WALKING, CYCLING & NORDIC WALKING APRIL - JUNE 2012

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1 Guided outdoor activities for the 50+ age group WALKING, CYCLING & NORDIC WALKING in & around Surrey APRIL - JUNE 2012

2 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. However, due to the current economic climate and the withdrawal of the majority of Age UK Surrey s external funding a donation of 3 or more, if you feel able to give it, would greatly help in maintaining the programme. 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. Ask the leader for details. 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. 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 that the start is accessible by public transport. Travel information available from Traveline on No advanced booking required - just turn up at the start and join in. In the event of extreme weather, phone the GO50 office before setting off. Leaders reserve the right to cancel an activity if they feel that it is unsafe to proceed. We recommend that all participants carry contact details with them in case of emergency. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer GO50 walk, cycle or Nordic Walk leader, please contact the GO50 office. Thank you so much for what you do - it s desperately needed. Ann Titley, specialist diabetes nurse, Leatherhead HEALTH WALKS The Health Walks scheme is a national phenomenon aimed at encouraging people of all ages to take part in local, volunteer-led walks. The 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 & no booking is required. Nordic Walkers welcome. Our health walks are as follows : EVERY WEDNESDAY : Park Barn Community Centre Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford GU2 8JH 10:30am - 11:30am EVERY THURSDAY : St John s Centre 222 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU4 7AA 10am - 11am EVERY THURSDAY : Leatherhead Leisure Centre Hawk s Hill, Fetcham, KT22 9BL 10:30am - 11:45am 2 GO50 WALKS Tue 3rd APR : Chinthurst Hill : 4½m Easy walk (not climbing Chinthurst Hill) to Chilworth, Tillingborne and return on Downs Link. Pub lunch. Meet Andrew at 10am (10:15 start) at Chinthurst Hill car park. From A281 south of Guildford turn east onto Kings Rd (A248) at Shalford. CP on right opposite Wonersh Common. TQ / GU5 0PR (T) Bus 21, 22, 32 Wed 4th APR : Dorking Watermill : 4m Varied walk along River Mole and up Box Hill. One steep climb followed by gentle descent. May be muddy. Meet Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Watermill Restaurant, on A25 east of Dorking. TQ / RH4 1NN (T) ½m from Dorking station Thu 5th APR : Windsor Great Park : 4m Superb views of Windsor Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park & Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Bishopsgate entrance. A328 through Englefield Green, left at 3rd miniroundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU / TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71 Thu 5th APR : Moorhouse, Limpsfield Chart : 5½m Walk through Chart into open fields overlooking Kent Weald. Woodland return. Some stiles. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start. Turn opposite Grasshopper pub, Westerham Rd, Moorhouse - continue on narrow lane for ¼m to CP on right. TQ / TN16 2EU Tue 10th APR : Ashtead Common Ranger Walk : 3m A leisurely, informative walk on Ashtead Common with a local Ranger. Join us to find out about the Roman Villa, Iron Age fort, Pollard Oak trees, Coal Tax posts and varied biodiversity now being recreated with cattle grazing. Meet Anthony for a 10am start at the City of London Ashtead Common offices, Woodfield Road, Lower Ashtead. TQ / KT21 2DU (T) Ashtead station Tue 10th APR : Groombridge (East Sussex) : 5m A walk through daffodils and up to Ashurst Park & Stone Cross. Lovely views. To Burrswood for picnic or cafe lunch