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Ramblers Summer Walks Programme

1 July - 30 September 2019

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

Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Mon 01/07/2019 14:00 Village CP (GU5 9BT, Shere Heaven 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 TQ073479) From Shere village, through Silver Wood, crossing the Tillingbourne to , and back to Shere, with optional refreshments at the Dabbling Duck for tea and/or Truly Scrumptious ice cream. Wed 03/07/2019 10:00 Croydon Lane CP, Oaks Park, Lavender's Blue, Dilly Dilly 6mi/9.7km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 Carshalton (SM7 3BA, TQ274612) Varied walk, including the Loop, 769343 or 07734 806123 Oaks Park, farmland and Mayfield Lavender Fields. Wed 03/07/2019 10:00 CP. (RH5 6JR, Hills around Friday Street 7.5mi/12.1km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or TQ125457) Brisk paced morning walk through 01372 451523 woodland. Pub stop at 5 mile point. Some steep hills including one which is short but very steep uphill climb and another longer steep descent . Fri 05/07/2019 10:00 Horton Country Park CP (KT19 The flattest and most sociable stroll 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Dave S, 07585 476937 8PQ, TQ190616) ever. Enjoy the wide paths, great views and flatness of Horton Country Park in this morning stroll. Sat 06/07/2019 09:15 Station, with single Beare Green and back in time for tennis 8mi/12.9km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 ticket ready for 09:22 train to Leave your car behind, take the train to Holmwood. Or park near Holmwood Holmwood Station and walk back to Station, and return by train. (RH4 1TZ, Dorking via Coldharbour (coffee available TQ170504) from shop), Squire's Farm and the Nower. Some hills, but not steep.

Page 1 of 9 Sun 07/07/2019 09:30 Park in Rectory Lane near the Prepare for take off again 6mi/9.7km Moderate Susan B, 01306 631115 or end of Glovers Rd, (RH6 Charlwood, Ifield, Glovers Wood through 07933 229938 on the day 0EE, TQ239411) farmland and woodland crossing the end of Gatwick runway. Sun 07/07/2019 10:00 Martello Tower on Seaford sea Nun better...than the Seven Sisters 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Jacqui H, 07733 485124 front. (BN25 1JH, TV484985) Linear walk from Seaford to Eastbourne across the spectacular Seven Sisters. Ford the Cuckmere at low tide (bring sturdy beach shoes). Catch bus back to Seaford at end of walk. Wed 10/07/2019 10:00 CP (GU5 9BW, Relatively flat around Shere 6mi/9.7km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 TQ060485) Walk around Blackheath and Albury Park taking in the scenery from the very gentle ups and downs. Wed 10/07/2019 10:00 Hurtwood CP3, Pitch Hill (GU6 The Hurtwood, Winterfold Wood and 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Jo & Peter H, 07815 477325 7NL, TQ079426) Pitch Hill. Woodland and heath with some excellent views. Some short steep slopes and a couple of stiles. Thu 11/07/2019 17:50 Dorking Deepdene Station Evening eastwards from 7mi/11.3km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 ready for 17:58 train to Gomshall (or Evening walk, at brisker pace, eastwards 18:01 from Dorking West). Walk will through Roughs and along begin at 18:15 from Gomshall Station. Pilgrim's Way back to Dorking. Should be (GU5 9NU, TQ089478) back in daylight, but bring head torches in case. Sat 13/07/2019 10:00 Ryka's CP Burford Bridge (RH5 Ryka's Romp 7mi/11.3km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 6BX, TQ171520) , Downs, Ashcombe Wood. Back in time for Wimbledon Ladies Final. Sun 14/07/2019 10:00 Public CP behind Fox Pub, Sunday in Happy Valley 5.5mi/8.9km Leisurely Doris M, 07444 125412 or Coulsdon Common (CR3 5QS, and farmland, with views 01737 762485 TQ317568) over the . One hill. Mon 15/07/2019 10:00 The Sportsman, Mogador Road Summer Lunch walk on Walton Heath 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Joan Y, 01737 248346 or (KT20 7ES, TQ240531) Flat walk from The Sportsman at Mogador 07999 442239 to Walton Pond, followed by the Summer Lunch for which pre-booking is essential. Can park in pub car park if lunching, otherwise park on the road.

