East Walkers

WALKS PROGRAMME & NEWSLETTER

APRIL - JUNE 2015

www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk

Chairman’s Chatter 2015 has started enthusiastically for ESW with good numbers on most walks; perhaps surprisingly much higher than during last summer. Not everyone can understand the attraction of walking in winter but I think many of us are glad to be outside, in the country, walking with our friends. Hopefully by the time you read this, the mud which has persisted on many routes will have reduced. Along with our existing members it's been good to see new faces on many of the walks, and thank you for making them welcome. As well as the traditional ways of attracting new members we now have Facebook and StreetLife entries. These are bringing ESW to the notice of new people who in turn have made favourable comments after joining a walk. Over the next couple of months we will be putting new posters and flyers in popular locations. If you know of new places where they should go, Keith Chesson will be glad of your help. Thanks to Tony P and Keith C for these initiatives. On 7th February ten ESW members attended the Ramblers Surrey Area AGM in Selsdon. After the routine business was completed, Des Garrahan, a Ramblers Trustee and the Lead Member for Development, spoke. He congratulated Surrey Area, firstly that the meeting was much better attended than most he goes to, and secondly that the Area has a full Committee. We are lucky to have people prepared to take on these roles. He pointed out that Ramblers was fortunate that volunteer duties are undertaken by an unusually large proportion, about 25%, of the 107,000 members. Des then went on to talk about the response to the Vision and Governance Proposals. Tony Pearson criticised the Vision document saying it was overambitious and overlong, given the limited resources available to Ramblers. It soon became clear that Tony's viewpoint had general support in the room. Des seemed surprised at the response, and said that the numerical targets in the draft Vision proposals had now been dropped. As regards the governance proposals, Des favours one member one vote for the election of trustees, and this will be the subject of a vote at the National AGM at the end of March. Ramblers is launching its ambitious Big Pathwatch project to survey the condition of every right of way in England and Wales between June and October 2015. This will enable the condition of paths in different parts of the country to be compared, and will identify the most common problems. ESW footpath secretaries already monitor the condition of local footpaths, but we will be looking for help with this project. Finally I hope that amongst the wide selection of ambles, walks, special walks, and social events described in this programme you will find plenty to enjoy this spring. Enjoy your walking!

Arthur Darby , Chairman March 2015 Cover photo: Hill. © Tony Pearson

East Surrey Walkers APR-JUN 2015 Page 2 of 20 East Surrey Walkers The Group is open to all members of The Ramblers whether or not they live in East Surrey. Prospective members are welcome to come on two or three walks before joining. Ordinary membership of The Ramblers costs £33 p.a. but is less for couples, students and other special categories. Application forms are available from the Membership Secretary. Our programme of walks and other activities is available on the Group's website at www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk where any updates to this programme will be found. Contacts A full Contacts list for all the Group's officers can be found on the website. Chairman Arthur Darby 01883 [email protected] 713207 General Secretary Denise Birkett 01883 [email protected] 346714 Walks Co- Liz Whittaker 0208 651 ordinator [email protected] 5661 Social Organiser Barbara Bulman 01293 [email protected] 782090 Amanda Whiteley Membership Secretary 01883 [email protected] 712303

Surrey Area ESW are members of the Surrey Area of the Ramblers. The Area has its own website here: http://www.surreyramblers.org.uk/ Members can login to the site using the Username: surrey, Password: boots42, to gain access to extra content, including the Application form for Leaders Training. Our Walks White Half-day circular walks The walks in the screen and website Blue Short Ambles versions of the programme are colour Green All day circular walks coded to aid selection: Yellow Midweek linear walks Beige Other days

Ambles We now have a selection of short Ambles in the programme - these are typically circular, no more than 3 miles long and on the level, and are meant as introductory or social walks for those new to rambling, returning after illness or surgery or simply wanting a shorter, gentler walk for a change. They generally start (and end) at a venue where sociable cups of tea or coffee can be enjoyed.

