GO50 WALK PROGRAMME Guided outdoor activities for the 50 plus age group WALKING IN AND AROUND SURREY PROGRAMME April – June 2020 The GO50 programme aims to introduce people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle and the benefits of regular exercise. Walking with others - socialising as you exercise - adds significantly to the beneficial effects. Regular exercise can: improve balance and flexibility; lower bloo d pressure; defend against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes; help maintain cognitive function; reduce depression and anxiety. If you have often thought about going for a walk, but had no one to go with, then this could be for you. There will always be someone at the starting point to greet you and lead the walk, and there is no need to book, just turn up. The length of the walks varies from about 3½ miles to 8½ miles. The distance of each walk is clearly indicated on the programme. If you are in any doubt about your fitness, we strongly suggest that you try a shorter walk first. Please do not forget to bring water and some food. We suggest a donation of £2 per person. If you are a taxpayer, we can reclaim the tax on your donations at no extra cost to you, as long as we have your signature and permission to claim Gift Aid. Ask the leader for details. GO50 activities are led by experienced volunteers who will meet you at the start and lead the way. Please wear walking boots or other suitable footwear. All walks cross stiles unless otherwise noted. No children or dogs, please. Use pub car parks only if you intend to use the pub afterwards. Please be aware of your own fitness levels and, if in doubt, consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Postcodes given are nearest available to the start and may not correspond to the exact starting point. (T) indicates accessible by public transport. Travel information is available from Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or www.traveline.info GO50 Health Walks are shorter walks more accessible to beginners run by Age UK Surrey and supported by the national Walking for Health programme. All other walks are run by Age UK Surrey only and are suitable for more experienced walkers In the event of extreme weather, phone the GO50 office or check the GO50 website before setting off (https://www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/activities-and-events/go50/). Leaders reserve the right to cancel or amend an activity if they feel that it is unsafe to proceed. Please take into consideration the distance and description of the walk and if you require assistance with walking, please contact GO50 prior to attending. AllFor walkers further informationwalk at their about own the risk. GO50 We programmerecommend or that if you all areparticipants interested carryin becoming personal a volunteer activity leader, phone 01483 503414; email [email protected]; or write to identification and emergency contact details with them in case of emergency. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Road, Guildford GU1 4QZ or visit our website at https://www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/activities-and-events/go50/ GO50 WALK PROGRAMME HEALTH WALKS Our health walks are ideal for people who would like to improve their health by increasing their physical activity levels. Participants are encouraged to walk at a pace that suits them. The walks are free and no booking is required. EVERY THURSDAY: St John’s Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU4 7AA 10am – 11am Walk lasts for 1 hour WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 CS19 SHACKLEFORD Distance: 7½ miles Meeting Place: St Mary’s church at junction of Elstead Road and Shackleford road (on- street parking below church). SU 940 448 / GU8 6AE Start Time: 10.30 Leader: CLIVE Lunch: Bring a picnic Figure of eight walk: Eashing, River Wey, Godalming, Peper Harow. MONDAY APRIL 6 CF28 ABINGER HAMMER Distance: 4 miles Meeting Place: Abinger Roughs car park. TQ 110 480 / RH5 6PZ Turn north off A25 at Crossways Farm, ¾ mile east of Abinger Hammer; car park is half a mile up lane on left. Start time: 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: COLIN Lunch: Gomshall Mill (optional) A hilly circuit of Abinger Hammer village with good views. TUESDAY APRIL 7 ES18 CHOBHAM COMMON Distance: 4¾ miles Meeting place: Chobham Common Roundabout car park at junction of B386 and B383. SU 965 648 /no postcode. (Surrey County Council ceased parking charges on 1.4.2020) Start time 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: ERYL Lunch: optional after the walk An undulating walk over Chobham Common, fields and a pond and with a fine view from Tank Hill. THURSDAY APRIL 9 MM04 COMPTON Distance: 4½ miles Meeting Place: Corner of Polsted