Page 2 of 9 Mon 15/07/2019 14:00 Park in Downs Way or Halepit Taking note of Norbury 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Peter C, 07803 581752 Road (KT23 4BP, TQ146543) An afternoon stroll enjoying the sights in Norbury Park and alongside the . Wed 17/07/2019 10:00 St. Martha's, Lane CP St.Martha's and the Downs 6mi/9.7km Moderate Nigel & Helen , 07748 584942 (GU5 9BQ, TQ035485) Albury Downs, Merrow Downs, Pewley Downs, St.Martha's. A scenic walk with some hills and extensive views for much of the route. Wed 17/07/2019 10:00 Vineyard CP. Meet Denbies to 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 near farm shop. (RH5 6AA, Varied walk with superb views towards TQ165511) and - Few gradual hills - Several stiles. Sun 21/07/2019 09:30 Ranmore East (Denbies 3 Up and 2 Down for Hills.....but no 8.5mi/13.7km Strenuous Kevin F, 07884 665394 Hillside) NT CP (display ticket, free to Crosswords! NT members) (RH5 6SR, TQ141503) Some very steep climbs and descents. From Ranmore down to Rookery Lane, then on to GSW, Friday Street, Wotton Estate, before a long uphill to the NDW. Brisker pace, finishing before lunch. Mon 22/07/2019 14:30 Park at Henfold Lakeside View and 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Susan B, 01306 631115 or cafe (RH5 4RW, TQ188438) Through woodland and farmland with tea 07933 229938 on the day and cake at the Lakeside View cafe at the end. Wed 24/07/2019 10:00 Puttenham Common Upper CP Below the Hog's Back 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 (GU3 1BE, SU920462) Puttenham Common SSSI, an Iron Age fort and a Gatwick without an airport. Wed 24/07/2019 10:00 Hurtwood CP 9, on west side of Holmbury Hostelries 7.5mi/12.1km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or B2126, (RH5 6NL, Pretty woodland walk passing 4 hostelries 01372 451523 TQ108451) via Abinger Common, Tenningshook Wood, Hurtwood, Coverwood and . Includes 4 stiles, some steps, hills, a steep descent; some sections on tarmac Thu 25/07/2019 18:00 Sportsman Public House CP, Magical Mogador 4mi/6.4km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 Mogador. (KT20 7ES, TQ240532) Evening walk across and Walton 769343 or 07734 806123 Heaths and Golf Course, with opportunity for drink and/or dinner afterwards at the Sportsman.

Page 3 of 9 Sun 28/07/2019 09:30 Milton Heath CP. Off the A25 Nower and Again 7mi/11.3km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 heading W from Dorking towards A moderate hilly, half-day walk, taking in Westcott - turn left towards Bury Hill The Nower, North Holmwood, Wolvens Fisheries. (RH4 3GB, TQ154488) Lane, Logmore Green and Westcott. Wed 31/07/2019 10:00 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, Around Leith Hill 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Nigel & Helen , 07748 584942 TQ125457) Friday Street, Wolvens Lane, Coldharbour, Leith Hill, Holmbury St. Mary. A Brisker paced walk largely through woodland. Bring extra snacks if needed. Wed 31/07/2019 10:00 Heath CP, Flanchford Two bridges, two mills and a sprinkling 6mi/9.7km Moderate David H, 07958 737031 Road (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) of stiles Over heathland and farmland from Reigate Heath to , mostly flat. Thu 01/08/2019 18:00 KGV Hall CP, Browns Lane, Pacey over Polesden Lacey 5mi/8km Moderate Pat B, 07963 515828 Effingham (KT24 5GA, TQ119535) Hilly evening walk with lovely views. Good pace needed. Walk ends at The Plough, Orestan Lane, Effingham for drinks. Sat 03/08/2019 10:00 Ardingly Reservoir (RH17 6SQ, ABC - Ardingly and Balcombe Circular 12.5mi/20.1km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 TQ335288) All day walk around Ardingly and 769343 or 07734 806123 Balcombe from Ardingly Reservoir, passing under the Ouse Valley Viaduct and along the High Weald Landscape Route via Wakehurst Place. Picnic lunch. Sun 04/08/2019 09:30 Reigate Heath CP, Flanchford Low Weald walk with Stiles (Avoid the 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Henri, 07802 312366 Road (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Ride London Cycle Route) Brisk pace walk around the fields of Betchworth and Leigh with plenty of stiles, pub lunch or picnic. Wed 07/08/2019 10:00 Park around the green & meet Shamley Green & Winterfold 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 near Speckledy Hen Cafe to right of Varied, hilly walk with superb views from Red Lion Pub. (GU5 0XF, TQ031437) Reynards Hill along the Way. Several stiles. Wed 07/08/2019 10:00 Ranmore East (Denbies Down to the Delights of Dorking 6mi/9.7km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 Hillside) NT CP (display ticket, free to Beautiful views along Pilgrims Way, secret NT members) (RH5 6SR, TQ141503) alleys of Dorking, refreshments at cafe, and ascent back through Denbies.

