Guildford Group of the Ramblers' Association
Walks Programme this Winter
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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.
A grid reference is given for the start of each walk - simply click on a grid reference to see a map of the start point.
Use the zoom control on the map site to level 3 = 1:25000 for best detail.
CP = Car Park. NT = National Trust.
| Day | Date | Brief description | Start grid ref | Start time | Directions | Distance (miles) | Contact name | Contact phone |
| Wed | 08/02/12 | Gomshall & Abinger. Circular walk with moderate climbs and some stiles. Good views. | TQ 089 479 | 10:15 | Meet in station car park at Gomshall off A25. Optional café/pub lunch. | 5.5 | Robert and Angela | 01483 810138 mob on day only 07975 548876 |
| Sat | 11/02/12 | Puttenham and Cutt Mill - an undulating walk, scenic south of the Hog's Back returning on North Downs Way | SU 931 478 | 10:15 | From A31 turn off for Putttenham. Meet at the Good Intent, Puttenham. Park at the pub if having lunch at the end or on street | 5.75 | Michael C | 01483 569482 mob on day only 07946548312 |
| Wed | 15/02/12 | Farley Heath, Blackheath, Chilworth and Albury Warren. Sandy some mud possible | TQ 059 470 | 10:15 | From the A248 park by the Albury football/cricket field located on the right on the road to Farley Green. | 5 | Peter S | 01483 567392 |
| Sat | 18/02/12 | River of Snowdrops: includes Blackdown House and Temple of the Winds | SU 937 272 | 10:00 | Park around Lurgashall Green Lunch at the Half Moon, Northchapel | 10 | Brian /Helen | 01483 538077 mob on day only 07733268543 |
| Wed | 22/02/12 | Wood Street, Merrist Wood and Normandy. | SU 953 511 | 10:00 | Meet at Wood Street Village. Park at back of green. Take A323 west from Guildford. Optional pub lunch at end. | 6 | Jane and Sue | 01483 533049 mob on day only 07952 193257 |
| Sat | 25/02/12 | London Olympic walk stage 2 - White City to Kings Cross. Primarily along The Grand Junction & Regency (Union) Canal with possible diversion through Regents Park |
TQ 224738 or |
10:00 or 11:00 | Meet either at the 72 bus stop on the western side of Roehampton lane (A306) just to the north of Roehampton High Street at 10.00 or make your own way to White City tube station (opposite the BBC) for 11.00. See foot of programme for tavel detail | 7 | Chris | 01372 456251 mob on day only 07704 107042 |
| Wed | 29/02/12 | Flat walk on firm ground, Wentworth Golf Course, Coworth Park and edge of Virginia Water. | SU 952666 | 10:15 | Meet at sign posted FREE CAR PARK on left after railway crossing at Sunningdale Station (Egham side) off A30 just past speed camera. Optional lunch Sunningdale Lounge. | 5 | Wendy | 01483 235489 |
| Sun | 04/03/12 | Attention - the Army's here North of Farnham over heathland, lakes and extensive views from Caesar's Camp and on to Wellington's meorial | SU 841489 | 11:00 | Meet Upper Hale recreation ground on A3016 (just north of Farnham) CP at back next to Institute Hall. Picnic lunch | 8 | Mike R | 01483 574671 |
| Wed | 07/03/12 | Over the fields and not so far away. Mostly flat fields farms and short road. From Guildford to Slyfield Jacobs Well, Sutton Green and back. | SU 997 514 | 10:15 | Meet Bellfields, Guildford.Take Woking Road under A3 bridge A320 north. First roundabout turn right and park in Service Road or close roads by shops, in front of Indian Restaurant. Optional pub lunch at end. | 5.5 | Carol | 01483 533995 on day only 07811738086 |
| Sat | 10/03/12 | Suit Yourself I: 5m to Eashing and Norney in the morning and 3.5m after lunch. Join us for one or both. No steep hills. Ideal for beginners!! | SU 935 453 | 10:15 | Meet Cyder House Shackleford. From A31 take B3000 sp. Puttenham, 2nd rt Hook Lane (after Harvester). Please park nearby if not using Pub | 5 | Metta | 01483 561628 on day only 07776402241 |
