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                               Guildford Group of the Ramblers' Association

                                                    Spring/Summer 2013 Programme

 

                 

 

Full March to June 2013 programme  - click here             Click here for Newsletter

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by clicking on the following e-mail link, walkleader@guildfordramblers.org.uk stating in the e-mail your name and

 telephone number. You will be contacted.

 

If you are willing not to receive a copy of the programme by post please tell our Secretary by e-mail address

phillipmansley@ntlworld.com

You will be advised by e-mail when a new programme is available on the web and other relevant information.

 

All walks are circular unless otherwise stated. If a footpath, stile or access issue should come to your notice for

reporting,please go to the 'Footpath Issue' link for writing out a report.

 

Please note to only park in a pub car park if you intend staying for lunch. Other parking is usually available nearby.

 

Blue compass

To find the start point, click on the grid reference below to see a map.

     

 

Use the zoom control on the map site to level 3 = 1:25000 for best detail.

Want to know how to read a map and use a compass go to our 'Understanding maps' link

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sat Nav. post code. With the grid reference map open, click on the link immediately below the map that states

'Click here to convert co-ordinates'

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Please ensure that whenever there is diificult weather that common sense prevails and always call the walk leader if in doubt as to whether a walk will take place.

 

CP = Car Park. NT = National Trust.

  Day        Date         Walk detail                                    Grid Ref     Grade  Start time                   Directions                              Miles        Leader           Contact

 

Wed 22/05/13 Wonderful, wonderful, Wonersh, Surrey Hills, Hilly Walk. TQ013463 M 10:30 Meet at Chinthurst Hill Car Park, Wonersh Common Road.B2128. You are invited to a Pub lunch at the end. 5.5 Sue 01483 898973 or 07833100993 on day
Sun 26/05/13 A walk on the Sussex border:  A brisk morning walk east of Okewood Hill followed by a good lunch in The Punchbowl Inn TQ132374 M 10:00 Park in The Punchbowl Inn CP, Okewood Hill. Going south through Walliswood on the Horsham Road, turn left on road signposted Oakwood Hill, Ockley and Dorking. After one mile at junction with Honeywood lane bear left. The pub is just on the left opposite a cricket ground. 7.3 Bob 01483 576558 or 07879477203 on day
Sun 26/05/13 Digest a good lunch with a quiet walk towards Walliswood: For those who want to make a day of it, or just need a short afternoon walk. TQ132374 E 13:45 The afternoon follow on. 3.5 Bob 01483 576558 or 07879477203
Wed 29/05/13 Wey Navigation, Coffee in Send, The fishing Lakes ,bring your rod. TQ017561 E 10:30 Meet at the New Inn, Send Road Send. Please park further up Potters Lane ,if you are not lunching. You are invited to a Pub lunch after the walk. EASY FLAT WALK FOR NEW MEMBERS. 4.9 Mike M 01483 224653 or 07715701348 on day
Sat 01/06/13 Views & Gardens: A great walk for views and an optional visit to a beautiful garden. TQ030473 M 10:00 Meet at The Percy Arms CP  on A248 in Chilworth. Please park in road if not staying for lunch at the end. 7 Metta 01483 561628 or 07776402241 on day
Wed 05/06/13 Albury, Blackheath Forest and Albury Heath. A few modest ascents but plenty of variety. TQ049478 M 10:15 Meet Drummond Arms, Albury on A 248. Park at PH if staying for lunch otherwise roads nearby 5.5 Mike R 01483 574671 or 07890000213 on day
Sat 08/06/13 An evening walk around Eashing and Hurtmore SU 970440 M 18:15 Meet at Crown Court CP, The Burys, Godalming. Optional Meal in Godalming afterwards 4 Damian 01483 422137
Wed 12/06/13 A slightly hilly walk through Wintershall, Selhurst Common, Nore Hanger, and Hascombe Hill. Is that like being slightly pregnant? TQ001395 M 10:15 Meet at the car park opposite the WHITE HORSE PUB, in Hascombe. You are invited to lunch at The White Horse after the walk. 5.5 Basil 01483 872990 or 07552747429 on day
Fri 14/06/13 Navigation basics.

An evening where we can learn the basics of understanding a map & a compass. If you have a compass please bring it.

