Mole Valley Group Walks Programme 1 Jan 18 - 31 Mar 18 Part of Surrey area Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Mon 01/01/2018 10:00 Reigate Road CP, Dorking, no New Year's Day Dorking Delights 10mi/16.1km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 charge on BH, meet at front of Glorious views, riverside path and green Dorking Halls (RH4 1SD, TQ170497) spaces of Dorking, including Deepdene, Denbies, Westcott, The Nower and Glory Wood. Gentle hills. Earlier exit points possible. Bring picnic lunch. Wed 03/01/2018 10:00 Lakewood CP on A307 It's a Fair Mile to West End 6mi/9.7km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 between Cobham and Esher (KT11 Brisk walk with a few small hills. Takes in 3 1BG, TQ121617) commons, a wood and a river bank with a coffee stop beside or (if buying) in Garsons Garden Centre. Wed 03/01/2018 10:00 Silent Pool CP, Albury (GU5 Explore Blackheath 6.2mi/10km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 9BW, TQ060485) Explore beautiful Blackheath, Albury and Shere. Relatively flat with a few stiles. Sat 06/01/2018 10:00 Shere Heath, Hurtwood CP7. Shere Heath and surrounding area 7mi/11.3km Moderate Louise S, 01483 453273 or Small CP, car sharing suggested. Woods, fields and lanes. 07810 808716 or 07484 (GU5 9QJ, TQ072469) 762596 Sun 07/01/2018 09:30 Milton Heath CP, off A25 west For Nower and Ever 7mi/11.3km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 from Dorking. RH4 3JT is the most An undulating, with hills, half-day walk, reliable postcode for satnav users. taking in The Nower, North Holmwood, (RH4 3GB, TQ154488) Wolvens Lane, Logmore Green and Westcott. Wed 10/01/2018 10:00 Ranmore West NT CP (RH5 Ranmore hills 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Pauline N, 01372 456622 or 6SY, TQ126501) Woodland with some hills. Route will 07810 174973 depend on the weather. Wed 10/01/2018 10:00 Ryka's CP, Burford Bridge Box Hill Ramble, including a steep 5.2mi/8.4km Moderate Walk leader: Dave S (RH5 6BX, TQ171520) uphill start.... Contact:Dave S, 07585 476937 Ramble up Box Hill from Rykas, enjoy the views, return via Juniper Top (and Bottom) and White Hill & Mickleham. Two steep inclines, one stepped. Sat 13/01/2018 10:00 Inholms Lane CP, North Dem boots, dem boots, dem dry boots? 12mi/19.3km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 Holmwood (RH5 4JH, TQ170470) A brisk walk mainly on firm bridleways. Easy terrain. Picnic lunch near pub. Sun 14/01/2018 09:30 Lower Young St CP (KT22 The notables of Northbury 7mi/11.3km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 9BS, TQ163551) Exploring the lesser known paths of Norbury Park, with magnificent views across Mole Valley & Chapel Lane. Mon 15/01/2018 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP (RH5 Polesden to Effingham 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Lorna M, 01372 454012 6BB, TQ135524) Chalkpit Lane, Bishop's walk, Beech Avenue Wed 17/01/2018 10:00 Box Hill NT CP (charges for Midwinter mix 6mi/9.7km Moderate Pauline B & Jan B, 07933 non-members) (KT20 7LB, Box Hill, North Downs Way , High Ashurst, 769343 or 07734 806123 TQ178513) and Juniper Top. A varied walk with good open views and wooded areas, some hills but just one stile. Wed 17/01/2018 10:00 Clandon Park NT CP, (No Golf and Golden Gates 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 charging meters @ Nov 17). (GU4 Surprisingly peaceful walk close to 451523 7RG, TQ043513) Guildford. 3 stiles. Good views as far as London. Sat 20/01/2018 09:30 Milton Heath CP, off A25 west Leith Hill loop the loop 12mi/19.3km Strenuous Fiona S, 07917 772333 of Dorking (RH4 3GB, TQ154488) Looping Westcott, steady ascent via Broadmoor to the Tower and back via Abinger Bottom and Friday St Sun 21/01/2018 10:00 Epsom Common Stew Ponds Epsom & Ashtead Commons in winter 5mi/8km Moderate George and Tricia, 020 8393 CP, on B280 between Epsom and Over Epsom and Ashtead Commons with 2388 or 07726 724046 Malden Rushett. Best postcode for views not seen in summer. Largely flat with satnav is KT18 7TR (KT19 8HQ, a couple of inclines. TQ183611) Wed 24/01/2018 10:00 Newlands Corner CP (charges Nothing new about Newlands Corner - 7mi/11.3km Moderate Susan & George, 01306 not yet introduced) (GU4 8SE, yet 631115 or 07933 229938 on TQ044492) Moderately energetic walk. Newlands the day Corner and Albury Downs, farmland, woods, River Tillingbourne at Chilworth, views towards Shalford Pilgrims Way and views from St. Martha's Hill. Wed 24/01/2018 10:00 Denbies CP (RH5 6AA, Denbies to Polesden Lacey 7mi/11.3km Moderate Chris G, 07796 147127 TQ165512) Varied undulating walk with superb views towards Leith Hill and Ranmore Common. Thu 25/01/2018 10:00 Newdigate church, park on lane Lanes and tracks to Tanhouse Farm 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 (RH5 5DH, TQ197420) Shop Gentle walk through lanes, woods and fields. Cafe stop. Sat 27/01/2018 09:30 Park at Station or Gomshall Mill Milling around near Gomshall 6mi/9.7km Moderate Louise S, 01483 453273 or (if staying for lunch). Meet in Gomshall, Burrows Cross, Hoe, Brook, 07810 808716 or 07484 Gomshall Mill car park. (GU5 9NX, Shere. Farmland with livestock, 4 stiles. 