| Sat | 10/03/12 | Suit Yourself II: 3.5mi after lunch. Join us from 12:30 in the pub or outside at start time. No steep hills. Ideal for beginners!! | SU 935 453 | 13:30 | Meet Cyder House Shackleford. From A31 take B3000 Puttenham, 2nd rt Hook Lane (after Harvester). Please park nearby if not using Pub | 3.5 | Metta | 01483 561628 on day only 07776402241 |
| Wed | 14/03/12 | A good canter Across the downs from Walton on the Hill to Tattenham Corner. Easy and interesting. | TQ227 552 | 10:30 | Meet at Walton on the Hill, Dean's Lane off B2220 near pond. Park on the road by common land near Pub. 2.5 miles east of Dorking take B2220 north passing Betchworth station for Walton. You are invited to the tea shop and Pub at end of walk. | 4.5 | Wendy | 01483 235489. |
| Sat | 17/03/12 | London Olympic Walk Stge 1: White City, 1908 site, to Wembley, 1948 site. Primarily along Grand Junction (Union) Canal. | TQ 223 738 | 10:00 | Meet 10:00 at 72 bus stop W side Roehampton La (A 306) just N of Roehampton High St. Or meet 11:00 White City tube stn (opp BBC) . See foot of programme for travel detail. | 6 | Chris | 01372 456251 on day only 07704107042 |
| Sun | 18/03/12 | Box Hill for Walkers: Juniper top, Mickleham & Norbury Park. Two steep Hills | TQ 172 520 | 10:00 | Meet Burford Bridge CP on A24 at roundabout. Optional lunch in pub at end. | 7 | Andrew | 01483 472441 on day only 07763831928 |
| Wed | 21/03/12 | Ancient Deer Parks. Easy around Farnham, ancient Deer Parks sweeping views across Wey Valley | SU 837 475 | 10:15 | Meet Farnham Park CP on A287 from Farnham Town Centre near bend in road. Optional lunch at end in golf café. | 4.5 | Mike R | 01483 574671 |
| Sun | 25/03/12 | Guildford + Godalming & Haslemere Groups: Sandhills & Wormley | SU 945 396 | 13:30 | Meet Church La CP (off A283) at Witley | 5 | Damian | 01483 422137 |
| Wed | 28/03/12 | Devil's Punchbowl in the quiet Hilly walk around the now peaceful Devil's Punchbowl | SU 890 357 | 10:30 | Meet at National Trust car park in Hindhead. Parking free for members small charge for non members. You are invited for lunch at the NT Café in the car park. | 5 | Basil | 1483872990 on day only 07906619822 |
| Sat | 31/03/12 | London Olympic Walk Stage 3 (final):White City, 1908 site, to Stratford, 2012 site. Expect return via DLR Pudding Mill La Stn. | TQ 141 609 | 09:15 | Meet Oxshott Stn for 09:31 to Waterloo. Or 10:15 Waterloo Stn under the clock. See foot of programme for travel detail. | 7 | Chris | 01372 456251 on day only 07704107042 |
| Sun | 01/04/12 | One or Both! Fig of 8 - Odiham, Dogmersfield Park, Basingstoke Canal (Odiham Castle in afternoon leg). Flat but may be muddy. | SU 748 517 | 10:00 | A287 to Odiham. Meet Odiham Wharf CP (free) at end of London Road (on right after entering Odiham). Pub lunch at The Waterwitch, Odiham | 5.5 | Phillip | 01483 854451 on day only 07722559602 |
| Sun | 01/04/12 | Afternooner! 2nd leg of Fig of 8: Basingstoke canal, Odiham Castle. Flat but may be muddy | SU 746 516 | 13:30 | Meet Waterwitch Pub, use Odiham Wharf free CP at end of London Rd (on rt, entering town) | 4.5 | Phillip | 01483 854451 on day only 07722559602 |
| Wed | 04/04/12 | Prepare for take off. Horsell Common, McLaren Park Bonsey Lane Fairoaks Aerodrome, for halfway coffee stop. | TQ 014 604 | 10:30 | Meet Shores Road Car Park, nearest to Six Cross Roads. Junction A320 & A245 Woking / Horsell. | 5 | Harry | 01483 539357 |
| Sat | 07/04/12 | Secrets of Windlesham Arboretum - Lightwater Country Park, Hare & Hounds Pub in Donkey Town, finishing with a tour of the Arboretum | SU 923 624 | 10:15 | Meet Guildford Rd, Lightwater, this is S of and parallel to A322 just before J3 of M3. Park on rd near turning to Country Park | 9.5 | Brian | 01483 538077 07733268543 |
| Wed | 11/04/12 | Tops and bottoms Box Hill and River Mole Crossing. | TQ 165 718 | 10:15 | Meet at Rykers Car Park on A24. Take Leatherhead Road to A24 Turn right towards Dorking and Rykers Car Park is on the Left By Burford Hotel. | 5 | Wendy | 01483 235489 |
