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Walks Programme Jan-Mar 17 MVR Walks Programme: January – March 2017 Accurate as of 6.12.16 , please check website for any updates or amendments. Date Start Title Distance Grade Contact Monday, 2nd January 10 am at Pippbrook Council offices CP Dorking Mills: New Year’s Day Walk All day walk passing most of 10mile / 16.1kmModerate Leader TQ169498 / RH4 1JF Dorking's many watermills PLB Gill C 01306 500157 Wednesday, 4th January 10 am at Brockham Big Field CP Pixham delights Brockham, Old Coach Rd, Pixham cafe (indoor 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ198498 / RH3 7LZ coffee and cakes), Stepping Stones, Pilgrims Way. One climb, Fiona S otherwise easy walking. 07917 772333 Sunday, 8th January 10 am at Flanchford Road CP, Reigate Heath Buckland One moderate ascent onto NDW and Pilgrims Way via 5mile / 8km Moderate Leader TQ239502 / RH2 8AB Buckland Green. Good views across the Weald without tree cover. Joan Y Will stay low if icy. 01737 248346 07999 442239 Wednesday, 11th January 10 am at Lower Young St CP Wait and see Local walk , route according to weather conditions, 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ163551 / KT22 9BS some hills Pauline N 01372 456622 07810 174973 Saturday, 14th January 10 am at Wotton Hatch CP Walking up an appetite pre-NY Lunch Bushy Wood, Logmore 5mile / 8km Moderate Leader TQ126476 / RH5 6QQ Green & Westcott Heath, pre-booking for lunch essential. Joan Y 01737 248346 07999 442239 Sunday, 15th January 9:30 am at Gomshall Station CP Peaslake and Shere A flattish walk through open countryside 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ089479 / GU5 9NX Brian T 01483 282873 Wednesday, 18th January 10 am at Hurtwood CP4 Walking Bottom, Peaslake Shere Millennium Trail Peaslake, Holmbury Hill, Holmbury St 6.7mile / Moderate Leader TQ084445 / GU5 9RP Mary, hillier half of Shere Millennium Trail 10.8km Mark B 01372 801267 07903 560049 Saturday, 21st January 10 am at Epsom Common Stewpond CP Epsom & Ashtead Commons A flat winter walk, enjoying views not 5mile / 8km Moderate Leader TQ183611 / KT19 8HQ visible when the trees are in leaf. George and Tricia 020 8393 2388 07726 724046 Wednesday, 25th January 10 am at Silent Pool CP Shere & Albury See beautiful Shere Heath, the lovely village of 6.3mile / Leisurely Leader TQ060485 / GU5 9BW Brook and Blackheath Forest. Gentle inclines only. 10.1km Dave S 07585 476937 Saturday, 28th January 10:30 am at Shalford Village Hall Choice of two walks around Shalford before the Surrey Area AGM 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ003470 / GU4 8HZ An undulating 6m walk in countryside around Shalford. Alternative Mike R is linear 5m walk from Guildford Railway Station to Shalford. 07890 000213 Lunch at hall before AGM at 2 pm. Sunday, 29th January 9:30 am at Box Hill CP (pay & display for non-NT Box Hill, North Downs Way, Juniper Top Varied walk with good 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader members) open views, wooded stretches, some hills, one stile. Pauline and Jan TQ178513 / KT20 7LB 07933 769343 07734 806123 Wednesday, 1st February 10 am at Bowers Lane CP, Guildford. From Burpham Wey Navigation and Jacobs Well (sites ancient and modern) A 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader take Clay Lane north over A3 bridge and CP then varied walk on level terrain taking in a nature reserve, an industrial Andy H signposted on left as Nature Reserve . estate, several historical features and the Wey navigation. 07810 844250 TQ011526 / GU4 7ND MVR Walks Programme: January – March 2017 Accurate as of 6.12.16 , please check website for any updates or amendments. Date Start Title Distance Grade Contact Saturday, 4th February 10 am at Wheelers Lane, Brockham Brockham figure of eight Morning: Old Coach Rd, Pilgrims Way, 10mile / 16.1kmModerate Leader TQ198495 / RH3 7JS Betchworth and Greensand Way, undulating 5.5 m walk at foot of Elaine Downs. Picnic lunch break. Pm: to south over farmland to 01737 289559 Gadbrook and Feltons Farm 4.5 m, lots of stiles. 07719 728805 Wednesday, 8th February 10 am at Chinthurst Hill CP Chinthurst Hill Chinthurst Hill, St Martha's, Chantries 7.2mile / Moderate Leader TQ015463 / GU5 0PR 11.6km Mark B 01372 801267 07903 560049 Saturday, 11th February 9:30 am at Dunsfold village CP Pastures (and woodland) new around Dunsfold Figure of 8 walk 11mile / 17.7kmModerate Leader TQ066364 / GU6 8EF (bring picnic if doing all day). am: Northwards to Hascombe, 6.2 Fiona & Jacqui m. Several stiles & some hills. Pub back at Dunsfold for 07917 772333 refreshments. pm: Westwards towards Chiddingfold, 4.5 m 07733 485124 Sunday, 12th February 9:30 am at Albury Heath Sports Ground CP Albury and Little London A flat walk with an early finish via Water 4.5mile / 7.2km Leisurely Leader TQ059469 / GU5 9DA Lane, Pilgrim's Way, Albury Park Brian T 01483 282873 