Ramblers Winter Walks Programme

1 January - 31 March 2020

(Table created on 5 December 2019 – check website for latest walk details)

Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Wed 01/01/2020 10:00 Denbies Vineyard CP, meet New year leg stretch roundabout 11mi/17.7km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 near Farm shop. (RH5 6AA, Ranmore TQ166511) Along Chapel Valley through the new kissing gates, Yew Tree Farm, Crocknorth, White Downs, lower edge of North Downs back through vineyard; some hills. Wed 01/01/2020 10:00 CP, Flanchford West from Reigate 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Elaine P, 01737 289559 or Rd (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Reigate Heath, Dungate, Buckland, 07719 728805 Pilgrims Way Thu 02/01/2020 10:00 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, Winter woodland wander to Holmbury 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Jo & Peter H, 07815 477325 TQ125457) St Mary. Through undulating woodland to the pretty village of Holmbury St Mary. Back via Pasture Wood. No stiles. Possibility of visiting Stephan Langton pub afterwards. Fri 03/01/2020 10:00 Headley Heath NT CP (display Stepping away from Headley 6mi/9.7km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 ticket, free to NT members) (KT18 Headley Heath, High Ashurst, steep steps 6NN, TQ205538) up to Mickleham Downs and passing on return. Sat 04/01/2020 10:00 Tattenham Corner Tea Hut CP Horsing and Coursing 6mi/9.7km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (KT18 5PP, TQ224584) Undulating walk enjoying open skies and 769343 or 07734 806123 wooded landscape of Epsom Downs, Nohome Farm and Walton on the Hill. Dogs have to be on leads over racehorse training area until 12 noon.

Page 1 of 10 Sun 05/01/2020 09:30 Stony Rock NT CP, Hogden A Rock and a Pretty Place 8mi/12.9km Moderate Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 Lane, Ranmore. This postcode has 2 To west and east of Polesden estate, with 451523 CPs, so check road name (RH5 6SY, coffee break at Polesden Lacey. TQ124504) Wed 08/01/2020 10:00 Turn left off A25 heading W Milton Heath, Pilgrims Way, Wotton 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 from Dorking and continue to inner car Picturesque walk along trackways and park. (RH4 3GB, TQ154488) through meadows below the North Downs. One short, sharp hill. Wed 08/01/2020 10:00 Reigate Heath CP, Flanchford Views of the North Downs 5mi/8km Moderate Susan B, 01306 631115 or Road (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Walking below the North Downs to Priory 07933 229938 on the day Park in Reigate stopping for coffee at the Cafe in the park (optional) Thu 09/01/2020 10:30 Polesden Lacey CP. Display A path from Polesden through the Park 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 ticket, free to NT members. (RH5 From Polesden Lacey towards Bookham 6BB, TQ135524) and , then back across country. Some lovely views, no stiles, one very short climb. Optional refreshments at the cafe at end. Sat 11/01/2020 10:00 Singleton. Park in Charlton Singleton, Goodwood & the Trundle 10.5mi/16.9km Strenuous John Ca, 07780 462640 Road, off A286, near school (PO18 Circular hilly walk including the SDW, West 0HP, SU879132) Sussex Literary Trail, East Dean, Goodwood race course & the Trundle. Bring picnic lunch but also pub in East Dean for a drink. Sun 12/01/2020 10:00 Green Dene CP, Sheepleas and North Downs Way 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 (KT24 5TA, TQ091509) Mountain Wood, Fullers Farm, Netley Heath, NDW. Undulating, two short steep slopes, mostly woodland. Mon 13/01/2020 11:00 Newdigate Church, park on Lunch at Tanhouse 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 lane (RH5 5DH, TQ197420) A leisurely walk on good, firm, mud free paths to Tanhouse for lunch and back the same way. Wed 15/01/2020 10:00 Downside Common - park on Cobham and the Diggers 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 the roads to the south and east of the An exploration of the footpaths around common. (KT11 3NQ, TQ110581) Cobham finding out about the adventures of Gerard Winstanley. Mostly level walking.

