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East Surrey Walkers

WALKS PROGRAMME &

NEWSLETTER

APRIL - JUNE 2015

www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk

East Surrey Walkers APR-JUN 2015 of 20

Chairman’s Chatter 2015 has started enthusiastically for ESW with good numbers on most walks; perhaps surprisingly much higher than during last summer. Not everyone can understand the attraction of walking in winter but I think many of us are glad to be outside, in the country, walking with our friends. Hopefully by the time you read this, the mud which has persisted on many routes will have reduced.

Along with our existing members it's been good to see new faces on many of the walks, and thank you for making them welcome. As well as the traditional ways of attracting new members we now have Facebook and StreetLife entries. These are bringing ESW to the notice of new people who in turn have made favourable comments after joining a walk.

Over the next couple of months we will be putting new posters and flyers in popular locations. If you know of new places where they should go, Keith Chesson will be glad of your help. Thanks to Tony P and Keith C for these initiatives.

On 7th February ten ESW members attended the Ramblers Surrey Area AGM in Selsdon. After the routine business was completed, Des Garrahan, a Ramblers Trustee and the Lead Member for Development, spoke. He congratulated Surrey Area, firstly that the meeting was much better attended than most he goes to, and secondly that the Area has a full Committee. We are lucky to have people prepared to take on these roles.

He pointed out that Ramblers was fortunate that volunteer duties are undertaken by an unusually large proportion, about 25%, of the 107,000 members.

Des then went on to talk about the response to the Vision and Governance Proposals. Tony Pearson criticised the Vision document saying it was overambitious and overlong, given the limited resources available to Ramblers. It soon became clear that Tony's viewpoint had general support in the room. Des seemed surprised at the response, and said that the numerical targets in the draft Vision proposals had now been dropped. As regards the governance proposals, Des favours one member one vote for the election of trustees, and this will be the subject of a vote at the National AGM at the end of March.

Ramblers is launching its ambitious Big Pathwatch project to survey the condition of every right of way in England and Wales between June and October 2015. This will enable the condition of paths in different parts of the country to be compared, and will identify the most common problems. ESW footpath secretaries already monitor the condition of local footpaths, but we will be looking for help with this project.

Finally I hope that amongst the wide selection of ambles, walks, special walks, and social events described in this programme you will find plenty to enjoy this spring.

Enjoy your walking!

Arthur Darby, Chairman March 2015

Cover photo: Reigate Hill. © Tony Pearson


East Surrey Walkers The Group is open to all members of The Ramblers whether or not they live in East Surrey. Prospective members are welcome to come on two or three walks before joining. Ordinary membership of The Ramblers costs £33 p.a. but is less for couples, students and other special categories. Application forms are available from the Membership Secretary. Our programme of walks and other activities is available on the Group's website at www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk where any updates to this programme will be found.

Contacts A full Contacts list for all the Group's officers can be found on the website.

Chairman Arthur Darby [email protected]

01883 713207

General Secretary Denise Birkett [email protected]

01883 346714

Walks Co-ordinator

Liz Whittaker [email protected]

0208 651 5661

Social Organiser Barbara Bulman [email protected]

01293 782090

Amanda Whiteley Membership Secretary [email protected]

01883 712303

Surrey Area ESW are members of the Surrey Area of the Ramblers. The Area has its own website here: http://www.surreyramblers.org.uk/ Members can login to the site using the Username: surrey, Password: boots42, to gain access to extra content, including the Application form for Leaders Training.

Our Walks The walks in the screen and website versions of the programme are colour coded to aid selection:

White Half-day circular walks Blue Short Ambles Green All day circular walks Yellow Midweek linear walks Beige Other days

Ambles We now have a selection of short Ambles in the programme - these are typically circular, no more than 3 miles long and on the level, and are meant as introductory or social walks for those new to rambling, returning after illness or surgery or simply wanting a shorter, gentler walk for a change. They generally start (and end) at a venue where sociable cups of tea or coffee can be enjoyed.


They take place on weekdays (other than Wednesdays) on a variable pattern so please refer to the Walks Programme for details.

