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Walks Club

Walking for 50 Years Affiliated to the Ramblers

PROGRAMME

July - September 2014

Chairman

Richard Ferris

01932 855658

Treasurer Secretary

Walks Organiser John Hammond Gill Woolfson

Jenny Underwood 07882 110636 01483 234818 01784 456775

Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member

David Martin Anneliese Cawthorne Pat Murray

0208 949 0666 01932 851414 01932 224270

Walks Programme Membership

Sub-Committee Secretary

Mike Smith Clare Leeming Richard Ferris Pauline Lamb 01932 853056 David Underwood Marion Benfield

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION - £10 www.surreywalksclub.org.uk

NOTES FOR WALKERS

MEETING PLACES (See list of walks for meeting times) WEEKEND, FRIDAY EVENING AND BANK HOLIDAY WALKS at the Walton Station main car park, Station Avenue (not the station forecourt), Walton-on-Thames

THURSDAY WALKS Coronation Recreation ground free car park, Molesey Road, Hersham or ALTERNATIVELY at the start of the walk, by prior notice to the walk’s leader (in case the start point is changed)

PROGRAMME CHANGES Details of any change of leaders or walks will be available from the club’s website www.surreywalksclub.org.uk or from the Walks’ Organiser.

TRAVEL TO STARTING POINT By car. Cars are optionally filled at the meeting place. Walkers without cars will be given seats. Passengers are expected to contribute towards the cost of fuel to the driver.

WALKS DESCRIPTIONS M = morning, WD = Whole Day, HD = Half Day, E = Evening, LEIS = Leisurely (at a slower pace).

WALKS GRADES SUGGESTED MILEAGE RATES PER PASSENGER

G1 = hilly, fairly strenuous 20 miles round trip £1.60 G2 = gentle hills, moderate walking 30 miles round trip £2.40 G3 = mainly flat, easy walking 40 miles round trip £3.20 + = slightly more strenuous than normal grade 60 miles round trip £4.80

LUNCH STOPS (WD) and (HD) It is always advisable to carry food and drink as many lunch stops are in the countryside. You may phone the leader beforehand to ascertain if food will be on sale at the stop. Users of a pub’s facilities are asked not to consume their own food and drink on the premises. On a half day walk it is also advisable to have a drink and snack with you for the usual break.

REMINDERS WHILST WALKING Please observe the Country Code. Please check frequently that the person BEHIND you is in sight, especially at junctions. Boots are recommended for all walks. When walking on roads, keep to the right except when approaching a right hand bend.

DOGS Dogs must be kept under close control at all times and not become a nuisance to other people. They must be on a lead on roads, enclosed paths and in fields with farm animals. Owners should consult the leader in case the walk is unsuitable for dogs.

THE COUNTRY CODE Be safe – plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home Consider other people

NOTE Members may bring along their friends as guests. Members and guests participate in our programme of events at their own risk PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

The times shown are those for gathering at the relevant place in Walton for Sunday walks and Hersham for Thursday walks

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Thursday WINKWORTH & THE GREENSAND WAY 3rd July Thorncombe Street, Winkworth , Greensand Way, Wintershall HD 9.50am G2+ 5½ miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)

Friday LALEHAM RIVERSIDE & PENTON HOOK 4th July From Laleham Riverside car park at 7.20pm, Laleham Abbey Grounds, Thames Path to Evening Penton Hook Lock and Island, return to Laleham village for drinks 6.50pm from G3 3¼ miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) Walton Stn. On the day: (07905 897 197)

Sunday AROUND BURITON (Hampshire) 6th July Buriton, Chalton, Chalton Down, Cowdown Lane, Ladyholt WD 8.50am G1 10¾ miles Leader: Stephanie H (01932 243 715) Early Start On the day: (07743 709 552)

Sunday RANMORE & POLESDEN LACEY ESTATE 6th July Ranmore, Dunley Hill, Effingham Golf Course, Polesden Lacey, Yew Tree Farm HD 9.20am G2 5 miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)

