Mole Valley Ramblers Autumn Walks Programme 1 October - 31 December 2019 (Table created on 5 September 2019 – check website for latest walk details) Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Wed 02/10/2019 10:00 Margery Wood NT CP (KT20 Up hill and down dale 6.5mi/10.5km Strenuous Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 7BD, TQ246526) Undulating walk along the North Downs 769343 or 07734 806123 and Pilgrims Ways, with spectacular views from Reigate, Colley and Buckland Hills. Just one steep(ish) climb. Wed 02/10/2019 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP East of Polesden 6mi/9.7km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 (Display ticket, free to NT members) Walk heads east and south from Polesden (RH5 6BB, TQ135524) to Dorking and Ashcombe Woods. Back via Crabtree Lane and Admirals Lane. Thu 03/10/2019 14:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP Ranmore and thereabouts avoiding the 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 (Display ticket, free to NT members) golf balls (RH5 6BB, TQ135524) A varied walk around Ranmore and Effingham golf course with some lovely views. Mainly level, some ups and downs, nothing tricky, 4 stiles. Potential tea at Polesden Lacey at end, if desired. Sat 05/10/2019 09:30 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, The Three Hills Extravaganza 14mi/22.5km Strenuous Henri, 07802 312366 TQ125457) All day hilly walk with several ascents, taking in Pitch Hill, Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill. Picnic lunch and bring plenty of fluids. Sun 06/10/2019 09:30 Denbies Hillside (Ranmore A Circumnavigation of Polesden Lacey 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Kevin F, 07884 665394 East) NT CP (display ticket, free to NT Across Ranmore Common to Tanner's members) (RH5 6SR, TQ141503) Hatch; then steep climb to Crabtree Cottages, and on to Bookham Wood. Autumnal views of Polesden on way back before joining NDW. Bring snacks as no lunch stop. Page 1 of 8 Wed 09/10/2019 10:00 Hurtwood CP2, Walking Grand Designs and lovely views 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 Bottom, Peaslake (GU5 9QW, West to Bentley Copse. NW & W Hound TQ083444) House and a farm. East and SE back Wed 09/10/2019 10:00 Hydon's Ball CP. Salt Lane. Hydon's Ball and Hascombe Hill 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Nigel & Helen , 07748 584942 (Near junction with Clock Barn Lane) A walk with a variety of woodland, open (GU8 4BB, SU979402) country and views. Starting over Hydon's Ball then towards Hascombe and around Hascombe Hill. Sat 12/10/2019 10:00 Cooper's Hill Car Park, Autumn colours in Windsor Great Park 12mi/19.3km Moderate Andy & Juye, 01784 462563 or Englefield Green, take exit 13 from Enjoy a walk with our personal Windsor 07952 782339 M25, double back on to A30 Egham Park guides seeing magnificent trees, fine bypass, right at roundabout on to Tite views, the Castle, and many other Hill and 3 more right turns. (TW20 historical features. 0LB, SU995718) Sun 13/10/2019 10:00 Puttenham Common Upper CP Below the Hog's Back 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 (GU3 1BE, SU920462) Visit the last hop field in Surrey and find out about the Cutt Mill murders, the Rodsall Manor rose and the Puttenham Sharks. Mon 14/10/2019 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 some of the delights around Norbury Park and along the River Mole. Wed 16/10/2019 10:00 Chinthurst Hill CP (entrance Explore West Blackheath and see 6mi/9.7km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 opposite Waverley sign on B2128) Chilworth Manor. (GU5 0PR, TQ015463) Explore Blackheath from the West for a change. And what will you find at Chilworth Manor? Wed 16/10/2019 10:00 Old Epsom Road, East Shere Drop 10.5mi/16.9km Strenuous Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 Clandon. Turn off A246 towards East A brisk paced longer walk through East 451523 Clandon, then Immediately left. Clandon, Hatchlands Park and West Gather mid way along by stile. (GU4 Horsley, up Daws Dene, then dropping 7RL, TQ058515) down to Shere for picnic lunch break (and ice-cream option from shop). Bring picnic/money. Sat 19/10/2019 10:00 Gomshall Station CP (GU5 Gomshall and Hoe 6mi/9.7km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 9NX, TQ089479) Pre-AGM walk. Car share to MVR AGM afterwards. Page 2 of 8 Sat 19/10/2019 10:30 Abinger Hammer Village Hall Hammer and Roughs 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Bob A, 01483 598830 or 07708 CP (RH5 