Circular Walks Two circular walks are held every weekend. We have a full-day walk of around 10-12 miles, usually entailing bringing a picnic lunch, and a shorter walk of around 5-6 miles, both with a 15 minute refreshment break mid-morning. The days for these long and short walks will alternate each weekend. On Wednesdays we also have a short 5-6 mile walk, sometimes on the same day as the linear walks, to offer an alternative. These shorter walks are usually, but not always, in the morning. We also have occasional walks on other weekdays.

Mid-week Linear Walks On these days we tackle Long-Distance Footpaths in convenient stages of usually 8 - 12 miles. We normally walk on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and unless otherwise indicated lunch is at a pub where food is available. Where possible, start and finish points are arranged where public transport is accessible. The organisers (Nick and Bryan) will endeavour to co-ordinate travel arrangements, so if you haven’t been on any of these walks recently please contact one of us a few days beforehand in case any changes have been made to the published details. If you wish to make your own way to the walk start, please make sure you are there before the stated time, and let Nick or Bryan know. Nick maintains an email list of the regular linear walkers and many of us rely on that for last minute updates.

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At the start of the Downs Link Path © Bryan Petifer

Our first two walks this quarter will complete our journey along the Downs Link Path, from Christ’s Hospital near Horsham to Shoreham-by-Sea on the Sussex


coast. It should be easy springtime walking because it mostly follows the route of the old Guildford to Shoreham railway. We then switch to our main route for the summer months: The Monarch’s Way. We will be doing the last portion of this path, which follows King Charles II's escape route to France after his defeat by Cromwell’s army at the Battle of Worcester. The whole walk is over 600miles but we will pick up the King’s route at Owlesbury near Winchester for the final 85 miles to (once again for us) Shoreham-by-Sea on the Sussex coast. We finish this quarter at West Dean in West Sussex. Nick

Walks Report We are delighted to present to you our Walks Programme for April to June 2015. Please browse through it, make a note of your favourites & come & join us. Please try to arrive 15 minutes before the walk is scheduled to start so that the leader can take your details, introduce the walk & leave promptly. All our walks are to be recommended but I would like to draw your attention to some unusual ones.

• Sunday 19th April – a photography walk led by John Nathan in Staffhurst Woods. Equally enjoyable for others who enjoy ambling through bluebells.

• Sunday 26th April – our annual walk with London Blind Ramblers ending with a delicious tea.

• Monday 4th May – Bank holiday afternoon walk at Staffhurst followed by pub meal

• Wednesday 13 May – a Birdwatch walk with local naturalist Peter Oliver, who will take us on a short walk from the edge of Limpsfield Chart, onto the farmland south of the ridge and introduce us to some of the birdlife in the area. Numbers will be limited, so pre-booking is necessary.

• Saturday 23 May – David Woodcraft Commemorative Walk. Some of you will have known David, who died last year; he was a member for several years and led walks for us. We thought it would be fitting to remember him with a special walk in one of his favourite local areas. The walk will be followed by tea / coffee and cakes, held at the Reigate Heath Golf Club. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you knew David. Non-walking members are very welcome to join us for the tea.

• Sunday 7th June – our annual cream tea at John & Di Nathan’s house in Limpsfield. Preceded by a choice of a long or short walk to stimulate your appetite.

• Saturday 20 June – In the Steps of Walker Miles. To celebrate this ardent Victorian rambler we are organising a 4 mile walk in conjunction with St Nicholas Church, Godstone, followed by tea and cakes. Get into the spirit of the early 1900s by dressing as you think ramblers would have done then.

Full details of all these walks can be seen in the walks programme that follows.


Walkers enjoying one of our short Ambles on Limpsfield Common © Tony Pearson

As usual we are offering over 50 different walks this quarter. This is all made possible by ESW members offering to lead. If you do not already lead please think about doing so – we would appreciate your help towards providing a full programme. Liz

Ken's Krew install another new kissing gate © Brian Smith

DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*


Wednesday 01 Apr 10:00

Nick or

Bryan 01883 722194 01883 342439 07905 511563

Christ's Hospital Station, West

Sussex LINEAR WALK: The Downs Link Path: Christ's Hospital Station to Henfield. Pub lunch in Southwater. Public Transport: Meet at Horsham NR Station before 10:00 for train to Christ's Hospital NR. Return by No. 17 bus from Henfield to Horsham. Maps 134 & 122 GR: TQ147292 PC: RH13 0NE

