Guildford Group of the Ramblers' Association
Walks Programme this coming Spring and early Summer to end June 2010
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A grid reference is given for the start of each walk and a description of their use is given on Ordnance Survey maps and in other
pages in this web site. 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.
CP = Car Park. NT = National Trust.
Day Date Brief Description Grid ref Time Directions Miles Leader Contact no
| Wed | 10/03/2010 | Surrey spring - Level walk Albury Park, Shere & Brook | TQ 073479 | 10:15 | Meet Shere (off A25) Recreation Ground CP off Upper Street. Optional lunch at end | 5.5 | John & Marilyn | 01483 283425 |
| Sun | 14/03/2010 | River & National Trail - River Wey, North Downs Way, Artington | SU 998468 | 10:30 | Meet Parrott PH Shalford. A281 south from Guildford taking A248 west. Park in PHCP if staying for lunch. | 5 | Ro | 01483 502642 |
| Wed | 17/03/2010 | Milford, Witley, Enton round - mainly flat, one small hill, some stiles | SU 950423 | 10:30 | Meet CP at the junction of Station Road and Portsmouth Road, in Milford village or Secrets Garden Centre Cafe on opposite corner. Lunch at end. | 5 | Dennis | 01483 898206 |
| Sat | 20/03/2010 | London railway stations special. Royal Parks & Regents Canal (Zoo section). Guest lecturer Gordon Pettitt ex General manager Southern Region. | TQ 310800 | 10:15 | Meet under clock at Waterloo Station. London. See notes at end of progamme | 7 | Chris | 01372 456251 mob 07704107042 |
| Sun | 21/03/2010 | Up the hill and down the river. St Martha's, Blacknest, Wonersh and the River Wey | SU997491 | 10:00 | Meet entrance to Yvonne Arnaud theatre., Guildford. CP on A281 £1.00 on a Sunday. Pub lunch or picnic en-route | 9 | Andrew | 01483 472441 mob 07763831928 |
| Wed | 24/03/2010 | Twixt of a walk. Wood Street, Fairlands, Broad Street Common, University Sports, Normandy | TQ 953511 | 10:15 | Meet Wood street Village. Park back of green. Take A323 west from Guildford. Pub lunch at end | 5 | Wendy | 01483 235489 |
| Sun | 28/03/2010 | The three Hs. Hascombe, Hambledon, Hydon's Ball, a hilly walk | SU 002394 | 10:00 | Meet Car parking space opposite White Horse, Hascombe on B2130 south from Godalming. Lunch at Waterwitch, Odiham. | 10 | Phillip | 01483 854451 mob 07722559602 |
| Wed | 31/03/2010 | The water Wey. Canal path to Wisley and return | TQ 053570 | 10:30 | Meet Ripley Green off B2215 from A3. Optional lunch at end | 6 | Mike M | 01483 224653 |
| Mon | 05/04/2010 | Easter Monday walk - my favourite | TQ 142504 | 14:00 | Meet by red pillar box at the top end of Warren Road, Guildford | 5 | Metta | 01483 561628 |
| Wed | 07/04/2010 | Whitmoor common and a gentle walk. | SU 987542 | 10:00 | Meet Jolly Farmer PH Burdenshott Road, Worplesden, Guildford, off A320 north of Guildford. Optional lunch at end. | 5 | Kirsten | 01252 702305 |
| Sat | 10/04/2010 | Capital Ring Stage 2 Grove Park to Crystal Palace. See notes at end of programme | 09:00 | Meet at Ashtead Station or Grove Park station. See notes at end of programme | 8.6 | Chris | 01372 456251 mob 07704107042 | |
| Thur | 15/04/2010 | The Crondall Hundred, Oliver Cromwell and TV Bentley | SU 795485 | 10:30 | Meet Crondall Church parking nearby. Take A31 then via Hale (near Farnham) A287 sp Odiham. Foot of long hill turn left sp Crondall. Picnic lunch en-route. | 9 | Mike R | 01483 574671 |
| Sat | 17/04/2010 | Semaphore Towers Walk - Stage 9. Rowlands Castle to Hilsea. Good sea views | SU734108 | 10:30 | Meet Rowlands Castle station - 9.34 from Guildford book return to Hilsea. Pub lunch stop. | 9 | Keith | 01483 563392 mob 07757010529 |
| Sun | 18/04/2010 | Maintenance Day - do volunteer | Contact Phillip for information as to where this will take place | ------ | Phillip | 01483 854451 mob 07722559602 | ||
| Wed | 21/04/2010 | The Compton and Loseley round | SU 989489 | 10:00 | Meet top of the Mount, Guildford. 500 yards past cemetary. No lunch arranged | 6 | Sue & Jane | 01252 681858 |
| Sat | 24/04/2010 | Truly the Surrey Hills. Coldharbour, Leith Hill, Holmbury St Mary | TQ 126458 | 10:00 | Meet Friday Street CP. Take A25 turning south, east of Abinger, into Hollow Lane, signs for Friday Street. Lunch King's Head, Holmbury. | 10 | Pat | 01483 284913 |
