WEDNESDAYS: Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford GU2 8EN

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WEDNESDAYS: Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford GU2 8EN

ALL WALKS JUL-SEP 2014

ALL WALKS: JUL-SEP 2014

The GO50 programme aims to introduce people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle and the benefits of regular exercise. Walking or cycling with others - socialising as you exercise - adds significantly to the beneficial effects. Regular exercise can: improve balance and flexibility; lower blood pressure; defend against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes; help maintain cognitive function; reduce depression and anxiety. GO50 activities are free, but a donation is very welcome. We suggest a donation of £2 per person. If you are a taxpayer, we can reclaim the tax on your donations at no extra cost to you, as long as we have your signature and permission to claim Gift Aid. Ask the leader for details. No advanced booking required - just turn up at the start and join in. GO50 activities are led by experienced volunteers who will meet you at the start and lead the way. Please wear walking boots or other suitable footwear. All walks cross stiles unless otherwise noted. Bring water & a snack. No children or dogs, please. Use pub car parks only if you intend to use the pub afterwards. Please be aware of your own fitness levels and, if in doubt, consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Postcodes given are nearest available to the start and may not correspond to the exact starting point. (T) indicates accessible by public transport. Travel information available from Traveline on 08712002233. In the event of extreme weather, phone the GO50 office before setting off. Leaders reserve the right to cancel an activity if they feel that it is unsafe to proceed. We recommend that all participants carry contact details with them in case of emergency.

WEEKLY WALKS Our weekly walks are ideal for people who would like to improve their health by increasing their physical activity levels. Participants are encouraged to walk at a pace that suits them. The walks last for 1-1¼ hours and are free. No booking is required. WEDNESDAYS: Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford GU2 8EN 10:30am – 11:30am THURSDAYS: St John’s Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU4 7AA 10am – 11am THURSDAYS: Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Hawk’s Hill, Fetcham KT22 9BL 10:30am – 11.45am

GO50 walks are between 2½ - 5½ miles in length. To estimate the duration allow ½ hour per mile. For walkers who want more of a challenge, GO FURTHER walks range from 6 - 11 miles in length, are likely to be steep in places and will be taken at a faster pace than GO50 walks - so you will need to be fit! If you are in any doubt about your fitness, we strongly suggest that you try a GO50 walk first. Don’t forget to bring water & food.

Tue 1 JUL: Send (Guildford/Woking): 4m Walk along the River Wey and Wey Navigation, past two ancient churches. Includes a coffee stop in Send. Pub refreshments after. Meet Norma at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the New Inn pub, junction of Send Road (A247) and Potters Lane. Please park in Potters Lane, not at New Inn. TQ018560 / GU23 7EN (T) GO FURTHER: Tue 1 JUL: Newdigate to Ockley, 8m A fairly flat walk through varied countryside via Capel with pub lunch at Ockley. Meet Graham at 10am (10.15am start) in the lane adjacent to the church in Newdigate. From Beare Green Roundabout A24 head south east on Newdigate Road, turn left into Trig Street and on to Newdigate. TQ197422 / RH5 5AB GO FURTHER: Wed 2 JUL: Elstead (Waverley), 8m We cross the River Wey twice to reach Tilford for our picnic on the green, then return across Hankley Common. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30 start outside St James church at the junction of Thursley Road and Westbrook Hill. On-street parking. SU903434 / GU8 6LQ Thu 3 JUL: Tatsfield, 5m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at The Ship P.H. in the middle of Tatsfield. Turn off the Westerham road a little beyond Botley Hill. A very rewarding but hilly walk with lovely views and varied countryside. GO FURTHER: Fri 4 JUL: Charlwood-Newdigate, 8m Meet Charlie at 10am for 10.30 start in Chapel Road, Charlwood. Flat walk through woods and fields. Pub or picnic lunch. TQ244100 / RH6 0BW