11½ miles (18½ km)


Mike

Osborn

020 8949 5063 07961 990914

Kingston-upon-Thames, London

Meet at Fulwell NR Station (10.21 from Clapham Junction Platform 11 - Shepperton train). Exploring the Water Gardens of Bushey Park and following the Colne River to Hampton Court passing by the Diana Fountain. Optional lunch at the Foresters Arms Hampton Wick (close to Hampton Wick Station). Map 161 GR: TQ146717 PC: TW2 5NY

5 miles (8 km)

Saturday 04 Apr 10:00

Alexander

and Sandy

01273 734103 07974 702852

Friston, East Sussex

Meet at Crowlink NT CP (NT member free or £2 all day), off A259. Entry to CP between Friston Church and pond. Map 123 GR: TV549978 PC: BN20 0AX

12 miles (19½ km)

Monday 06 Apr 10:00

Julia and

Sue

01883 743807 07532 177036

Reigate, Surrey

EASTER MONDAY. Meet at CP on Reigate Heath Flanchford Rd off the A25 west of Reigate for a picturesque walk in the Mole Valley via Leigh, Strood Green, Brockham and Betchworth. Map 146 GR: TQ239503 PC: RH2 8AB

11 miles (17½ km)


Liz W

020 8651 5661 07710 434671

Tandridge, Surrey

Park by Barley Mow. Varied walk with plenty to enjoy. Part of Greensand Way and passing through Godstone. Option for pub lunch at end. Map 146 GR: TQ373507 PC: RH8 9NJ

6 miles (9½ km)




Val S

01737 773975 07919 312773

London Bridge Station, London

North Greenwich circular walk. Meet main concourse at London Bridge Station then underground to North Greenwich (buy Travelcard or Oyster). Walk Thames Path past Thames Barrier, taking Woolwich Ferry (free) and the Emirates Air Line cable car (£3.40 with Travelcard or Oyster) back to North Greenwich. Allow time to stop and explore buildings/areas of interest en route. Map 162 GR: TQ392798

6 miles (9½ km)

Sunday 12 Apr 10:00

Phil

01883 730364 07711 640060

Penshurst, Kent

From Penshurst, take the B2188 to Fordcombe. Turn right after 0.5 mile into Grove Road and after 0.5 mile CP (marked PORC) (by permission) is on left. Please share cars as much as possible. Map 147 GR: TQ516428 PC: TN11 8DU

10½ miles (17 km)

Monday 13 Apr 10:00

Anne S

01883 715781 07711 615496

Old Oxted, Surrey

MORNING AMBLE: Park at end of Old Godstone Road, past Bushey Croft. Pleasant walk to Tandridge Church over the Golf Course, then to Broadham Green and Oxted Mill. Optional drink/snack afterwards. Map 146 GR: TQ382521 PC: RH8 9JU

3 miles (5 km)

Tuesday 14 Apr 09:30

Ken

0208 657 6304

KEN’S KREWE - The East Surrey Group's Working Party. All Welcome - Contact Ken for details


Nick or

Bryan

01883 722194 01883 342439 07905 511563

Henfield, West Sussex

LINEAR WALK: The Downs Link Path: Henfield to Shoreham-by-Sea. Pub lunch in Bramber. Public Transport: Meet Brighton, Churchill Square before 10:00 for No.17 bus to Henfield. Return by No. 700 bus to Brighton. Map 122 GR: TQ215162 PC: BN5 9HT

9½ miles (15½ km)




Sue C

01883 622703 07914 796555

Crowhurst Lane End, Surrey

Park in Crowhurst Lane, off Tandridge Lane, near The Griffin PH (formerly Brickmakers Arms). Walking SE to Crowhurst, W to South Godstone, E to Crowhurst Lane End. Map 146 GR: TQ379481 PC: RH8 9NS

5½ miles (9 km)


Keith

01883 716637 07817 907378

Woldingham, Surrey

Country walk, some hills, and great views. Meet Gangers Hill (South Hawke/Marden Park) CP Map 146 GR: TQ373541 PC: CR3 7AD

11 miles (17½ km)