Wednesday, 15th February 10 am at Headley Heath NT CP Heading out from Headley Headley Heath, High Ashurst, 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ205538 / KT18 6NN Mickleham Downs and Nower Wood, steep steps up from Headley Peter C Lane 07803 581752 Saturday, 18th February 10 am at Tattenham Corner Tea Hut CP Ups and downs around Epsom Downs Epsom Downs, Langley 7mile / 11.3km Moderate Leader TQ224584 / KT18 5PP Vale, Tyrells Wood. Undulating with some good views. Pauline and Jan 07933 769343 07734 806123 Sunday, 19th February 9:30 am at Sheepleas CP, Shere Rd Winter Forest warmer Half day walk, dependant on weather, taking 7mile / 11.3km Moderate Leader TQ084515 / KT24 6EP in Effingham Forest, Crocknorth Farm, Old Simm's Copse and Henri Netley Heath 07802 312366 Wednesday, 22nd February 10 am at Margery Wood NT CP North Downs Ridge Circular walk Colley Hill, Reigate Hill, Gatton 7mile / 11.3km Moderate Leader TQ246526 / KT20 7BD Park, one steep descent. Doris M 01737 762485 07895 065311 Saturday, 25th February 10 am at Margery Wood NT CP Walton Heath A flat walk over the heath towards Walton village 5mile / 8km Moderate Leader TQ246526 / KT20 7BD and Lower Kingswood. Winter views. George and Tricia 020 8393 2388 07726 724046 Saturday, 25th February 10 am at Inholms Lane CP Dem boots, Dem boots, Dem dry boots Enjoy a winter whole day 11mile / 17.7kmModerate Leader TQ170470 / RH5 4JU walk mostly on dry bridleways, Holmwood Common, Parkgate, Jacqui H Ewood. Picnic lunch break near pub. 07733 485124 Saturday, 25th February 11 am at Meet at Lavington Common CP (Expl. Map The Serpent Trail Stage 6. Fittleworth to Lavington Green 7.3mile / Leisurely Leader 121/OL10 Grid Ref. SU948187) & shuttle back to start 11.7km Chris point. Bring packed lunch 01372 456251 SU948187 / GU28 0QL 07704 107042 Sunday, 26th February 10 am at Dorking Halls CP Deepdene Trail Betchworth Park & Castle, Chart Park, Deepdene 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ170497 / RH4 1SD Terrace & Gardens, undulating Cliff W 01306 888286 MVR Walks Programme: January – March 2017 Accurate as of 6.12.16 , please check website for any updates or amendments. Date Start Title Distance Grade Contact Wednesday, 1st March 10 am at Ranmore East NT CP (pay & display for non- Down to the Delights of Dorking Beautiful views along Pilgrims 5.7mile / 9.2km Moderate Leader members) Way, secret alleys of Dorking, refreshments at Pixham cafe, and Fiona S TQ142503 / RH5 6SR ascent back through Denbies. 07917 772333 Saturday, 4th March 9:30 am at Headley Heath NT CP Box Hill & the other Bees Moderate hilly & undulating, taking in 12mile / 19.3kmModerate Leader TQ205538 / KT18 6NN Headley Heath, Juniper Bottom, Box Hill, Betchworth Park, Henri Brockham, Greensands Way, Betchworth and Picnic/Pub lunch 07802 312366 Sunday, 5th March 9:30 am at Farley Green Mid-length walk from Farley Green. Farley Heath, Greensand Way, 8mile / 12.9km Moderate Leader TQ051448 / GU5 9EW Pitch Hill, Winterfold Wood, Shophouse Farm, Mayor House Louise S Farm. Some hills. Bring sustenance. 01483 453273 07810 808716 Wednesday, 8th March 10 am at Hurtwood CP9 (west side of B2126) Holmbury St Mary to Leith Hill Wood Undulating walk via Upper 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ108451 / RH5 6NL Foxmoor, Leith Hill Wood and Abinger Bottom. Good views. Bob A 01306 730096 07708 772 323 Saturday, 11th March 10 am at Brimmer NT CP, Headley Heath Lizard Trail and more Easy walk round the Lizard Trail with stops 5.5mile / 8.9km Leisurely Leader TQ204532 / KT18 6NR at points of interest followed by a walk on Headley Heath tracks Joan Y 01737 248346 07999 442239 Saturday, 11th March 10 am at Summers Rd, Farncombe, west corner of River Wey and beyond Whole day walk, Wey Navigation, North 11.5mile / Moderate Leader Broadwater Parkt Downs Way, Compton, picnic lunch near pub. 18.5km Elizabeth SU978452 / GU7 3BE 01372 273867 Sunday, 12th March 9:30 am at East Horsley Station CP West Horsley & East Clandon A mainly flat walk over the minute 6mile / 9.7km Moderate Leader TQ092544 / KT24 6DJ August Hill Brian T 01483 282873 Tuesday, 14th March 10:30 am at Albury Heath Cricket Ground CP Albury Warren to Blackheath Scenic undulating walk via Albury 4mile / 6.4km Leisurely Leader TQ059469 / GU5 9DA Warren & Blackheath. In conjunction with Age UK Go 50. Bob A 01306 730096 07708 772 323 Wednesday, 15th March 10 am at CP behind St Mary?s Church, West Horsley Horsley Jubilee Trail Most of the Horsley Jubilee Trail, Sheepleas 6.9mile / Moderate Leader TQ088525 / KT24 6AH and West and East Horsley 11.1km Mark B 01372 801267 07903 560049 Saturday, 18th March 10 am at Ryka's CP, Burford Bridge. Phone leader if Mole Valley East & West Figure of 8 walk.am: Mickleham Downs, 11mile / 17.7kmModerate Leader coming pm only Box Hill, hilly, 6 miles, picnic lunch or snack bar.
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