| Sun | 15/04/12 | Eastwards from Dorking: Generally flat gentle walk, some stiles, 1 hill | TQ 170 496 | 10:00 | Meet Reigate Rd CP, Dorking. Travelling E on A25 turn right just after Dorking Sports Centre. Parking free on Sunday. Also a short walk from main railway stations. | 7 | Bob | 01483 576558 07879477203 |
| Wed | 18/04/12 | Short Walk for New Members to meet the Ramblers. Ripley Green to Wisley Gardens via canal and back for Pub Lunch. | TQ 053 570 | 10:30 | Meet at Ripley Green, just off Ripley High St. Park by the Playground, You are all invited to the Pub lunch after the walk. | 3.5 | Mike M | 01483 224653 on day only 07715701348 |
| Sat | 21/04/12 | Guildford Boundary Walk Stage 1: linear walk, Send to N Camp. Wey towpath, commons & Basingstoke Canal. Return by train from N Camp stn. | TQ 017560 | 09:50 | Meet Guildford Bus Stn: 463 bus to New Inn, Send. Walk starts 10:30. Pub stop/picnic Pirbright. See foot of programme for essential detail. | 12 | Keith | 01483 563392 on day only 07757 010529 |
| Wed | 25/04/12 | Wey Valley & Waverley Abbey.Easy and level NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. | SU 853474 | 10:15 | From inside lane off roundabout on A31 near Farnham meet at Shepherd & Flock PH car park. Park in road if not lunching at end of walk. | 5 | Angela & Robert | 01483 810138 07975548876 |
| Sat | 28/04/12 | Ups & Downs: Gomshall, NTst & Pilgrims Way. Hilly walk. | TQ 073 479 | 10:00 | Off A25 meet Shere rec. ground CP (Gravel road on left off Upper St nr centre of village). Lunch Gomshall: Compass Inn/Picnic nearby. | 9.5 | Pat | 01483 284913 |
| Wed | 02/05/12 | Farley Green & Unstead. Pleasant walk through countryside | TQ 010 451 | 10:15 | Meet Bramley old railway station. Take A281 south from Guildford, left at roundabout in village.CP on left | 5 | Gay & Gordon | 01483 534180 |
| Sat | 05/05/12 | Temple of the Winds: Haslemere to Black Down. Steep hills. | SU 905 329 | 10:15 | Meet war memorial centre of Haslemere just N of Town Hall, CP nearby. Optional pub lunch at end. | 7 | John B | 01483 561628 |
| Wed | 09/05/12 | Dead Centre Pirbright Common, woodland and Brookwood Cemetary | TQ 946 560 | 10:30 | Meet CP near Pirbright Hall on Avenue Decagney on the green off A.324 | 5 | Harry | 01483 539357 |
| Sun | 13/05/12 | Hawkley to Selbourne: Sometimes steep but mostly undulating walk with good views of the Hampshire countryside. | SU 745 292 | 10:15 | Meet Hawkley Village Green. From A3 rbt take B 3006 sp Liss, 1/2 m Rt Hawkley Rd, 2m Lt Hawkley. Pub lunch/picnic Selbourne. | 9.5 | Julian | 01483 417528 on day only 07790562453 |
| Wed | 16/05/12 | Short flat Walk forNEW MEMBERS to meet the Ramblers Wey Navigation and around Papercourt Lake. | TQ 041 555 | 10:30 | Meet at the Saddlers Arms Pub in Send Road, Send Marsh off the Old Portsmouth Road. Park in the Road opposite if you do not want to stay for lunch. You are invited for lunch in the Pub . | 3.5 | Mike M | 01483 224653 on day only 07715701348 |
| Sat | 19/05/12 | W Sussex Literary Trail stage 3: Nutbourne to Bury. Fine views: S Downs (Amberley Wildbrooks), steep up to High Titten (The Weald). Landranger Sheet 197 | TQ 017 131 | 10:30 | Meet at church, Bury: car shuffle to start. Or 10:40 Amberley Stn by prior arrangement (car seats permitting). Lunch Crown Inn, Cootam. | 9.75 | Chris | 01372 456251 on day only 07704107042 |
| Sun | 20/05/12 | An exhilarating Wealds walk: Reigate Heath, Leigh, Brockham & Betchworth | TQ 239 503 | 10:00 | Meet parking area 0.25 miles south along Flanchford Road (turn off A25 at cricket ground 0.75miles west of Reigate). Pub or picnic lunch | 11 | Phillip | 01483 864451 |
| Wed | 23/05/12 | Wanborough & Wood Street Village. Easy with gentle undulations. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME | SU 934 489 | 10:15 | Meet at Wanborough Great Barn car park. Turn Left off A31 sp Godalming. Turn right sp to Normandy then turn left down Wanborough Hill. You are invited for lunch afterwards at the Good Intent PH Puttenham. | 5 | Angela & Robert. | 01483 810138 on day only 07975548876 |
