October - December 2016

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1 Guided outdoor activities for the 50 plus age group WALKING in & around Surrey October - December 2016 The GO50 programme aims to introduce people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle and the benefits of regular exercise. Walking or cycling with others - socialising as you exercise - adds significantly to the beneficial effects. Regular exercise can: improve balance and flexibility; lower blood pressure; defend against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes; help maintain cognitive function; reduce depression and anxiety. GO50 activities are free, but a donation is very welcome. We suggest a donation of 2 per person. If you are a taxpayer, we can reclaim the tax on your donations at no extra cost to you, as long as we have your signature and permission to claim Gift Aid. Ask the leader for details. No advanced booking required - just turn up at the start and join in. GO50 activities are led by experienced volunteers who will meet you at the start and lead the way. Please wear walking boots or other suitable footwear. All walks cross stiles unless otherwise noted. Bring water & a snack. No children or dogs, please. Use pub car parks only if you intend to use the pub afterwards. Please be aware of your own fitness levels and, if in doubt, consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Postcodes given are nearest available to the start and may not correspond to the exact starting point. (T) indicates accessible by public transport. Travel information is available from Traveline on or GO50 Health Walks are shorter walks more accessible to beginners run by Age UK Surrey and supported by the national Walking for Health programme. All other walks are run by Age UK Surrey only and are suitable for more experienced walkers In the event of extreme weather, phone the GO50 office or check the GO50 website before setting off ( Leaders reserve the right to cancel or amend an activity if they feel that it is unsafe to proceed. Please take into consideration the distance and description of the walk and if you require assistance with walking, please contact GO50 prior to attending. All walkers walk at their own risk. We recommend that all participants carry personal identification and emergency contact details with them in case of emergency. For further information about the GO50 programme or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer activity leader, phone ; go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk; write to GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Road, Guildford GU1 4QZ or visit our website at GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 1

2 HEALTH WALKS Our health walks are ideal for people who would like to improve their health by increasing their physical activity levels. Participants are encouraged to walk at a pace that suits them. The walks are free and no booking is required. EVERY WEDNESDAY: Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford GU2 8EN 10.30am 11.30am Walk lasts for 1-1½ hours EVERY THURSDAY: St John s Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU4 7AA 10am 11am Walk lasts for 1-1½ hours GO50 Walks October RH32 Mickleham Date: Wednesday 5 October Meeting Place: Rykas car park, opposite Burford Bridge Hotel off the A24. TQ / RH5 6BX Walk Leader: Rosemary Lunch: Lunch at Stepping Stones. A varied walk up the back of Box Hill taking in Broadwood Folly and viewpoint, followed by a gentle descent. Toilets in the car park. IR82 Woldingham Date: Wednesday 5 October Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: South Hawke Car Park Lunch: Bring a snack South Hawke GB19 Dorman s Park Date: Thursday 6 October Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: Start in Furzefield Road, a left turn off Baldwin s Hill on the road from Lingfield to East Grinstead. Park at the bottom of the hill. Lunch: A café lunch nearby A varied walk with two hills but good terrain and some lovely views. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 2

3 PC08 Lightwater (Surrey Heath) Date: Thursday 6 October Distance: 3½ miles Meeting Place: Meet at Lightwater Country Park Leisure Centre car park. Signed from A322 Lightwater bypass near M3. Park in left hand car park. SU / GU18 5YD Walk Leader: Pamela Lunch: Optional pub lunch Undulating walk with one hill, good views. No stiles. AM01 Epsom Common Date: Monday 10 October Meeting Place: Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ / KT18 7TR Start Time: 9.45 for a start Walk Leader: Anthony Lunch: n/a Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. GB03 Day in Sussex, Pooh Bear Country **Event Walk** Date: Tuesday 11 October Distance: 8½ miles Meeting Place: Winnie the Pooh car park at Chuck Hatch GR Lunch: Lunch at Pooh Corner shop/ cafe. 2 or 3 short distance walks. More details available from Graham. Please contact Graham to confirm lunch on IR74 Limpsfield Date: Tuesday 11 October Distance: 4½ - 5 miles Meeting Place: Meet at far end of Detillens Lane, Limpsfield village. Off A25 Westerham Rd. TQ / RH8 0DP (T) Bus 236, 594 Walk up to North Downs, Botley Hill & return via Titsey Place. LC03 Newlands Corner Date: Tuesday 11 October Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: Newlands Corner car park. Take the A25 south from West Clandon for 1½ miles and the car park is on the right. TQ / GU4 8SE Walk Leader: Lynette Lunch: Optional pub lunch Walk to St Martha s with fabulous views but some steep climbs, down to the Chantries and back along Downs Link GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 3