Sunday 19 Apr 10:00

John N

01883 717800 07885 065950

Staffhurst Wood, Surrey

Photography walk - landscape and flowers. Please bring camera, card and tripod (if desired). Short walk with many stops - Staffhurst wood to Crowhurst Church and back. Meet Grants Lane CP. Maps 147/146 GR: TQ417484 PC: TN8 6QR

5 miles (8 km)


Roger

01293 773603 07831 648086

Horley, Surrey

Rural circular via Salfords & M23 environs. Refreshments after. Plenty of parking at my house (Greenleigh, Haine Close), but because a new property, the Satnav directions may not operate. Therefore my contact details are important on the day. Map 146 GR: TQ297444 PC: RH6 9SU

6 miles (9½ km)


John H

01883 713728 07429 634725

Limpsfield Chart, Surrey

Meet NT CP opposite golf clubhouse. Across Common to Tenchleys Lane, Stockenden Farm, Guildables Farm and back via Vanguard Way to Limpsfield Chart and CP. Map 147 GR: TQ412527 PC: RH8 0SL

6½ miles (10½ km)

Sunday 26 Apr 10:30

Di

01883 717800 07802 741345

Oxted, Surrey

Annual walk with the London Blind Ramblers. Start Oxted railway station (Station Road West) at 10:30. Moderate walk to Godstone and back with picnic lunch followed by tea at Oxted British Legion. Map 147 GR: TQ394529 PC: RH8 9EU

8 miles (13 km)




Fay and

Ron

01732 300922 07941 221032

Crockham Hill, Surrey

Morning walk taking in Trevereaux, French Street, Tower Wood and Chartwell. Meet in School car park (rear). Map 147 GR: TQ444507 PC: TN8 6RP

6 miles (9½ km)

Thursday 30 Apr 10:00

Tricia

01883 713927 07941 921601

Godstone, Surrey MORNING AMBLE: Meet at CP by Pond. Walk past Bay Pond, Church, Leigh Mill and back through Godstone Farm. Map 146 GR: TQ350516 PC: RH9 8DR

3 miles (5 km)

Saturday 02 May 10:00

Len

01737 555452

Copsale, West Sussex

Meet Old West Grinstead Station off A272 Map 134 GR: TQ183227 PC: RH13 8LX

12½ miles (20 km)

Sunday 03 May 10:00

Adam

01342 832911

Copthorne, Surrey

Park in Snow Hill Lane near garden centre. Domewood, Chithurst Farm, Hedgecourt Lake and Furnace Wood. Map 135/146 GR: TQ338400 PC: RH10 3EL

6½ miles (10½ km)

Monday 04 May 15:00

Arthur

01883 713207 07786 311095

Staffhurst Wood, Surrey

EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY Afternoon walk around Staffhurst Wood with meal afterwards at the Royal Oak for those that have pre-booked with Arthur. Park at Royal Oak. Map 147 GR: TQ407485 PC: RH8 0RR

6 miles (9½ km)

Wednesday 06 May 10:33

Nick or

Bryan

01883 722194 01883 342439 07905 511563

Owlesbury, Hampshire

LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: Owlesbury to Warnford. Pub lunch in Upham or picnic. Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return by taxi from Warnford. Map 132 GR: SU515235 PC: SO21 1LP

10 miles (16 km)


Keith

01883 716637 07817 907378

Westerham, Kent

Meet Darent CP (may have to pay). Country walk around Westerham and Chartwell Map 147 GR: TQ451541 PC: TN16 1TD

5½ miles (9 km)




Alice

01883 652285 07905 416280

Toys Hill, Surrey

BRISK FITNESS WALK. Meet at Toys Hill CP. Octavia Hill Centenary Trail West. Map 147 GR: TQ469517 PC: TN16 1QG

6 miles (9½ km)

Sunday 10 May 10:00

Ritchie

020 8549 6851 07513 510646

Sevenoaks, Kent

Meet in One Tree Hill CP. Circular walk through Knole Park and Sevenoaks Common. Map 147 GR: TQ559532 PC: TN15 0SN

10 miles (16 km)

