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BASINGSTOKE CANAL HAWLEY LAKE FUEL Gentle Moderate ALLOTMENTS 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Challenging 1.25 hours, 3 miles Follow the popular and peaceful canal towpath Hidden away on the outskirts of the Borough but looking for wildlife along the way. well worth a visit! Wandering along man made A walk alongside a golf course and through Meet outside Frimley Lodge Café, Frimley Lodge tracks, through trees and circling the lake, you woodland with two relatively long steep ascents Park, GU16 6HY. won’t just visit the once! and one steep descent. Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Meeting at Pine Ridge Golf Club car park (Old Club, (near The Crown and Cushion pub). Bisley Road, Frimley, GU16 9NX). Park PLACE WOODS New walkers please contact contact.centre@ in the overflow area at the far end of the car park. Gentle surreyheath.gov.uk because the meeting point for 1 hour, 2.5 miles this walk may change. HORSESHOE LAKE TO EVERSLEY If you’ve not discovered this place; you’re missing COUNTRY Challenging out! Secluded woodland, quiet lanes and open PARK 2.5 hours, 6 miles expanses of heathland await. Moderate Meet outside Chobham Place Woods, on the 1 hour, 2.5 miles This walk will explore a different section of the junction of Windsor Road and Valley End Road. Blackwater Valley Path including a refreshment Walk through the varied landscape of this stop. With a choice of routes to be decided on the breathtaking Country Park and beyond. Lots to see day, there’ll be something new to see each time. ASH VALE - RIVER AND and explore; you’ll never get bored of the scenery. Meet at Horseshoe Lake, Mill Lane, CANAL NORTH/SOUTH Meet at the Café, GU18 5RG. Sandhurst, GU47 8JW. Moderate 2.5 Hours, 7 Miles RANGES Moderate COMMON A circular walk from Ash Vale along the Blackwater 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Moderate River Path, including a 1.25 hours, 3 miles refreshment break. The moderate climb to the top of the ranges will all The Old Dean Common is a vast natural heathland Meet outside main entrance (ticket office) of North be worth it when you see the view! Camp railway station, Aldershot GU12 5QA. There Meet outside Frimley Lodge Café, Frimley Lodge tucked away, to be enjoyed only by those lucky is free on road parking near the station. Park, GU16 6HY. enough to know about it. With views across Bracknell and Camberley this is a great new PIRBRIGHT GREEN WALK addition! Moderate Moderate Meet at Old Dean Bowls Club, GU15 4BD. 1 hour, 2.5 miles 2.5 hours, 7 miles

Join us for a gentle walk along charming lanes and A varied flat walk from Pirbright village to the FAIROAKS AIRPORT woodland behind Bagshot. There are a few trees to Basingstoke canal and back with a refreshment Gentle cross on this route. 1.5 hours, 3 miles break on route. Meet in Bagshot Playing Field Association Car Park Park in the free carpark on the green. GU24 0JE. GU19 5EN, but please park along College Ride. This circular walk incorporates both ends of the Fairoaks Airport runway but is to be enjoyed by BLACKWATER PARK WILDMOOR HEATH walkers as well as plane lovers. Moderate Meet at Fairoaks Airport car park, GU24 8HU 2.5 hours, 8 miles Moderate 2 hours, 6 miles

Following the winding Blackwater Valley Path from Enjoy a choice of walks through heathland, the Meadows to Horseshoe Lake, you’ll be grateful meadow and woodland taking in Wildmoor of the refreshment stop at a local pub along the way! Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor before SPECIAL THANKS... Meet in Blackwater Station Car Park GU17 9AB. stopping for coffee. There are 3 stiles on this walk To our Walking for Health volunteer Walk Leaders. Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, RG45 7PP.

CHALK FARM LAKE BAGSHOT TO THE LOOKOUT Up to date walk information can be found on Moderate www.surreyheath.gov.uk/walksandevents 2.5 hours, 7 miles Challenging 2.5 hours, 5 miles or by calling 01276 707100

A pleasant, circular and flat walk along the An hour’s trek through Swinley Forest to For further information on the benefits of walking go to Basingstoke Canal and Blackwater River paths The Lookout for refreshments before the www.walkingforhealth.org.uk with a refreshment stop at Ash Vale Wharf. return journey. Chalk Farm Lake free car park is off Camp Farm Meet outside St. Anne’s Church, If you are interested in becoming a Walk Leader, please Road, next to Lock Road, Aldershot, GU11 2PE. Bagshot, GU19 5EQ. contact: [email protected]

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Gentle: For new walkers, unfit or recovering from Tue 6th - Hawley Lake RAMBLERS WALKING illness / injury. 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Moderate: For regular walkers and those who are Wed 7th - Frimley Fuel Allotments FOR HEALTH reasonably fit. 1.25 hours, 3 miles Borough Council is proud to Challenging: For experienced walkers. Wed 14th - Mytchett Ranges be a Ramblers Walking for Health accredited 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles scheme provider. Walking is great exercise We try to keep up a reasonably brisk pace - neither a and a brilliant way to meet new people gentle stroll nor strenuous exercise. Sun 18th - Horseshoe Lake and explore the local area. You’ll discover 1.25 hours, 3 miles things you didn’t know existed right on your doorstep! Walks vary in length and are Tue 20th - Bagshot to the Lookout SEPTEMBER 2.5 hours, 5 miles graded for difficulty. Please choose walks which are suitable for you. Wed 9th - Old Dean Common Wed 21st - Basingstoke Canal 1.25 hours, 3 miles 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles All walks are supervised by trained walk leaders and will take into consideration the Tue 15th - Bagshot to the Lookout Wed 28th - Old Dean Common group’s ability and requirements 2.5 hours, 5 miles 1.25 hours, 3 miles

Location: All walks are on or near public transport Wed 16th - Fairoaks Airport Sat 31st - Ash Vale River & Canal routes, but may be more easily reached by private 1.5 hours, 3 miles 2.5 hours, 7 miles transport. Timings: Please arrive on time so that registration can Sun 20th - Wildmoor Heath take place without delaying the walk. 2 hours, 6 miles Equipment: All participants are responsible for bringing NOVEMBER suitable clothing and footwear to take part safely and comfortably in the walk. Wed 23rd - Lightwater Country Park Tue 3rd - Hawley Lake Please remember tracks are often wet and muddy in the 1 hour, 2.5 miles 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles autumn and winter. Children: All children under the age of 16 must be Wed 30th - Bagshot Wed 4th - Chobham Place Woods accompanied by an adult. 1 hour, 2.5 miles 1 hour, 2.5 miles Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on walks unless otherwise stated. Wed 11th - Fairoaks Airport Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but 1.5 hours, 3 miles there may be an opportunity to stop for refreshments afterwards at a local venue.

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