4 GB27 Godstone Circular Date: Thursday 13 October Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: Godstone Vineyard car park. From J6 on M15 turn north onto A22, immediately cross the carriageway, right, to Quarry Road and turn right into car park A hilly walk towards Bletchingley through wooded country. IR07 Blindley Heath Date: Thursday 13 October Meeting Place: Meet at Blindley Heath Cricket Pitch car park at junction of the A22 & Ray Lane. TQ / RH7 6JJ Lunch: Bring a snack Short, circular walk through fields and lanes. Some stiles and can be muddy. AR04 Woodstreet Date: Monday 17 October Distance: 3½ miles Meeting place: Wood Street Village, park by green. SU Walk Leader: Andrew Lunch: Wood Street Village, after walk Easy gradient. Route: Littlefield Manor, Angers Hill, Bailes Farm, Ashfield Lodge Farm, Russel place Farm ES12 Wey Navigations and Papercourt Lock Date: Tuesday 18 October Meeting place: Cartbridge by The New Inn, Send. Park along Potter s Lane. TQ / GU23 7EN Start time: for a start Walk Leader: Eryl Lunch: Optional at The New Inn A circular walk along the Wey Navigations to Trigg s Lock, across fields and the Broad Mead to Papercourt Lock. Route may be adapted if very wet! BH22 Wotton Hatch Date: Wednesday 19 October Meeting Place: Car park behind Wotton Hatch pub near Westcott, west of Dorking on A25. TQ / RH5 6QQ Walk Leader: Barbara and Rosemary Lunch: Optional pub refreshments Walk to Friday Street and return along part of Greensand Way. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 4

5 GB48 Crawley Down Date: Thursday 20 October Meeting Place: The pub in the middle of Crawley Down, a turn off A264 from M23. The car park near the pub is small so park where convenient - there are no restrictions. Lunch: Optional refreshments An easy undulating walk with a flat return - not muddy. CF26 Hascombe and The Hurtwood (Waverley) Date: Monday 24 October Meeting Place: Opposite The White Horse, The Street, Hascombe (B2130). TQ / GU8 4JA Walk Leader: Colin Lunch: The White Horse, Hascombe (optional) A hilly walk up Hascombe Hill with lovely views. Optional 4 mile easy walk through woodlands with one short steep ascent after lunch starting at 1.45pm S&L13 Headley Heath Date: Monday 24 October Meeting Place: National Trust car park (pay & display or NT card) Headley Heath, Headley Common Road B2033 opposite the cricket club. TQ / KT18 6NN Walk Leader: Sue & Liz Lunch: Pubs nearby for lunch afterwards. Walk through woodland and chalk valleys mostly on wooded tracks. Two steep climbs. IR40 Reigate Heath Date: Tuesday 25 October Meeting Place: Flanchford Road car park, Reigate Heath. TQ / RH2 8AB Lunch: Bring a snack An easy walk by Skimmington Castle, return by Old Mill and the golf course RA02 Holmbury Hill Date: Tuesday 25 October Meeting Place: Hurtwood Control car park No 9. Take B2126 south from A25 Abinger Hammer. After 1.8 miles the car park is on the right (before you reach Felbury House). TQ / RH5 6NL Walk Leader: Ruth & Robert Lunch: Optional pub refreshments Undulating walk with good views, no big hills. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 5

