Walks Club

Walking for over 50 Years Affiliated to the Ramblers Affiliated to HF Holidays

PROGRAMME

October - December 2017

Chairman

David Martin

01483 232668

Treasurer Secretary

Raymond Woolfson

Fiona Ross 01483 234818

Walks Organiser

David Underwood

Committee Members 01784 456775 Committee Member

Jenny Underwood Pat Murray

Anneliese Cawthorne 01932 224270

Walks Programme Membership Sub-Committee Secretary

David Underwood Andrew Campbell Clare Leeming Mike Smith Peter Horwood 01932 853056 Pauline Lamb Peter Weatherhead

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION - £12 www.surreywalksclub.org.uk

NOTES FOR WALKERS

MEETING POINTS AND TIMES We normally lift share to the start of walks and meet at the times shown in the programme as follows:

Thursday Walks - At Coronation Recreation Ground free car park, Molesey Road, Hersham

All Other Walks - At Walton-on-Thames Station main car park, Station Avenue (not the station forecourt, but the car park next to the Audi Garage)

Or Alternatively - At the start of the walk, by prior arrangement with the Walk’s Leader.

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, WDM = Whole Day Medium, WDL= Whole Day Long, 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 60 miles round trip £4.80 normal grade

LUNCH STOPS 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 ’s facilities are asked not to consume their own food and drink on the premises. On a leisurely or 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 on a lead at all times and not become a nuisance to other people. 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. October – December 2017 - PROGRAMME OF EVENTS The times shown are those for gathering at the relevant meeting point in Walton (or Hersham for Thursday walks) Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday ELSTEAD & FRENSHAM PONDS 1st October Frensham Great Pond car park, Frensham Little Pond, Hankley Common, Yagden Hill, WDM Lion’s Mouth, Kettlebury Hill, Frensham Country Park 9.20am G2 9 miles Leader: Clare L (01932 853 056) On the day: (01932 853 056)

Sunday ALBURY HEATH & BLACKHEATH 1st October Albury Warren, Ford Farm, Blackheath, Farley Green and Albury Heath LEIS 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leaders: Peter & Jackie H (01932 242 835) On the day: (07970 066 231)

Thursday RANMORE & WOTTON HATCH 5th October Ranmore Common, Pickett’s Hole, Park Farm, Wotton Hatch, Vale Farm, Coombe HD Copse 9.50am G2+ 5¼ miles Leader: Vic P (01737 360 013) On the day: (07963 781 950)

Friday CLUB HOLIDAY 6th October HF Guided Walking in Evia, Greece

Sunday TILFORD WALK 8th October Frensham Great Pond, Pierrepont Home Farm, Tilford (pub stop), , WDL Frensham Little Pond 9.20am G2 8 miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) On the day: (07534 379 655)

Sunday HANKLEY & ELSTEAD COMMONS 8th October Park in the lay-by on Thursley Road in Elstead, Hankley Common, Yagden Hill, The HD Moat, Elstead Common 9.50am G3 4 miles Leader: Josée A (01483 414 624) On the day: (01483 414 624)

Thursday & TILBURSTOW HILL 12th October Godstone Green, Garston Park, Greensand Way, Tilburstow Hill, Tilburstow Hill LEIS Common, Leigh Place, Church Town 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leaders: Steve & Mary B (01932 254 982) On the day: (07879 238 628)

Sunday EFFINGHAM & POLESDEN LACEY 15th October Six Acre Copse, Yew Tree Farm, Little Bookham WDM 9.20am G2 9 miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) On the day: (07534 379 655)

Sunday THE THAMES & WEST OF STAINES 15th October Thames Path, Holm Island, , Moor Lane Conservation Area and LEIS Duncroft Manor 9.50am G3 4½ miles Leaders: Peter & Jackie H (01932 242 835) On the day: (07970 066 231)

Thursday THE CROWN & CUSHION, HAWLEY COMMON, BLACKWATER 19th October From “The Crown & Cushion”, Hawley Common, Hawley Hard, Woodside, Hawley HD Lake, Lake Beach 9.50am G3+ 5½ miles Leaders: Steve & Mary B (01932 254 982) On the day: (07879 238 628) Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday SIDNEY WOOD & ALFOLD 22nd October Sidney Wood, Upper Ifold, Sussex Border Path, Hog Wood, Alfold Bars (pub stop), WDL Alfold 9.20am G2 9¼ miles Leader: Andrew C (01932 840 764) On the day: (07925 410 657)

Sunday OCKHAM & COMMONS 22nd October First car park in Old Lane on Ockham Common, Cock Crow Hill and Pond Farm, HD Wisley Common, Elm Corner, , Hatchford End 9.50am G3 4 miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)