Page 2 of 10 Wed 15/01/2020 10:00 Hankley Common CP (at end of Two Commons Walk 6mi/9.7km Moderate Nigel & Helen , 07748 584942 lane on left) (GU8 6LL, SU891411) From Hankley Common to Thursley and Thursley Common Nature Reserve. A mix of open country and woodland with good views. No stiles and only gentle gradients. Sat 18/01/2020 10:00 Inholms Lane CP, North Dem Boots, Dem Boots, Dem Dry (?) 11mi/17.7km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Holmwood (RH5 4JH, TQ170469) Boots A good walk through woods and between fields mainly on firm bridleways - an opportunity for a good walk without squelching through acres of mud! Dogs on short leads. Sun 19/01/2020 09:30 Fourwents Pond Northside NT Ascent to an abandoned settlement, 7mi/11.3km Moderate Kathy O, 07921 135463 CP, Blackbrook Rd (RH5 4NX, now trading coffee TQ183454) Holmwood Common, hilly walk through Redlands wood and Hambridge Brow to Coldharbour (pausing by coffee shop) and back through Anstie Grange and woodland. Wed 22/01/2020 10:00 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, There's no Tilling where we might go... 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Eloise D, 07906 830231 TQ125457) Woodland walk to Wotton House then following banks of the Tilling Bourne along the Greensand Way to Leith Hill Tower. Back via Abinger Bottom. Gradual ascent & descent. Bring money for coffee at tower Wed 22/01/2020 10:00 Abinger Roughs NT CP (RH5 Wotton Estate Circuit 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 6BF, TQ110480) We explore the estate owned by the Evelyn family and discover the connection between EM Forster, Charles Darwin and Soapy Sam. Sat 25/01/2020 10:00 The Drummond Arms CP, Pre Winter Lunch walk 5mi/8km Leisurely Louise S, 07810 808716 Albury (GU5 9AB, TQ049479) Gentle paced walk exploring Blackheath Forest and Albury Heath. All welcome to walk, pre-booking required for lunch.

Page 3 of 10 Sun 26/01/2020 09:30 Shere Village Recreation Big Martha Beckons and Little London 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Kevin F, 07884 665394 Ground CP (GU5 9BT, TQ073479) Calls Uphill walk from Shere to Church of St Martha on the Hill, then steep descent (walking poles recommended) to Chilworth and then less frequently walked trails back to Shere via Little London. Sun 26/01/2020 10:30 Waterloo Station clock (subject St James London 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 to trains running!) (SE1 8SR, A wander around St James, blue blood, TQ310799) blue plaques and Nell Gwynne Wed 29/01/2020 10:00 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, Frosty Friday Street 6mi/9.7km Moderate Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 TQ125457) A brisk woodland walk with two steep 451523 sections (one up, one down). Visit a waterfall and a very small tourist information centre. Wed 29/01/2020 10:00 Headley Heath NT Main CP. Beating the Bounds Section 1: Headley 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 Display ticket, free to NT members. Heath to Common 769343 or 07734 806123 (KT18 6NN, TQ205538) Join us on first section of Mole Valley district boundary walk from Headley, through , , . Lunch option at The Star pub, on A243, or return directly to Headley by Sat 01/02/2020 10:00 Tompset's Banks CP, Forest The Way to the H'art of the Matter 11mi/17.7km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Row (RH18 5BT, TQ428342) Mixed walk through fields and woods eastwards from Forest Row to Withyam and Hartfield, and back along the Forest Way. Bring picnic lunch; pub nearby. Dogs on short leads. Sun 02/02/2020 09:30 Shere Road Sheepleas CP A Winter Forest Warmer 7mi/11.3km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Half day undulating walk, taking in Sheepleas, Effingham Forest, Old Simm's Copse, Netley Wood, steep ascent near the end.

