.3km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Holmwood (RH5 4NR, TQ173451) Enjoy a brisk winter walk along firm bridleways, Holmwood, Shellwood, Parkgate, Ewood. Picnic lunch near pub. Sun 20/01/2019 09:30 Farley Heath CP, Roman The Far Side of Farley 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 temple site (GU5 9EW, TQ051448) Setting out towards Shamley Green into Winterfold Heath and Forest, returning via Mayor House Farm. Wed 23/01/2019 10:00 Headley Heath NT car park Avoid golf balls and enjoy the view. 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 (charges if not an NT member). (KT18 A stroll around Walton Golf Course and 6NN, TQ205538) terrific views from Colley Hill and Thistle Hill.

Page 3 of 9 Wed 23/01/2019 10:00 Brockham Big Field CP (RH3 The Rise and Fall of Deepdene 5mi/8km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 7LZ, TQ198498) A shorter than usual walk for a Wednesday morning to give us time to explore the history and gardens of Deepdene. Sat 26/01/2019 10:00 Ranmore West NT CP, North Downs views from Ranmore 10.5mi/16.9km Strenuous John C, 07780 462640 Ranmore Common Rd (no charges). A hilly walk from Ranmore Common taking This postcode has 2 CPs, so check in Westcott and Friday Street. Pub stop at road name if using satnav (RH5 6SY, Stephan Langton or picnic nearby. Steep TQ126501) ascent at end of walk. Sat 26/01/2019 10:00 Blue Ball PH, Walton on the Winter lunch walk from Walton 4mi/6.4km Leisurely George & Tricia, 020 8393 Hill. Can park in pub CP if lunching From the Blue Ball at Walton on the Hill 2388 or 07726 724046 afterwards, otherwise on road. (KT20 through the Langley Vale Memorial Wood, 7TG, TQ227552) where you can see the public tree planting event. Followed by the Winter Lunch, for which pre-booking is essential.

Sun 27/01/2019 09:30 Stony Rock NT CP, Hogden The Rough and Tumble of the NDW 7mi/11.3km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 Lane, Ranmore. This postcode has 2 Walk taking in Great Copse, Coomb Farm, CPs, so check road name if using Abinger Roughs, New Barn, Blatchford satnav. (RH5 6SY, TQ124504) Down. Mon 28/01/2019 10:30 Mill Road CP, South Holmwood Visit the Emporium 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 (RH5 4NR, TQ173451) Easy, flat walk round Holmwood Common on the firm circular path. Coffee stop at The Emporium. Wed 30/01/2019 10:00 Denbies Vineyard CP (RH5 Denbies to Polesden Lacey 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 6AA, TQ166511) Varied walk with superb views towards Leith Hill and Ranmore Common - a few gradual hills - 6 stiles. Wed 30/01/2019 10:00 Park around the green in village Bridges around Hatchford 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or of Downside. Gather at junction of A varied morning walk at a brisk pace, 01372 451523 Downside Common Road and taking in Chatley Heath, Semaphore tower, Downsview Close. (KT11 3NU, airfield and Ockham village. TQ109580) Several stiles. Sat 02/02/2019 10:00 Ripley Green CP, north off Ripley-ing our Wey to Wisley 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 Ripley High St (GU23 6AL, Following the River Wey Navigation to 769343 or 07734 806123 TQ053571) Pyrford Lock, onward to Wisley and returning to Ripley via Ockham Mill

Page 4 of 9 Mon 04/02/2019 10:30 Park opposite the Six Bells in Newdigate in the dry 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 Church Lane or in the pub car park if A perfectly flat but varied walk around using afterwards. (RH5 5DH, Newdigate using firm farm tracks. Two TQ197420) stiles. Post-walk refreshments in the Six Bells pub, if desired. Wed 06/02/2019 10:00 Stew Ponds CP on Rushett Nature reserves and fields around 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 Lane west of Epsom. Malden Rushett Best postcode for satnav is KT18 7TR A mostly level walk with a few stiles. (KT19 8HQ, TQ183611) Lovely woodland paths with some surprising views. Wed 06/02/2019 10:00 Albury Heath cricket ground In search of ancient oaks on 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 CP. Follow New Road south from Heath A248. CP is on RHS at junction with Woodland walk through Albury Warren, Park Rd. (GU5 9DA, TQ059469) Blackheath, Farley Green and Shere Heath. Sun 10/02/2019 09:30 Station CP (also Gomshall - woodland and farmland. 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 some spaces on layby further west or Abinger Roughs, Sutton Abinger, Gomshall Mill CP if lunching there woodland and farmland with some short afterwards). (GU5 9NX, TQ089479) steep rises, pleasant rolling views; 3 stiles, undulating. Wed 13/02/2019 10:00 Stony Rock Car Park, Hogden Winter Woodland Walk on North Downs. 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jo & Peter H, 07815 477325 Lane, Ranmore. This postcode has 2 Heading westwards along North Downs CPs, so check road name if using Way to White Downs and Hackhurst satnav. (RH5 6SY, TQ124504) Downs with lovely views. Returning through woodland. Gentle inclines. Wed 13/02/2019 10:00 Lakewood CP on A307 just It's a Fair Mile to West End. 6mi/9.7km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 before it crosses A3 between Cobham A few small hills and no stiles. Takes in 3 and Esher (KT11 1BG, TQ121618) commons, 3 ponds, a wood and a river bank with a coffee stop beside or (if buying) in Garsons Garden Centre Sat 16/02/2019 10:00 Horton Country Park CP (KT19 Epsom Asylums and Horton Light 5mi/8km Moderate George & Tricia, 020 8393 8PQ, TQ190616) Railway 2388 or 07726 724046 A local history walk exploring the history of the Epsom Asylums complex and tracing its supporting light railway. Mainly flat, some gentle inclines.