East Surrey Walkers APR-JUN 2015 Page 3 of 20 They take place on weekdays (other than Wednesdays) on a variable pattern so please refer to the Walks Programme for details. Circular Walks Two circular walks are held every weekend. We have a full-day walk of around 10-12 miles, usually entailing bringing a picnic lunch, and a shorter walk of around 5-6 miles, both with a 15 minute refreshment break mid-morning. The days for these long and short walks will alternate each weekend. On Wednesdays we also have a short 5-6 mile walk, sometimes on the same day as the linear walks, to offer an alternative. These shorter walks are usually, but not always, in the morning. We also have occasional walks on other weekdays. Mid-week Linear Walks On these days we tackle Long-Distance Footpaths in convenient stages of usually 8 - 12 miles. We normally walk on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and unless otherwise indicated lunch is at a pub where food is available. Where possible, start and finish points are arranged where public transport is accessible. The organisers (Nick and Bryan) will endeavour to co-ordinate travel arrangements, so if you haven’t been on any of these walks recently please contact one of us a few days beforehand in case any changes have been made to the published details. If you wish to make your own way to the walk start, please make sure you are there before the stated time, and let Nick or Bryan know. Nick maintains an email list of the regular linear walkers and many of us rely on that for last minute updates. ~~~~

At the start of the Downs Link Path © Bryan Petifer

Our first two walks this quarter will complete our journey along the Downs Link Path, from Christ’s Hospital near Horsham to Shoreham-by-Sea on the Sussex

East Surrey Walkers APR-JUN 2015 Page 4 of 20 coast. It should be easy springtime walking because it mostly follows the route of the old Guildford to Shoreham railway. We then switch to our main route for the summer months: The Monarch’s Way. We will be doing the last portion of this path, which follows King Charles II's escape route to France after his defeat by Cromwell’s army at the Battle of Worcester. The whole walk is over 600miles but we will pick up the King’s route at Owlesbury near Winchester for the final 85 miles to (once again for us) Shoreham-by-Sea on the Sussex coast. We finish this quarter at West Dean in West Sussex. Nick Walks Report We are delighted to present to you our Walks Programme for April to June 2015. Please browse through it, make a note of your favourites & come & join us. Please try to arrive 15 minutes before the walk is scheduled to start so that the leader can take your details, introduce the walk & leave promptly.

All our walks are to be recommended but I would like to draw your attention to some unusual ones. • Sunday 19th April – a photography walk led by John Nathan in Staffhurst Woods. Equally enjoyable for others who enjoy ambling through bluebells. • Sunday 26th April – our annual walk with London Blind Ramblers ending with a delicious tea. • Monday 4th May – Bank holiday afternoon walk at Staffhurst followed by pub meal • Wednesday 13 May – a Birdwatch walk with local naturalist Peter Oliver, who will take us on a short walk from the edge of Chart, onto the farmland south of the ridge and introduce us to some of the birdlife in the area. Numbers will be limited, so pre-booking is necessary. • Saturday 23 May – David Woodcraft Commemorative Walk. Some of you will have known David, who died last year; he was a member for several years and led walks for us. We thought it would be fitting to remember him with a special walk in one of his favourite local areas. The walk will be followed by tea / coffee and cakes, held at the Golf Club. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you knew David. Non-walking members are very welcome to join us for the tea. • Sunday 7th June – our annual cream tea at John & Di Nathan’s house in Limpsfield. Preceded by a choice of a long or short walk to stimulate your appetite. • Saturday 20 June – In the Steps of Walker Miles. To celebrate this ardent Victorian rambler we are organising a 4 mile walk in conjunction with St Nicholas Church, , followed by tea and cakes. Get into the spirit of the early 1900s by dressing as you think ramblers would have done then.

Full details of all these walks can be seen in the walks programme that follows.

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Walkers enjoying one of our short Ambles on Limpsfield Common © Tony Pearson

As usual we are offering over 50 different walks this quarter. This is all made possible by ESW members offering to lead. If you do not already lead please think about doing so – we would appreciate your help towards providing a full programme. Liz