Page 4 of 9 Thu 08/08/2019 14:00 Park around green Around Brockham and Betchworth 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 near the Royal Oak pub. (RH3 7JS, A leisurely walk around Brockham and TQ197495) Betchworth with riverside paths, great views and option of refreshments overlooking the green afterwards if cafe re- opened. Sat 10/08/2019 10:00 Singleton. Park in Charlton Goodwood and the Trundle 10.5mi/16.9km Strenuous John C, 07780 462640 Road near school off A286 (PO18 Circular hilly walk including the SDW, West 0HP, SU879132) Sussex Literary Trail, East Dean, Goodwood race course & the Trundle. Bring lunch but also pub in East Dean for a drink. Sun 11/08/2019 09:30 Frensham Great Pond NT CP. Frensham Ponds 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or Meet near cafe and toilets. Weekend Varied walk with good views. Four stiles. 01372 451523 parking charge £4 (free to NT Some pavement/road walking. Opportunity members). (GU10 2QD, SU844405) for refreshments at end of walk. Wed 14/08/2019 10:00 Albury Heath Cricket Ground Heath and Hill - Albury to St. Martha's 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Pat W, 01306 886062 or 07741 CP. Follow New Road south. from An undulating walk from Albury Heath 454883 A248. CP is on RHS at junction with through Albury Park, then joining the Park Road. (GU5 9DA, TQ059469) Pilgrim's Way to St .Martha's Hill returning via Lockner's Farm and Postford Farm Cottages. Wed 14/08/2019 10:00 Dunsfold village CP, Dunsfold Between the Folds 7mi/11.3km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 Common Road (GU8 4LH, Explore the beautiful countryside between TQ006363) Dunsfold and Chiddingfold. Thu 15/08/2019 18:30 Percy Arms CP, Chilworth (GU4 A Percy Plod 5mi/8km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 8NT, TQ029473) Following the for a bit then south towards Tangley Hill, Blackheath, Lockner Farm Sun 18/08/2019 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT Car Park Polesden Jazz 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 (display ticket, free to NT members) Polesden, Ranmore, the 769343 or 07734 806123 (RH5 6BB, TQ135524) and Denbies Vineyard. Spectacular views and some hills, but with gradual slopes. Suggest bring picnic lunch if staying to listen to jazz afterwards.