Thursday WESTERN LOOP 26th October Fetcham car park, Norbury Park, Longcut Barn, Sawmill, Crabtree Lane, LEIS Roaringhouse Farm 9.50am G3+ 4½ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)

Sunday FETCHAM DOWNS & RANMORE COMMON 29th October Crabtree Lane, Ranmore Common Road, Denbies Hillside, Tanners Hatch, Bookham WDM Wood 9.20am G2 8 miles Leader: Anneliese C (01932 851 414) On the day: (07591 244 402)

Sunday OCKLEY & VANN LAKE 29th October Weavers, Stylehurst, Vann Lake, Rill Cottage and Eversheds Farm LEIS 9.50am G3 4¼ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)

Thursday THE CRICKETERS, & THE MILL BOURNE TRAIL 2nd November From “The Cricketers”, Horsell, Horsell Common, Bourne River, Milford Green, The HD Mill Bourne, Fairbourne Manor, Norwood Farm 9.50am G3 5½ miles Leader: Nigel O (01932 881 681) On the day: (07582 732 780)

Thursday AUTUMN SOCIAL 2nd November at 7.00 pm

Sunday HASCOMBE TO CHIDDINGFOLD 5th November Marwick Farm, Peartree Green, White Beech Farm, Chiddingfold (pub stop), Pockford WDL Farm, Greensand Way 9.20am G2 9¼ miles Leader: Klaudia M (01932 352 081) On the day: (07434 801 649)

Sunday PYRFORD & HOEBRIDGE 5th November Newark Lane car park (B367) near Ripley, Wey Navigation, Walsham Lock, Pyrford HD Green, Pyrford Church, Hoebridge Golf Course, Roundbridge Farm 9.50am G3 4¾ miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)

Thursday BURNHAM BEECHES 9th November Burnham Beeches main car park, Middle Pond, Upper Pond, Halse Drive, The Moat, LEIS “The Blacksmith’s Arms”, Littleworth Common, Egypt Wood 9.50am G3+ 4½ miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday : CAESAR’S CAMP, LEVADA, LONG VALLEY (Hampshire) 12th November , Caesar’s Camp, Levada, Church Crookham (pub stop), The WDM Long Valley 8.50am G2 8 miles Leader: Stephanie H (01932 243 715) Early Start On the day: (07743 709 552)

Sunday ADDLESTONE, HAMM MOOR & NEW HAW 12th November Wey Meadow, Black Boy Bridge, Coxes Lock and Wey Navigation Canal LEIS 9.50am G3 3½ miles Leader: Jean M (0208 979 5374) On the day: (07929 269 708)

Thursday , LOVELACE BRIDGES, 16th November Sheepleas Road car park, Raven Arch, Dorking Arch, Oak Hangers, Stony HD Dene, Pine Grove, Pennymead Lake, Horsley Park and Towers, St Martin’s Church 9.50am G2 5½ miles Leader: Nigel O (01932 881 681) On the day: (07582 732 780)

Thursday AGM 16th November WI Hall, Hersham at 8.00 pm

Sunday CRANLEIGH & RUDGWICK 19th November Cranleigh, Vachery Pond, Baynards, Rudgwick (pub stop), Baynards Park, WDL Brooklands, Slythehurst 9.20am G2 10 miles Leader: Andrew C (01932 840 764) On the day: (07925 410 657)

Sunday AROUND HAM 19th November Park at Ham Common (off the A307) near the New Inn, walk to the Thames passing HD Ham House, Ham Riverside lands, Teddington Lock, Thames Towpath to Petersham 9.50am G3 4 miles Leader: Ann B (0208 892 5751) On the day: (07970 904 369)

Thursday CHARLWOOD 23rd November From “The Half Moon” pub, Beggarshouse Lane, Furzefield Farm, Glovers Wood LEIS 9.50am G3 4 miles Leader: Peter W (07771 604 566) On the day: (07771 604 566)

Sunday WINKWORTH 26th November Hydon’s Ball NT car park, , Thorncombe Street, Greensand WDM Way, Wintershall Estate 9.20am G2+ 7½ miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)

Sunday POLESDEN LACEY & RANMORE COMMON 26th November Yew Tree Farm, Polesden Lacey, Freehold Wood and Tanners Hatch LEIS 9.50am G2 4½ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)