6 LC01 Windsor Great Park (Bishopsgate) Date: Thursday 27 October Meeting Place: Meet at the Bishopsgate entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71/ SU Walk Leader: Lynette Lunch: Pub lunch afterwards Superb views - Windsor Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. S&L 09 Charlwood Date: Monday 31 October Distance: 3½ miles Meeting Place: Parking in Glovers Road off Rectory Lane. TQ / RH6 0DS Walk Leader: Sue & Liz Lunch: Pub refreshments A walk through farmland and woodland. GO50 Walks November IR64 Scearn Bank Date: Wednesday 2 November Meeting Place: The Scearn Bank car park on Limpsfield Chart off the B269. Go past the church and the first car park on the left to the Scearn Bank car park on the right. TQ / RH8 0TB Lunch: Bring a snack Enjoy a circular walk around Limpsfield Chart RH04 Denbies Date: Wednesday 2 November Meeting Place: Denbies Wine Estate off the A24 North of Dorking. TQ / RH5 6AA Walk Leader: Rosemary and Barbara Varied walk through the vineyard on to Ranmore and along the North Downs Way. Undulating. GB13 Coulsdon Common & Happy Valley Date: Thursday 3 November Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: Car park just beyond the Fox pub on Coulsdon Common, B2030. Lunch: A hilly walk into the valley and around Chaldon with lovely views, woods and grassland. Good at all times of the year. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 6

7 PC26 Sheepleas Date: Friday 4 November Distance: 3½ miles Meeting Place: Car park behind St. Mary's church West Horsley on the A246. From Guildford the church is on the right just over half a mile past Bell and Colvill garage. TQ / KT24 6AP Walk Leader: Pamela Undulating country walk, no stiles and optional refreshment. AR05 Pirbright Date: Monday 7 November Distance: 2½ miles Meeting place: Pirbright village green car park. SU Start time: for a start Walk Leader: Andrew Lunch: Pirbright, after walk Easy gradient. Route: Church, Causeway Farm, West Heath, West Hall Farm, Vines Farm, Pirbright Lodge, Hazelacre Hill, church IR38 Old Oxted Date: Tuesday 8 November Meeting Place: Meet at the end of Godstone Road in Old Oxted. TQ / RH8 9JX Lunch: Bring a snack. An undulating circular walk climbing the North Downs Way with good views. LC06 Virginia Water Date: Tuesday 8 November Meeting Place: Savill Gardens car park. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signposted Savill Gardens. SU / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71 Walk Leader: Lynette Lunch: Lunch in Savill Gardens restaurant Easy walk around the lake, through 18th century landscaped gardens, Roman ruins and Polo fields BH02 Bocketts Farm Date: Wednesday 9 November Meeting Place: Bocketts Farm in Fetcham on the A246 Epsom/ Guildford Road. Meet in the Farm car park at the end of the access road (not the car park by the roundabout). South-west of Leatherhead. TQ / KT22 Walk Leader: Barbara Lunch: Optional refreshments afterwards at the Farm Café A pleasant walk over Fetcham Downs, with some nice views. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 7

8 IR03 Bletchingley Date: Wednesday 9 November Meeting Place: Bletchingley playing fields, opposite the Plough pub. TQ / RH1 4PE Lunch: Bring a snack Walk over Castle Hill to Nutfield. GB27 Limpsfield Chart B Date: Thursday 10 November Meeting Place: Carpenter s Arms on the Chart. 1 mile on the left down B269 from A25. Lunch: A hilly walk with wonderful vies and beautiful woods AM01 Epsom Common Date: Friday 11 November Meeting Place: Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ / KT18 7TR Start Time: 9.45 for a start Walk Leader: Anthony Lunch: n/a Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. ES13 Around West End Date: Tuesday 15 November Distance: 5 miles Meeting place: Tringham Hall, West End GU24 9JP. Park in layby on Benner Lane. SU Start time: for a start Walk Leader: Eryl Lunch: Optional afterwards A lovely walk around Brentmoor Heath and upper reaches of the Mill Bourne. BH12 Ranmore Common Date: Wednesday 16 November Meeting Place: The free car park at the west of Ranmore Common Road (not the NT car park at Denbies Hillside). TQ / RH5 6SS Walk Leader: Barbara Walking along the North Downs Way and over Ranmore Common. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 8