Page 5 of 9 Wed 21/08/2019 10:00 Farley Heath CP (2nd CP on Farley Heath - geese, chalets and 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 right when approaching from the N) temple remains. (GU5 9EW, TQ051448) Mostly level walk with a few gentle ascents and descents through woods and meadows around Farley Heath, Blackheath, Brook, Farley Green and Manor House Farm. Lovely views and few stiles. Wed 21/08/2019 10:00 Horton Country Park CP (KT19 Horton Country Park and Commons 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 8PQ, TQ190616) with a great coffee break. Enjoy the wide paths of Horton Country Park before we embark on a level stroll across and Commons. Sat 24/08/2019 10:00 Harting Down NT CP on north Harting Down, 12.5mi/20.1km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 side of B2141 (display ticket, free to Wonderful views from this wooded part of NT members) (GU31 5PN, South Downs, hilly walk taking in Beacon SU791181) Hill, Hooksway and Compton, where could pause at pub or village tea shop, Eckensfield and SDW. Bring picnic lunch. Sun 25/08/2019 14:30 Dorking Halls CP (no charges Deepdene Amble 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 on Sundays), meet in front of Halls Via Cotmandene to Deepdene, onwards to (RH4 1SD, TQ170497) the Golf Club for tea. Mon 26/08/2019 10:00 West Meon village hall CP (car Meon Valley and Beacon Hill 12.5mi/20.1km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 sharing encouraged) (GU32 1AP, Explore further afield to Hampshire through SU641242) the delightful Meon Valley, ascending to Beacon Hill for views across to Old Winchester Hill. Bring picnic lunch, could visit pub at Exton. Wed 28/08/2019 10:00 "The Hill" CP, Epsom Downs. The Downs and around 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 From roundabout next to Tea Hut, Undulating walk from Epsom Downs cross racecourse and follow road to (where dogs must be on leads) via Sheep top of hill. (KT18 5PU, TQ222578) Walk to Headley Church, then back via Walton-on-the-Hill. Wed 28/08/2019 10:00 Meet by pond, The corn is as high as an elephant's eye 6mi/9.7km Moderate Doris M, 07444 125412 or suggest park in Ivy Mill Lane (RH9 Gentle up to Tilburstow Hill, fine views and 01737 762485 8LL, TQ348515) varied walking.

Page 6 of 9 Sat 31/08/2019 10:00 Clandon Park NT CP (GU4 A Clandon Clamber 11mi/17.7km Moderate Louise S, 07810 808716 7RG, TQ043513) Clandon Park, Merrow Downs, , Netley Park, Fullers Farm, East Clandon, West Clandon Sun 01/09/2019 09:30 Hydon's Ball CP, Salt Lane Hydon's Ball and All that Jazz 10mi/16.1km Strenuous Henri, 07802 312366 (TN23 3DP, TQ979402) All-day brisk walk, taking in Hydon Heath, Vann Hill, Holloway's Heath, , and Winkworth. Picnic lunch. Sun 01/09/2019 14:00 Ripley Green CP (off High Wandering the Wey 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 Street) (GU23 6AR, TQ053571) Starting and finishing on the towpath with a detour around Pyford Green, Pyrford village and Newark Priory. Three stiles. Option of a tea shop at the end of the walk. Wed 04/09/2019 10:00 Reigate Heath CP, Flanchford The North Downs, River Mole, military 8mi/12.9km Moderate Eloise D, 07906 830231 Road (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) pillboxes, a windmill and more..... Cross Reigate Heath golf course, very steep ascent up North Downs and later steep descent, then gentle open countryside to Betchworth and back. Bring picnic lunch. Wed 04/09/2019 10:00 Wotton Hatch CP (RH5 6QQ, Wotton and North Downs 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 TQ126476) Park Farm, Picketts Hole, NDW returning via Coomb Farm. One short steep ascent and one short and very steep descent. Sat 07/09/2019 10:00 Milton Heath CP. Off the A25 Milton Heath - Ranmore - Denbies 10.5mi/16.9km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 heading W from Dorking towards Varied, hilly walk via White Down, Westcott - turn left towards Bury Hill Ranmore Common and Denbies with Fisheries. (RH4 3GB, TQ154488) beautiful views along the way. Bring picnic lunch. Several stiles. Sun 08/09/2019 09:30 NT Fourwents Pond North-side Four Men Went to Mow 6mi/9.7km Moderate Abdul E, 07960 854412 Car Park, Blackbrook Road (RH5 Undulating walk, taking in Holmwood 4NX, TQ183454) Common, Mid Holmwood, Hambridge Brow, Abinger Forest, Coldharbour, Anstiebury Farm, Anstie Grange, church to Fourwents Pond.