762596 TQ089479) Some breathtaking views of the South Downs. Optional lunch afterwards at Gomshall Mill (pre-booking essential) Sun 28/01/2018 09:30 Polesden Lacey NT car park Mrs Greville's winter views 5.3mi/8.5km Moderate Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 (RH5 6BB, TQ135524) Pretty walk to west of Polesden estate. 451523 Good views. Several stiles. Some hills. Wed 31/01/2018 10:00 Starveall Corner NT CP, Leith Pasture Wood and Hurtwood to 5.2mi/8.4km Moderate Dave S, 07585 476937 Hill (RH5 6LU, TQ131432) Holmbury Hill Phenomenal view (that will be worth the effort) but many ups and downs with some short flat sections. Difficult but manageable because of the shortened length (one main steep hill). You'll love it. Wed 31/01/2018 10:00 King George V Playing Field Coffee and Bouncing Barnes 5mi/8km Moderate Olly S, 07879 673016 or 01372 CP, Browns Lane, Effingham. Parking Steady climb up to coffee stop at Polesden 451523 £1 (please bring correct money) Lacey (11.15 am approx for 1/2 hour) and (KT24 5ND, TQ120535) return via Barnes Wallis's burial site. Sun 04/02/2018 09:30 Friday Street NT CP (RH5 6JR, The Ups and Downs of Holmbury 7mi/11.3km Strenuous Jennie de B, 07891 288343 TQ125457) Strenuous walk in Holmbury area, Burnthouse Copse and Abinger Bottom. An undulating walk in woodland. Poles advised. Wed 07/02/2018 10:00 Margery Wood NT CP (KT20 My favourite walk over Reigate Hill 6mi/9.7km Moderate Doris M, 01737 762485 or 7BD, TQ246526) Reigate Hill top and bottom and a stroll 07895 065311 through Gatton Park Wed 07/02/2018 10:00 Lakewood CP on A307 It's a Fair Mile to West End 6mi/9.7km Moderate Stephen C, 07885 470788 between Cobham & Esher (KT11 Brisk walk with a few small hills, not too 1BG, TQ121618) muddy and no stiles. Takes in 3 commons, a wood and a river bank with a coffee stop beside or (if buying) in Garsons Garden Centre. Sun 11/02/2018 09:30 Shere Road CP, Sheepleas A Winter Forest Warmer 6mi/9.7km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Undulating walk, taking in Effingham Forest, Crocknorth Farm, Old Simm's Copse and Netley Heath, but not necessarily in that order. Wed 14/02/2018 10:00 Silent Pool CP, Albury (GU5 Love is in the air 6mi/9.7km Moderate Louise S, 01483 453273 or 9BW, TQ060485) Steep ascent to North Downs Way then 07810 808716 or 07484 descending into Shere, briefly stopping at 762596 the church before heading off towards Gomshall and Albury Park. During the walk we shall be pondering on the both Sat 17/02/2018 10:00 Reigate Heath CP, Flanchford Reigate Priory Park shorter walk 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Cliff W, 01306 888286 Road (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Dungates Farm and Reigate Priory. Coffee stop in Priory Park cafe. One short hill. Sat 17/02/2018 10:00 Moat Pond CP, Thursley Road Punchbowl Circuit 12.5mi/20.1km Strenuous Norma N, 07770 149198 (GU8 6LW, SU899416) Brisk paced varied walk taking in Kettlebury Hill, the Devil's Punchbowl, and Thursley Common. Picnic lunch at the viewpoint, with NT cafe nearby. Sun 18/02/2018 09:30 Gomshall Station (should be Gomshall - woodland and farmland 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Amanda B, 07950 755622 enough spaces at weekend) or pub Abinger Roughs, Sutton Abinger, CP if customer. Meet outside woodland and farmland with several short Gomshall Mill. (GU5 9LJ, TQ085478) steep rises, pleasant rolling views; 3 stiles. Wed 21/02/2018 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP (RH5 A Barnes Wallis walk 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 6BB, TQ135524) We will pass Barnes Wallis's house where he undertook early experiments for his bouncing bomb, visit his grave, and learn of his connections with Effingham. Wed 21/02/2018 10:00 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, Friday Street - Leith Hill Summit 5.8mi/9.3km Moderate Jo H, 07815 477325 TQ125457) Walk from Friday Street to Leith Hill Tower. Mainly gentle slopes but some a bit steeper. Sat 24/02/2018 10:00 Headley Heath NT CP (charges Headley Heath and Mickleham Downs 6mi/9.7km Moderate George and Tricia, 020 8393 for non-members) (KT18 6NN, Mickleham Downs, Stane Street and 2388 or 07726 724046 TQ205538) Headley Park Farm.