6QX, TQ096472) Pre-AGM shorter walk Undulating walk via 772323 on the day Abinger Roughs and Paddington Farm Sun 20/10/2019 09:30 Starveall Corner NT CP, Leith Exploring Leith Hill 6mi/9.7km Moderate Lynne D, 07867 790467 Hill (best approached from A25 via Wotton common, Broadmoor, Greensands Hollow Lane) (RH5 6LU, TQ131432) Way, Duke's Warren, Coldharbour, Leith Hill Wed 23/10/2019 10:00 Stepping Stones NT CP, off Box Hill, Brockham Hills and the Lime 6.5mi/10.5km Strenuous Eloise D, 07906 830231 A24, between Westhumble and Kilns Dorking (RH5 6AE, TQ171513) Walk through open countryside with beautiful views to the south and later north from Juniper Top towards Mickleham Downs. Some wooded areas, and a few very steep hills. Total ascent 1500ft. Wed 23/10/2019 10:00 Starveall Corner NT CP, Leith Leith Hill Again And Again! 7mi/11.3km Strenuous Louise S, 07810 808716 Hill (best approached from A25 via Brisk walk ascending and descending Leith Hollow Lane) (RH5 6LU, TQ131432) Hill twice via different routes also taking in Coldharbour, Broadmoor, Abinger Bottom, Leith Hill Place and Wood Thu 24/10/2019 10:30 Hurtwood CP2, Walking Pitch Hill Perambulations 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Bob A, 01483 598830 or 07708 Bottom, Peaslake (GU5 9QW, Undulating walk over Pitch Hill, no steep 772323 on the day TQ083444) hills, good views. Optional pub refreshments at end. In conjunction with Age UK Go50. Sat 26/10/2019 10:00 Benbow Pond CP, Cowdray In search of an Elizabethan Oak 12.5mi/20.1km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 Park turn right off A272 before Come and admire this amazing old oak Midhurst (easily missed, watch out for tree, with a delightful walk through MVR feather flag) (GU28 9BX, parkland to Henley (not on Thames), with SU914222) pub option for refreshments. Back through woodland on Serpent Trail via Lodsworth. Wed 30/10/2019 10:00 Roehampton Gate CP. Easy Seasonal delights of Richmond Park 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 access from A3 via A306 then See autumn colours in Isabella Plantation, Clarence Lane. (Schools on holiday, famous Thames views from Richmond Hill, so less traffic). (SW15 4PD, St Paul's Cathedral from King Henry's TQ213740) Mound, plus more besides. Easy walking, no stiles and only two short hills. Page 3 of 8 Wed 30/10/2019 10:00 Hurtwood CP 2 Walking Holmbury & Pitch Hills 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 Bottom, Peaslake. Follow lane to left Two hills for the price of one! This walk of Hurtwood Inn to reach CP. (GU5 shows off some of the best views in Surrey 9QW, TQ083444) from two of its best hilltops overlooking the Weald of Sussex. Sat 02/11/2019 10:00 Devil's Punch Bowl NT CP, The Punch Bowl in its autumn glory 9mi/14.5km Strenuous John Ca, 07780 462640 Hindhead (display ticket, free to NT A hilly walk covering some of the history of members). (GU26 6AG, SU890357) the area taking in the Robertson memorial, 101 steps, Gibbet Hill, Temple of the Four Winds; fine views. Picnic or lunch at Punch Bowl NT Cafe. Sun 03/11/2019 09:30 Denbies Hillside (Ranmore The big country 6mi/9.7km Moderate Nigel T, 07745 158334 East) NT CP (display ticket, free to NT Along the North Downs Way, dropping members) (RH5 6SR, TQ141503) down to the valley, along via Westcott, enjoying views of the Surrey Hills, and back up. Mon 04/11/2019 10:30 Leigh, park in Church Road A path to the sacred gothic fountain 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 between pub and church (RH2 8RF, A flat but varied walk with a few surprises. TQ224469) Around 10 stiles but it's worth the effort. Potential lunch opportunity at the Plough on return. Wed 06/11/2019 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 06/11/2019 10:00 Shere village (Recreation Stepping out from Shere 8.5mi/13.7km Strenuous Norma N, 07770 149198 Ground) CP (GU5 9BT, TQ073479) Brisk, morning walk towards Abinger Common, then north to Abinger Roughs, and a steep climb up to the NDW, rewarded by wonderful views to the South. Sat 09/11/2019 10:00 Mill Lane NT CP, South Leith Hill unbridled 10mi/16.1km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Holmwood (RH5 4NR, TQ173451) Walk to the Tower following footpaths and avoiding bridleways. Bring picnic lunch. Leader requests dogs on short leads. Page 4 of 8 Sun 10/11/2019 09:30 Newdigate Village Hall CP Around Newdigate on Remembrance 7mi/11.3km Moderate Susan B, 01306 631115 or (RH5 5AB, TQ196422) Sunday 07933 229938 on the day Via Newhouse Farm to Newdigate Church (15 minutes laying of wreaths at 11am).