9 GB50 Perry Hill Nursery Date: Thursday 17 November Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: Nursery Tea Room. Perry Hill is north of Hartfield on the B2026. The easiest approach is from Edenbridge. Cross A264 and it is 1 mile on the right. Lunch: Lunch at the tea room on return. An undulating walk via Blackham court and along the River Medway. S&L27 Walton on the Hill Date: Monday 21 November Meeting Place: the car park on Dorking Rd B2032 (opposite Deans Lane, adjacent to the golf course). Walk Leader: Sue & Liz Lunch: Pub refreshments. A mixture of wood and open grass. IR34 Moorhouse, Limpsfield Chart Date: Tuesday 22 November Distance: 5½ miles Meeting Place: For parking, turn opposite the Grasshopper Pub, Westerham Road, Moorhouse and continue on narrow lane for approx ¼ miles. Car park is on right-hand side. TQ / TN16 2EU Lunch: Bring a snack Walk begins through the Chart and continues into open fields overlooking the Kent Weald and return by the woodlands. A few stiles. GB20 Earlswood Date: Thursday 24 November Meeting Place: Meet in the small car park at Petridge Common. From A23 at Salfords turn off to A2044 and park is on the left. Lunch: An unusual walk around the Whitebushes area and the hospitals. One gradual hill, otherwise flat but can be muddy GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 9

10 LC01 Windsor Great Park (Bishopsgate) Date: Thursday 24 November Meeting Place: Meet at the Bishopsgate entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71. SU Walk Leader: Lynette Lunch: Pub lunch afterwards Superb views - Windsor Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. CF07 Shalford and the River Wey (Guildford) Date: Tuesday 29 November Distance: 3½ miles Meeting Place: Chantries car park, Pilgrims Way, turn east off A281 (Shalford Road) 0.5 miles south of Guildford. TQ / GU4 8AW. (T) Bus 24, 32, 53, 63, 63x Walk Leader: Colin Lunch: Queen Victoria, Shalford (optional) Mainly flat walk with some short inclines and steps, via Shalford Mill, Park and Water Meadows and along the river. IR40 Reigate Heath Date: Tuesday 29 November Meeting Place: Flanchford Road car park, Reigate Heath. TQ / RH2 8AB Lunch: Bring a snack An easy walk by Skimmington Castle, return by Old Mill and the golf course GO50 Walks December GB24a Riddlesdown Date: Thursday 1 December Meeting Place: From A22 at Whyteleafe Station turn right into Hornchurch Hill and continue into Beverley Road. Park in the houses 0.5 miles just before a school on the right Lunch: A walk over Riddlesdown with a gradual hill, lovely views and a return via Whyteleafe Recreation GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 10