Ken's Krew install another new kissing gate © Brian Smith

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Wednesday Nick or Christ's Hospital Station, West 11½ 01 Apr Bryan Sussex miles 10:00 01883 LINEAR WALK: The Downs Link Path: (18½ km) 722194 Christ's Hospital Station to Henfield. 01883 Pub lunch in Southwater. 342439 Public Transport: Meet at Horsham NR 07905 Station before 10:00 for train to 511563 Christ's Hospital NR. Return by No. 17 bus from Henfield to Horsham. Maps 134 & 122 GR: TQ147292 PC: RH13 0NE Wednesday Mike Kingston-upon-Thames, London 5 miles 01 Apr Osborn Meet at Fulwell NR Station (10.21 from (8 km) 10:49 020 8949 Clapham Junction Platform 11 - 5063 Shepperton train). Exploring the Water 07961 Gardens of Bushey Park and following 990914 the Colne River to Hampton Court passing by the Diana Fountain. Optional lunch at the Foresters Arms Hampton Wick (close to Hampton Wick Station). Map 161 GR: TQ146717 PC: TW2 5NY Saturday Alexander Friston, 12 miles 04 Apr and Sandy Meet at Crowlink NT CP (NT member (19½ km) 10:00 01273 free or £2 all day), off A259. Entry to 734103 CP between Friston Church and pond. 07974 702852 Map 123 GR: TV549978 PC: BN20 0AX Monday Julia and Reigate, Surrey 11 miles 06 Apr Sue EASTER MONDAY. Meet at CP on (17½ km) 10:00 01883 Reigate Heath Flanchford Rd off the 743807 A25 west of Reigate for a picturesque 07532 walk in the via Leigh, 177036 Strood Green, Brockham and Betchworth. Map 146 GR: TQ239503 PC: RH2 8AB Wednesday Liz W , Surrey 6 miles 08 Apr 020 8651 Park by Barley Mow. Varied walk with (9½ km) 10:00 5661 plenty to enjoy. Part of Greensand 07710 Way and passing through Godstone. 434671 Option for pub lunch at end. Map 146 GR: TQ373507 PC: RH8 9NJ

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Saturday Val S , London 6 miles 11 Apr 01737 North Greenwich circular walk. Meet (9½ km) 10:00 773975 main concourse at London Bridge 07919 Station then underground to North 312773 Greenwich (buy Travelcard or Oyster). Walk Thames Path past Thames Barrier, taking Woolwich Ferry (free) and the Emirates Air Line cable car (£3.40 with Travelcard or Oyster) back to North Greenwich. Allow time to stop and explore buildings/areas of interest en route. Map 162 GR: TQ392798 Sunday Phil Penshurst, Kent 10½ 12 Apr 01883 From Penshurst, take the B2188 to miles 10:00 730364 Fordcombe. Turn right after 0.5 mile (17 km) 07711 into Grove Road and after 0.5 mile CP 640060 (marked PORC) (by permission) is on left. Please share cars as much as possible. Map 147 GR: TQ516428 PC: TN11 8DU Monday Anne S Old , Surrey 3 miles 13 Apr 01883 MORNING AMBLE: Park at end of Old (5 km) 10:00 715781 Godstone Road, past Bushey Croft. 07711 Pleasant walk to Tandridge Church 615496 over the Golf Course, then to Broadham Green and Oxted Mill. Optional drink/snack afterwards. Map 146 GR: TQ382521 PC: RH8 9JU Tuesday Ken KEN’S KREWE - The East Surrey 14 Apr 0208 657 Group's Working Party. 09:30 6304 All Welcome - Contact Ken for details Wednesday Nick or Henfield, West Sussex 9½ miles 15 Apr Bryan LINEAR WALK: The Downs Link Path: (15½ km) 10:00 01883 Henfield to Shoreham-by-Sea. 722194 Pub lunch in Bramber. 01883 Public Transport: Meet Brighton, 342439 Churchill Square before 10:00 for 07905 No.17 bus to Henfield. Return by No. 511563 700 bus to Brighton. Map 122 GR: TQ215162 PC: BN5 9HT

