Surrey Walks Club
Walking for over 50 Years Affiliated to the Ramblers Affiliated to HF Holidays
PROGRAMME
April - June 2019
Chairman
David Martin
01483 232 668
Treasurer
Secretary Steve Brooks Fiona Ross 01932 254 982
Walks Organiser
David Underwood
01784 456 775 Committee Member Committee Member
Jenny Underwood Anneliese Cawthorne
Walks Programme Membership Sub-Committee Secretary
David Underwood Clare Leeming Mike Smith
Peter Horwood 01932 853 056 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, EVE = 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 pub’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 April - June 2019 - 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
Thursday TILFORD & FRENSHAM LITTLE POND 4th April Tilford village green, Meadow End Farm, Chuter’s Firs, Frensham Little Pond, Pierrepont LEIS Home Farm, Tankersford Common, Tilford Reeds, Tilfordmill Bridge, Tillhill House 9.50am G3 4½ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)
Sunday WEST HORSLEY 7th April Shere Road car park, Netley Heath, Drove Road, Effingham Upper Common, Dogkennel WDM Green, Crocknorth Farm, Coles Copse, Green Dene Plantation 9.20am G2 7 miles Leader: Klaudia M (01932 352 081) On the day: (07434 801 649)
Sunday No LEIS walk – COLCHESTER Weekend 7th April
Thursday SIDNEY WOOD & THE LOST CANAL 11th April Sidney Wood Forestry Commission car park, Fir Tree Copse, Wey South Path, High HD Bridge, Upper Oakhurst, Gennets Bridge Lock, Rosemary Lane 9.50am G3 5 miles Leader: Nigel O (01932 881 681) On the day: (07582 732 780)
Sunday HASLEMERE CIRCULAR 14th April Haslemere Station car park, Haslemere, Marley Common, Kingsley Copse, Fernhurst WDL (pub stop), Tanyard Cottage, Reeth, Temple of the Winds, Blackdown, Sussex Border Path 9.20am G2+ 8¾ miles Leader: Clare L (01932 853 056) On the day: (07940 825 766)
Sunday HASLEMERE & GRAYSWOOD 14th April Haslemere Town centre car park West Street, Witley Copse, The White House, Imbhams HD Farm, Grayswood, Keffolds Farm 9.50am G2 5 miles Leader: Richard F (01932 855 658) On the day: (07833 584 505)
Thursday HOLMWOOD to COLDHARBOUR 18th April Holmwood station/Hawksmoor Drive, Kitlands Cottage, the Plough Inn at Coldharbour, LEIS Anstiesbury Farm, Moorhurst Lane 9.50am G2 4½ miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)
Sunday ARDINGLY LAKE, OUSE VALLEY, BORDE HILL (West Sussex) 21st April Ouse Valley Railway Viaduct, Whitemans Green, Borde Hill Estate, High Weald WDM Landscape Trail 9.20am G2 9 miles Leader: Clare L (01932 853 056) On the day: (07940 825 766)
Sunday CHATLEY AND OCKHAM COMMON 21st April Downside Bridge car park, River Mole meadows, Chatley Semaphore Tower, Pondtail LEIS Farm, Chilbrook Farm 9.50am G3+ 5 miles Leaders: Peter & Jackie H (01932 242 835) On the day: (07970 066 231) Thursday THE PARROT & LEITH HILL 25th April The Parrot pub, Forest Green, Etherley Copse, Rhododendron Wood, Greensand Way, HD Leith Hill Tower, Home Farm, Jayes Park, Volvens Farm, Gosterwood Manor Farm 9.50am G2+ 6 miles Leader: Peter W (07771 604 566) On the day: (07771 604 566)
Members and guests walk at their own risk
Sunday EBERNOE COMMON & KIRDFORD (West Sussex) 28th April Ebernoe Common, Butcherland, Hilland Farm, Idolsfold, Kirdford, Balls Cross, Langhurst WDL Common 9.20am G2 9 miles Leader: Andrew C (01932 840 764) On the day: (07925 410 657)
Sunday HANKLEY COMMON 28th April Park in Thursley Road Layby in Elstead Village, Westbrook Farm, Hankley Common, HD Thursley Common, The Woolpack inn Elstead 9.50am G3 4½ miles Leader: Josee A (01483 414 624) On the day: (07553 069 157)
Thursday WHITE DOWN & RANMORE 2nd May White Down NT car park in Whitedown Lane, Ranmore Common, Dogkennel Green, LEIS Dunley Hill Farm, Old Simm’s Copse, White Down 9.50am G2 4½ miles Leader: Ken B (01932 881 633) On the day: (07523 044 916)
Sunday DINGLEY DELL (Berkshire) 5th May Chapel Row, Stanford Dingley (pub stop), Bucklebury WDM 9.20am G2 8¾ miles Leaders: David & Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)