11 S&L25 Reigate Heath Date: Monday 5 December Distance: 3-4 miles Meeting Place: The car park on Reigate Heath, Flanchford Road. TQ / RH2 8AB (T) Bus 32 Walk Leader: Sue & Liz Lunch: Optional pub lunch nearby Walk through heathland and farm fields with some scenic views. CF08 Farley Heath (Guildford) Date: Tuesday 6 December Meeting Place: Farley Heath Road car park. Take A248 opposite Silent Pool, then first left onto New Road. After 2 miles bear right towards Farley Heath. Large car park on right with gates at either end TQ Walk Leader: Colin Lunch: Red Lion, Shamley Green (optional) Mainly level walk with some inclines via Farley Green. GB08a Bletchingly **Christmas Dinner Walk** Date: Tuesday 6 December Meeting Place: Meet at Bletchingly Golf Course, and turn north at the cross-roads near the church. Lunch: Christmas dinner The walk is followed by Christmas Dinner at 1pm. 3/4 course meal for 22. Deposit of 5 to Graham by mid-november. Please contact Graham to confirm attendance on LC09 Savill Gardens Date: Tuesday 6 December Meeting Place: Meet at Savill Garden car park or park outside. From the A30 take Wick Road/Lane, signposted Savill Garden. SU / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71 Walk Leader: Lynette Lunch: Optional lunch afterwards Enjoy a walk around and through the Savill garden (free in December). BH20 Polesden Lacey Date: Wednesday 7 December Meeting Place: Polesden Lacey car park (pay and display/ free for National Trust members). TQ / RH5 6BD Walk Leader: Barbara Lunch: Refreshments available at the National Trust café. Walk from the Estate through woodland and open countryside. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 11

12 IR09 Buckland Date: Wednesday 7 December Distance: 5 miles Meeting Place: Buckland, park near the shops/ Post Office. TQ / RH3 7BB Lunch: Bring a snack Walk through fields, crossing the lower part of the North Downs Way. GB30 Marden Park, Woldingham Date: Thursday 8 December of less Meeting Place: Start at Knight s Garden Centre just before Woldingham Station. Turn off the large roundabout on A22 north of Caterham. Lunch: An easy walk through the park, not muddy, with one hill. Good views, very suitable for the winter. IR21 Godstone **Mince Pie Walk** Date: Tuesday 13 December Meeting Place: Meet in Godstone opposite the White Hart Pub. TQ / RH9 8DP Lunch: Coffee break at Knights Nursery. Walk past Bay Pond, through Church Yard to Hop Garden Cottage. Undulating walk with stiles, and can be muddy. GB23b Imberhorne, near East Grinstead Date: Thursday 15 December Distance: 3-4 miles Meeting Place: Meet at Imberhorne Fam. Turb right at Felbridge, A22 at second traffic lights. Pass school at top of rise, turn right onto a track. Go through gate at the bottom and parking will be signed. Lunch: Easy, non-muddy, part sheltered walk. ES14 Basingstoke Canal and Horsell Common Date: Tuesday 20 December Meeting place: Goldsworth Park Recreation Ground car park, off Wishbone Way. SU / nearby postcode GU21 3RT (NB NOT the Waitrose car park) Start time: for a start Walk Leader: Eryl Lunch: Optional afterwards A walk across Horsell Common to Deep Pool and then, via the some of the pathways of Horsell, to the Basingstoke Canal towpath. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 12

13 IR52 Banstead Woods Date: Tuesday 20 December Distance: 3½ - 4 miles Meeting Place: Holly Lane, Banstead. TQ / CR5 3NR Lunch: Coffee stop en route Enjoy a woodland walk with good views. An easy circuit very suitable for new walkers AM01 Epsom Common Date: Wednesday 21 December Meeting Place: Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ / KT18 7TR Start Time: 9.45 for a start Walk Leader: Anthony Lunch: n/a Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. RH18 Dorking Milton Heath Date: Wednesday 21 December Distance: 3 miles Meeting Place: Milton Heath car park. Take the A25 West from Dorking for ½ mile, turn left down the lane signed Bury Hill Fisheries. TQ / RH4 3JT Walk Leader: Rosemary Undulating walk through the back of Westcott and back to the Nower. IR63 Crockham Hill **via Chartwell for Xmas shopping** Date: Friday 23 December Distance: 4½ - 5 miles Meeting Place: Crockham Hill, off the B269, parking in the village. TQ / TN8 6RR Lunch: Bring a snack Enjoy a circular walk out of the village walking back along the Vanguard Way LC01 Windsor Great Park (Bishopsgate) Date: Thursday 29 December Meeting Place: Meet at the Bishopsgate entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71. SU Walk Leader: Lynette Lunch: Pub lunch afterwards Superb views - Windsor Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 13