at a beautiful spot. ¾m return to cars. Optional extra 5m afternoon walk (see GO Further programme). Meet Graham for 10:15am start. Park opposite post office in Groombridge. TQ / TN3 9QQ Wed 11th APR : Polesden Lacey : 4½m Walking through Polesden Lacey estate and beyond. Hopefully some early bluebells and a good display of tulips, weather permitting. Refreshments in café. Meet Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) in Polesden Lacey car park (NT free). TQ / RH5 6BD Wed 11th APR : Tilford : 3½m Pleasant walk towards Tilford and across Crooksbury Common. Optional pub lunch. Meet Norma at 10am (10:15 start) at the Donkey pub, Charleshill, near Elstead. Take the B3001 from Elstead towards Farnham and pub is on left (limited parking space). SU / GU10 2AU Thu 12th APR : Worplesdon : 4m Fairly level walk with one small hill and 2 stiles. Pub lunch after walk. Meet Pamela & Martin at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Worplesdon Place Hotel (Premier Inn). Taking the A322 Worplesdon Rd from Guildford, hotel is on right. Park in overflow CP on left. SU / GU3 3RY Thu 12th APR : Godstone : 4½m Enjoy an easy walk from the village to Garston and Tilburstow Hill, return by Ivy Mill and Godstone Church. A few stiles. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Godstone Green, by the pond, parking where convenient. TQ / RH9 8DP Fri 13th APR : Leith Hill : 4m A woodland walk with streams and a waterfall. Steepish climb to Leith Hill Tower, 1 or NT card. Light refreshments available 3

3 GO50 WALKS or bring picnic. Meet Jill at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Starveall Corner car park. Turn south into Hollow Lane from A25, this becomes Leith Hill Road. Starveall CP on left after 2½m. TQ / RH5 6LU Tue 17th APR : Wotton : 4m Mainly through the valley with good views of the North Downs. Meet Alan at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Abinger Roughs car park. From Guildford take A25 through Abinger Hammer and turn left at The Crossways (opposite Crossways Farm). CP is ¼m up hill on left. TQ / RH5 6QS Wed 18th APR : Windsor Park Valley Gardens : 4m Enjoy a walk through the Valley Gardens to view spring flowers including outstanding azalea display in Punch Bowl. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Savill Garden car park or park outside. From the A30 take Wick Road/Lane, signposted Savill Garden. SU / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71 Wed 18th APR : Merstham & the North Downs Way : 4m Enjoy fine views over Weald. Gradual climb up onto the North Downs Way then mainly flat with gentle descent towards the end. Meet Sue & Andrew at 10am (10:15 start) at Rockshaw Rd, Merstham. Park near fingerpost signed North Downs Way beside a bungalow ½m along Rockshaw Rd from A23 London Road. TQ / RH1 3DD Thu 19th APR : Cobham (new walk) : 4m Interesting woodlands and river walk, flat apart from one slope. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Silvermere golf course, Redhill Road, Cobham. Highly recommended restaurant at GC. Park at entrance end of car park. TQ / KT11 1EF Fri 20th APR : Deers Leap Park & Weir Wood : 4m Undulating walk with lovely views, walking beside Weir Wood, returning near Standen. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Deers Leap Park, Saint Hill just outside E Grinstead. From A22 Felbridge turn right down Imberhorne Lane after A264, cross Turners Hill Rd and continue to Saint Hill Green. Park on right. TQ / RH19 4NG Sun 22nd APR : Ottershaw & the Brox (new walk) : 4½m Scenic but hilly walk with 6 stiles and a good value meal afterwards. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Murray Road car park, Ottershaw (opposite Harvester). TQ / KT16 0HN Mon 23rd APR : Banstead Wood & Chiphouse Wood : 5m Walk along edge of Banstead Wood, down to Chipstead Bottom and Chiphouse Wood. Return through Banstead Wood with wonderful bluebells. Meet Keith for a 10:15am start at Holly Lane car park, Chipstead Valley. On B2219 near B2032 junction. TQ / CR5 3NR (T) Bus 166 to Chipstead Valley / Chipstead Station Fri 27th APR : East Molesey (evening walk) : 3m Another opportunity for a flat evening walk exploring the back of Imber Court & Cow Common. Meet Mike for a prompt 6:15pm start at Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey. Optional meal ( 5/6) and a fun team quiz afterwards. TQ / KT8 0BT Sat 28th APR : Old Oxted : 4½m Enjoy an easy walk across the golf course onto Greensand Way, circle round Broadham Green and return. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at the end of Old Godstone Rd in Old Oxted. TQ / RH8 9JX Mon 30th APR : Charlwood : 5m Undulating walk through woods & fields with beautiful countryside. Pub lunch. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Half Moon next to church off The Street, Charlwood. Access via A217. TQ / RH6 0BW Wed 2nd MAY : Windsor Great Park : 4m Superb views of Windsor Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park & Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Bishopsgate entrance. A328 through Englefield Green, left at 3rd mini- 4 GO50 WALKS roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU / TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71 Thu 3rd MAY : Bletchingley : 4m Walk through to Greensand Way, Rabies Heath and return to Bletchingley. Undulating, with stiles. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Bletchingley playing fields opposite the Plough pub. TQ / RH1 4PE Thu 3rd MAY : Merrow Common (new walk) : 4m Lovely open field walk from Merrow to Clandon Park. 4 stiles and several gentle slopes. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Merrow Common Rd (by Aspen Close). TQ / GU4 7BE Tue 8th MAY : Shalford & the River Wey : 3½m Mainly flat walk with short inclines & steps. Via Shalford Mill, park and water meadows & along the river. Meet Colin at 10:15am (10:30 start) at The Chantries car park, Pilgrims Way, Guildford. Turn east off A281 (Shalford Rd) 1m south of Guildford. TQ / GU4 8AW (T) Buses 25, 53 Tue 8th MAY : Richmond Park : 5m Quite undulating walk, exploring all of the park. First part of a two-part walk (optional 4m after lunch). Picnic or cafe lunch. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Pembroke Lodge car park from Kingston Gate. TQ / TW10 5HX (T) Bus 65, 371 Tue 8th MAY : Crookham Hill : 5m Enjoy a circular walk out of the village walking back along the Vanguard Way. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Crockham Hill, off the B269, parking in the village. TQ / TN8 6RR Wed 9th MAY : Mogador : 3m Enjoy this woodland and heathland walk. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15 start) at Margery Wood NT car park. At top of Reigate Hill cross M25 onto A217 northbound and turn left into Margery Lane. CP at end of lane. (NT free or 2 payable by card - bring phone!). TQ / KT20 7EJ Thu 10th MAY : Horsell Common (new walk) : 5m Circular walk from Horsell Common to Chobham. Coffee stop in Chobham & optional pub lunch in Horsell. Meet David at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Sandy Track car park, Horsell Common. From Shore s Rd go 100 yds down Sandy Track. TQ / GU21 4HP Thu 10th MAY : Godstone : 5m Undulating walk via Godstone, Broadham Green & Hob Garden Cottage. Some stiles, can be muddy. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Godstone Green opposite White Hart pub. TQ / RH9 8DP Mon 14th MAY : Epsom Downs : 5½m Circular walk across Epsom racecourse, Epsom & Walton Downs & Walton on the Hill. Good views. Meet Keith for a 10:15am start at Lunch Box cafe hut CP, junction Old London Rd/Tattenham Corner Rd. TQ / KT18 5PP (T) Bus 318, 460, 480 / Tatt m Cnr station Mon 14th MAY : Albury Bluebell Woods : 3½m Walk through bluebell woods and ruined gunpowder works. One stile. Optional pub lunch. Meet Jill at 10:15am (10:30 start) in Guildford Lane CP. From A248 west of Albury turn NW onto Guildford Lane. CP on left after ¾m. TQ / GU5 9BQ Thu 17th MAY : Wraysbury (new walk) : 4½m Riverside and lakeside walk with woodlands, a nature reserve and fantastic flora/fauna. Meet Mike for an 11am start at public car park, High St, Wraysbury. J13/M25, head towards Wraysbury and at the crossroads/shops, parking is on right. TQ004740/TW19 5BP Thu 17th MAY : Bletchingley : 4½m Walk over Castle Hill to Nutfield. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Bletchingley playing fields, opposite the Plough pub. TQ / RH1 4PE 5

4 GO50 WALKS Fri 18th MAY : Blindley Heath : 5½m Undulating, easy walk via Lower South Park - lovely spring bulbs. Likely to be muddy. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at The Jolly Farmer, Whitewood Lane, Whitewood. Off A22 Eastbourne Rd, take Byers Lane towards Whitewood. TQ / RH9 8JR Sun 20th MAY : Windlesham (new walk) : 5m Through Windlesham village, the Arboretum with beautiful lakes & trees and other open fields, horses and woodlands. Don t forget your camera! Meet Mike for an 11am start at Remembrance Playing Fields, Kennel Lane, Windlesham. SU / GU20 6AA Mon 21st MAY : Newdigate : 4m Level, varied woodland and farmland walk passing interesting buildings. Pub refreshments. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15 start) at St Peters Church, Newdigate. TQ / RH5 5DL (T) Bus 522 Tue 22nd MAY : Mytchett : 4m Canal and woodland walk, fairly flat with 2 small flights of steps. Optional refreshments. Meet Pamela & Martin at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Potter s Restaurant, Mytchett Place Rd. From Pirbright direction, Potters is on left just past Mytchett Lake Rd. Park on right side of CP just inside gates. SU / GU16 6DD Thu 24th MAY : Windsor Park Valley Gardens : 4m Walk through Valley Gardens to view spring flowers including outstanding azalea display in Punch Bowl. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Savill Garden car park or park outside. From the A30 take Wick Road/Lane, signposted Savill Garden. SU / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71 Fri 25th MAY : Dormansland : 4m Flat, pleasant walk through fields and tracks via Starborough Castle. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start a short way down Ford Manor Rd (turn next to Plough pub off B2028). TQ / RH7 6PR Tue 29th MAY : Chinthurst Hill : 3¼m Easy walk (not climbing Chinthurst Hill) to Chilworth via Tangley Mere, East Shalford and return. Pub lunch. Meet Andrew at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Chinthurst Hill car park. From A281 south of Guildford turn east onto Kings Rd (A248) at Shalford. CP on right opposite Wonersh Common. TQ / GU5 0PR (T) Bus 21, 22, 32 Wed 30th MAY : Denbies : 4½m Walk through vineyard to North Downs Way & Ranmore, with good views. A climb at the start. Refreshments at Denbies. Meet Barbara at 10:15am (10:30 start) in car park at Denbies Vineyard. A24, north of Dorking. TQ / RH5 6AA (T) Dorking station Thu 31st MAY : Downside (new walk) : 4m The first of four different monthly walks from this venue to explore beautiful Bookham Common. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Hundred Pound Bridge car park, Bookham Road, Cobham. Take Downside Road from Cobham, turn left at The Cricketers and go as far as you can. TQ / KT11 3JU Thu 31st MAY : Buckland : 5m Walk through fields, crossing the lower part of North Downs Way. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Buckland. Park near the shops/post Office. TQ / RH3 7BB Tue 5th JUN : Epsom Common : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony for a 10am start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ / KT18 7TR Wed 6th JUN : Walton : 3m Level riverside walk around Desborough Island. Steps at bridges, no stiles. Meet Norman & Auriol at 10:30am (10:45 start) at GO50 WALKS Walton Bridge CP. On Walton Lane, just south of bridge. TQ / KT13 9JL Mon 7th MAR : Ashtead Common & Princes Coverts : 5 mls Walk along the edge of Thu Ashtead 7th Common JUN : Little and through London Princes : 3½m Coverts Undulating Crown Estate. walk A to fairly Albury flat walk Warren without and any back. stiles. Meet Keith Jill at - 10am 10:15am (10:15am (10:30 start) start) at Epsom at William Common IV pub, Stew Little Ponds London. car park. On B280 TQ between / GU5 Epsom 9DG and Malden Rushett. TQ / KT18 7TR Wed Thu 7th 9th MAR JUN : Witley Chaldon : 4 : mls 5m Enjoy an good undulating views, walk Pilgrims with woodland Way gaps the old offering Stone good Age Path. views Flat of the walk conservation with stiles, area. possibly Some stiles. muddy. Optional Bring pub snack. lunch Meet afterwards. Irene for Meet a 10:15am Norma - 10:15am start. Turn (10:30am down start) Church at the Lane White in Chaldon Hart Pub, and Witley. park Off opposite A3 at Milford the church onto (opposite A283 to Witley. Doctors SU Lane). / TQ GU8 5PH (T) / CR3 5AF 9th MAR : Dormansland : 5 mls An easy interesting walk with good views, an Wed 13th JUN : Windsor Great Park : 4m Superb views of Windsor Castle, Iron Age Fort and Greathead Manor. Meet Irene - 10am (10:15am start) in Ford Manor Thames Valley. Beautiful water lilies on Cow Pond. Undulating walk through Deer Road, Dormansland. Off the B2028 Lingfield-Edenbridge road near the Plough Inn. Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub lunch afterwards. TQ / RH7 6PR (T) Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Bishopsgate entrance. A328 through Thur 10th MAR : West End, Esher : 4½ mls Undulating walk through woodland, with Englefield Green, left at 3rd mini-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of some steep steps - can be muddy in places. Refreshments at Garsons Farm or pub. Meet park. Jeanette SU :45am / TW20 (11am 0XY start) (T) at Garsons Bus 71 Farm car park. Off A307 onto West End Lane, turn Wed into 13th Winterdown JUN : Bocketts Rd. Park away Farm from & Fetcham the farm shop. Downs TQ : 4m Walk / KT10 through 8LT Fri Norbury 11th MAR Park : and Chaldon by River : 5 mls Mole. An Refreshments easy, flat walk at with Farm good Café. views Meet via Barbara Chaldon Church at 10:15am and the North (10:30 Downs start) Way. at Meet Bocketts Graham Farm - 10am CP off (10.15am the roundabout start) at Harrow A246, pub, south top west of White of Leatherhead. Hill. From Caterham TQ town / KT22 roundabout, 9BS turn up Church Hill. Just before top turn left into Thu Stanstead 14th JUN Rd : and Scearn continue Bank for : 1m. 4½m TQ Enjoy a / CR3 circular 5UJ walk around Limpsfield Mon Chart. 14th Meet MAR Irene : Bletchingley for a 10:15am : 4 mls start Undulating Scearn walk Bank with car good park views on Limpsfield and a variety of Chart paths off towards B269. South Go past Nutfield. the church Meet Graham and the - first 10am car (10:15am park on start) the left by the to the church Scearn on the Bank A25 car in park the village. on the Park right. anywhere TQ in the / village. RH8 0TBTQ / RH1 4PE Tue Thu 15th 14th MAR JUN : : Epsom Downside Common : 4m : 4 Glorious mls Explore Bookham Epsom Common & Ashtead awaits Commons. with Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat and reasonably easy, but can be muddy in places. fantastic butterflies and other wildlife. A gentle climb & wonderful views. Meet Meet Anthony am (10am start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. On B280 Mike for an 11am start at Hundred Pound Bridge Car park, Bookham Road, between Epsom and Malden Rushett. TQ / KT18 7TR