| Wed | 28/04/2010 | Panoramic Surrey. Albury, Blackheath | TQ 049478 | 10:30 | Meet Drummond Arms PH CP Albury on A248. Use PHCP if staying for lunch at end | 5 | Norma | 01483 225493 |
| Sun | 02/05/2010 | Figure of eight - Odiham, (castle in PM leg) Dogmersfield, Basingstoke Canal. Flat walk | SU 746515 | 10:00 | Meet Odiham wharf CP (free) at end of London Road in Odiham. Follow A287 from Farnham or M3 junc 5. Lunch Waterwitch | 5.5 + 4.5 | Phillip | 01483 854451 mob 07722559602 |
| Wed | 05/05/2010 | From the Hill to the Mill. Chantries and Shalford Mill. Good views | TQ 030473 | 10:00 | Meet Percy Arms PHCP on A248 from Shalford south of Guildford. Optional lunch at end | 5.5 | Harry | 01483 539357 |
| Sat | 08/05/2010 | Capital Ring Stage 3 Crystal Palace to Earlsfield. See notes at end of programme | 09:20 | Meet at Ashtead Station or Crystal Palace station. See notes at end of programme | 8.6 | Chris | 01372 456251 mob 07704107042 | |
| Sun | 09/05/2010 | River and stately home.Wey Navigation, Loseley Park, Compton and Hurtmore return | SU 971400 | 10:00 | Meet Crown Court CP town centre Godalming. A3100 south from Guildford. Lunch en-route Harrow Compton. | 9.5 | John B | 01483 561628 |
| Wed | 12/05/2010 | Down by the river side. River Wey and Thames Ferry. Flat walk | TQ 078659 | 10:15 | Meet Canoe Club CP Thames Street(turning next to Ship Inn) Weybridge. Optional lunch at end | 5 | John M | 01932 566279 |
| Sat | 15/05/2010 | Semaphore Towers Walk - Stage 10. Hilsea to HMS Victory dockyard - Langstone Harbour, Southsea front. | SU 683036 | 10:40 | Meet Hilsea station 9.34 from Guildford - book return to Portsmouth Harbour from where return. Pub/café lunch stop. | 8 | Keith | 01483 563392 mob 07757010529 |
| Wed | 19/05/2010 | Albury geology trail. Steep in places, maybe slippery and muddy | TQ 044492 | 10:00 | Meet Newlands Corner CP off A25 east of Guildford. Optional lunch Barn Café at end | 5 | Terry | 01252 322292 mob 07745905916 |
| Sat | 22/05/2010 | Get Walking Day - Clandon Downs round. Excellent views | TQ 059516 | 10:00 | Meet Queens Head PH East Clandon off A246 4 miles east of Guildford. Optional lunch at end. | 5.5 | Mike C | 01483 569482 |
| Wed | 26/05/2010 | Wotton, Broomy Down round. | TQ 115459 | 10:00 | Meet Abinger Hatch CP Abinger Common. 1 mile east of Abinger Hammer A25, turn south into Raikes Lane then taking first left | 5 | Gay & Gordon | 01483 534180 |
| Sat | 29/05/2010 | Sussex Weald explorer. Pub lunch/picnic Henley | SU 923290 | 10:00 | A283 to Chiddingfold. 2.5 miles south turn right Gospel Green then left for Lurgashall Winery. 2.2 miles sharp right Quell Lane. Park at top beyond sharp left hand bend. | 9.5 | Colin & Mary | 01483 535027 mob 07764616254 |
| Wed | 02/06/2010 | More along the Wey. Ripley Green, Wey Navigation, Send & Papercourt Lock. | TQ 053570 | 10:30 | Meet Ripley Green off B2215 from A3. Optional lunch at end | 5 | Mike M | 01483 224653 mob 07715701348 |
| Sat | 05/06/2010 | Capital Ring Stage 4 Earlsfield to Brentford. See notes at end of programme | 09:15 | Meet at Oxshott Station or Earlsfield Station See notes at end of programme. | 11 | Chris | 01372 456251 mob 07704107042 | |
| Sun | 06/06/2010 | Steam, Stream and Watercress | SU 588325 | 10:00 | Meet Alresford station CP. A31 then B30047 and signs for Mid-Hants Railway station | 11 | Phillip | 01483 854451 mob 07722559602 |
| Thur | 10/06/2010 | Caesar & Wellington. Heathland, woods, lake and extensive views from Ceasar's camp. | SU 841489 | 10:15 | Meet Upper Hale Recreation Ground Institute Hall CP. A31 for Farnham, turning off before for B3016 and signs Odiham. Picnic lunch en-route. | 8 | Mike | 01483 574671 |
| Sat | 12/06/2010 | Surrey at its best. Blackheath, Wonersh, Bramley & Downs Link | TQ 014462 | 10:00 | Meet Chinthurst Hill CP. Shalford A248 east, take right hand turn up lane in 1.25 miles | 5 | Dennis | 01483 898206 |