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Wednesday Sue C Crowhurst Lane End, Surrey 5½ miles 15 Apr 01883 Park in Crowhurst Lane, off Tandridge (9 km) 10:00 622703 Lane, near The Griffin PH (formerly 07914 Brickmakers Arms). Walking SE to 796555 Crowhurst, W to South Godstone, E to Crowhurst Lane End. Map 146 GR: TQ379481 PC: RH8 9NS Saturday Keith , Surrey 11 miles 18 Apr 01883 Country walk, some hills, and great (17½ km) 10:00 716637 views. Meet Gangers Hill (South 07817 Hawke/Marden Park) CP 907378 Map 146 GR: TQ373541 PC: CR3 7AD Sunday John N , Surrey 5 miles 19 Apr 01883 Photography walk - landscape and (8 km) 10:00 717800 flowers. Please bring camera, card and 07885 tripod (if desired). Short walk with 065950 many stops - Staffhurst wood to Crowhurst Church and back. Meet Grants Lane CP. Maps 147/146 GR: TQ417484 PC: TN8 6QR Wednesday Roger Horley, Surrey 6 miles 22 Apr 01293 Rural circular via Salfords & M23 (9½ km) 10:00 773603 environs. Refreshments after. Plenty of 07831 parking at my house (Greenleigh, 648086 Haine Close), but because a new property, the Satnav directions may not operate. Therefore my contact details are important on the day. Map 146 GR: TQ297444 PC: RH6 9SU Saturday John H Limpsfield Chart, Surrey 6½ miles 25 Apr 01883 Meet NT CP opposite golf clubhouse. (10½ km) 10:00 713728 Across Common to Tenchleys Lane, 07429 Stockenden Farm, Guildables Farm 634725 and back via Vanguard Way to Limpsfield Chart and CP. Map 147 GR: TQ412527 PC: RH8 0SL Sunday Di Oxted, Surrey 8 miles 26 Apr 01883 Annual walk with the London Blind (13 km) 10:30 717800 Ramblers. Start Oxted railway station 07802 (Station Road West) at 10:30. 741345 Moderate walk to Godstone and back with picnic lunch followed by tea at Oxted British Legion. Map 147 GR: TQ394529 PC: RH8 9EU

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Wednesday Fay and Crockham Hill, Surrey 6 miles 29 Apr Ron Morning walk taking in Trevereaux, (9½ km) 10:00 01732 French Street, Tower Wood and 300922 Chartwell. Meet in School car park 07941 (rear). 221032 Map 147 GR: TQ444507 PC: TN8 6RP Thursday Tricia Godstone, Surrey 3 miles 30 Apr 01883 MORNING AMBLE: Meet at CP by Pond. (5 km) 10:00 713927 Walk past , Church, Leigh Mill 07941 and back through Godstone Farm. 921601 Map 146 GR: TQ350516 PC: RH9 8DR Saturday Len Copsale, West Sussex 12½ 02 May 01737 Meet Old West Grinstead Station off miles 10:00 555452 A272 (20 km) Map 134 GR: TQ183227 PC: RH13 8LX Sunday Adam Copthorne, Surrey 6½ miles 03 May 01342 Park in Snow Hill Lane near garden (10½ km) 10:00 832911 centre. Domewood, Chithurst Farm, Lake and Furnace Wood. Map 135/146 GR: TQ338400 PC: RH10 3EL Monday Arthur Staffhurst Wood, Surrey 6 miles 04 May 01883 EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY Afternoon (9½ km) 15:00 713207 walk around Staffhurst Wood with 07786 meal afterwards at the Royal Oak for 311095 those that have pre-booked with Arthur. Park at Royal Oak. Map 147 GR: TQ407485 PC: RH8 0RR Wednesday Nick or Owlesbury, Hampshire 10 miles 06 May Bryan LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: (16 km) 10:33 01883 Owlesbury to Warnford. 722194 Pub lunch in Upham or picnic. 01883 Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at 342439 Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return 07905 by taxi from Warnford. 511563 Map 132 GR: SU515235 PC: SO21 1LP Wednesday Keith , Kent 5½ miles 06 May 01883 Meet Darent CP (may have to pay). (9 km) 10:00 716637 Country walk around Westerham and 07817 Chartwell 907378 Map 147 GR: TQ451541 PC: TN16 1TD