14 GB10 Catherham on the Hill Date: Friday 30 December Distance: 5-6 miles Meeting Place: Meet in Queen s Park Road, nearly opposite the Dene Hospital at the top of Church Hill A walk over a scenic golf course with one hill and a fairly easy return GO50 Further October GB39 Hurstpierpoint & Wolstonbury Hill Date: Tuesday 4 October Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: Meet in the car park in Hustpierpoint. From M/A 23, turn right onto B2118 and then B2116. The car park is on the left after the church. Lunch: Lunch at Pyecombe café A super walk over Wolstonbury Hill with lunch at the Pyecombe café CS34 Westcott (Mole Valley) Date: Wednesday 5 October Distance: 7½ miles Meeting Place: In the free Milton Heath & The Nower car park, 125 yds off Westcott Road, Dorking, following sign to Bury Hill Fisheries. TQ / RH4 3ED (approx.) Walk leader: Clive We ascend towards the North Downs and Ranmore with fine views from the slopes. After descending and walking through Westcott, we pass the Logmore Green houses, and Squires Farm, to return via Bury Hill Lake. IR27 Headley Heath Date: Friday 7 October Distance: 8 9 miles Meeting Place: Meet at Headley Heath car park opposite the cricket pitch (NT card or pay 2.50). TQ / KT18 6NN Lunch: Snacks available at car park café or bring your own An undulating and possibly muddy circular walk past Highland cattle and return to car park. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 14

15 GB03 Day in Sussex, Pooh Bear Country **Event Walk** Date: Tuesday 11 October Distance: 8½ miles Meeting Place: Winnie the Pooh car park at Chuck Hatch GR Lunch: Lunch at Pooh Corner shop/ cafe. 2 or 3 short distance walks. More details available from Graham. Please contact Graham to confirm lunch on CS10 Haslemere (Waverley) Date: Thursday 13 October Distance: 8½ miles Meeting Place: The free Recreation Ground car park in Scotland Lane (off A286 Midhurst Road). SU / GU27 3AR Walk Leader: Clive Generally easy ascent to Blackdown, at 917ft the highest point in West Sussex, with superb views. Return perhaps via the lake at Imbhams Farm, or through Valewood Park. IR45 Sharpthorne Date: Friday 14 October Distance: 7½ miles Meeting Place: Park in the Finch Field picnic site on the minor road from Intrepid Fox pub (now closed), Sharpthorne and the church in West Hoathly village. TQ / RH19 4PN A walk along the Sussex Border Path, Highbrook and the Bluebell Railway GB19 Copthorne & Turners Hill Date: Tuesday 18 October Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: New Town, just off Copthorne Common Road. From J10, M23, go onto A264, over first roundabout and it is on the left. Lunch: Turners Hill Scenic, undulating, varied walk via Rowfant. CS17 Ewhurst Date: Wednesday 19 October Distance: 7¼ miles Meeting Place: The free sports field car park at the end of Broomers Lane off The Street in Ewhurst. TQ / GU6 7RD Walk Leader: Clive Starting from Ewhurst, we ascend steeply Pitch Hill, and cross to Holmbury Hill via the Duke of Kent School, returning across fields. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 15