Thursday ST MARTHA ON THE HILL & THE 30th November Silent Pool car park, Catholic Apostolic Church, Pilgrims Way, New Barn Farm, St HD Martha’s Church, Way 9.50am G2 6 miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday TO LEIGH 3rd December Reigate Heath, Trumpets Hill, Leigh (pub stop), Dawesgreen, Strood Green, WDL Brockham (pub stop), Betchworth 9.20am G2 9¾ miles Leader: Clare L (01932 853 056) On the day: (01932 853 056)

Sunday SHERE & LITTLE 3rd December Shere Village car park, Dark Lane, Shere Heath, Little London, Dilton Farm, Parklands HD Farm, Shere Church 9.50am G3 4¾ miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)

Thursday BROOK 7th December From “The Dog and Pheasant”, Furzefield Wood, Cosford Farm, Emley Farm, Glovers LEIS Wood, Bowlhead Green 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leader: Brian W1 (01932 846 395) On the day: (07548 756 723)

Saturday CHAIRMAN’S WALK – WOOD STREET VILLAGE, ASH GREEN 9th December Wood Street Village, Flexford Lane, Flexford, Week Wood, Westwood Place, HD Strawberry Farm, Passenger Farm and back to David's for a welcome glass of wine and nibbles 9.20am G2 Miles 4½ miles Leader: David M (01483 232 668) On the day: (07880 748 312)

Sunday CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCH 10th December The Anchor Hotel, at 1.00 pm

Thursday COUNTRYSIDE CIRCULAR 14th December Common car park off Rushett Lane, Chessington Wood, Chessington World of HD Adventures, Winey Hill, Chessington South, 9.50am G3+ 5 miles Leader: Peter W (07771 604 566) On the day: (07771 604 566)

Sunday GODALMING FIGURE OF EIGHT 17th December Catteshall, Godalming (pub stop), Eashing WDL 9.20am G2 9¼ miles Leaders: Gill & Raymond W (01483 234 818) On the day: (07811 926 384)

Sunday VIRGINIA WATER 17th December From the car park off the A30 near the Wheatsheaf, round the lake via the Waterfall, HD the Leptus Magna remains, Blacknest Gate, Valley Gardens, Totem Pole 9.50am G3 4½ miles Leader: Jean M (0208 979 5374) On the day: (07929 269 708)

Thursday REIGATE MILLS & PILLBOXES 21st December Flanchford Road car park, Reigate Heath Golf Course, “The Skimmington Castle”, LEIS Littleton Manor Farm, Gilberts Farm, Ricebridge Farm, Wonham Mill, Reigate Heath 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leader: Vic P (01737 360 013) On the day: (07963 781 950)

Thursday RIVER WEY: PAPERCOURT LOCK TO TRIGGS LOCK 28th December From “The New Inn” at Send, Tanyard Bridge, Papercourt Lock, Old Woking, Fishers HD Farm, Triggs Lock, Send Church 9.50am G3 6 miles Leader: Brian W2 (07785 345 474) On the day: (07785 345 474)

Members and guests walk at their own risk

Sunday RICHMOND PARK & THAMES PATH 31st December Ham Gate Avenue, The Royal Ballet School, Sheen Gate, Thames Path, Ham House, WDM Teddington Lock 8.50am G3+ 8½ miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) Early Start On the day: (07534 379 655)

Sunday WRAYSBURY 31st December Ankerwycke Farm and Priory, Wraysbury Lakes, St Andrew’s Church and The Green LEIS 9.50am G3 4½ miles Leaders: Peter & Jackie H (01932 242 835) On the day: (07970 066 231)

Please check the website for changes and updates - www.surreywalksclub.org.uk

CLUB NEWS

LINDA MACKENZIE

Sadly Linda Mackenzie passed away on 10th July after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service held on 31st July at her own church, St Dunstan's in Feltham, was well attended, including 18 Club members.

Linda was a passionate walker / rambler and had walked hundreds of miles around the world. She was a volunteer for the YHA, running hostels in various locations around the country. She also supported the Confraternity of St James by running hostels for pilgrims travelling the route of Camino de Santiago in Spain. We offer our sincere condolences to her mother Elsie and to Linda's daughters Susan and Donna and son Ben.

JACK WARNER

Sadly Jack passed away on 4th July at St Peter's Hospital aged 90. 7 Club members attended his funeral which was held at Randalls Park Crematorium on 27th July.

Jack and his wife Joyce were Club members for many years, enjoying regular walks and Club weekends. Jack was very well known around Hersham village where he supported the Cubs and Scouts throughout his life, helping to raise funds for 1st Hersham. We offer our sincere condolences to Joyce, son Ian and family.