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Mon 7 JUL: Ashurst Wood, 4½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at The Three Crowns pub or park in the road at Ashurst Wood. Follow A22 past East Grinstead for 1m and turn left to the village. Pub/parking is on the right. A varied walk with some hills, views, woods and open areas. GO FURTHER: Tue 8 JUL: St Leonard’s Forest, Horsham, 8½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15am start at Leechpool Woods car park on the left on the B2195 (TQ194314). Easy access from the A24 and A264, or the A264 Crawley/M23 route. An excellent, but quite hilly walk through lovely woods and open areas with a pub lunch at Colgate. Tue 8 JUL: Titsey, 4½m Meet Jo & Jenny at 10am for 10.15am start at Titsey Foundation CP on right at top of Titsey Hill, B269, junction with B2024. Follow North Downs Way through woods & fields. Good views. Some stiles and a flight of steps. TQ398556 Thu 10 JUL: Bishopsgate, Windsor Pk, 4m Views of Windsor Castle & Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the Bishopsgate entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-r’about down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY Thu 10 JUL: Reigate, 4m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in Park Lane East, south of Reigate. From A217/Cockshot Hill turn into Park Lane E and park just before left hand bend. Special lunch after 4m with provisional showing of ‘Portugal pictures’. GO FURTHER: Thu 10 JUL: Grayshott (Hants), 7½m Gently descend to Waggoners’ Wells ponds, then via Gentles Copse to cross Ludshott Common. After snack, explore Whit- moor Vale before the uphill return. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in the free car park oppos- ite St Luke’s church. Bus 18 Haslemere-Aldershot. SU873353 / GU26 6LF GO FURTHER: Fri 11 JUL: Caterham, 8m Meet Mike & Allan at 10am for 10.15 start at Coulsdon Common near The Fox pub. Walk via Chaldon Church, North Downs & lunch at The Harrow, or bring picnic. TQ317568 Sat 12 JUL: Regents Park & Grand Union Canal (London), 5½m Meet Colin at 10.15am for 10.30 start under the 4-sided clock at London Waterloo station. We will then travel by Underground (so buy a Travelcard). Leisurely stroll (2m) through the Park’s principal gardens before lunch at The Garden Café (or bring picnic). After lunch, 3½m walk includes a section of the Canal (approx 30 mins) and ends at Baker Street station. Several stops & free toilets en route. Feel free to leave walk at anytime. Mon 14 JUL: Chinthurst Hill (Guildford Walkfest), 4½m Meet Andrew at 10am for 10.15 start at Chinthurst Hill car park. Walk via Tangley farm to Chilworth powder mills, then on to the war memorials, before returning. Mon 14 JUL: Coulsdon Common, 4¾m Meet Sue & Liz at 10am for 10.15 start at the large car park beyond the Fox Pub in Fox Lane, Coulsdon Common (TQ317568). The walk follows the old drovers′ lane behind the former Caterham Barracks up to the North Downs Way and returns via Chaldon Church. Good views and undulating downland. Tue 15 JUL: Bletchingley, 5m Walk over Castle Hill to Nutfield. Meet Val at 10am for 10:15am start at Bletchingley playing fields, opposite the Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE GO FURTHER: Tue 15 JUL: Sharpthorne, 7½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at East Grinstead Sports Club. From Felbridge on A22, turn right at second lights. Cross B2110 into Saint Hill Road. Park at back of the club. Hilly, scenic walk through varied countryside. Pub or picnic lunch. GO FURTHER: Wed 16 JUL: South Holmwood (Mole Valley), 7½m Ascend on field & woodland paths to Coldharbour, then up to Leith Hill tower for snack at the highest point in Surrey, returning by a different route. Meet Clive for 10.30am start by the Bechets Green Rd playground, beside St Mary Magdalene church. On-street parking. Metrobus 93 Dorking-Hor- sham. TQ171448 / RH5 4LA Thu 17 JUL: Rusper, 5½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at CP next to the church in Rusper. Lovely, undulating walk with beautiful scenery & woods. Pub lunch on return.