Sunday WESTCOTT & WOTTON 5th May Park at Westcott Green, Logmore Green, Greensand Way and Wotton LEIS 9.50am G3 4½ miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)
Monday KENSINGTON VILLAGE, HOLLAND PARK, BAYSWATER to BELGRAVIA 6th May Hear about the history of the areas, see the plaques of notable residents, take the flower BH walk to the Albert Memorial then continue to Knightsbridge and Belgravia Travelcard required - Travel on 9.17am from Walton via Wimbledon to High St. Kensington (or meet at High St. Kensington station at 10.20am)
9.10am for the G3 3, 5 or 6½ miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) 9.17am train On the day: (07905 897 197)
Thursday LEIGH & BETCHWORTH 9th May Leigh village green, Clayhill Farm, Dawesgreen, Hall Farm, Betchworth Bridge, Wonham HD Mill, Little Flanchford Farm, St Bartholomew’s Church 9.50am G3+ 6 miles Leader: Nigel O (01932 881 681) On the day: (07582 732 780)
Friday HURST PARK & EAST MOLESEY 10th May Park in Sadlers Ride car park, walk over Hurst Park open space, Palace Road, Cigarette EVE Island, Molesey Lock, Thames path. (Drinks in a Bridge street pub during the walk). Walk will start at 7.10pm 6.50pm G3 2½ miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)
Sunday HASSOCKS, DITCHLING, CLAYTON (West Sussex) 12th May Park at Hassocks Station (west side), Oldland, Lodge Hill, Ditchling, Westmeston, WDL Ditchling Beacon, Jack and Jill Windmills, Clayton (pub stop), Butcher’s Wood 9.20am G2+ 8¾ miles Leader: Pippa A (07881 992 759) On the day: (07881 992 759)
Members and guests walk at their own risk
Sunday THE VALLEY GARDENS WINDSOR GREAT PARK 12th May Wick Road car park, Valley Gardens, Virginia Water, Botany Bay Point, Wick Pond, HD Egham Wick Plantation 9.50am G3+ 3 miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)
Thursday COMPTON 16th May Withies Inn, Foxhanger, Eastbury Park, Compton, Coneycroft Farm, Polsted Manor, LEIS Compton Common 9.50am G2 4 miles Leader: Brian W (01932 846 395) On the day: (07548 756 723)
Sunday HEADLEY HEATH, MICKLEHAM, BOX HILL 19th May Mickleham Downs, Mickleham (pub stop), Broadwood Tower, North Downs Way, WDM Headley Heath 9.20am G2+ 9 miles Leader: Andrew C (01932 840 764) On the day: (07925 410 657)
Sunday RIPLEY 19th May Ripley Green car park, Homewood Farm, Papercourt Reservoir, Send Marsh, Heath Farm, LEIS Wey Navigation, Papercourt Lock 9.20am G3 4 miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)
Thursday DUNSFOLD & HASCOMBE 23rd May Dunsfold village car park by the “Totem Pole” on the green, Peartree Green, Hookhouse HD Farm, Burgate House, The Hurtwood, Hascombe, Nore, Park Farm, Dunsfold Green 9.50am G2 5½ miles Leaders: David Jenny U (01784 456 775) On the day: (07939 107 082)
Sunday HENLEY CIRCULAR via GREAT WOOD 26th May Henley Royal Regatta course, Remenham, Temple Island, Mill End, Hambleden (pub WDL stop), Great Wood, Fawley, Henley Park, Oxfordshire Way 8.50am G2 10 miles Leader: Richard F (01932 855 658) Early Start On the day: (07833 584 505)
Sunday REIGATE PARK 26th May Reigate Heath car park, The Windmill, Greensand Way, Reigate Park and Castle, HD Skimmington 9.50am G2 4 miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)
Thursday BOOKHAM & EFFINGHAM 30th May Bookham Common NT car park, Lower Farm, Effingham Common, Effingham Junction, LEIS Norwood Farm, Banks Farm, Bookham Common 9.50am G3 5 miles Leader: David B (01372 275 174) On the day: (07850 465 258)
Sunday MARLEY COMMON (West Sussex) 2nd June Sussex Border Path, Furnace Pond, Bird Piece and Leithe, Linchmere WDM 9.20am G2 8 miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) On the day: (07534 379 655)
Sunday SHERE VILLAGE & LITTLE LONDON 2nd June Park in Shere main car park, Shere Church, Albury Park, Little London LEIS 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leaders: Malcolm & Christine H (01483 536 052) On the day: (07878 486 176) Members and guests walk at their own risk