Thursday CHOBHAM 10th July Chobham village car park (p&d), Burrowhill, Halebourne House, Higher Park Farm, Leis Clappers Brook 9.50am G3+ 4½ miles Leaders: Mary D & Brian W (01932 846 395) On the day: (07821 247 033)

Sunday STEYNING TO COOMBES (West Sussex) 13th July River Adur, St Mary’s House, Downs Link, Coombes, Steyning Tea Rooms WD 8.50am G2 9 miles Leaders: Raymond & Gill W (01483 234818) Early Start On the day: (07811 926384)

Sunday & HANKLEY COMMONS 13th July Thursley Cricket Green car park, Houndown Lane, Manor, Thursley National Leis Nature Reserve 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) On the day: (07534 379 655)

Thursday CHIPSTEAD VALLEY 17th July Banstead Woods, Chipstead Bottom, The Long Plantation, Porters Wood, Poorfield Wood HD 9.50am G2 4½ miles Leader: Vic P (01737 360 163) On the day: (07963 781 950)

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday GREAT MISSENDEN TO AMERSHAM 20th July Park at Amersham station, 10.47am train to Great Missenden (£2.85), then walk to WD Amersham via Little Missenden, Beaumont End, Penn Wood, Winchmore Hill (pub stop), Coleshill, Amersham 8.50am G2 10 miles Leader: Clare L (01932 853 056) Early Start On the day:

Sunday , CHARLESHILL & CROOKSBURY COMMON 20th July Tilford Green, The Donkey, Crooksbury Common, HD 9.20am G3+ 5½ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)

Thursday THURSLEY NATURE RESERVE 24th July The Moat car park, Pudmore Pond, Elstead Common, Ockley Common, Warren Mere, Leis Hammer Pond 9.50am G3 4¼ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)

Sunday STEDHAM, IPING & WOOLBEDING (West Sussex) 27th July Pound Common, Woolbeding, Stedham Mill WD 9.20am G2 8 miles Leader: Sarah A (07504 434 478) On the day:

Sunday COBHAM & DOWNSIDE 27th July Cobham Park Estate, Downside Village, Cobham Cemetery, Tilt Green, Cobham Mill Leis 9.50am G3 4 miles Leader: Kate B (01932 856 746) On the day: (07928 606 909)

Thursday HEADLEY HEATH 31st July Headley Heath, Cockshot Cottage, Warren Farm, White Hill, Mickleham Downs, Nower HD Wood, Tot Hill, Heath House 9.50am G2+ 5 miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)

Sunday CHANCTONBURY RING 3rd August Findon, Chanctonbury Ring, Steyning, Washington (pub stop), Sullington, Sullington WD Hill 8.50am G1 11¼ miles Leader: Richard F (01932 855 658 Early Start On the day: (07833 584 502)

Sunday WORPLESDON 3rd August The Jolly Farmer (SU987 543), Whitmoor Common, Merrist Wood College, Brook HD Farm, Brook Pond 9.20am G3 5 miles Leader: Jean M (0208 979 5374) On the day: (07929 269 708)

Thursday & POND 7th August Shortfield Road, River Wey South Branch, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Frensham Leis Manor, Frensham Great Pond, 9.50am G3+ 4¾ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 834) On the day: (07706 112 020)

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday NO WALKS 10th August ‘Prudential Bike Ride’

Thursday SUTTON ABINGER 14th August From The Volunteer Sutton Abinger, Paddington Farm, Broomy Downs, New Barn HD Farm, Hackhurst Farm, Piney Copse, Rad Lane, Raikes Farm, Raikes Hollow 9.50am G2 5 miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)

Sunday NO EXCUSES 17th August Hambleden, Medmenham, Bockmer End, The Beeches, Pheasants Hill, Hambleden (tea WD at church?), Mill End 8.50am G2 10 miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) Early Start On the day: (07534 379 655)

Sunday LADYWELL, LAKES & HYDON HEATH 17th August Ladywell Convent, Busbridge Lake, Hydon’s Ball (optional), Tuesley HD 9.20am G2 6 miles Leaders: Roy & Marion B (01932 222 113) On the day: (07789 098 371)