Page 4 of 10 Mon 03/02/2020 10:30 Ranmore East (Denbies Ranmore Ramble 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 Hillside) NT CP. Display ticket, free to A gentle ramble on less familiar pathways NT members. (RH5 6SR, TQ141503) around Ranmore with some wonderful views to finish. Wed 05/02/2020 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP. Display East of Polesden 6mi/9.7km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 ticket, free to NT members. (RH5 Dorking Woods, Steers Field, North Downs 6BB, TQ135524) Way, Crabtree Lane. Back via Connicut Lane. Wed 05/02/2020 10:30 Holmwood Station, take the Almost over Leith Hill 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 train there (10:22 from Dorking), or Take the train to Holmwood for brisker park away from the cottages in Old paced walk back to Dorking via Horsham Rd (RH5 4RA, TQ174438) Coldharbour (coffee shop available), Squire's Farm and the Nower. Alternatively could park at Holmwood and return by train at end. Sat 08/02/2020 10:00 CP at cross roads just west of Slaffam or Slaugham? 11.5mi/18.5km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 Slaugham (RH17 6AE, TQ250280) Delightful woodland walk in Mid-Sussex, picnic lunch near pub in Bolney, returning on High Weald Landscape Trail through Slaugham. Gentle hills. Sun 09/02/2020 09:30 CP. Turn right Two bridges 7mi/11.3km Moderate Nigel T, 07745 158334 into Mead Lane, continue past houses A walk along the Thames, the Cut and the and under height barrier to CP on left. Wey navigation taking in both Chertsey (KT16 8LL, TQ055663) and Walton bridges Mon 10/02/2020 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP. Meet Polesden Lacey to Norbury Park 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Jo & Peter H, 07815 477325 at SW (far end) corner of CP (RH5 Fairly gentle walk from Polesden to 6BB, TQ135524) Norbury Park. No stiles. Opportunity for refreshments at Polesden Lacey at finish. Wed 12/02/2020 10:00 Woodbridge Road, Bookham - Beating the Bounds Section 2: 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 please park on one side of the road Bookham and Effingham Commons only (KT23 4HG, TQ125532) A circular walk, partly along or either side of the Mole Valley district boundary, as part of our "Beating the Bounds" 40th anniversary project.

Page 5 of 10 Wed 12/02/2020 10:00 Box Hill NT CP. Display ticket, Midwinter Mix 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 free to NT members. (KT20 7LB, Box Hill, North Downs Way, High Ashurst, 769343 or 07734 806123 TQ178513) and Juniper Top. A varied walk with good open views and wooded areas, some hills but just one stile. Sun 16/02/2020 09:30 Headley Heath NT Main CP. Beating the Bounds Section 1: Headley 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 Display ticket, free to NT members. Heath to Ashtead Common 769343 or 07734 806123 (KT18 6NN, TQ205538) Join us on first section of Mole Valley district boundary walk from Headley, through Langley Vale, Ashtead Park, Epsom Common, ending at The Star pub on A243. Return to Headley by car share. Mon 17/02/2020 10:30 Box Hill NT CP. Display ticket, Box Hill from the top 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Fiona S, 07917 772333 free to NT members. Meet outside A gentle paced walk around Box Hill over cafe. (KT20 7LB, TQ179513) Ashurst Rough, and back up Juniper Bottom, with refreshment option at cafe after. Some hills but not steep, no stiles. Wed 19/02/2020 10:00 Abinger Roughs NT CP (RH5 Take the Rough with the smooth and 7mi/11.3km Moderate Eloise D, 07906 830231 6BF, TQ110480) enjoy the views Beautiful walk through woodland & open countryside with long views. One steep hill to Blatchford Downs, along NDW through White Downs, steep descent to Coombe Fm, and back via Wotton Church Wed 19/02/2020 10:00 Epsom Common Stew Ponds Nature Reserves and farms around 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 CP - on B280 between Epsom and Malden Rushett Malden Rushett. Best postcode for A walk behind and sometimes across busy satnav is KT18 7TR (KT19 8HQ, roads with surprising views. Mostly level on TQ183611) solid paths with one small hill. Interesting stories. No stiles. Sat 22/02/2020 10:00 Hankley Common CP. From The Devil and the Lion's Mouth 10mi/16.1km Moderate Pat B, 07963 515828 Elstead go south on Thursley Road. Ridge walking with splendid views, Gibbet At S-bend at Truxford turn right on and Kettlebury Hills, centuries old cottages lane to car park. (GU8 6LL, and woodland paths. Picnic lunch or NT SU891411) Devil's Punchbowl cafe.