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Saturday Alice Toys Hill, Surrey 6 miles 09 May 01883 BRISK FITNESS WALK. Meet at Toys (9½ km) 10:00 652285 Hill CP. Octavia Hill Centenary Trail 07905 West. 416280 Map 147 GR: TQ469517 PC: TN16 1QG Sunday Ritchie Sevenoaks, Kent 10 miles 10 May 020 8549 Meet in One Tree Hill CP. Circular walk (16 km) 10:00 6851 through Knole Park and Sevenoaks 07513 Common. 510646 Map 147 GR: TQ559532 PC: TN15 0SN Tuesday Ken KEN’S KREWE - The East Surrey 12 May 0208 657 Group's Working Party. 09:30 6304 All Welcome - Contact Ken for details Tuesday Nigel , Surrey 3 miles 12 May 01883 MORNING AMBLE: Park in Knights (5 km) 10:00 623181 Garden Centre (as near road entrance 07951 as possible). Chelsham Place, 701692 Greatpark, Holt Wood, Henley Wood. Coffee in Garden Centre cafe. Map 146 GR: TQ368581 PC: CR6 9DZ Wednesday Tony Limpsfield Chart, Surrey 13 May 01883 BIRDWATCH WALK with Peter 09:30 716980 Oliver. Meet at Scearn Bank CP, Kent 07899 Hatch Road [B269] 500 yards east of 910320 St Andrews Church on right. Pre- booking required through Tony. Map 147 GR: TQ432516 PC: TN8 6SZ Saturday Stephen Alfriston, East Sussex 11 miles 16 May and Janet Circular walk eastward from Alfriston - (17½ km) 10:00 01883 Lullington Heath - Jevington - Bourne 713116 Hill - Combe Hill and back on South 07768 Downs Way over Windover Hill and 075980 Wilmington Long Man. Park in long- term pay and display CP on left at entry to Alfriston from north. Map 123 GR: TQ521032 PC: BN26 5UG Sunday Tricia Woldingham, Surrey 5½ miles 17 May 01883 Circular countryside walk. Meet in (9 km) 10:00 713927 Woldingham station CP (possible £1 07941 charge) 921601 Map 146 GR: TQ359563 PC: CR3 7LQ

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Wednesday Nick or Warnford, Hampshire 10 miles 20 May Bryan LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: (16 km) 10:33 01883 Warnford to Hambledon. 722194 Lunch: picnic. 01883 Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at 342439 Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return 07905 by taxi from Hambledon. 511563 Map 119 GR: SU624232 PC: SO32 3LD Wednesday Nigel , Surrey 6 miles 20 May 01883 Meet in parking area in front of All (9½ km) 10:00 623181 Saints' Church, Church Road. Walk via 07951 Riddlesdown, Sanderstead and 701692 Kingswood. Map 146 GR: TQ356589 PC: CR6 9NU Saturday Tony Reigate, Surrey 4½ miles 23 May 01883 David Woodcraft Commemorative (7 km) 13:30 716980 Walk. Meet at Flanchford Rd CP. 07899 Reigate Heath, off A 25, followed by 910320 tea at Reigate Heath Golf Club. All welcome for the walk and/or tea, whether you knew David or not. Map 146 GR: TQ239503 PC: RH2 8AB Sunday Ken Horam, East Sussex 10½ 24 May 020 8657 Meet at public CP in Horam, on B2203 miles 10:00 6304 off A267. (17 km) 0746 8586421 Map 123 GR: TQ578174 PC: TN21 0EJ Wednesday Dan and Epsom, Surrey 5½ miles 27 May Denise An undulating walk with wonderful (9 km) 10:00 01883 views over Epsom Downs. Dogs must 346714 be kept on leads at all times. Park in 07981 CP opposite Tattenham Corner public 741531 house where there will be an opportunity to sample local ales. Map 146 GR: TQ225585 PC: KT18 5NY Friday Graham Gr Lingfield, Surrey 3 miles 29 May 01342 EVENING AMBLE: Park in Gun Pit Rd (5 km) 18:00 833453 CP. Easy early evening stroll through 07787 farm land around Lingfield. Optional 567227 drinks at The Cage public house. Map 146 GR: TQ385435 PC: RH7 6AU

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Saturday Adam Ashdown Forest, East Sussex 10 miles 30 May 01342 Kings Standing CP, 4 miles south of (16 km) 10:00 832911 Hartfield on B2026. Walk via Adam's Farm to High Hurstwood, then back through Camp Hill. Map 135 GR: TQ473301 PC: TN6 1XE Sunday Zak on the Hill, Surrey 5 miles 31 May 01883 Meet at CP adjacent to Esso garage on (8 km) 10:00 345095 Town End. Walk from Caterham 0785 including North Downs Way, Quarry 4663120 Hangers, via and back. Map 146 GR: TQ333561 PC: CR3 5UG Wednesday Nick or Hambledon, Hampshire 7 miles 03 Jun Bryan LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: (11½ km) 10:33 01883 Hambledon to Rowlands Castle. 722194 Pub Lunch in Lovedean. 01883 Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at 342439 Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return 07905 from Rowlands Castle NR station. 511563 Maps 119 & 120 GR: SU646151 PC: PO7 4RP Wednesday Richard M Blindley Heath, Surrey 6 miles 03 Jun 01883 Park on road (Tandridge Lane) (9½ km) 10:00 626694 between Red Barn pub and B2029. 07753 Walk includes the headwaters of the 516391 River Eden, farmland, and woodland, passing a couple of churches, a moated farmhouse, and a Grade 1 Listed Building. Map 146 GR: TQ370452 PC: RH7 6LL Saturday Adam Outwood, Surrey 5½ miles 06 Jun 01342 Meet CP opposite windmill. Walk via (9 km) 10:00 832911 Horne, Lodge and Rookery Farm. Map 146 GR: TQ329456 PC: RH1 5PP Sunday Arthur Limpsfield, Surrey 10 miles 07 Jun 01883 Circular walk ending at the Nathans' (16 km) 10:00 713207 for Cream Tea. Meet in Detillens Lane 07786 opposite Padbrook. Walk up onto 311095 North Downs Way, drop down into Westerham & back through The Chart. Map 147 GR: TQ326456 PC:RH1 5PW