Tuesday 12 May 09:30

Ken

0208 657 6304


Tuesday 12 May 10:00

Nigel

01883 623181 07951 701692

Chelsham, Surrey

MORNING AMBLE: Park in Knights Garden Centre (as near road entrance as possible). Chelsham Place, Greatpark, Holt Wood, Henley Wood. Coffee in Garden Centre cafe. Map 146 GR: TQ368581 PC: CR6 9DZ

3 miles (5 km)


Tony

01883 716980 07899 910320

Limpsfield Chart, Surrey

BIRDWATCH WALK with Peter Oliver. Meet at Scearn Bank CP, Kent Hatch Road [B269] 500 yards east of St Andrews Church on right. Pre-booking required through Tony. Map 147 GR: TQ432516 PC: TN8 6SZ


Stephen

and Janet

01883 713116 07768 075980

Alfriston, East Sussex

Circular walk eastward from Alfriston - Lullington Heath - Jevington - Bourne Hill - Combe Hill and back on South Downs Way over Windover Hill and Wilmington Long Man. Park in long-term pay and display CP on left at entry to Alfriston from north. Map 123 GR: TQ521032 PC: BN26 5UG

11 miles (17½ km)

Sunday 17 May 10:00

Tricia

01883 713927 07941 921601

Woldingham, Surrey

Circular countryside walk. Meet in Woldingham station CP (possible £1 charge) Map 146 GR: TQ359563 PC: CR3 7LQ

5½ miles (9 km)




Nick or

Bryan

01883 722194 01883 342439 07905 511563

Warnford, Hampshire

LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: Warnford to Hambledon. Lunch: picnic. Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return by taxi from Hambledon. Map 119 GR: SU624232 PC: SO32 3LD

10 miles (16 km)


Nigel

01883 623181 07951 701692

Warlingham, Surrey

Meet in parking area in front of All Saints' Church, Church Road. Walk via Riddlesdown, Sanderstead and Kingswood. Map 146 GR: TQ356589 PC: CR6 9NU

6 miles (9½ km)


Tony

01883 716980 07899 910320

Reigate, Surrey

David Woodcraft Commemorative Walk. Meet at Flanchford Rd CP. Reigate Heath, off A 25, followed by tea at Reigate Heath Golf Club. All welcome for the walk and/or tea, whether you knew David or not. Map 146 GR: TQ239503 PC: RH2 8AB

4½ miles (7 km)

Sunday 24 May 10:00

Ken

020 8657 6304 0746 8586421

Horam, East Sussex

Meet at public CP in Horam, on B2203 off A267. Map 123 GR: TQ578174 PC: TN21 0EJ

10½ miles (17 km)


Dan and

Denise

01883 346714 07981 741531

Epsom, Surrey An undulating walk with wonderful views over Epsom Downs. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Park in CP opposite Tattenham Corner public house where there will be an opportunity to sample local ales. Map 146 GR: TQ225585 PC: KT18 5NY

5½ miles (9 km)

Friday 29 May 18:00

Graham Gr

01342 833453 07787 567227

Lingfield, Surrey

EVENING AMBLE: Park in Gun Pit Rd CP. Easy early evening stroll through farm land around Lingfield. Optional drinks at The Cage public house. Map 146 GR: TQ385435 PC: RH7 6AU

3 miles (5 km)




Adam

01342 832911

Ashdown Forest, East Sussex

Kings Standing CP, 4 miles south of Hartfield on B2026. Walk via Adam's Farm to High Hurstwood, then back through Camp Hill. Map 135 GR: TQ473301 PC: TN6 1XE

10 miles (16 km)

Sunday 31 May 10:00

Zak

01883 345095 0785 4663120

Caterham on the Hill, Surrey

Meet at CP adjacent to Esso garage on Town End. Walk from Caterham including North Downs Way, Quarry Hangers, via Chaldon and back. Map 146 GR: TQ333561 PC: CR3 5UG

5 miles (8 km)

Wednesday 03 Jun 10:33

Nick or

Bryan

01883 722194 01883 342439 07905 511563

Hambledon, Hampshire

LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: Hambledon to Rowlands Castle. Pub Lunch in Lovedean. Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return from Rowlands Castle NR station. Maps 119 & 120 GR: SU646151 PC: PO7 4RP

7 miles (11½ km)