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GO FURTHER: Fri 18 JUL: Special day in Sussex - Danehill area, 6-7m Two walks, ending with a wonderful garden visit nr Heaven Farm from about 3.30pm. Entrance £5, but well worth it! Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start outside Coach & Horses pub. Hilly, but beautiful 3m walk followed by lunch at Heaven Farm, then undulating 3-4m afternoon walk. From A22 at Wych Cross take A275 & turn left just beyond Red Lion. After ¾m turn right and keep right for the pub. Tue 22 JUL: Outwood, 4m Meet Jo at 10am for 10.15 start in NT parking area opposite the windmill. Walk through woods & farmland. A few stiles and may be muddy. TQ326455 GO FURTHER: Tue 22 JUL: Great & Little Bookham, 8m Meet Graham at 10am for a 10:15am start at Mark Oak Gate car park (TQ134568), Cobham Road. The car park is 1 mile south of the bridge over the A25 at Stoke D’Abernon. A flatish walk on the common and past the 3 lakes with a pub lunch at Effingham. Wed 23 JUL: Wotton Hatch, 4m Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10.15am for 10.30am start in the car park behind the Wotton Hatch pub near Westcott, west of Dorking on the A25. Walking to Friday Street and returning along part of the Greensand Way. Optional refreshments at pub. GO FURTHER: Wed 23 JUL: Pitch Hill & Holmbury Hill, 7m Starting from Ewhurst, we ascend Pitch Hill, and cross to Holmbury Hill via the Duke of Kent School, returning across fields. NB: The ascent of Pitch and descent from Holmbury have steep gradients. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in the free car park opposite Ewhurst Village Hall in The Street. TQ090403 / GU6 7RE Thu 24 JUL: Newlands Corner (Guildford), 5m Walk to St Martha’s with fabulous views, but some steep climbs, down to the Chantries and back along Downs Link. Optional pub lunch. Meet Lynette at 10.15am for 10.30 start at Newlands Corner car park on A25. From West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE GO FURTHER: Thu 24 JUL: Groombridge, 6m+ Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at Groombridge car park adjacent to village hall, just beyond Groombridge Place gardens. Very scenic, undulating walk with options for lunch at the end. Fri 25 JUL: Shere & Albury War Memorials (Guildford Walkfest), 4¾m Meet Andrew at 10am for 10.15 start at Shere recreation ground car park. Visit Shere & Albury War memorials, Little London & Albury old church. TQ073479 / GU5 9BS GO FURTHER: Fri 25 JUL: Reigate Heath/Skimmington Castle, 8m Walk taking in Priory Park. Bring a picnic. Meet Charlie at 10am for 10.15 start at Flanchford Road car park. TQ239504. Mon 28 JUL: Bramley, 3½-4m Meet Jill at 10:15am for 10:30am start at Bramley Business Centre car park on B2128, Station Road, Bramley. From Guildford on A281, turn left at the mini-roundabout at the BP garage and car park is 100 yds on the left, past the school. Undulating walk through the village, past lakes, mills and over farmland, and return on Downs Link path. Optional pub lunch following. TQ009451 / GU5 0AY Mon 28 JUL: Tilburstow Hill, 4m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in the car park on Rabies Heath Road, 1½ miles south east of Bletchingley. A fairly hilly walk with beautiful views, paths, lanes and fields. Special in ‘bluebell time’. Tue 29 JUL: Reigate Heath, 5m Meet Val at 10am for 10:15am start at Flanchford Road car park, Reigate Heath. An easy walk by Skimmington Castle, return by Old Mill and golf course. Bring snack. TQ239504 / RH2 8AB Tue 29 JUL: GO50 Summer Lunch, La Meridiana, East Horsley 12pm for 12.30pm. £16 for 2 courses. Ask walk leader for flyer or contact Colin on 01483 533122 for details. GO FURTHER: Wed 30 JUL: Bough Beech, 9m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in Four Elms near the church. A climb to Ide Hill where refreshments can be bought. Continue to Bough Beech Nature Centre for packed lunch – drinks are available. Walk continues around reservoir on fairly flat ground. Beautiful scenery all the way.