AUTUMN SOCIAL – Thursday 2nd NOVEMBER 2017

There are still a few places available for the Autumn Social, to be held at the Sunbury Cricket Club, Kenton Court Meadows, Lower Hampton Road, TW16 SPS, starting at 7pm and finishing around 10.30pm. If you are interested and have not yet booked, please contact Pat Murray on 01932 224270 or e-mail her at [email protected]

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Thursday 16th NOVEMBER 2017

The AGM will be held on Thursday 16th Nov 2017 at 8pm at the WI Hall, 4 Burhill Rd, Hersham, KT12 4JH. Doors open at 7:45pm.

Raymond Woolfson has completed 3 years as Treasurer and Pat Murray 4 years as a Committee member and both are now stepping down. Many thanks to them for their valuable input to the smooth running of the Club. All other Committee members are eligible for re-election and are willing to continue in office. Their re- election en-bloc will be proposed at the AGM.

Nominations for the posts of Treasurer or Committee member, and any proposed resolutions to be tabled at the AGM, must be notified by 31st October 2017 to the Chair, David Martin on 01483 232668 or email: [email protected]; or by post: Meadowside, Pinks Hill, Woodstreet Village, GU3 3DE.

Members and guests walk at their own risk

The agenda, 2016 AGM minutes and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2017 will be available at the meeting. After the formal business there will be tea / coffee and cake, a raffle and a slide presentation.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Sunday 10th DECEMBER 2017

We are returning this year to the Anchor Hotel, Church Square, Shepperton TW17 9JZ. Lunch will be served at 1pm, with doors opening at 12:30pm. The cost is £25.

Parking at the hotel is limited so it is suggested that, where possible, you use the car park at the start of Church Road and walk to the hotel, saving the nearby parking for those who find walking difficult.

If you would like to attend, please send your completed booking form, together with an s.a.e and a cheque made payable to Surrey Walks Club, to Jean Nicholls, 92 Lower Green Road, Esher, KT10 8HB by 16th Nov 2017. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Please note that bookings cancelled after 24th Nov 2017 will not be refunded unless the place can be reallocated to someone on the waiting list.

If you find after booking that you are no longer able to attend, please notify Jean on 01372 476 938 (even up to the day of the lunch) in case there is still someone waiting who could take your place.

HF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY MONTENEGRO, 29th September – 6th October 2018

HF Montenegro - The Black Pearl, Petrovac. Discover the exceptional walking and culture of Montenegro, the Black Prince of the Balkans Easier walks: 3 - 7 miles, generally on good paths and stony tracks, up to 360m ascent Harder walks: 5 - 10 miles, on steeper and rougher terrain, up to 690m ascent Price £1,099, single supplement £18 per night, Total £1,225. For further details please contact Jenny Underwood, email: [email protected]

REPORT FROM THE LEISURE HOLIDAYS GROUP

The Leisure Holidays Group was set up to organise UK and Overseas holidays comprised of sight-seeing and short walks. The group is arranging two holidays in 2018:

UK - Sight-Seeing & Short Walks - Bournemouth, 12th - 19th May 2018 The 4 star Cumberland Hotel, on East Overcliff Drive, has grand sea views. 7 nights’ B&B incl evening meals is £678 pp (twin/double) or £783 (single). (Budget and seaview rooms are also available - see booking form). Mainly local walks plus some visits further afield e.g. Brownsea Island or Swanage and led by Club members. Local buses will be used where needed.

For more information contact Mike Smith on 01932 231780 or email: [email protected] To make a reservation, please complete the booking form and send it with a cheque for the deposit (made payable to Surrey Walks Club) to Mike at 1 Ash Lodge 15 Churchfield Road, Walton on Thames, KT12 2EZ. Details of walks and excursions will be sent out with the booking confirmation.

OVERSEAS - Sight-Seeing & Short Walks - Montenegro, 3rd - 10th October 2018 An Overseas holiday to Montenegro has been arranged and 19 members are planning to go to Montenegro in October 2018. There is a waiting list for single rooms but there are still twin and double rooms available. For further details please contact Pat Murray on 01932 224270 or email: [email protected]

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Spring Weekend 2018: Coach holiday Exeter 13th - 16th Apr 2018 HF Guided Walking Holiday Spring 2018 Freshwater Bay, IoW 5th – 12th May 2018 UK Sight-Seeing & Short Walks Spring 2018 Bournemouth 12th - 19th May 2018 HF Guided Walking Holiday Autumn 2018 Montenegro 29th Sep - 6th Oct 2018 Overseas Sight-Seeing & Short Walks Autumn 2018 Montenegro 3rd - 10th Oct 2018 Autumn Weekend 2018: Coach holiday Harrogate 19th - 22nd Oct 2018