Mole Valley 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 Reigate Heath 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 Nower Wood 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 Norbury Park, 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 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 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. 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 Chertsey Meads 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.