Thursday BROADFORD 21st August The Parrot Inn, Broadford Bridge, Peas Marsh, Brickfields Farm, Littleton, Mount Browne, Leis St.Catherine’s Lock, Wey Navigation 9.50am G3 3½ miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)

Sunday FOREST ROW, HOLTYE & THE UPPER MEDWAY VALLEY (East Sussex) 24th August Pollard Wood, Basset’s Manor, River Medway, Forest Way WD 9.20am G2 9 miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) On the day: (07534 379 655)

Sunday UPPER AND MUGSWELL 24th August Fanny’s Farm Shop Markedge Lane, Upper Gatton Wood, Mugswell, Well House Inn, Leis Park Farm 9.20am G3+ 4 miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)

Monday ‘DUKE OF BURLINGTON TO BISHOPS OF LONDON’ - ALONG THE THAMES 25th August Barnes Bridge, Chiswick Promenade, Chiswick House, Old Chiswick, Hammersmith BH Bridge, Craven Cottage, Bishop’s Park, Fulham Palace, Putney Bridge, Barnes Common. (9.40 train from Walton - buy Cheap Day Return to Barnes Bridge Stn.via Clapham Junc.) 10.30am at G3 4, 5¾ or 7½ Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) Barnes miles On the day: (07939 107 082) Bridge

Thursday IRONS BOTTOM 28th August The Three Horseshoes Irons Bottom, Bures Manor, Bury’s Court, , Leigh, Dene HD Farm, Stumblehole Farm, Tamworth Farm 9.50am G3 5 miles Leader: Vic P (01737 360 163) On the day: (07963 781 950)

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday RIVER MOLE 31st August Reigate Heath, Brockham, Betchworth, River Mole WD 9.20am G2 10 miles Leader: Phil D (0208 941 6872) On the day: (07776 234 514)

Sunday RIPLEY 31st August Ripley Green, Walsham Lock, Newark Lock, Pyrford Church, Home Farm, HD Ockham Mill 9.20am G3 5 miles Leader: Jean M (0208 979 5374) On the day: (07929 269 708)

Thursday COLDHARBOUR 4thSeptember The Plough at Coldharbour, Coldharbour Common, Tilling Springs, Warren Farm, Leis Greensand Way, Leith Hill 9.50am G2+ 3½ miles Leaders: Mary D & Brian W (01932 846 395) On the day: (07821 247 033)

Sunday PETWORTH PARK & LODSWORTH (West Sussex) 7thSeptember Petworth car park, Upperton, Rock Cottage, River Lod, Lodsworth (pub stop), WD Woodmancote, Tillington 9.20am G2 8½ miles Leader: Stephanie H (01932 243 715) On the day: (07743 709 552)

Sunday THE GUNPOWDER MILLS AT CHILWORTH 7thSeptember Chinthurst Hill car park (A248), Common, Blackheath, Tillingbourne Valley and Leis the Gunpowder Works, Great Tangley Manor 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leader: Jean M (0208 979 5374) On the day: (07929 269 708)

Thursday FOLLIES 11thSeptember Mare Hill, Witley Common, Thursley Lodge, Millhanger, Cosford Farm, Greensand Way, HD Furzefield Wood, Brook, Parsonage Farm Cottages 9.50am G2 6 miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)

Sunday DEVIL’S DYKE 14thSeptember Devil’s Dyke, South Downs Way, Tottington Barn, Thundersbarrow Hill, Mile Oak, WD Sussex Border Path 8.50am G1 8 miles Leaders: Raymond & Gill W (01483 234818) Early Start On the day: (07811 926384)

Sunday DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL 14thSeptember NT car park , Highcombe Copse, Ridgeway Farm, Upper Highfield Farm, HD Gibbet Hill 9.20am G2 5½ miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) On the day: (07534 379 655)

Thursday RANMORE 18th September Stoneyrock Road car park, Dogkennel Green, The Old Malthouse, Six Acre Copse, High Leis Barn, Yewtree Farm, Pigdon Cottage 9.50am G2 4½ miles Leader: Nigel O (01932 881 681) On the day: (07582 732 780)