Page 5 of 9 Sun 17/02/2019 09:30 Shere Rd Sheepleas CP (KT24 A Winter Forest Warmer 6mi/9.7km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 6EP, TQ084515) Walk taking in Effingham Forest, Crocknorth Farm, Old Simm's Copse and Netley Heath, but not necessarily in that order (includes Henri's Hill). Mon 18/02/2019 10:30 Polesden Lacey NT CP Polesden Lacey to Effingham Golf 5mi/8km Leisurely Paul W, 01932 841208 or (charges if not NT member).Meet at course 07925 715824 far end of CP near gate. (RH5 6BB, A lovely walk, at leisurely pace, through TQ135524) Polesden Lacey woods and then Effingham Golf course with its excellent views. An undulating walk with six stiles. Optional refreshments at NT cafe afterwards. Wed 20/02/2019 10:00 Box Hill NT CP (charges if not The Box Hill Hike 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Peter C, 07803 581752 an NT member). Meet outside cafe. Following the NT Box Hill Hike, over Lodge (KT20 7LB, TQ179513) Hill, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath: steep slopes, slippery paths and many steps. Joy !!! Bring fitness and sustenance. Wed 20/02/2019 10:00 Clandon Park NT CP (GU4 Clandon Park to East Clandon (the long 6mi/9.7km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 7RG, TQ043513) way) A not-too-hilly walk taking in Clandon Park, Merrow Common and East Clandon. Sat 23/02/2019 10:00 Witley Station CP - free parking A Circuit around Chiddingfold 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Henri, 07802 312366 on Saturdays (GU8 5TE, SU949380) All day walk, strenuous, but relatively flat, taking in Northbridge, Tugley Wood, Sussex Border Path, Netherside, Hopkins Reeds, picnic lunch. Lots of stiles, so not for the faint hearted. Sun 24/02/2019 09:30 Gomshall Railway Station CP A Gorgeous Gomshall Gyration 9mi/14.5km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 (GU5 9NX, TQ089479) Heading up to Hackhurst Downs and across White Downs before dropping to Friday Street, Sutton Abinger and Abinger Hammer. Bring sustenance for picnic lunch break.

Page 6 of 9 Wed 27/02/2019 10:00 Milton Heath CP (turn south off Milton Heath, Pilgrims Way, Wotton 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 A25, heading west out of Dorking, Picturesque walk along trackways and continue to inner CP) (RH4 3GB, through meadows below the North Downs. TQ154488) One short, sharp hill. Wed 27/02/2019 10:00 Bookham Common Tunnel CP Brand new Bookham circle. 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 (charges if not an NT member). (KT23 Join this all new walk taking in The 3LT, TQ130557) Commons of Bookham and Effingham and the King George playing fields, returning along Bookham's poshest road. Sat 02/03/2019 09:30 Dorking Deepdene station with One Way Ticket 12mi/19.3km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 single ticket ready for 09:42 train to A brisk Linear walk along the top of the Chilworth (Walk will finish at Denbies) North Downs from Chilworth to Denbies (RH4 1ST, TQ171501) vineyard. Picnic lunch. Sat 02/03/2019 10:00 Dorking Halls CP (Pay & Greensand Way West from Dorking 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 Display), meet in front of Halls (RH4 A gentle ascent to Denbies Hillside, 1SD, TQ170497) Greensand Way, back via the Nower Wed 06/03/2019 10:00 Hurtwood CP 6 at junction of Early signs of Spring around Winterfold 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 Alderbrook Lane and Greensand Way Hill. - S of Farley Green. (GU5 9EN, A beautiful walk exploring the woods and TQ059428) heath, farms and horses north and west of Winterfold Hill with great views. A few stiles. Wed 06/03/2019 10:00 Sheepleas, Shere Road CP Sheepleas to Lovelace Bridges and 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Towers Across Sheepleas to visit 3 of the Lovelace bridges and 2 missing bridges then around Horsley Towers. Thu 07/03/2019 14:00 Milton Heath CP. Turn south off Wandering around Westcott 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 A25, heading west out of Dorking, A varied walk around the outskirts of Milton continue to inner CP. (RH4 3GB, Heath and Westcott, including Milton TQ154488) Street and the Bury Hill fisheries. Sat 09/03/2019 10:00 Margery Wood NT CP (KT20 An early Spring walk on Banstead 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate George & Tricia, 020 8393 7BD, TQ246527) Heath 2388 or 07726 724046 Gently undulating walk taking in the vistas of Banstead and Walton Heaths