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Sunday Tony Limpsfield, Surrey 4½ miles 07 Jun 01883 Short walk ending at the Nathans' for (7 km) 13:30 176980 Cream Tea. Meet in Detillens Lane 07899 near Tennis Club 910320 Map 147 GR: TQ405530 PC: RH8 0DH Monday Linda Limpsfield, Surrey 3 miles 08 Jun 01883 MORNING AMBLE: Meet at CP opposite (5 km) 10:00 712184 Golf Clubhouse, just off A25. Easy 07703 stroll through Limpsfield Chart 114399 woodlands; optional drink/lunch afterwards. Map 146 GR: TQ411527 PC: RH8 0SL Tuesday Ken KEN’S KREWE - The East Surrey 09 Jun 0208 657 Group's Working Party. 09:30 6304 All Welcome - Contact Ken for details Wednesday Graham Gd Oxted, Surrey 5 miles 10 Jun 01883 Meet in Old Godstone Road near (8 km) 10:00 716476 Bushey Croft. Leigh Place Pond via 07990 Broadham Green and Tandridge 954136 returning via Tandridge Church and golf course Map 146 GR: TQ383522 PC: RH8 9JS Saturday Tony Westerham, Kent 11½ 13 Jun 01883 Meet at Hosey Common CP, Hosey Hill, miles 10:00 716980 B2026 south of town. Squerreys Park; (18½ km) 07899 Limpsfield Chart; Pootings; Froghole 910320 Map 147 GR: TQ452531 PC: TN16 1PL Sunday Keith , Kent 5½ miles 14 Jun 01883 Park in village. Meet in front of Old (9 km) 10:00 716637 Ship Pub. 07817 907378 Map 147 GR: TQ412568 PC: TN26 2AG Wednesday Nick or Rowlands Castle, Hampshire 10 miles 17 Jun Bryan LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: (16 km) 10:33 01883 Rowlands Castle to West Dean. 722194 Pub Lunch in Walderton. 01883 Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at 342439 Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return 07905 from West Dean by No. 60 bus to 511563 Chichester, then train. Map 120 GR: SU734108 PC: PO9 6BN

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Wednesday Kevin Dorking, Surrey 6 miles 17 Jun 01737 Meet in Denbies Vineyard CP, off (9½ km) 10:00 822995 roundabout on A24 north of Dorking, 07966 for a walk around Polesden and 546642 Ranmore. Finish at Surrey Hills Brewery. Map 146 GR: TQ165512 PC: RH5 6AA Friday Di , Surrey 3 miles 19 Jun 01883 MORNING AMBLE: Park in lay-by off (5 km) 10:00 717800 A25 just East of the Bletchingly Arms 07802 (was Plough). Easy stroll around the 741345 Bletchingley area; optional refreshments afterwards. Map 146 GR: TQ330507 PC: RH1 4PJ Saturday Tony/Lisa Godstone, Surrey 4 miles 20 Jun 01883 In the Steps of Walker Miles - a walk (6½ km) 13:30 716980 to celebrate this ardent Victorian 07899 rambler in conjunction with St Nicholas 910320 Church, Godstone. Meet near Godstone Pond, followed by refreshments at Youth Centre. Victorian dress style optional! Map 146 GR: TQ349516 PC: RH9 8DT Sunday Barbara W Loxwood, West Sussex 10½ 21 Jun & Lisa Meet Centre car miles 10:00 01883 park behind Onslow Arms pub, (17 km) 626793 Loxwood (B2133). Part of the walk 07593 goes along the canal to see the 326290 restoration of locks and canal. Option 01883 of tea at Onslow Arms at the end. 622827 Map 134 GR: TQ041311 PC: RH14 0SU Wednesday Andrew Old Coulsdon, Surrey 5½ miles 24 Jun 01737 Coulsdon Common and Farthing (9 km) 10:00 557513 Downs. Meet at public CP behind The 07754 Fox. A few steep but short hills. 396388 Map 146 GR: TQ317568 PC: CR3 5QS Saturday Anne S Woldingham, Surrey 10 miles 27 Jun 01883 Meet at South Hawke CP, Gangers Hill. (16 km) 10:00 715781 Walk through Tandridge to Godstone. 07711 Walk back along the North Downs 615496 Way. Undulating, fine views. Map 146 GR: TQ373541 PC: CR3 7AD