Lane and Withies Lane in Compton, parking in layby. SU 963 470 / GU3 1JD Start Time 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: MIKE Lunch: Optional stop at the Watts gallery café. Relatively flat, sandy terrain. Walk past the very interesting Watts Gallery. GO50 WALK PROGRAMME THURSDAY APRIL 9 CS30 WOTTON HATCH Distance: 6½ miles Meeting Place: Free car park behind Wotton Hatch Hotel on A25. TQ 126 476 / RH5 6QQ Start Time: 10.30 Leader: CLIVE Lunch: Bring a picnic Through the Wotton Estate to Friday Street, returning via Broadmoor, and a view of Surrey’s highest waterfall. TUESDAY APRIL 14 LC01 BISHOPSGATE WINDSOR GREAT PARK Distance: 4 miles Meeting Place: Bishopsgate entrance. SU 978 721 / TW20 0XY From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to park gates. Start time: 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: LYNETTE Lunch: Pub lunch afterwards Superb views - Windsor Castle, across Thames Valley. Beautiful lilies on Cow Pond. Undulating walk through Deer Park and The Village with coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. WEDNESDAY APRIL 15 BH04 DENBIES Distance: 4½ miles Meeting Place: Car park at Denbies Vineyard (just north of Dorking on the A24) TQ 166 511 / RH5 6AA Time: 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: BARBARA Lunch: Refreshments at Denbies Walk though the vineyard on the North Downs Way to Ranmore with good views. A climb at the beginning of the walk. WEDNESDAY APRIL 15 CS11 CHOBHAM Distance: 7¼ miles Meeting Place: Fishpool car park (free), Gracious Pond Road, north-east of Chobham. SU 994 635 / GU24 8EX Start Time: 10.30 Leader: CLIVE Lunch: Bring a picnic A level circuit, passing Fairoaks Airport, crossing Horsell Common, and beside the Mill Bourne stream. WEDNESDAY APRIL 22 RH30 RANMORE COMMON Distance: 4 miles Meeting Place: CP in Stoneyrock Lane. TQ 124 504 / nearby RH5 6SY If coming from Dorking, turn R at the west end of Ranmore Common Road; the turning is just past the free CP we usually use on Ranmore Common, 1 mile west of Denbies Hillside: TQ 127 502. Start time: 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: ROSEMARY Different walk west through farmland, north to the golf course. Could be muddy but bluebells may be out! GO50 WALK PROGRAMME THURSDAY APRIL 23 CS43 BOURNE WOOD AND MOOR PARK Distance: 6¾ miles Meeting Place: Forestry Commission Bourne Wood car park (free), off Tilford Road, 1 mile NW of Tilford west bridge. SU 860 444 / between GU10 3RW & GU10 2BH Start time: 10.30 Leader: CLIVE Lunch: Bring a picnic Views of the River Wey, Mother Ludlam’s cave, Moor Park nature reserve, High Mill, and Bourne Wood. TUESDAY APRIL 28 LC13 CROCKFORD BRIDGE FARM Distance: 4 miles Meeting Place: Crockford Bridge Farm shop. TQ 055 639 / KT15 2BU Crockford Bridge Farm on left. Parking outside farm shop. From Jct.11 of M25, take A317 east towards Weybridge. At roundabout take 3rd exit A318. Continue through village about 1½ miles. Start time: 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: LYNETTE Lunch: Farm shop Interesting walk along Wey Navigation, past Mill pond and on to “The Minnow”. Pub in Weybridge for coffee. Return along River Wey. WEDNESDAY APRIL 29 CS07 GRAYSHOTT (HAMPSHIRE) Distance: 7¼ miles Meeting Place: Whitmore Vale Rd (on-street parking), beside St Luke’s church near junction with Headley Rd (B3002). SU 872 353 / GU26 6LU Start Time: 10.30 Leader: CLIVE Lunch: Bring a picnic Explore Whitmoor Vale; Ludshott Common; Waggoners’ Wells. MONDAY MAY 4 CF09 SHAMLEY GREEN AND GATE STREET Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: Outside Red Lion pub in Shamley Green. TQ 033 438 / GU5 0UB Park on adjacent roads. (T) Bus 53,63 Start Time: 10.15 for 10.30 . Leader: COLIN Lunch: Red Lion, Shamley Green, GU5 0UB (optional – please order from 10.00 am) Easy flat walk crossing abandoned canal and railway via Grafham to the pretty hamlet of Gate Street. WEDNESDAY MAY 6 BH19 POLESDEN LACEY Distance: 4 miles Meeting Place: Polesden Lacey car park (pay and display/free for NT members) TQ 136 522 / RH5 6BD Time: 10.15 for 10.30 Leader: BARBARA Lunch: Refreshments available at the National Trust cafe Walking through the Polesden Lacey estate and beyond with good views and bluebells. THURSDAY MAY 7 CS15 OCKLEY Distance: 7½ miles Meeting Place: Outside the cricket pavilion in School Lane off A29, at the south end of the playing fields. Free parking. TQ 145 398 / RH5 5TS GO50 WALK PROGRAMME Start Time: 10.30 Leader: CLIVE Lunch: Bring a picnic A hilly circuit via Forest Green, ascending to Leith Hill Place, with numerous stiles. TUESDAY MAY 12 LC01 BISHOPSGATE WINDSOR GREAT PARK Distance: 4 miles Meeting Place: Bishopsgate entrance. SU 978 721 / TW20 0XY From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to park gates.