Page 7 of 9 Sun 08/09/2019 14:00 Reigate Road CP, Dorking (no Teas on the Green at Brockham 5mi/8km Leisurely Fiona S, 07917 772333 charges on Sundays). Meet in front of Afternoon stroll across River Mole and Dorking Halls (RH4 1SD, TQ170497) along Pilgrim's Way to Brockham for Teas on the Green, back on Old Coach Road. One stile, one short hill. Wed 11/09/2019 10:00 Frensham Great Pond NT CP Frensham and Spreakley 6mi/9.7km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 (GU10 2QD, SU844405) Good views, interesting history, the best beach in and cake from the cafe at the end of the walk. Wed 11/09/2019 10:00 Roosthole CP, Hammerpond St Leonard's Forest. 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Dave A, 07593 772958 Rd, east of (RH13 6PG, Mick's Cross, Colgate Hill, Newstead TQ208298) Farm. Some hills, good views from ridge, c 8 stiles. Sat 14/09/2019 10:00 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, fine views, passing through Knole Park, Ightham Mote and Fairlawne estate. Brisk paced. Undulating. Dogs on leads through . Bring picnic lunch. Sun 15/09/2019 09:30 Hydons Ball CP, Salt Lane The countryside around Winkworth 6mi/9.7km Moderate Nigel T, 07745 158334 (GU8 4BB, SU979402) Arboretum A brief foray into woods then east on Greensand Way to Wintershall and Thorncombe Street before returning through . Mildly undulating with only three stiles. Wed 18/09/2019 10:00 Headley Heath NT CP. (Pay & Box Hill and the Pilgrims Way 7mi/11.3km Strenuous Peter C, 07803 581752 display for non-NT members). (KT18 A square(ish) route via Juniper Bottom, 6NN, TQ205538) Box Hill viewpoint and Betchworth Hills. Steep ups and downs, with a chance of good views from the North Downs. Wed 18/09/2019 10:00 Hurtwood CP6. Heading South Down and up from Winterfold Heath 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 from Farley Green, turn left off with Christmas trees and fishing lakes. Alderbrook Road just after road Beautiful views south at the start, coffee junction at brow of hill, next to the stop and towards the end. Woods, Greensand Way. Postcodes are not commons and fields. An initial steep reliable here. (GU6 8QU, TQ058426) descent then more gentle ascents. Few stiles.

Page 8 of 9 Sat 21/09/2019 10:00 Monkmead Wood CP, West Birds galore at Brooks 12.5mi/20.1km Moderate John B, 07949 413430 Chiltingon Common, at junction of From West Chiltington to RSPB visitor Monkmead Lane and Nyetimber Lane centre (coffee break), alongside the River (RH20 2PG, TQ078169) Arun into Pulborough, then past a Roman villa and back via Gay Street. Minor climbs with good views of the Weald. Sun 22/09/2019 09:30 Headley Heath NT CP, opposite Walking the Headley Way 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 cricket pitch (Pay & display for non-NT Half day hilly walk, taking in Pilgrims Way, members). (KT18 6NN, TQ205538) Box Hill, Juniper Top and Headley Heath. Mon 23/09/2019 14:00 Horton Country Park CP (KT19 Ashtead and Epsom Commons 4mi/6.4km Leisurely George & Tricia, 020 8393 8PQ, TQ190616) A mainly flat walk, in the footsteps of the 2388 or 07726 724046 Romans and Medieval Monks. Optional tea at the end at the excellent Old Moat cafe. Wed 25/09/2019 10:00 Farley Glade CP, Hurtwood 15, Farley Heath, , Albury Heath 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Lorraine P, 07732 775755 small CP on RHS of Farley Heath Rd, Brisk paced, hilly walk through Winterfold south of Farley Green, before you get and Hurtwood forests, visiting 3 heaths to Farley Heath CP. Car share if you (Albury, Farley and Blackheath). No lunch can. (GU5 9ER, TQ054453) break planned. Wed 25/09/2019 10:00 Margery Wood NT CP, Margery Doris' favourite walk 7mi/11.3km Moderate Doris M, 07444 125412 or Lane, off A217 (KT20 7BD, Over Reigate Hill, top and bottom, and a 01737 762485 TQ246527) stroll through . One steep descent. Sun 29/09/2019 14:30 Denbies vineyard CP, meet River Mole Amble 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 near farm shop (RH5 6AA, Via stepping stones (or bridge) along the TQ166511) Mole, possible tea stop at garden centre.

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