16 IR75 Knole (N.T) Seven Oaks (Kent) Date: Friday 21 October Distance: 9½ miles Meeting Place: Meet at Knole House NT car park. TQ / TN13 1HU Lunch: Refreshments at Ightham or bring picnic Walk the Greensand Way to Ightham Mote and return via One Tree Hill. Nice open parkland and good views at Carter s Hill. CF25 Hascombe and The Hurtwood (Waverley) Date: Monday 24 October Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: Opposite The White Horse, The Street, Hascombe (B2130). TQ / GU8 4JA Walk Leader: Colin Lunch: The White Horse, Hascombe (or picnic) Figure of eight walk. Gentle climb up Hascombe Hill with lovely views before lunch followed by easy walk through woodlands with one short steep ascent. CS04 Frensham (Waverley) Date: Thursday 27 October Distance: 7¼ miles Meeting Place: Meet outside St Mary s church, Frensham. On-street parking. SU / GU10 3EA Walk Leader: Clive A choice of routes, both visiting the Great Pond, and either the Devil s Jumps or Dockenfield. IR66 Hever Date: Friday 28 October Distance: 9 miles Meeting Place: Meet in Hever. Park in the car park opposite the church and behind Henry VIII pub. TQ / TN8 7NH A circular walk using the Eden Valley Trail. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 16

17 GO50 Further November GB29 Great & Little Bookham Date: Tuesday 1 November Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: Mark Oak Gate car park, 1 mile south of the bridge over M25 at Stoke D Abernon. Lunch: Pub lunch, Effingham A flatish walk on the common, past three lakes. CS23 South Holmwood (Mole Valley) Date: Wednesday 2 November Distance: 7¾ miles Meeting Place: Meet below St Mary Magdalene church, by the Bechets Green Rd playground. On-street parking. Metrobus 93 Dorking-Horsham. TQ / RH5 4LA Walk Leader: Clive Ascend on field and woodland paths to Coldharbour church, then up to Leith Hill tower for a picnic at the highest point in Surrey, returning by a different route. IR88 Albourne Date: Friday 4 November Distance: 7-8 miles Meeting Place: Meet at Albourne primary school, BN6 9DH. GB69 Rusper Date: Tuesday 8 November Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: Car park next to the church in Rusper. Lunch: Pub lunch, Faygate A very varied, pleasant walk, quite undulating. CS08 Grayswood (Waverley) Date: Thursday 10 November Distance: 7¼ miles Meeting Place: Grayswood Village Hall car park opposite the church on A286. Bus 70 Guildford- Haslemere. SU / GU27 2DB Walk Leader: Clive Hilly circuit, ascending to top of Gibbet Hill and then going down into The Devil s Punch Bowl. Return from Hindhead via outskirts of Haslemere. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 17

18 GB61 Oxshott Heath & Elmbridge Common Date: Tuesday 15 November Distance: 7 miles Meeting Place: Come up A244 from M25, go through the village of Oxshott and immediately after the railway bridge & lights turn left into the car park. Lunch: Garson s Farm A wooded, fairly flat walk through Esher, West End & Anbrook Commons. CS14 Northchapel (West Sussex) Date: Wednesday 16 November Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: The junction of the A283 and Pipers Lane (on-street parking). SU / GU28 9HT Walk Leader: Clive We visit Hillgrove, then Lurgashall with its church and village green, and continue through Blackdown Park, lying beneath Sussex s highest point. GB89 Worth & Tilgate Date: Tuesday 22 November Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: Worth Church. From M23, J10, turn sharp right at the roundabout. Go over the next one and take a right into Street Hill. GR Lunch: Café lunch A wooded walk, fairly easy terrain through Tilgate Forest for café lunch. An easy return via Maidenbower. CS26 Albury Heath (Guildford) Date: Thursday 24 November Distance: 7 miles Meeting Place: Albury cricket ground car park off New Road, 1 mile south of A25 Silent Pool parking area. TQ / GU5 9DA Walk Leader: Clive An anti- clockwise circuit passing through Brook, Gomshall, Netley Park and Shere GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 18