Richard M

01883 626694 07753 516391

Blindley Heath, Surrey

Park on road (Tandridge Lane) between Red Barn pub and B2029. Walk includes the headwaters of the River Eden, farmland, and woodland, passing a couple of churches, a moated farmhouse, and a Grade 1 Listed Building. Map 146 GR: TQ370452 PC: RH7 6LL

6 miles (9½ km)

Saturday 06 Jun 10:00

Adam

01342 832911

Outwood, Surrey

Meet CP opposite windmill. Walk via Horne, Burstow Lodge and Rookery Farm. Map 146 GR: TQ329456 PC: RH1 5PP

5½ miles (9 km)

Sunday 07 Jun 10:00

Arthur

01883 713207 07786 311095

Limpsfield, Surrey

Circular walk ending at the Nathans' for Cream Tea. Meet in Detillens Lane opposite Padbrook. Walk up onto North Downs Way, drop down into Westerham & back through The Chart. Map 147 GR: TQ326456 PC:RH1 5PW

10 miles (16 km)



Sunday 07 Jun 13:30

Tony

01883 176980 07899 910320

Limpsfield, Surrey

Short walk ending at the Nathans' for Cream Tea. Meet in Detillens Lane near Tennis Club Map 147 GR: TQ405530 PC: RH8 0DH

4½ miles (7 km)

Monday 08 Jun 10:00

Linda

01883 712184 07703 114399

Limpsfield, Surrey

MORNING AMBLE: Meet at CP opposite Golf Clubhouse, just off A25. Easy stroll through Limpsfield Chart woodlands; optional drink/lunch afterwards. Map 146 GR: TQ411527 PC: RH8 0SL

3 miles (5 km)

Tuesday 09 Jun 09:30

Ken

0208 657 6304



Graham Gd

01883 716476 07990 954136

Oxted, Surrey

Meet in Old Godstone Road near Bushey Croft. Leigh Place Pond via Broadham Green and Tandridge returning via Tandridge Church and golf course Map 146 GR: TQ383522 PC: RH8 9JS

5 miles (8 km)


Tony

01883 716980 07899 910320

Westerham, Kent

Meet at Hosey Common CP, Hosey Hill, B2026 south of town. Squerreys Park; Limpsfield Chart; Pootings; Froghole Map 147 GR: TQ452531 PC: TN16 1PL

11½ miles (18½ km)

Sunday 14 Jun 10:00

Keith

01883 716637 07817 907378

Tatsfield, Kent

Park in village. Meet in front of Old Ship Pub. Map 147 GR: TQ412568 PC: TN26 2AG

5½ miles (9 km)


Nick or

Bryan

01883 722194 01883 342439 07905 511563

Rowlands Castle, Hampshire

LINEAR WALK: The Monarch's Way: Rowlands Castle to West Dean. Pub Lunch in Walderton. Public Transport: Meet at 10:33 at Petersfield NR station for taxi. Return from West Dean by No. 60 bus to Chichester, then train. Map 120 GR: SU734108 PC: PO9 6BN

10 miles (16 km)




Kevin

01737 822995 07966 546642

Dorking, Surrey

Meet in Denbies Vineyard CP, off roundabout on A24 north of Dorking, for a walk around Polesden and Ranmore. Finish at Surrey Hills Brewery. Map 146 GR: TQ165512 PC: RH5 6AA

6 miles (9½ km)

Friday 19 Jun 10:00

Di

01883 717800 07802 741345

Bletchingley, Surrey

MORNING AMBLE: Park in lay-by off A25 just East of the Bletchingly Arms (was Plough). Easy stroll around the Bletchingley area; optional refreshments afterwards. Map 146 GR: TQ330507 PC: RH1 4PJ

3 miles (5 km)


Tony/Lisa

01883 716980 07899 910320

Godstone, Surrey In the Steps of Walker Miles - a walk to celebrate this ardent Victorian rambler in conjunction with St Nicholas Church, Godstone. Meet near Godstone Pond, followed by refreshments at Youth Centre. Victorian dress style optional! Map 146 GR: TQ349516 PC: RH9 8DT

4 miles (6½ km)