Thursday EAST CLANDON 6th June The Queen’s Head pub at East Clandon, Old Scotland Farm, North Downs Way, Hook HD Wood, Woolgars Farm 9.50am G2 5 miles Leader: Klaudia M (01932 352 081) On the day: (07434 801 649)
Friday WEYBRIDGE & WEY MEADOWS 7th June Weybridge town centre car park, Wey Navigation, two areas of Meadowlands, Drinks EVE afterwards in a town pub. Walk will start at 7.15pm 6.50pm G3 3 miles Leaders: Dave & Chris N (01932 849 634) On the day: (07706 112 020)
Sunday LECONFIELD LANDS (West Sussex) 9th June Petworth Park car park, Limbo Farm, Ragham Lodge, Lurgashall (pub stop), Mill Pond, WDL Salmons Bridge Farm, Eel Bridge, Upperton, Petworth Park 9.20am G3+ 9 miles Leader: Klaudia M (01932 352 081) On the day: (07434 801 649)
Sunday THE DEVILS JUMPS & FRENSHAM LITTLE POND 9th June Frensham Little Pond car park (NT), The Devils Jumps, Frensham Common with views HD of the Great Pond. (1 short sharp climb to a lovely view point) 9.50am G2 5¼ miles Leader: Gill & Raymond W (01483 234818) On the day: (07811 926 384)
Thursday ASHTEAD PARK & EPSOM DOWNS 13th June Ashstead Park, Langley Bottom, Epsom Downs, Chalk Lane, The Durdans, The Wells, LEIS Thames Down Link 9.50am G3+ 5½ miles Leader: Peter W (07771 604 566) On the day: (07771 604 566)
Sunday REDFORD, NEW LIPCHIS WAY, SERPENT TRAIL (West Sussex) 16th June New Lipchis Way, Chithurst Manor, Borden, Queens Corner, Titty Hill WDM 9.50am G2 8 miles Leader: Pauline L (01932 222 978) On the day: (07534 379 655)
Sunday BRAMLEY & THE WEY SOUTH PATH 16th June Bramley, Hurst Hill Farm, Greensand Way, Rooks Hill Farm, Wey South Path LEIS 9.50am G3+ 4 miles Leaders: Peter & Jackie H (01932 242 835) On the day: (07970 066 231)
Thursday WINTERFOLD WOOD 20th June Hurtwood Control car park No.10 - Donkins, the Hurtwood, Pitch Hill, Rapsley, Winterfold HD House, Colman’s Farmhouse, Alderbrook Copse, Winterfold Cottage 9.50am G2+ 5¼ miles Leader: Phil D (0208 979 7104) On the day (07776 234 514)
Sunday THORNEY ISLAND (Chichester Harbour) 23rd June Park in Farm Lane, Nutbourne (PO18 8SB), Thorney Sailing Club, Thornham Marina, St. WDL Nicholas Church, Great Deep, Prinsted 8.30am G3+ 10 miles Leaders: Gill & Raymond W (01483 234 818) Early Start On the day: (07811 926 384)
Sunday OLD WOKING AND THE WEY NAVIGATION 23rd June From the New Inn Cartbridge (A247), Fisher’s Farm, Old Woking, River Wey, Papercourt HD Lock, Wey Navigation 9.50am G3 3½ miles Leader: Peter & Jackie H (01932 242 835) On the day: (07970 066 231)
Members and guests walk at their own risk
Thursday NEWDIGATE to CAPEL 27th June Newdigate, Green’s Copse, Birchy Copse, Mizbrook Farm, Capel, Hatchland Copse, LEIS Aldhurst Farm, Lodge Copse, Green’s Lane 9.50am G3 4½ miles Leader:Vic P (01737 360 013) On the day: (07963 781 950)
Saturday SUMMER COACH OUTING WEST SUSSEX 29th June Borde Hill Garden & The Bluebell Railway WD
Sunday FARLEY HEATH, PEASLAKE & ALBURY HEATH 30th June Hurtwood Control car park no.15 - Farley Glade, Mayor House Farm, Peaslake, Little WDM London, Albury Heath 9.20am G2 8 miles Leader: Richard F (01932 855 658) On the day: (07833 584 502)
Sunday HORSELL COMMON & FAIROAKS 30th June Start from the car park to the rear of The Sands pub (A320), walk through McLaren Park LEIS to Fairoaks Airport, Horsell Common 9.50am G3 4 miles Leader: Mike S (01932 231 780) On the day: (07905 897 197)
Please check the website for changes to the walk or leader:
www.surreywalksclub.org.uk
CLUB NEWS
ROY PETTIT
Sadly Roy passed away at Adelaide House on 25th January aged 89. Roy joined the Club 40 years ago. His family said how much he enjoyed the Club’s activities. He used to lead short walks and was a past Club Chairman. We offer our sincere condolences to Roy’s widow Olive and family. The service, held at Randalls Park Crematorium on 19th February, was attended by 14 Club members.
NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
There is still a vacancy on the Walks Planning Committee for a long Sunday walks researcher. The committee meets quarterly when, ideally, the researcher would present six walks for consideration. If you are able to help, please contact David Underwood on 01784 456 775.
The role of Socials Organiser on the Main Committee is also still vacant. If you are interested, please contact David Martin on 01483 232 668.
COACH OUTING - WEST SUSSEX – Saturday 29th June 2019
Morning visit to Borde Hill Garden, a beautiful English Heritage Grade II listed garden set in 200 acres of parkland. Enjoy tranquil garden ‘rooms’, woodland walks, a display of 600 roses, Elizabethan mansion house, picnic area, Gift shop, Plant nursery, cafe.
Early afternoon we drive to Sheffield Park Station for a journey travelling back in time on a steam-hauled preserved train running through the Heart of Sussex on a round trip to East Grinstead on the Bluebell Railway.
The special group rate for this tour is a joint offer between the Gardens and the Railway.
Members and guests walk at their own risk
NB - Closing date for booking is 1st June 2019 as Bluebell Railway needs 4 weeks’ notice of number of seats to be reserved on the train.
Please return the completed booking form, an SAE for coach tickets and a cheque made payable to ‘Surrey Walks Club’ to: Mike Smith, 1 Ash Lodge, 15 Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2EZ.
HF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY 6th – 13th OCTOBER 2019 - ROSES, CATALONIA, SPAIN
There are still spaces available on this holiday. For further information, please contact Jenny Underwood, Tel: 07939 062 372 or e mail: [email protected]
AUTUMN WALKING & SOCIAL WEEKEND 18th – 21st OCTOBER 2019 by COACH
This year’s autumn weekend away will be to Newport / Chepstow. We shall be staying at the Holiday Inn. The booking form will be sent out with the 2019 Q3 walks programme.
LEISURE GROUP HOLIDAY SPRING 2020
This holiday will be in Almunecar Spain from 19th – 26th March 2020. For further details please contact: Pat Murray, Tel: 01932 224270 or e-mail: [email protected]
HF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SPRING 2020
We have registered an interest in the HF holiday to Lake Garda in Spring 2020. Confirmed date and cost will be available in April 2019.
“Easily access the stunning walks and high Alpine ridges around glistening Lake Garda. Soak up the panoramic views and Italian flair and walk in the surrounding limestone hills with their unspoilt villages.”
Easier Walks: 5 - 9 miles on good paths and tracks, with some rocky sections. Up to 1200 ft of ascent. Harder Walks: 5 -10 miles with some steep rough ascents and rocky sections. Up to 2400ft of ascent.
N.B - A minimum of 10 people is required for this group holiday. We have 6 single rooms and 2 twins set aside. See HF website for further details.
Please contact Jenny Underwood to register your interest. Tel: 07939 062 372 or e mail: [email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Spring Weekend 2019: Coach holiday Colchester (Marks Tey) 5th - 8th Apr 2019
Coach Outing June 2019 – Borde Hill Garden & Bluebell West Sussex Sat 29th June 2019 Railway Leisure Group HF Discovery Holiday Autumn 2019 Exmoor 14th - 21st Sep 2019
HF Guided Walking Holiday Autumn 2019 Roses, Spain 6th - 13th Oct 2019
Autumn Weekend 2019: Coach holiday Newport / Chepstow 18th - 21st Oct 2019
Leisure Group Holiday Spring 2020 Almunecar, Spain 19th – 26th Mar 2020
HF Guided Walking Holiday Spring 2020 Lake Garda, Italy Spring 2020 – date to be confirmed in Apr 2019