Woking & District Group Walks and Events
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Woking & District Group walks and events May 2017 Part of Surrey area Sat 29 April 2017 10:00 - 9.2 miles/14.8 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:15 approx.) Hills, woods and waterways around Shamley Green Starts at 10:00: Shamley Green Village Green. Opposite Village stores and Post Office. Free parking in side streets around village green (GU5 0UB, TQ032438) Meet at 09:05: Pyrford Common Car Park For car share (GU22 8NH, TQ028591) We ascend the hill above Shamley Green, with good views South over the Wey Valley and North towards St Martha's Hill. Passing through Winterfold Wood we then descend through Jelley's Hollow, towards the Wey South Path, along the route of the Wey and Arun Canal, and along side the River Wey. Bring packed lunch Circular walk Estimated finish time: 15:15 Contact: Yvonne, 07802484640, [email protected] Thu 4 May 2017 10:00 - 5.3 miles/8.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 13:00 approx.) Friday Street Starts at 10:00: Starveall Corner CP, Leith Hill Road, Wotton Common. (RH5 6LU, TQ131432) Part of this walk is along The Greensand Way, a path of 108 miles, from Haslemere to Hamstreet, Kent. It follows the Greensand Ridge along the Surrey Hills and Chart Hills. The walk goes through Friday Street, arguably the smallest, prettiest and most remote hamlet in Surrey. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 13:00 Contact: Sylvia, 07437 200021, [email protected] Sat 6 May 2017 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Surrey in Springtime Starts at 10:00: Chantry Wood CP, Echo Pit Road, Guildford (GU4 8AW, TQ003483) Figure of eight Green Belt walk in classic Surrey Hills south of Guildford. BYO picnic for 30min lunch break from 13:00 to 13:30. Possible to leave or join walk at lunch time. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Anne B, 01483 234757, [email protected] Tue 9 May 2017 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:00 approx.) Wey South Path to Shamley Green and beyond Starts at 10:00: Chinthurst Hill CP (on B2128 (towards Wonersh) near junction with A248 (from Chilworth)). From Shalford, do not follow A248 round to the left. Take B2128 and car park will be on your right. (GU5 0PR, TQ014463) A varied walk across fields with gentle climbs for good views across the North Downs returning via The Tangleys. Short stretches of road walking to link route. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 13:00 Contact: Jane B, 01932 343849, [email protected] Sun 14 May 2017 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) A circle around Shere Starts at 10:00: West Hanger car park, Staple Lane (the lane between East Clandon and Shere). CP is where North Downs Way crosses the lane (GU5 9TD, TQ070493) Another ramble in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking us in as circle around, though not visiting, the village of Shere. Via Hackhurst Downs, Abinger Hammer, Burrows Cross, Little London (lunch - pub nearby) - Albury village, and Albury Downs; the route also includes two short sections of the North Downs Way. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Brian, 01483 480651, [email protected] Wed 17 May 2017 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 14:00 approx.) Albury Downs and Tilling Bourne River Starts at 10:00: Newlands Corner CP - far end from entrance (GU4 8SE, TQ043492) A moderately energetic walk with a variety of farmland and woodland scenery; close to the river Tilling Bourne (Tillingbourne) for part of the walk. Superb views from St Martha’s Hill and Newlands Corner. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: Malcolm, 07437 200021, [email protected] Sat 20 May 2017 10:30 - 2 miles/3.2 km - Easy (Finishes 12:00 approx.) EZ walk Starts at 10:30: Heather Farm Wetlands Centre, Horsell Common, Chobham Road. It is situated on Chobham Road between the Littlewick Road roundabout and the Philpot Land turning. It is on the right if approaching from Woking and on the left if coming from Chobham. The leader will be waiting by the wooden crocodile in front of the coffee shop. (GU21 4XY, SU994606) This is part of a set of walks aimed at those who are seeking something less demanding than a full Ramblers walk. All these walks start and finish at Horsell Common Wetlands Centre at Heather Farm. The walk length will depend on the participants and the weather. The walk will end at the coffee shop. The leader will be waiting by the crocodile at the front of the coffee shop. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:00 Contact: Clare, 01483 721878 or 07864663502, [email protected] Sun 21 May 2017 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) North Hants Downs Starts at 10:00: Chawton Park Woods car park, Four Marks, Hants (GU34 5EB, SU672360) Meet at 09:00: Pyrford Common car park, Woking (GU22 8NH, TQ028591) Walking through woods to Beech and over open farmland to Bentworth, returning along ancient farm tracks through Medstead Bring picnic, although there is a PH close to the lunch stop. OS map Exp 132 Circular walk Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Erica, 01483 770484, [email protected] Thu 25 May 2017 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Easy (Finishes 13:00 approx.) Shere and Gomshall Starts at 10:00: Shere Village Hall CP. Gomshall Lane, Shere (GU5 9BT, TQ073479) Starting and ending in the picturesque village of Shere, crossing fields to the south. Short stretches of road walking to link. Cafe/pub at end. O/S Exp.145 Circular walk Estimated finish time: 13:00 Contact: Jane B, 01932 343849, [email protected] Sun 28 May 2017 10:00 - 9.2 miles/14.8 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:45 approx.) Flapjacks and Rhodedendrons at Leith Hill Starts at 10:00: Rhodedendron Wood NT Car Park, Tanhurst Lane, Coldharbour, Dorking. Parking fee for non NT members (RH5 6LX, TQ132428) Meet at 09:10: Pyrford Common Car Park (GU22 8NH, TQ028591) Figure of eight walk. BYO packed lunch for break at car park. Morning walk up to Leith Hill Tower for refreshment break. Walk across the top of Leith Hill towards the source of the Tillinbourne and enjoy the sweeping views to north and south. Follow steep descent to Leith Hill Place woods and return for lunch at car park. Afternoon Start at 1:15pm. Descend through the glorious Rhodedendron wood to Forest Green. Return through Jayes Park and Church Wood, passing Leith Hill Place again with sweeping views Morning 4.2 miles Afternoon 5 miles Circular walk Estimated finish time: 15:45 Contact: Yvonne, 07802484640, [email protected] Wed 31 May 2017 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 12:45 approx.) Sheepleas & the North Downs Starts at 10:00: Car Park, Green Dene (KT24 5TA, TQ091509) We'll walk through an interesting mix of farmland, woodland (some with access rights), along footpaths and bridleways on the dip slope of the North Downs, all within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The planned route is via Troy Bridge, Dunley Wood, Dunley Hill Farm, Crocknorth Farm and Dick Focks Common. Circular walk Estimated finish time: 12:45 Contact: Brian, 01483 480651, [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.