19 IR61 Burford Bridge Date: Friday 25 November Distance: 7½ - 8 miles Meeting Place: Car park at Burford Bridge off the A24, Dorking. TQ / RH5 6BX Lunch: Bring a snack and have a late pub lunch in Mickleham Enjoy a circuit walk through Norbury Park, along the North Downs and onto Mickleham Common. GB80 Titsey & Westerham Date: Tuesday 29 November Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: Titsey Foundation car park at the end of Water Lane, just north of the M25. TQ Lunch: Pub lunch A steep hill begins the walk and on through the outskirts of Tatsfield to Westerham for lunch. A return through the Moorhouse area. Lots of good views, open fields and woodlands CS03 Elstead (Waverley) Date: Wednesday 30 November Distance: 8 miles Meeting Place: Meet at St James church at the junction of Thursley Road and Westbrook Hill. On-street parking. SU / GU8 6LQ Walk Leader: Clive We cross the River Wey twice to reach Tilford for a picnic on the green, then return across Hankley Common. GO50 Further December IR62 Ardingly Date: Friday 2 December Distance: 9½ - 10 miles Meeting Place: Meet at the free car park in Ardingly village, opposite the baker s shop. Lunch: At the pub or in the tea rooms From Ardingly, enjoy a circuit walk to Balcombe for lunch. Walk back via the reservoir to the start. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 19

20 GB08a Bletchingly **Christmas Dinner Walk** Date: Tuesday 6 December Meeting Place: Meet at Bletchingly Golf Course, and turn north at the cross-roads near the church. Lunch: Christmas dinner The walk is followed by Christmas Dinner at 1pm. 3/4 course meal for 22. Deposit of 5 to Graham by mid-november. Please contact Graham to confirm attendance on CS20 Shalford (Guildford) Date: Thursday 8 December Distance: 8½ miles Meeting Place: Beside the A281 at the top of the Shalford station approach road. On-street parking nearby. TQ / GU4 8HA Walk Leader: Clive Walk beside River Wey, then ascend to St Martha s church, and return via the fringe of Blackheath. IR56 Ide Hill (Kent) Date: Friday 9 December Distance: 7 miles Meeting Place: Meet by the church in Ide Hill. TQ / TN14 6JW Lunch: Good coffee break en route and an optional pub lunch at the end of the walk. A very scenic walk with views of Bough Beeches Reservoir and return on a high ridge escarpment. One steep hill. IR21 Godstone **Mince Pie Walk** Date: Tuesday 13 December Meeting Place: Meet in Godstone opposite the White Hart Pub. TQ / RH9 8DP Lunch: Coffee break at Knights Nursery. Walk past Bay Pond, through Church Yard to Hop Garden Cottage. Undulating walk with stiles, and can be muddy. GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 20

21 CS35 West Horsley (Guildford) Date: Wednesday 14 December Distance: 7 miles Meeting Place: In free car park on left of Shere Road, 1km SE from A246 Epsom Road. TQ / KT24 6EW Walk Leader: Clive We see four of the remaining Lovelace bridges, and then descend to Colekitchen Farm and Netley Park, before returning northwards with good views. IR78 Denbies Date: Friday 16 December Distance: 7½ - 8 miles Meeting Place: Denbies Wine Estate car park. Off A24. (T) Bus 465 / Dorking station. TQ / RH5 6AA Walk towards Westhumble, ascend to Admiral Way & Polesden Lacey. On return, descend through the vineyards. Lovely views, one steady ascent. GB87 Woldingham Date: Tuesday 20 December Distance: 5½ miles Meeting Place: The Knights Garden Centre on Woldingham Road, just north of the station. Lunch: Café lunch A good winter route with some country roads, hills and good views. IR63 Crockham Hill **via Chartwell for Xmas shopping** Date: Friday 23 December Distance: 4½ - 5 miles Meeting Place: Crockham Hill, off the B269, parking in the village. TQ / TN8 6RR Lunch: Bring a snack Enjoy a circular walk out of the village walking back along the Vanguard Way GB10 Catherham on the Hill Date: Friday 30 December Distance: 5-6 miles Meeting Place: Meet in Queen s Park Road, nearly opposite the Dene Hospital at the top of Church Hill A walk over a scenic golf course with one hill and a fairly easy return GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk, 21