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Wed 30 JUL: Ranmore Common, 4m Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10.15am for 10.30 start at free CP at west end of Ranmore Common Road (not CP at Denbies Hillside). Varied walk across the front of the hill to enjoy the flowers and butterflies. TQ434323 / RH18 5JP Thu 31 JUL: Chobham Common, 3½m Meet Pamela at 10:15am for 10:30am start (SU971644). From Chobham village, take the B383 Windsor Road. After about 1 mile turn right into Staple Hill Road. The car park is ½m along on the right. Fairly flat walk over the common and round Chobham Place Wood. Optional pub lunch. GO FURTHER: Thu 31 JUL: Horsell Common, 8¼m A level circuit across Horsell Com- mon, then via McLaren Park & Fairoaks Airport, west to Chobham, returning alongside the Mill Bourne stream. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in the western Horsell Common free car park at junction of Chobham Road & Shores Road, near Nuffield Hospital. TQ001603 / GU21 4BY GO FURTHER: Fri 1 AUG: Copthorne/Turner’s Hill, 8m Circular, fairly flat walk. Bring a picnic. Meet Ken at 10am for 10.15 start in the slip road next to Haskins Garden Centre, Snowhill Lane. TQ339400 / RH10 3EL Wed 6 AUG: Capel, 4m Meet Rosemary at 10:15am for a 10:30 start at The Crown pub in the middle of Capel village off A24 south of Dorking. No hills, but some stiles. Coffee at Tanhouse Farm half-way round. Optional lunch at the Crown after the walk. Thu 7 AUG: Savill Gdns Mystery, 4m Enjoy a mystery walk through hidden paths & little known areas of Windsor Park. Optional lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am for 10:30 start at Savill Gardens CP. From A30, take Wick Rd/Lane, signed Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71 GO FURTHER: Fri 8 AUG: Titsey walk & ‘Sausage Sizzle’, 7m Meet Mike H at 10am for 10.15 start. Park outside 25 Granville Road, Oxted (past library). Walk around Titsey and return for lunch at Mike’s house. Hot dogs provided, but bring other food & drink. RH8 0BX GO FURTHER: Sat 9 AUG: Rusper, 8½m Meet Mike P at 10am for 10.15 start at Rusper Recycle Centre car park, (Grid ref: Explorer 134/TQ204374). Walk through farms and woods with some good views over the surrounding countryside. May be some mud. Bring picnic lunch – no pub. Mon 11 AUG: Outwood, 4m Meet Sue & Liz at 10am for 10:15am start at the National Trust car park off Outwood Lane, almost opposite Gayhouse Lane by the windmill. Walk through rolling farmland and woodlands. Several stiles. Pubs nearby. TQ328456 / RH1 5PW Tue 12 AUG: Holmbury Hill, 4m Undulating walk with good views, no big hills. Optional pub refreshments. Meet Ruth & Robert (07798 762383) at 10:15am (10:30am start) in Hurtwood Control CP No 9. Take B2126 south from A25 Abinger Hammer. After 1½m you pass a sign to Holmbury Youth Hostel on the right - 350 yds further on the car park is on the right (before you reach Felbury House). TQ108451 / RH5 6NL Tue 12 AUG: Charlwood, 5m Meet Jo at 10am for 10.15 start at the church at the end of Charlwood village. RH6 0DS Wed 13 AUG: Shackleford (Guildford): 2½ or 3½m Walk through beautiful conservation area, through a small hamlet & church. Optional walk length. Pub lunch. Meet Norma at 10:45am for 11am start at Cyder House, Peperharow Lane, Shackleford. From A3, take Shackleford exit 4m south of Guildford. Left at post office to Peperharow Lane. SU935452 / GU8 6AN Wed 13 AUG: Denbies, 4m Meet Barbara at 10:15am for 10:30 start in the car park at Denbies Vineyard (just north of Dorking on A24). Walk through the vineyard to the North Downs Way to Ranmore with good views. A climb at the beginning of the walk. Refreshments at Denbies. TQ166511 / RH5 6AA (T) Dorking station Thu 14 AUG: Edenbridge, 6m Meet Roz at 10am for 10.15 start at Nomads car park, Edenbridge. On B2027 Edenbridge to Four Elms road. The walk has a few stiles, but is fairly easy. Please bring snack. Pub lunch afterwards can be arranged if appropriate. TN8 6AQ / TQ450475

