Woking & District Group walks and events November 2016

Part of Surrey area

Sun 6 November 2016 10:00 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Horsell and Chobham Commons Starts at 10:00: Sandy Track Car Park, Shores Road, Horsell, Woking. The entrance to the car park is along a track by the junction of Shores Road and Chobham Road. (GU21 4PZ, TQ002603) A ramble across the varied landscapes of the commons. This is a fairly flat walk, mostly on tracks and paths with just a little time on the road to link the paths.Please bring a picnic for lunch. I hope there will be time for afternoon tea at Fairoaks Cafe. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 15:30 Contact: Clare, 01483 721878 or 07864663502, [email protected]

Fri 11 November 2016 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:00 approx.) Runnymede Meadows Starts at 10:00: RAF Memorial CP, Coopers Hill. CP is signposted from A328 At Engleford Green EX160 (TW20 0LB, SU995718) We will walk down Coopers Hill, though woodland, passing the JF Kennedy Memorial, and onto the River Thames, where we can have coffee at the NT café. We then walk through the meadows at Runnymede, visiting the Magna Carta Memorial, on the meadows. Then a gentle climb back up hill to visit the RAF Memorial, with splendid views across to London, on the return loop of the walk. Café EX160 Circular walk Estimated finish time: 13:00 Contact: Sheila, 078904 73206 or 01483 747605, [email protected]

Sat 12 November 2016 10:00 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Across the Hurtwood Starts at 10:00: Shere Heath (Hurtwood Control No 7), Little London, Albury (GU5 9QJ, TQ071469) Meet at 09:30: Pyrford Common CP (GU22 8NH, TQ028591) Walking to Farley Green and through the Hurtwood to Peaslake, returning via Hoe and Cotterells Farm - EX145 - cafe and pub. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 15:30 Contact: Erica, 01483 770484, [email protected]

Thu 17 November 2016 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 12:45 approx.) Guildford to St Martha's Church Starts at 10:00: Chantries CP, Echo Pit Road, Guildford (GU4 8AW, TQ003484) North Downs Way to St Martha's Hill with stunning views on a clear day. Return to Guildord past Chilworth Manor across farm land and through the Chantries woods. Assistance dogs only. EX 145 Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:45 Contact: Jenny, 01483 726158, [email protected] Sun 20 November 2016 10:00 - 5.8 miles/9.3 km - Leisurely (Finishes 12:30 approx.) Morning walk before the group AGM Starts at 10:00: Horsell Village Hall (GU21 4SS, SU996592) An exploration of some semi-urban footpaths and alleyways from Horsell Moor to Mount Hermon, from Hook Heath to St John’s, from Goldsworth Park to the fringes of Horsell Common, with a little road walking to link. A short stretch is along the Basingstoke Canal towpath and we’ll also visit Goldsworth Park lake. EX 145 Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:30 Contact: Brian, 01483 480651, [email protected]

Thu 24 November 2016 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 12:45 approx.) Around Pirbright village Starts at 10:00: Pirbright Green CP on Ave De Cagney (north side of green), at junction with A324 on western end (GU24 0JE, SU946560) A gentle walk from Pirbright village passing through fields, woodland and heathland. Passes ‘St Michael and All Angels Church’ - one of few examples of a Georgian church in Surrey. Sir Henry Stanley of “Dr Livingstone I presume?” is buried in the churchyard. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:45 Contact: Malcolm, 07437 200021, [email protected]

Sat 26 November 2016 10:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 14:30 approx.) Polesden Lacey and Denbies Starts at 10:00: Car park at Polesden Lacey. Charge payable. Free for NT members (RH5 6BB, TQ134524) Meet at 09:20: Pyrford common car park Car share (GU22 8NH, TQ028591) Through the Polesdan Lacey estate, to West Humble.Then pass Denbies vineyard and onto the Denbies Hillside. Along the North Downs way, returning by Ranmore common. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 14:30 Contact: Yvonne, 07802484640 or 01932 346767, [email protected]

Finding the start of your walk

Start and meeting points include nearest postcode and an Ordnance Survey grid reference accurate to 100m. Use postcodes with care: in rural areas the nearest postcode may be some distance from the actual start point. See OS maps for an explanation of how to use grid references.

Grades

· Easy Access - walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections. · Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. · Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. · Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. · Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance. · Technical - walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes and crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details.

Notes

· Walk gradings are provided as a general guide only. If you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance. · Bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. · If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first - it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. · Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit.

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