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Sunday Graham Gr Lingfield, Surrey 6½ miles 28 Jun 01342 Meet at Gun Pit Road CP. Lingfield to (10½ km) 10:00 833453 Crowhurst taking in much of the "Age 07787 to Age" walk Map 146 567227 GR: TQ385435 PC: RH7 6AU

• NOTE: the distance listed is an approximation for guidance, NOT a guarantee of the actual length of the walk 'on the day'.

Notes about the Walks:  Arrive at least 15 minutes before the stated time - walks start promptly.  Call the leader if you would like more information about the walk or meeting place, or, in case of severe weather, phone before 8am to check arrangements  For other than half day walks and linear walks (unless otherwise stated) please bring a picnic lunch to eat in the open air.  Everyone participating in Ramblers walks and other activities does so at their own risk.  Dogs , under control, are welcome on our walks at the leader's discretion, except where noted.  Please make sure that you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to join. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short walk first: it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted.  Most walks are off-road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for the walk you intend to join, and bring some food and drink, even if the walk includes a pub or café break. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. When in doubt, contact the organisers or the walk Leader in advance.  For your own and others' safety please read and abide by any advice and guidelines issued by the organisers, and the instructions of the walk Leader . Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, no activity is completely without risk and it is your responsibility to behave sensibly and to minimise the potential for accidents to occur.

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MEETING POINTS When on-line you can click the link after the OS Grid Reference (GR) - e.g. TQ426349 - to view a map of the start location.

Post Codes : Following member requests, we are now including the nearest Post Code along with the Grid Reference of the car park for the start of each walk. However, it should be noted that this will be the Post Code of the nearest building to the car park, and therefore may not be as accurate as the Grid Reference for country car parks.

For the Wednesday LINEAR walks, always confirm the meeting and transport details with Nick or Bryan beforehand , in case arrangements have changed.

DIARY DATES London Blind Walk Di Nathan's annual walk with the London Blind walking group will be on Sunday 26 April. Starting from Oxted Station, and culminating with tea and cakes at the Royal British Legion in Oxted.

Di would very much appreciate offers of home-made cakes to serve.

Walk details in the programme. The London Blind walkers will appreciate guidance over the walk, and lots of friendly gossip too.

Cream Tea Date: Sunday 07 June

This year's Annual Cream Tea will again be hosted by Di and John Nathan, at their lovely garden in Detillens Lane, Limpsfield.

Further details, and pleas for cakes/scones etc. nearer the time.

There will be two walks, one long, one short. Please see the walks programme for details. Non-walking members may just come along for the tea and gossip.

Please do try to bring your own garden chairs, as demand will outstrip supply.

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ADVANCE NOTICES Summer BBQ We will hold the 2015 annual BBQ on 23 August. Rosie Blythe has once again offered to host this event from her beautiful garden in Horne.

Further details in due course on the Forum. Offers of help and support with the food and organisation will be gratefully received.

UK Group Holiday Sunday 27 September - Saturday 3 October 2015 (6 nights) Area: Dorset coast - affording opportunities to walk the Jurassic Coast (Golden Cap, Lyme Regis) as well as lovely country walks. Sightseeing includes Dorchester, Abbotsbury Swannery, Lyme Regis etc. We will put together a 5 day walks programme with, subject to demand and available leaders, easier and harder walks each day.

You may still be able to book, subject to room availability: contact [email protected] .

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