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GO FURTHER: Thu 14 AUG: Walton on the Hill (Reigate & Banstead), 8½m Walk via Headley church to Mickleham Downs, and return across Headley Heath. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30 start in the free car park opposite junction of B2032 Dorking Road & Deans Lane. TQ227544 / KT20 7TP GO FURTHER: Fri 15 AUG: Denbies, Ranmore & Polesden Lacey, 8m Circular walk via North Downs way with good views. Bring picnic – refreshments available afterwards. Meet Ken at 10am for 10.15 start at Denbies Wine Estate car park. TQ166511 / RH5 6AA (T) Dorking station Mon 18 AUG: Blindley Heath, 5m Meet Sue & Liz at 10am for 10:15am start in the car park of the Red Barn, Tandridge Lane, Crowhurst. Take A22 south to Blindley Heath – turn left at the traffic lights into Ray Lane, 1st left into Tandridge Lane, then right into car park of Red Barn (TQ370452). Farmland walk in the ‘steps of Henry VIII’. Some road walking. Pubs close by for an optional pub lunch. GO FURTHER: Tue 19 AUG: West Horsley, 8-9m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15 start at Gomshall station, just off A25. Hilly start over Netley Heath. Open views from A246, with lunch at W Horsley. TQ087477 / GU5 9NP Wed 20 AUG: Newlands Corner, 5m Walk to St Martha’s with fabulous views, but some steep climbs, down to the Chantries and back along Downs Link. Optional pub lunch. Meet Lynette at 10.15am for 10.30 start at Newlands Corner car park on A25. From West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE Thu 21 AUG: Chelsham, 4½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at Knight’s Garden Centre, café end, just before Woldingham Station. From A22, turn off the large roundabout north of Caterham. Lovely, hilly route up to Chelsham over golf course and flat, easy return over Chelsham Common and Slines Oak pond. Super refreshments! TQ359569 / CR3 7LA Fri 22 AUG: Elstead, 2½m Meet Jill at 10:30am for 10:45 start at the Moat car park, 1½m south of Elstead, Thursley Road. Flat walk across open heathland and nature reserve on rare wetland area (boardwalk) with lizards & dragonflies. Pub refreshments. (T) Tue 26 AUG: Buckland, 5m Three village walk including Buckland, Betchworth & Brockham. Meet Jo at 10am for 10.15 start near the Post office and shops in Buckland. RH3 7DN GO FURTHER: Tue 26 AUG: Crockham Hill, 8m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15 start at the church/school car park. From A25 take B269, pass B2026 on left and immediately turn left to the car park (signed). Flat walk along Vanguard Way with pub lunch at Four Elms. Undulating return through varied countryside. TQ443507 / TN8 6RP Thu 28 AUG: Ockham Common, 3½m Meet Pam & Martin at 10.15am for 10.30 start. From B2039 turn left at war memorial into Ockham Lane, then left at Black Swan pub into Old Lane. Car park is 1st on right after 1 mile. (Not the CP with Café). One hill, no stiles. Thu 28 AUG: Newchapel, 3½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at The Wiremill pub, a left turn soon after Newchapel roundabout on A22. An easy, flat walk along tracks & field paths with interesting twists and turns. Goes very near the Mormon Temple. TQ367419 / RH7 6HJ Fri 29 AUG: Godstone, 4-5m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start at Godstone Green (by the Pond). Pleasant walk through Coldharbour, over fields to Castle Hill (slightly steep) and return via golf course and “Hilly Fields” to Godstone. Bring snack. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP Mon 1 SEP: Lingfield, 4m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in the main car park nearly opposite The Cage pub in the main road in Lingfield. A lovely, flat, varied walk over fields and footpaths with good views. Many refreshment choices. RH7 6AH Mon 1 SEP: Albury (Guildford), 3m Panoramic views and vistas of woods and hills. Pub refreshments. Meet Norma at 10:15am for 10:30 start at Drummond Arms, Albury. Take A25 Guildford/Dorking road, turn off at Silent Pool, A248. TQ049478 / GU5 9AG GO FURTHER: Tue 2 SEP: Ifield & Lamb’s Green, 7m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15am start at Ifield Church, west of Crawley. It is also known as Rectory Farm. Park in theatre car park. Very varied, undulating walk to Rusper for lunch and a return via Lamb’s