| Wed | 16/06/2010 | The West End and Bisley. Easy walking over heath and farm.Lunch at end Hen & Chickens Bisley. | SU 936913 | 10:15 | Meet West End Village Hall CP. Take A322 north from Guildford or south from M3 junc 3. Turn east south side of Gordon's School into Streets Heath Road. 1/4 mile turn left. | 5 | Terry | 01252 322292 mob 07745905916 |
| Sat | 19/06/2010 | The Wey to Catteshall then Thorncombe Street. Glorious view after one climb | TQ 010451 | 10:00 | Meet Bramley old railway station CP. Take A287 south from Guildford, turn left in village for CP on left. Picnic en-route | 7.5 | Metta | 01483 561628 |
| Wed | 23/06/2010 | Powder, shot and corn. Chilworth, Gunpowder Mills, St Martha's and Shalford Mill | TQ 001476 | 10:00 | Meet Parrott PH Shalford. A281 south from Guildford taking A248 west. Park in PHCP if staying for lunch. | 6 | Kirsten | 01252 702305 |
| Fri | 25/06/2010 | Short walk pre evening social. Pre-booking the meal is essential. Phone Phillip or email phillipmansley@ntlworld.com | TQ 001476 | 18:30 | Meet Parrott PH Shalford. A281 south from Guildford taking A248 west. The walk starts at 6.30pm and the meal time at 7.30pm | 2.5 | Phillip | 01483 854451 |
| Sun | 27/06/2010 | Even more along the Wey. Loxwood and the Wey south path.A gentle walk. Optional PH lunch en-route. | TQ 055318 | 10:00 | A281 south from Guildford to Alfold crossways then B2123 for Loxwood. Meet layby 1.1 miles along Station Road pass FP sign and cottage on left. | 9 | Bob | 01483 565558 |
| Wed | 30/06/2010 | The Gomshall round. Easy with good views. | TQ 089478 | 10:00 | Meet Gomshall Station CP of A25 east of Guildford. Optional lunch at end. | 5.5 | Harry | 01483 539357 |
| RAILWAY STATIONS SPECIAL - this walk will cover Waterloo, Charing Cross, Paddington, King's Cross and the Internationa Terminal at St Pancras | |||||||||
| Contact Chris in advance if you would like to join in a half price "Groupsave 4" rail ticket which will probably start from Oxshott station. | |||||||||
| Return will be from St Pancras by bus so a travelcard will not be necessary if you possess a Bus Pass or Oyster Card. | |||||||||
| CAPITAL RING STAGE 2 | |||||||||
| Either meet at Ashstead Station at 9.00hrs where Chris will arrange half price "Groupsave 4" rail tickets. Useful to contact Chris earlier in the week if | |||||||||
| wishing to join in with the ticket purchase. If making your own way to Grove Park, arrive by 10.51hrs and advise Chris in advance so that he may look | |||||||||
| out for you. Return will be from Crystal Palace at the end of the walk. Lunch and coffee stops en-route. | |||||||||
| Note that "Southern" at Ashstead charge for parking on Saturdays however road parking is free but note parking posts and not on double yellow lines. | |||||||||
| CAPITAL RING STAGE 3 | |||||||||
| Either meet at Ashstead Station at 9.20hrs where Chris will arrange half price "Groupsave 4" rail tickets. Useful to contact Chris earlier in the week if | |||||||||
| wishing to join in with the ticket purchase. If making your own way to Crystal Palace, arrive by 10.27hrs and advise Chris in advance so that he may look | |||||||||
| out for you. Return will be from Earlsfield at the end of the walk. Lunch and coffee stops en-route. | |||||||||
| Note that "Southern" at Ashstead charge for parking on Saturdays however road parking is free but note parking posts and not on double yellow lines. | |||||||||
| CAPITAL RING STAGE 4 | |||||||||
| Either meet at Oxshott Station at 9.15hrs where Chris will arrange half price "Groupsave 4" rail tickets. Useful to contact Chris earlier in the week if | |||||||||
| wishing to join in with the ticket purchase. If making your own way to Earlsfield, arrive by 9.54hrs and advise Chris in advance so that he may look | |||||||||
| out for you. Return will be from Brentford at the end of the walk. Lunch and coffee stops en-route. | |||||||||
| Note If there are no group ticket requests in advance, Chris may be travelling from a different station himself | |||||||||
| All Capital Ring walks - If exceptional inclement weather please check with Chris that a walk is still proceding. The walks have not been pre-walked. | |||||||||
| No dogs please. | |||||||||
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