| Sat | 26/05/12 | Get Walking Day 2012: Flat walk (2 stiles) in the woods & fields around Shalford. Inc. Downs Link Path & River Wey. Ideal for beginners! | TQ 000 468 | 10:30 | Meet Bottle bank CP A 281 south from Guildford, Horsham Rd, near Shalford stn. Get Walking for the Games W/e Experience the joys & benefits; discover The Ramblers. | 5 | Dennis M | 01483 898206 on day only 07552461252 |
| Sun | 27/05/12 | Woods, Commons & Views: Hurtwood, Holmbury Hill, Pasture Wood, Abinger Bottom, Abinger Common, Sutton Abinger, Peaslake. Lunch: The Abinger Hatch/picnic by church. | TQ 098 433 | 10:30 | Meet CP on Radnor Rd, Peaslake. A25 from Guildford; rt at Gomshall, sp Peaslake. Centre Peaslake, sharp left Radnor Rd. CP 1m+ up hill on Left. Not 1st CP on right. | 8.5 | Janice | 01483 223604 on day only 07765091260 |
| Wed | 30/05/12 | No locks for your pound. Old canal path, field & forest paths. Mainly flat | TQ 026 351 | 10:15 | Take A281 south from Guildford, t/right sp Dunsfold. In 1 mile meet at Forestry Commission CP on left. Optional lunch at end | 4.5 | Mike R | 01483 574671 |
| Sat | 02/06/12 | To a different Saddle! Fig 8 walk, do one or both. Banstead Heath, Colley Hill, Lower Kingswood. Derby Day | TQ 227553 | 10:00 | Meet at The Blue Ball, Deans La, Walton-on-the-Hill, off B 2220 (S of Tadworth) opp Mere Pond. Optional pub lunch or drink/picnic on Heath. Please park nearby if not using pub. | 5 | Mary & Colin | 01483 535027 on day only 07764616254 |
| Sat | 02/06/12 | Walk to the Runners! Meet in pub from 12:30/outside at start time. Mere Pond to Tattenham Corner (join the crowds spectating from outside) Walton Downs, Walton Manor. Derby Day | TQ 227553 | 13:30 | Meet at The Blue Ball, Deans La, Walton-on-the-Hill, off B 2220 (S of Tadworth) opp Mere Pond. Optional pub lunch or drink/picnic on Heath. Please park nearby if not using pub. | 5 | Mary & Colin | 01483 535027 on day only 07764616254 |
| Wed | 06/06/12 | Easy Walk with pleasant views at Hurtwood | TQ 052 448 | 10:30 | Meet at Hurtwood Car Park No.8 Turn off A25 south at Silent Pool, then 1st Left over Albury Heath. Car park 2/3 mile past Farley Green on right hand side. You are invited to lunch in Shamley Green afterwards. | 5 | John & Marilyn. | 01483 283425 on day only 077626009514 |
| Sat | 09/06/12 | W Sussex Literary Trail stage 4: Bury to Duncton. Considered to be the finest section of this trail; particularly lovely through Burton Park. Landranger Sheet 197 | SU 961 176 | 10:30 | Meet Duncton church; car shuffle to start. Or Amberley Station & walk 1.25m to Bury for 11:00. Car space at end not guaranteed, may need to make own arrangements. Lunch White Horse, Sutton. | 7.5 | Chris Cheverst | 01372 456251 on day only 07704107042 |
| Wed | 13/06/12 | Heading for a fall - never. Hilly walk from Friday Street to Leith Hill tower via the highest waterfall in Surrey | TQ 125 458 | 10:30 | A25 east of Abinger Hammer, turn south into Hollow Lane. 1 mile left for National Trust Car Park in Friday Street (free). You are invited to a Pub lunch at the end of the walk. | 5 miles | Basil | 01483 872990 on day only 07906619822 |
| Sat | 16/06/12 | South of Westcott: Undulating walk in fields, woodland & at the waterside. Greensand Way, fishing lakes, Squire's Great Wood & infant Tillingbourne. | TQ 147 488 | 10:15 | Meet Prince of Wales, Westcott (On lt of A 25 from Guildford). Optional pub lunch at end. Please park nearby if not using Pub. | 5.75 | Michael C | 01483 569482 on day only 07946548312 |
| Wed | 20/06/12 | The hills are alive Undulating Walk Peaslake, Pitch Hill, Holmbury Hill, Great Views. | TQ846 448 | 10:15 | Meet at Peaslake Village Car Park at the rear of Hurtwood Inn. A25 south for Peaslake at Gomshall. You are invited to lunch after the walk. | 5.5 | John M | 01932566279 on day only 07806948626 |
