Mole Valley Ramblers Spring Walks Programme 1 April - 30 June 2019 (Created on 6 March 2019 – check website for latest walk details) Date Start Walk Distance Difficulty Contact Wed 03/04/2019 10:00 Sheepleas Shere Rd CP (KT24 Four Lovelaces and a Missing Head 7mi/11.3km Moderate Kevin F, 07884 665394 6EP, TQ084515) Walk through woods, meadow, and historic East Horsley, including Sheepleas, West Horsley Place, Great Ridings Wood and Green Dene. Wed 03/04/2019 10:00 Friday Street CP (RH5 6JR, A walk through History - Mesolithic to 6mi/9.7km Moderate Jayne L, 07962 317777 TQ125457) WW2 Exploring part of the Wotton Estate, Abinger Roughs and Abinger Common. No steep hills but a few ups and downs and some stiles. Thu 04/04/2019 14:00 Watts Gallery, Compton CP, if Find out Watts what, where and when 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Lizann P, 07887 505831 staying on, or in The Studio CP From Watts Gallery, visit Watts Chapel opposite if not. Meet by bus stop at followed by a leisurely walk through main entrance. (GU3 1DQ, Compton Village, Loseley Park, returning SU959479) via the Pilgrims' Way. Optional refreshments at Watts Gallery at the end. Sun 07/04/2019 09:30 Chertsey Meads CP, Mead A Towpath Wander 7mi/11.3km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 Lane (on left under yellow height Flat easy Thames-side walk, taking in barrier just past the marina) (KT16 Chertsey Meads, Wey Navigation towpath, 8LL, TQ054662) Thames Lock in Weybridge, Shepperton Foot Ferry (please bring the £2.50 fare) then the Thames Path to Chertsey Bridge. Page 1 of 12 Sun 07/04/2019 10:00 Reigate Heath CP, Flanchford A gentle circuit through Buckland 5mi/8.1km Leisurely Doris M, 07444 125412 or Rd (RH2 8AB, TQ239502) Gentle ascent partway up the North 01737 762485 Downs, along Pilgrims Way, down to Buckland, Dungates Farm, Reigate Heath. Mon 08/04/2019 14:00 Church Street, Newdigate (RH5 Tea at Tanhouse 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Jacqui H, 07733 485124 5DL, TQ198420) Walk through quiet lanes, across fields and along firm bridleways to Tanhouse Farm for tea before returning to cars. Neither hills nor stiles. Wed 10/04/2019 10:00 Roehampton Gate CP, Spring delights around Richmond Park 8mi/12.9km Moderate Peter C, 07803 581752 Richmond Park. Easy access from A3 Enjoy natural delights in London's largest via A306 and Clarence Lane. School Royal Park. See famous views from King holidays so lighter traffic. (SW15 4PD, Henry's Mound and Richmond Hill; pass TQ213740) 17C Ham House and see Spring blossom in Isabella Plantation. Two short hills. Wed 10/04/2019 10:00 Polesden Lacey NT CP West of Polesden Lacey 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or (charges apply if not NT member). A brisk paced morning walk. Undulating 01372 451523 Meet at far end of car park. (RH5 terrain with some hills. See spring plants 6BB, TQ135524) as we pass through Stars Wood, Pump Pond Wood and Oaken Grove. Return via Ranmore common and the Polesden Estate. Sat 13/04/2019 10:00 Frensham Great Pond CP Frensham Ponds 12mi/19.3km Moderate Paul M, 07857 264315 or (GU10 2QD, SU844405) From the Great Pond, along quiet lanes 01483 564 834 and woodland paths to Dockenfield then back around Little Pond and Frensham Common. Bring refreshments and picnic lunch. Toilets at start/finish. Sun 14/04/2019 10:00 Wallis Wood village CP Wandering around Wallis Wood 5.5mi/8.8km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 (opposite Scarlett Arms pub) (RH5 Woodland and farmland, easy level 5RG, TQ118381) walking, lots of stiles. Hopefully plenty of woodland flowers. Pub option afterwards. Mon 15/04/2019 14:00 Silent Pool CP, A25 (GU5 9BW, Shere and surrounding countryside 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely Paul W, 01932 841208 or TQ059485) Passing through Shere, by its lovely old 07925 715824 church, and beautiful countryside around. Page 2 of 12 Wed 17/04/2019 10:00 Milton Heath CP (RH4 3GB, A ramble south of the Nower 7mi/11.3km Moderate Jo & Peter H, 07815 477325 TQ154488) Taking in Bury Hill Lakes, Squire's Great Wood, Redlands Wood. Open country and woodland. Some hills. Two stiles. Wed 17/04/2019 10:00 Stony Rock CP, Hogden Lane, Views from the Rock 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or Ranmore. this post code has 2 CPs, A varied morning walk at a brisk pace, 01372 451523 so check road name if using satnav. taking in Ranmore common and other (RH5 6SY, TQ124504) beautiful paths to the south of Polesden Lacey. Fri 19/04/2019 10:00 Shere Road Sheepleas CP Sheepleas and North Downs Way 6mi/9.7km Moderate Nigel & Helen , 07748 584942 (KT24 6EP, TQ084515) Sheepleas, Sheepwalk