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Green. RH11 0NN / TQ247375 Thu 4 SEP: Bishopsgate, Windsor Pk, 4m Views of Windsor Castle & Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the Bishopsgate entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-r’about down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY Mon 8 SEP: Shere, 4m Meet Jill at 10:15am for a 10:30 start. Take A25 from Guildford and take the right turn to Shere. The public CP is on the left going into the village. Walk along field paths to Gomshall and Shere Heath. Optional pub lunch. TQ074481 / GU5 9HE Tue 9 SEP: Old Oxted, 5½m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start at the end of the old Godstone Road in Old Oxted. Walk across the golf course to Tandridge & Hurst Green. Bring snack. TQ382521 / RH8 9JX Wed 10 SEP: Milton Heath, 3m Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10:15am for 10:30 start at Milton Heath car park ½ mile out of Dorking, down the lane to the left signed ‘Bury Hill Fisheries’ off A25 Westcott Road. Varied walk behind Wescott to Mad Horse Copse and fishing lakes. Use pubs in Wescott or Dorking for lunch afterwards. TQ155488 / RH4 3JT GO FURTHER: Thu 11 SEP: Witley, 7m Varied walk via Hambledon and Sandhills. Rolling grassland, woods, fields & ponds. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in free parking area in Church Lane, 125 yds beyond All Saints church, Witley. SU945395 / GU8 5PW. (T) Stagecoach bus 71 Guildford-Haslemere. GO FURTHER: Fri 12 SEP: Nymans/Slaugham, 8m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start at the National Trust free car park at Nymans off A23 at Handcross. Enjoy a circular walk using the Ouse Valley Trails and High Weald Trails. Picnic or pub lunch at Warninglid. Return to Nymans through fields with great views. Mon 15 SEP: Crowhurst, 4m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start adjacent to The Brick- maker’s Arms in Tandridge Lane, Crowhurst Lane End. Just under 2m from Godstone turn left down Miles Lane and then right to the pub. A flat, pleasant walk through lanes and fields north and west of Crowhurst. TQ378483 / RH8 9NS Tue 16 SEP: Silent Pool, 3½m Meet Pamela at 10:15am for 10:30 start in Silent Pool Car Park on the A25. Driving from Newlands Corner towards Shere, the car park is on the left at the bottom of the hill (signposted). We will not climb the steep hill behind the car park! Country walk via Albury, visiting Saxon church and on to Shere. One hill. Optional pub lunch after walk. TQ059485 / GU5 9BW. Tue 16 SEP: Banstead Woods, 4m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start on Holly Lane, Banstead. Enjoy a woodland walk with good views. Easy circuit very suitable for new walkers. Coffee stop en route. TQ273583 / CR5 3NR GO FURTHER: Tue 16 SEP: South Downs, Ditchling, 9m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15 start in the main village car park in Ditchling, a left turn at the crossroads of the B2116. Includes a steep climb onto the Downs and then onto Plumpton and probably East Chiltington. After the Beacon the whole walk is only undulating. Pub lunch under negotiation. Wed 17 SEP: Fetcham Downs/Norbury Park, 4m Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am for 10:30 start at Bocketts Farm car park off the roundabout on A246 south-west of Leatherhead (not car park by the roundabout). Walking on easy paths with some good views. Refreshments at the Farm Café. TQ155550 / KT22 9BS GO FURTHER: Thu 18 SEP: Cowden (Kent), 5½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in Cowden village, adjacent to the pub. An undulating, surprise walk in very scenic countryside. TN8 7JG GO FURTHER: Fri 19 SEP: Ardingly/Horsted Keynes, 9m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start in the free car park in Ardingly village, opposite the baker’s shop. From Ardingly, enjoy a circuit walk to Balcombe for lunch at the pub or in the tea rooms. Walk back via the reservoir to the start. TQ348294 / RH17 6AN Tue 23 SEP: Newlands Corner (Guildford), 5m Walk to St Martha’s with fabulous views, but some steep climbs, down to the Chantries and back along Downs Link. Optional pub

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lunch. Meet Lynette at 10.15am for 10.30 start at Newlands Corner car park on A25. From West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE Tue 23 SEP: Dormansland, 5m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start at the Plough Pub, Dormansland. Please park on the road alongside the pub. Enjoy a hilly walk to Iron Fort with wonderful views - open fields with few stiles. Return by woodlands of the estate of the Manor House. TQ406428 / RH7 6PR GO FURTHER: Tue 23 SEP: Woldingham, 8m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at 'The Ridge' C.P. beyond Woldingham. Go down Northdown Road and after a sharp left, continue for ½m to the car park. Hilly walk with lovely views and varied countryside with a picnic/cafe lunch at 'Knight's Garden Centre'. TQ383546 Wed 24 SEP: Fourwents Pond, 3m Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10.15am for 10.30 start at CP at junction Henfold Lane & Mill Road, south of Dorking. Left off Dorking bypass down Chart Lane. Level walk round Holmwood Common. No stiles. TQ486518 Thu 25 SEP: Shamley Green, Gate Street & Farley Heath, 4½m + 4m Figure of 8 walk. Easy first 4½m to the lovely hamlet of Gate Street. Pub or picnic lunch, then hilly 4m walk. Meet Colin outside Red Lion pub in Shamley Green. Morning: meet at 10.15am for 10.30 start. Afternoon: 2pm start. TQ003348 / GU5 0UB (T) Bus 53, 63 GO FURTHER: Fri 26 SEP: Four Elms (Kent), 8½m A circular walk near Bough Beech reservoir. Lunch on route so bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am for 10.15am start. Take B2027 from Edenbridge. Park opposite church in Four Elms, just after the crossroads. TQ467484 / TN8 6NR Tue 30 SEP: Chaldon Church, 4½m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15 start. Turn down Church Lane in Chaldon & park opposite the church (opp Doctors Lane). Easy, mainly flat walk with good views via Happy Valley & Farthing Downs. Bring snack. TQ309556 / CR3 5AF GO FURTHER: Tue 30 SEP: Boxhill & Mickleham (Mole Valley): 8m Very challenging, hilly walk with lunch in the middle. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at Stepping Stones car park (not the pub!), just off A24 London Rd. TQ171517 / RH5 6BS

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