| Sat | 23/06/12 | Guildford Boundary Walk Stage 2: linear walk, N Camp to Elstead. Blackwater Valley Trail, Tongham, quiet lanes to Runfold, Crooksbury Hill & Common. Return by bus from Elstead. | SU 886 537 | 09:44 | Catch 09:44 train from Guildford stn to North Camp. Walk starts 10:00. Pub stop/picnic at The Sands. See foot of programme for essential detail. | 11.5 | Keith | 01483 563392 on day only 07757010529 |
| Wed | 27/06/12 | Short Flat Walk to Introduce NEW MEMBERS TO RAMBLERS. NEW INN SEND Wey Navigation and Send. | TQ018561 | 10:30 | Meet at The New Inn ,Send Road Send. GU23 7EN. Park in the Road if not Lunching. You are invited to lunch after the walk at the Pub. | 3.75 | Mike M | 01483 224653 on day only 07715701348 |
| Sun | 01/07/12 | Coldharbour Common, South Holmwood & Leith Hill. Hilly Walk | TQ 147432 | 10:00 | Meet Landslip CP Leith Hill. A25 turn south (1 mile east of Abinger Hammer) Leith Hill Road. In 3.5 miles fork left s/p Coldharbour. CP on left in 1 mile. Optional PH lunch at end | 7.5 | Mike R | 01483 574671 |
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Tillingbourne Watershed - The source is the Tilling spring near to Leith Hill flowing north to near Wotton, then west to the River Wey at Shalford waterworks. On the one side of |
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watershed all streams flow into the Tillingbourne, whilst on the other into other rivers. Broadley the route goes on the sandstone to Leith Hill then via Wolvens Lane to the North |
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Downs and back to Guildford by the North Downs Way. The whole route is about 27 miles long and will be done in 4 stages |
West Sussex Literary Trail Stage 1
For anyone travelling to Horsham by bus or train please make your own way to join us at the
lake approx. 1100 hrs. However you must advise the leader in advance to ensure sufficient
transport is available at the end of the walk for all participants.
Lunch Stop at The Red Lion in Slinfold.
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| London Olympic Walk - stage 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Return from Kings Cross to Roehampton by number of buses. If in possession of Oyster Cards or bus passes, it will not be necessary to purchase a travel card. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact the leader in advance if you would like to share a car journey to Roehampton. Plenty of free on street parking will be found on the eastern side of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roehampton Lane or around Putney Heath. Please note that this walk has not been walked out in advance. Pubs have not been checked so carry emergency. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| rations in case they are closed. No dogs please. Advisable to check with Chris before the walk. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| London Olympic Walk - stage 1 | |||||||||
| Return to Roehampton by a number of buses. If in possession of Oyster Cards or bus passes it will not be necessary to purchase a travel card. | |||||||||
| Contact the leader if you would like to car share; plenty of free on street parking eastern side of Roehampton Lane or around Putney Heath. | |||||||||
| This walk has not been reconnoitred so bring emergency rations in case no suitable stops for coffee, lunch & tea. | |||||||||
| London Olympic Walk - stage 3 | |||||||||
| Either meet Oxshott Station at 09:15 where 1/2 price “groupsave4” tickets will be purchased in advance with prior contact with the walk leader. | |||||||||
| We will take the 09:31 train which arrives at Waterloo 10:07. | |||||||||
| Or make your own way to meet the group under the clock at Waterloo Station at 1015 hrs. Please have a travel card which will be used today. | |||||||||
| Owing to potential difficulty of meeting up with the group it is not recommended that participants go directly to Kings Cross. | |||||||||
| Note - free toilets will be found half way down platform B/C on Waterloo East Station or pay to use toilets on the main station. | |||||||||