Page 7 of 9 Sun 10/03/2019 09:30 Standen NT CP main entrance Wildlife West of Standen 8.5mi/13.7km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (charges if not NT member), 2m south To and from Selsfield Common, a 769343 or 07734 806123 of East Grinstead. (RH19 4NE, heathland habitat of the High Weald TQ389357) AONB. Bring picnic lunch. Mon 11/03/2019 14:00 Starveall Corner NT CP, Leith Leith Hill Tower and views 4mi/6.4km Moderate Paul W, 01932 841208 or Hill (best approached via Hollow Gentle approach to the Tower, with its 07925 715824 Lane, south off A25, signposted to stunning views, then dropping southwards, Abinger Common (RH5 6LU, one steep section, circling back up at end. TQ131432) A leisurely paced walk with some hills. Wed 13/03/2019 10:00 Holly Lane CP, Chipstead (CR5 The R & B in the North Downs 11mi/17.7km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 3NR, TQ273583) All-day undulating walk, taking in Banstead Wood, Ruffett Wood, Kingswood Golf Club, Mugswell, Poorfield Wood and Fames Rough. Picnic lunch. Wed 13/03/2019 10:00 Four Wents NT CP (no charge), Subway to the hills 7mi/11.3km Moderate David H, 07958 737031 park on Mill Rd side to south of pond Walk across farmland and woodland up to and gather there. (RH5 4NX, Coldharbour. TQ182452) Sat 16/03/2019 10:00 Abinger Roughs NT CP (RH5 Tour of Abingers 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Henri de B & Abdul E, 07802 6BF, TQ110480) Strenuous walk, taking in the areas around 312366 the Abinger villages, with picnic lunch. Sat 16/03/2019 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 A gentle ascent to Deepdene, Greensand 1SD, TQ170497) Way, back via Betchworth Park Sun 17/03/2019 09:30 Polesden Lacey NT CP Polesden and Effingham Wander 8mi/12.9km Moderate Jennie de B, 07891 288343 (charges if not NT member) (RH5 Half day walk, taking in the countryside 6BB, TQ135524) around Effingham. Wed 20/03/2019 10:00 Holly Lane CP, Chipstead (CR5 Chipstead Valley and More 6mi/9.7km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 3NR, TQ273583) Banstead Woods, Canons Farm, Kingswood and Chipstead Valley, with a few easy hills. Wed 20/03/2019 10:00 Hatchlands NT CP (GU4 7SJ, Hatchlands in the Spring 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 TQ066518) Two walks in one! Both inside and outside Hatchlands Park. (Charge to enter park if not NT member.) Option of lunch afterwards at NT cafe.

Page 8 of 9 Sat 23/03/2019 10:00 Wisborough Green, park on Wisborough Green 10.5mi/16.9km Moderate John B, 07949 413430 road around the green. (RH14 0DL, The walk takes in parts of the Wey/Arun TQ049270) canal, minor undulations, picnic lunch break. Sun 24/03/2019 09:30 CP (GU5 0PR, A Wonersh Whirl 10mi/16.1km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 TQ015463) Downs Link towards Bramley, then to Birtley Green, Shamley Green and across Farley Heath, Blackheath and Wonersh Common. Bring sustenance for picnic lunch break. Mon 25/03/2019 14:00 Walton on the Hill: on street Over the Heath from Walton 3mi/4.8km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 parking (KT20 7RP, TQ227553) A flat, leisurely, circular walk from Walton on the Hill: cafe at end. Wed 27/03/2019 10:00 Top of Downs Way, Bookham. Enjoy Norbury and Polesden with free 6mi/9.7km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 Park in Downs Way or Halepit Road. parking. (KT23 4BP, TQ146544) A walk with tremendous views without loads of uphill walking as we start high and stay high. Wed 27/03/2019 10:00 St Martha's Hill, Lane Tillingbourne - St Martha's - Newlands 8mi/12.9km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 CP (GU5 9BQ, TQ035485) Corner Varied, hilly walk, ascent rewarded by stunning views from St Martha's and . Bring extra sustenance for picnic break near end of walk. Sun 31/03/2019 09:30 Milton Heath CP (turn south off What's between Milton & Tanners? 7mi/11.3km Moderate Abdul E, 07960 854412 A25, heading west out of Dorking, Walk, taking in Pilgrim's Way, Dorking continue to inner CP). (RH4 3GB, Wood, Bagden Farm, Tanner's Hatch, TQ154488) Ranmore Common, and Steer's Field.

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