Page 6 of 10 Sun 23/02/2020 09:30 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, A Friday Street Frolic 7.5mi/12.1km Strenuous Louise S, 07810 808716 TQ125457) A brisk paced walk exploring the Mundies, Abinger Common, Sutton Abinger, Tenningshook Wood, Holmbury St Mary,Pasture Wood, and Abinger Common. Some hills. Mon 24/02/2020 10:00 Mill Road CP, South Holmwood Com'on and stretch your legs on this 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 (RH5 4NF, TQ172451) stroll A mud-free, leisurely walk round the Holmwood Common Circular Path with a coffee stop near the end at the Emporium. Dogs on short leads. Wed 26/02/2020 10:00 Box Hill NT CP. Display ticket, The Box Hill Hike 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Peter C, 07803 581752 free to NT members (KT20 7LB, Taking the NT Box Hill Hike, over Lodge TQ179513) Hill, Mickleham Downs, Headley Heath: steep slopes, slippery paths and many steps. Joy !!! Bring fitness and sustenance. Wed 26/02/2020 10:00 Hurtwood CP 2, Walking Holmbury & Pitch Hills 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 Bottom, Peaslake. (GU5 9QW, Two hills for the price of one! This walk TQ083444) shows off some of the best views in from two of its stunning hilltops overlooking the Weald of Sussex. Sat 29/02/2020 10:00 Duddleswell CP, off B2026, Adventure to Ashdown Forest 9mi/14.5km Moderate John B, 07949 413430 north of Uckfield (TN22 3BJ, Camp Hill - Nutley - Duddleswell, hilly, TQ466271) great vistas, woods and heathland Sun 01/03/2020 09:30 Downside Common Rd, Bridges around Hatchford 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 Cobham. Gather near Old Chapel. Walking in countryside near Cobham. A 451523 (KT11 3NG, TQ112580) brisk paced walk with several stiles. Opportunity to visit Cricketers pub at end of walk. Sun 01/03/2020 14:00 Park in Tillingbourne Road, Water, water everywhere 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 Shalford, off The Street (GU4 8EY, Starting in Shalford, a waterside walk TQ002472) along the River Wey and back across the Tillingbourne. Optional refreshments at the Snooty Fox Cafe at end.

Page 7 of 10 Wed 04/03/2020 10:00 Friday St CP (RH5 6JR, Friday Street, Leith Hill 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 TQ125457) Friday St, Bushy Wood, Coldharbour, Leith Hill. One short steep descent. Late coffee stop at Leith Hill. Wed 04/03/2020 10:00 Hurtwood CP14, follow sign to Holmbury St. Mary and Ewhurst 7mi/11.3km Moderate Susan B, 01306 631115 or YHA Holmbury St Mary, turning west Walking though Peaslake taking in 07933 229938 on the day off B2126 on to Radnor Lane (RH5 Holmbury and Pitch Hill with fine views 6NW, TQ104451) Sat 07/03/2020 10:00 Woodbridge Road, Bookham - Beating the Bounds Section 2: 10mi/16.1km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 please park on one side of the road Bookham and Effingham Commons only (KT23 4HG, TQ125532) An extended circular walk, partly along or either side of the Mole Valley district boundary. Picnic lunch at Chasemore Farm viewpoint. Sun 08/03/2020 09:30 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, Experience the Hills near Holmbury 7mi/11.3km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 TQ125457) Half day hilly walk, taking in Holmbury area, Burnthouse Copse, Abinger Bottom, woodlands with a 'bit of a View'. Mon 09/03/2020 14:00 CP (KT19 Ancient Ashtead 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Peter C, 07803 581752 8PQ, TQ190616) A gentle walk around the Commons, visiting farmland, ancient woodland ancient earthworks and the site of a Roman tile works. Only one stile. Wed 11/03/2020 10:00 Green Dene CP, Sheepleas From a wood without a mountain to 6mi/9.7km Moderate David H, 07958 737031 (KT24 5TA, TQ091509) where drovers once passed Mostly woodland walk, North Downs Way, Netley Heath Wed 11/03/2020 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP. Display Beating the Bounds Section 3a: 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 ticket, free to NT members. (RH5 Effingham to Ranmore. 6BB, TQ135524) Join us as we trace the Mole Valley boundary south of Effingham. Taking in the area around St. Teresa's and Dogkennel Green, returning to Polesden Lacey skirting picturesque Ranmore.