Sunday 21 Jun 10:00

Barbara W

& Lisa

01883 626793 07593 326290 01883 622827

Loxwood, West Sussex

Meet Wey and Arun Canal Centre car park behind Onslow Arms pub, Loxwood (B2133). Part of the walk goes along the canal to see the restoration of locks and canal. Option of tea at Onslow Arms at the end. Map 134 GR: TQ041311 PC: RH14 0SU

10½ miles (17 km)


Andrew

01737 557513 07754 396388

Old Coulsdon, Surrey

Coulsdon Common and Farthing Downs. Meet at public CP behind The Fox. A few steep but short hills. Map 146 GR: TQ317568 PC: CR3 5QS

5½ miles (9 km)


Anne S

01883 715781 07711 615496

Woldingham, Surrey

Meet at South Hawke CP, Gangers Hill. Walk through Tandridge to Godstone. Walk back along the North Downs Way. Undulating, fine views. Map 146 GR: TQ373541 PC: CR3 7AD

10 miles (16 km)



Sunday 28 Jun 10:00

Graham Gr

01342 833453 07787 567227

Lingfield, Surrey

Meet at Gun Pit Road CP. Lingfield to Crowhurst taking in much of the "Age to Age" walk Map 146 GR: TQ385435 PC: RH7 6AU

6½ miles (10½ km)

• NOTE: the distance listed is an approximation for g uidance, NOT a guarantee of the actual length of the walk 'on the day'.

Notes about the Walks: � Arrive at least 15 minutes before the stated time - walks start

promptly. � Call the leader if you would like more information about the walk or

meeting place, or, in case of severe weather, phone before 8am to check arrangements

� For other than half day walks and linear walks (unless otherwise stated) please bring a picnic lunch to eat in the open air.

� Everyone participating in Ramblers walks and other activities does so at their own risk.

� Dogs, under control, are welcome on our walks at the leader's discretion, except where noted.

� Please make sure that you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to join. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short walk first: it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted.

� Most walks are off-road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for the walk you intend to join, and bring some food and drink, even if the walk includes a pub or café break. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. When in doubt, contact the organisers or the walk Leader in advance.

� For your own and others' safety please read and abide by any advice and guidelines issued by the organisers, and the instructions of the walk Leader. Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, no activity is completely without risk and it is your responsibility to behave sensibly and to minimise the potential for accidents to occur.


MEETING POINTS When on-line you can click the link after the OS Grid Reference (GR) - e.g. TQ426349 - to view a map of the start location. Post Codes: Following member requests, we are now including the nearest Post Code along with the Grid Reference of the car park for the start of each walk. However, it should be noted that this will be the Post Code of the nearest building to the car park, and therefore may not be as accurate as the Grid Reference for country car parks. For the Wednesday LINEAR walks, always confirm the meeting and transport details with Nick or Bryan beforehand, in case arrangements have changed.

DIARY DATES London Blind Walk Di Nathan's annual walk with the London Blind walking group will be on Sunday 26 April. Starting from Oxted Station, and culminating with tea and cakes at the Royal British Legion in Oxted. Di would very much appreciate offers of home-made cakes to serve. Walk details in the programme. The London Blind walkers will appreciate guidance over the walk, and lots of friendly gossip too.

Cream Tea Date: Sunday 07 June This year's Annual Cream Tea will again be hosted by Di and John Nathan, at their lovely garden in Detillens Lane, Limpsfield. Further details, and pleas for cakes/scones etc. nearer the time. There will be two walks, one long, one short. Please see the walks programme for details. Non-walking members may just come along for the tea and gossip. Please do try to bring your own garden chairs, as demand will outstrip supply.


ADVANCE NOTICES Summer BBQ We will hold the 2015 annual BBQ on 23 August. Rosie Blythe has once again offered to host this event from her beautiful garden in Horne. Further details in due course on the Forum. Offers of help and support with the food and organisation will be gratefully received.

UK Group Holiday Sunday 27 September - Saturday 3 October 2015 (6 nights) Area: Dorset coast - affording opportunities to walk the Jurassic Coast (Golden Cap, Lyme Regis) as well as lovely country walks. Sightseeing includes Dorchester, Abbotsbury Swannery, Lyme Regis etc. We will put together a 5 day walks programme with, subject to demand and available leaders, easier and harder walks each day. You may still be able to book, subject to room availability: contact [email protected].

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