Lane, North Downs Way. Mostly through woodland with some hills but no stiles. Sat 20/04/2019 10:00 Reigate Rd, Dorking CP (Pay & Churches of Dorking 5mi/8km Leisurely Richard W, 01372 276770 Display). Meet in front of Dorking Crossways Community, St. Barnabas, St. Halls (RH4 1SD, TQ170497) Joseph's, St. Martin's, St. Mary's, St. Paul's, Society of Friends, United Reformed. Sun 21/04/2019 10:00 Diana Car Park between Diana Bushy Park and Roy's Cannon 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate Andy H, 07810 844250 Fountain and Heron Pond (TW11 We find a landmark of huge historical 0EW, TQ160694) significance, particularly to us ramblers - and enjoy a walk in Bushy Park too. Picnic option afterwards - wide choice at the car park cafe, or bring your own. Mon 22/04/2019 10:00 Epsom Downs, Tattenham New Paths, New Plantings at Langley 5mi/8km Moderate George & Tricia, 020 8393 Corner CP (Tea hut) (KT18 5PP, Vale Memorial Wood 2388 or 07726 724046 TQ224584) Langley Vale Memorial Wood is now almost fully planted. This hilly walk will show you what has been achieved - you'll also learn what's yet to be done. Wed 24/04/2019 10:00 Park around the green in the Bridges around Hatchford 8mi/12.9km Strenuous Olly & Brian, 07879 673016 or hamlet of Downside. Spread out A varied morning walk at a brisk pace, 01372 451523 when parking so as not to upset taking in Chatley Heath, Semaphore tower, residents. Gather near old chapel. Wisley airfield and Ockham village. Very (KT11 3NG, TQ112580) many stiles. Page 3 of 12 Wed 24/04/2019 10:00 Starveall Corner NT CP, Leith One of Britain's Best 100 Walks in 10mi/16.1km Moderate Fiona S, 07917 772333 Hill (no charges), best approached via Bluebell time Hollow Lane, south off A25, 4m hilly loop past Leith Hill Place, Frank’s signposted to Abinger Common (RH5 Wood (bluebells), up to Tower for (later) 6LU, TQ130432) coffee. Option to continue at brisker pace for second 6m loop via Friday St (picnic near pub) and Broadmoor. Wed 24/04/2019 14:00 Headley Heath NT Main CP, Around Headley Heath 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Ted C, 01372 720215 opposite cricket ground (charges if not Enjoy the delights of Headley Heath, taking NT member) (KT18 6NN, TQ205538) in Brimmer Pond, Main Circuit, Frith Valley, Sixth Valley Track, Jubilee Track and Ranmore Vista. Thu 25/04/2019 10:30 Denbies Vineyard CP, meet A Vineyard Experience 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Henri, 07802 312366 near Farm shop (RH5 6AA, 90-minute vineyard walk led by Walk for TQ166511) Health Leader, followed by Denbies 20- minute film display, then optional lunch in the Conservatory Cafe, before joining the afternoon walk. Thu 25/04/2019 13:30 Denbies Vineyard CP, meet Don't Wine about Walking 6mi/9.7km Moderate Henri, 07802 312366 near Farm shop (RH5 6AA, Enjoy the views of Mole Valley and TQ166511) Vineyard from Box Hill, hilly, but gentle pace Thu 25/04/2019 18:00 Punchbowl Inn CP (RH5 5NB, Day is done...almost 4mi/6.4km Moderate Jacqui H, 07733 485124 TQ133375) An evening walk around Okewood Hill, with optional pub visit afterwards Fri 26/04/2019 08:30 Park in Downs Way or Halepit Be inspired by nature's awakening 4mi/6.4km Leisurely Peter C, 07803 581752 Road (KT23 4BP, TQ146543) Looking for signs of Spring around Norbury Park and alongside the River Mole. Fri 26/04/2019 09:45 Bus stop on London Rd The bus stops here 15mi/24.1km Strenuous Jacqui H, 07733 485124 (Southbound), station side, near Undulating linear walk from Charlwood Denbies roundabout, ready to catch back to Denbies via Glovers Wood, Beare 21 bus at 09:58 (bring bus pass or Green, Milton Heath and Ranmore. Bring ï¾£4.70 single fare) (RH4 1PG, picnic lunch and drinks. TQ170507) Page 4 of 12 Fri 26/04/2019 14:00 Bocketts farm CP, meet at Introduction to rambling with Mole 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely Dave S, 07585 476937 disabled parking area (KT22 9DS, Valley TQ156550) Under two hour around beautiful Norbury Park, with gentle hills, woodland, riverside and great views. Cafe at the end for tea. Fri 26/04/2019 19:00 Well House Inn CP Mugswell Mugswell Wander with a Dance option 3mi/4.8km Leisurely Henri, 07802 312366 (CR5 3SQ, TQ258553) Evening stroll around Mugswell, before entertainment by John Peppard at The Well House Inn Sat 27/04/2019 10:00 Chinthurst Hill CP (entrance The Route To Folly 10mi/16.1km Strenuous Louise S, 07810 808716 opposite Waverley sign on B2128) Taking Downs Link towards River Wey, (GU5 0PR, TQ015463) heading W towards Catteshall, explore Farley Hill, Eastwater House, then SE towards Grafham crossing A281 and looping back towards Bramley and Chinthurst Hill.