Page 8 of 10 Sat 14/03/2020 10:00 Tennyson's Lane, second CP Blackdown, Lurgashall and Fernhurst 12mi/19.3km Strenuous John Ca, 07780 462640 on right (from Haslemere direction) Brisk and hilly walk, especially in (GU27 3BJ, SU922307) afternoon. Bring picnic lunch, brief visit to Red Lion pub possible. Temple of the Winds will be near the end. Sun 15/03/2020 09:30 Sheepleas Shere Road CP A Sheepleas Ramble 7mi/11.3km Moderate Abdul E, 07960 854412 (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Sheepleas to Netley Heath, NDW, Oaken Grove, Blanchford Down & Effingham Forest Mon 16/03/2020 10:00 Milton Heath CP - turn left off A Westcott Wander 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 A25 heading W from Dorking and Enjoy a stroll from Milton Heath, across continue to inner car park. (RH4 3GB, Westcott Heath, have a coffee stop in TQ154488) Westcott before returning via Milton Court. Dogs on short leads. Wed 18/03/2020 10:00 Hurtwood CP 8, Farley Heath Farley Heath, Wonersh and Blackheath 7.5mi/12.1km Strenuous Lorraine P, 07732 775755 Road (GU5 9EW, TQ051448) Brisk morning walk from Farley Heath, through Shamley Green and Wonersh, then a steep climb to Blackheath. Wed 18/03/2020 10:00 Denbies Vineyard CP. Meet Denbies to Polesden Lacey 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 farm shop end of CP. (RH5 6AA, Varied walk with superb views towards TQ166511) Leith Hill and Ranmore Common - some gradual hills. Enjoy comfortable coffee break at Polesden Lacey. Sat 21/03/2020 10:00 Margery Wood NT CP. Display Walton and Banstead Heaths 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 ticket, free to NT members. (KT20 Varied walk across Walton and Banstead 769343 or 07734 806123 7BD, TQ246526) Heaths and the Golf Course, Lower Kingswood and Mogador, following the line of Coal Posts. Coffee break at Walton Pond - no stiles or hills! Sun 22/03/2020 09:30 Albury Heath Cricket Ground Back to Black-heath 7mi/11.3km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 CP (GU5 9DA, TQ059469) Albury Warren, Blackheath, Farley Heath, Farley Green and Brook Mon 23/03/2020 10:30 Hatchlands NT CP (pay on Spring in the Park at Hatchlands 3mi/4.8km Leisurely Fiona S, 07917 772333 entrance to Park or show NT card) The Long Walk which is a short and gentle (GU4 7SJ, TQ066518) walk, looking out for daffodils and other spring flowers. Refreshment option at NT cafe afterwards.

Page 9 of 10 Wed 25/03/2020 10:00 White Down CP, White Down Beating the Bounds Section 3b: 7mi/11.3km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 Lane (RH5 6SL, TQ114495) Ranmore to Abinger Hammer. Join us as we trace the Mole Valley boundary south to Abinger Hammer. Taking in the area around Oaken Grove and Old Simm's Copse, returning to White Down via Broom Downs and Dunley Wood. Wed 25/03/2020 10:00 Old Epsom Road, East Clandon, Netley and Netherlands 11.5mi/18.5km Strenuous Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 Clandon. Turn off A246 towards East All day walk taking in hillsides south of 451523 Clandon, then immediately left. Clandon, Netley Heath and Netherlands. Gather mid way along by stile. (GU4 Lovely views. Stopping at Newlands 7RL, TQ058515) Corner for refreshments towards end of walk. Bring packed lunch. Sat 28/03/2020 10:00 Shipbourne CP, alongside Great Kentish houses 11mi/17.7km Strenuous Gill J & Jill R, 07708 703665 Common (TN15 0SN, TQ559532) A glorious walk through Kentish countryside, passing through Knole Park, Ightham Mote and Fairlawne estate. Brisk paced. Undulating. Dogs on leads through deer park. Bring picnic lunch. Sun 29/03/2020 09:30 Reigate Heath CP Flanchford Longer Walk for a Longer Daytime 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Henri, 07802 312366 Road (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) All day brisk level walk, with many stiles, taking in Betchworth and Leigh areas, picnic lunch or pub lunch/beverage. Sun 29/03/2020 14:00 Front entrance to Dorking Halls, Deepdene (Note BST has begun) 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 free parking on Sundays (RH4 1RQ, Walk through the Deepdene estate to the TQ169497) Golf Club for tea

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