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday MEDSTEAD & BIGHTON (Hampshire) 21st September Hattingley Valley Vineyard, Ox Drove Way, Bighton (pub stop), West End Lane WD 9.20am G2 9½ miles Leader: Clare L (01932 853 056)

Sunday CHOBHAM COMMON 21st September Longcross car park, Staple Hill, Albury Bottom, Chickabiddy Hill, Oystershell Hill, Leis 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leader: Jackie H (01932 242 835) On the day: (07970 066 231)

Thursday THE 25th September Silent Pool car park, The Boxwood, North Downs Way, Water Lane, Pilgrims’ Way, St. HD Martha’s Church, Chilworth Manor, Postford Pond, Waterloo Pond, Water Lane Cottages 9.50am G2+ 6 miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)

Sunday LAST OF SERIES OF LINEAR WALKS FROM LIPHOOK TO GUILDFORD 28th September Park at Crown Court car park, then 9.56am train to Guildford (£3.30). Walk WD back to Godalming via River Wey, St.Catherine’s, Sandy Lane, North Downs Way, Compton (pub stop), Hurtmore, Norney, Eashing 8.35am G2 10 miles Leader: Richard F (01932 855 658) Early Start On the day: (07833 584 502)

Sunday 28th September Shackleford, Gatwick, The Tarn, General’s Pond, Puttenham Common, Rodsall Manor HD 9.20am G3+ 5½ miles Leaders: Roy & Marion B (01932 222 113) On the day: (07789 098 371):

CLUB NEWS

GUIDED WALKING IN CRETE WITH HF HOLIDAYS 28th APRIL to 5th MAY 2015

Follow shepherds’ trails through olive groves to sleepy hillside villages, be captivated by the stunning coastline and hopefully admire lots of spring flowers.

We will be staying at Spilia Village which is 3 km inland from the small seaside village of Kolimbari. The hotel, a former olive press, has indoor and outdoor swimming pool, peaceful gardens and is equivalent to a 4 star rating.

The easier walks will be 5 to 7 miles, up to 1000ft of ascent a day and sometimes on rugged ground. Harder walks 6 to 11miles and up to 1,900ft of ascent.

We will fly from Gatwick. The cost is £800 for a double room pp and £947 for a single. Travel cost to and from walks is approx Euro 95. HF travel insurance for 8 days up to 70 years £38 and 71 to 90 years £54.

To book this holiday please ring Pat Murray (01932 224270) for an overseas booking form. Completed forms to be received by 25th July 2014. Deposit of £100 will be required.

Full details can be viewed at www.hfholidays.co.uk DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

AUTUMN SOCIAL

Our Autumn Social Evening, which will be open to members and their friends, will be on Friday 31st October . This time, we are trying something a little different by going to Sunbury Cricket Club on Lower Sunbury Road. After pre dinner drinks, there will be a buffet dinner with a choice of three main courses – lasagne, tarragon chicken and a vegetarian dish, a choice of vegetables, and desserts. Afterwards we can look forward to a game of skittles which is something that everyone can join in, and by all accounts it will be a lot of fun. Tickets are £15 per head to cover the cost of the meal and the hire of the venue. We have been looking for a better venue and we hope you will find this good value – good food - and good fun ! Booking forms will be in the next programme.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Our Christmas Lunch will be at the Anchor Hotel, Shepperton on the 14th December. Details and booking forms in the next programme.

WALKS PLANNING COMMITTEE

Would anyone like to consider joining the Walks Planning Group? There are six of us at the moment and we could use an extra hand to plan some of the walks. We meet every quarter to choose the walks which mainly come out of walking books. If you would like to consider helping please contact Jenny Underwood on 01784 456 775 who can explain in more detail what we do and how you can help.

SWC Honorary Life Members: Frank Clarke, Richard Ferris, Molly Hall, Pauline Lamb, Clare Leeming, Jean Miller, Roy Pettit and Mike Smith