Practise on Sunday see entry below

 TQ008495 E 19:30 A real opportunity to brush up or learn afresh some basic skills regarding map reading.  Light refreshments available
Please let Keith know if you intend to come
 Held at The Spike, Warren Road, Guildford. 7.30pm to 9.00pm		 0 Keith 01483 563392
Sat 15/06/13 Weald Way Stage 1: Gravesend Pier to Sole Street

 See notes below		 TQ 655676 M 09:15 Contact the leader for detail of travelling options whether by car or train. See notes below. 10.5 Chris 01372 456251  or 07704107042 on day
Sun 16/06/13 Practise your Navigation on Blackheath. Blackheath has many paths, & is a good place to practice. Please bring a compass if you can. TQ 036462 E 10:15 Meet at car park at end of Blackheath Lane. TakeA248 & turn up by   Chilworth station. After 1 Km, Left & in 400m, reach CP 3 Keith 01483 563392
Wed 19/06/13 Beautiful Summer Walk ? in the Lanes and Heathland. Mostly flat. Just the odd bump. TQ059469 E 10:30 Meet at Albury Cricket Ground. From Newlands Corner turn right A248 towards Albury. Take next left to Farley Green. At top of hill aprox.150mtrs turn right on to Cricket Field. You are invited to a Pub lunch at the end of the walk. 4.75 Peter 01483 567392 or 07963292680 on day
Sun 23/06/13 A walk with a good exercise with some ascents and descents into the source of the Tillingbourne and Surrey's best waterfall. TQ143486 M 10:15 Meet at the Prince of Wales PH Wotton on A 25 parking if staying for refreshment at the end of the walk. 5.75 Mike R 01483 574671 or 07890000213 on day
Wed 26/06/13 Level walk through Surrey/Sussex borders along Arun canal. Bring your life jacket. SPECIAL BOAT TRIP AFTER WALK FIRST COME FIRST SERVED MUST PHONE TERRY TO BOOK. EXCELLENT FOR NEW MEMBERS TO MEET US ALL. TQ042311 E 10:15 Meet at canal car park beyond Onslow Arms. From Alfold X Roads on A281 left on to B2133 2.75 miles on LH side.. You are invited to a Pub lunch after the walk. THE BOAT TRIP COSTS £6.00 BUT YOU MUST PHONE TERRY TO BOOK LIMITED SPACE AND SEND YOUR £6.00 TO TERRY WELL BEFORE THE WALK.. 5.5 Terry 01252 322292 or 7745905916 on day
Sat 29/06/13 Thames Path Stage 6: Vauxhall Bridge to Barnes Bridge (South Bank)

 See notes below		 TQ303779 E 10:10 Either meet at Oxshott Stn. (09:15) or in tunnel under platforms at Vauxhall Stn.(10:10). 'Group save' tickets available from Oxshott - please contact leader if required. 8 Chris 01372 456251  or 07704107042 on day

 

 

 Weald Way Stage 1. Sat. 15 June 2013. Gravesend Pier to Sole Street – 10 1/2 miles.

 

Today there are a number of travel options:-

1)       If wishing to car share, meet at Junction 8 of M25 at 0915 hrs. Discuss with leader in advance the exact meeting point. Please share costs with driver. Then drive to Sole Street Station in time for bus 416.

2)       Make your own way to Sole Street Station (Explorer Map 163 / Landranger 177 Grid Ref. 655676 ensuring that you arrive in good time to pick up bus 416 to Gravesend. This should depart at 1100 hrs. & is operated by bus company “Nu-Venture”. But check current timetable with leader. If late note that the next bus is at 1520 hrs.!  It should be possible to park in side streets.

3)       Rail travellers have choices.  Either buy a return to Sole Street to pick up bus 416 as above to the start.  OR take train to Gravesend in time to meet the group at the pier (probably about 1130 hrs.) & then return from Sole Street Station or Meopham Station (note that Meopham Station is actually at Hook Green & not Meopham!)

 

As there is no pub stop today an early lunch / brunch / coffee stop will be taken in Gravesend.  Probably a good idea to carry lunch / snacks with you for later use.  It may be possible to purchase in Gravesend as we walk through.

 

 Thames Path Stage 6. Sat. 29 June 2013.Vauxhall Bridge to Barnes Bridge (South Bank) 7 3/4 miles.

 

Here are the travel arrangements for this stage.

 

Either - meet at Oxshott Station at 0915 hrs. where the leader will hand out half price “groupsave4” tickets – these will probably be purchased in advance so contact the leader if wishing to join in.  We will take the 0931 hrs. train which arrives at Vauxhall  1002 hrs.

 

Or - make your own way to meet the group in the tunnel under the platforms at Vauxhall Station at 1010 hrs. near the pasty shop.  

 

As we will return from Barnes Bridge Station via Clapham Junction a travelcard will not be necessary for those travelling up on Southwesttrains. Buy your out ticket to Vauxhall & your return from Barnes Bridge. This should prove cheaper than a travelcard for those commencing their journey outside of Zone 6 but you are recommended to check with the ticket office.  If commencing inside Zone 6 then buy a travelcard or use Oyster.

 

Feb 2013