Mole Valley 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 Shere 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 Albury Park, 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 London Loop, 769343 or 07734 806123 Oaks Park, farmland and Mayfield Lavender Fields. Wed 03/07/2019 10:00 Friday Street 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 Dorking 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, Charlwood (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 Silent Pool 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 Gomshall 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 Abinger 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) Norbury Park, Fetcham 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, North Downs and farmland, with views 01737 762485 TQ317568) over the Weald. 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 River Mole. Wed 17/07/2019 10:00 St. Martha's, Guildford 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 Denbies Vineyard CP. Meet Denbies to Polesden Lacey 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 near farm shop. (RH5 6AA, Varied walk with superb views towards TQ165511) Leith Hill and Ranmore Common - 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 Henfold Lakes and Newdigate 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, Holmbury St Mary (RH5 6NL, Pretty woodland walk passing 4 hostelries 01372 451523 TQ108451) via Abinger Common, Tenningshook Wood, Hurtwood, Coverwood and Holmbury Hill. 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 Banstead 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 Reigate 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 Betchworth, 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 Greensand 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 Pixham cafe, and ascent back through Denbies. Page 4 of 9 Thu 08/08/2019 14:00 Park around Brockham 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.