Cobham. Take Downside Rd from Cobham, turn left at The Cricketers and go as Wed 16th MAR : Crockham Hill : 4½-5 mls Enjoy a circular walk out of the village far as you can. TQ / KT11 3JU walking back along the Vanguard Way. Meet Irene - 10am (10:15am start) in Crockham Hill, Sun off 17th the B269. JUN : Park Woking village. (new TQ walk) : / 4½m TN8 6RR Enjoy a lovely heathland and Fri canalside 18th MAR walk. : Wood Meet Street Mike for Village an 11am : 3½ start mls at Walk Sainsbury s through local car farmland park (main to Willey road Green end), Redding and return Way, via Round Knaphill. Hill. SU Pub lunch afterwards. / GU21 2QT Meet Andrew am (10.30am Mon start) 18th at Wood JUN Street : Earlswood Village Green. Lakes From : Guildford, 5m Unusual take walk A323 from Aldershot Earlswood Rd, left Lakes onto Broad car park St to around Wood Street E Surrey Village. hospital SU and fields / GU3 beyond. 3BT (T) One Buses gradual from Guildford hill, otherwise Mon fairly 21st flat and MAR can : Marden be muddy. Park Meet : 3½-4 Sue mls & Andrew Walk through for a hidden 10:15am valleys start and in varied woodland. Earlswood Meet Lakes Sue car & Liz park - 10:00am on Woodhatch (10:15am Road start) A2044. at the Kiosk South in Hawke CP or Woodlands nearby pubs. Trust TQ car park, / RH2 Woldingham. 7QB (T) A25 Bus Oxted 430, 435 Rd, north into Flower Lane signed Woldingham, sharp right into Gangers Hill. CP on left after 2 mls. TQ / CR3 7AD Tue 19th JUN : Send : 4m Gentle walk along fields, lakes & river with drink stop Tue 22nd at New MAR Inn : Wakehurst pub. Visit Send Place Church : Memorial en route. Walk Meet Lovely Norma walk in at the 10:15am gardens and the Loder Valley. Visit the Daffodil Memorial Area, finishing with coffee at the café. (10:30 start) at Saddlers Arms, Send Marsh Rd, Ripley. TQ / GU23 6JQ Everyone welcome. Meet Irene - 10am (10.15am start) at Wakehurst Place, Ardingly. NT Tue members 19th free JUN entry. : Headley TQ Heath / RH17 : 4m 6TN Undulating (T) 81/82 Metrobus walk over heathland. One steep Wed 23rd hill with MAR steps : Bocketts to return Farm to & CP. Fetcham Kiosk refreshments Downs : 4 mls or A bring pleasant snack. walk Meet over Irene Fetcham for Downs, 10:15am with some start nice at the views. NT Headley Refreshments Heath in CP, the Headley Farm Café. Common Meet Barbara Rd & B2033 Rosemary opposite - 10:15am the (10:30am cricket pitch start) (NT at or Bocketts pay 2). Farm, TQ Fetcham. / On KT18 the A246 6NN Epsom to Thu Guildford 21st road. JUN Meet : Godstone in Farm CP : at 5½m end of Pleasant access road. walk TQ through Coldharbour / KT22 9BS over Thu Castle 24th Hill MAR to Bletchingley : Virginia Water Golf Course : 4½ mls for coffee, Easy walk and around return the to lake, Godstone through via 18th Hilly cent Fields. landscaped Meet Irene gardens, for a Roman 10:15am ruins start and Polo on Godstone fields. Lunch Green in Savill opposite Gardens the restaurant. White Meet Hart Lynette PH. TQ :15am / RH9 (10:30am 8DP start) at Savill Gardens car park. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signposted Savill Gardens. SU / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus

5 Fri 22nd JUN : Whitmoor Common : 4m Enjoy a walk with one small hill and no stiles. Optional pub lunch afterwards. Meet Pamela & Martin at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Jolly Farmer pub, Burdenshott Road. From Guildford take A320 towards Woking. After Clay Lane junction, fork left into Burdenshott Rd. Jolly Farmer on left after railway bridge. SU / GU3 3RN Sat 23rd JUN : Epsom Common : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony for a 10am start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ / KT18 7TR Tue 26th JUN : Outwood Memorial Walk : 4m A memorial walk starting at Amie s Garden. All welcome. Optional extra 3-4m afternoon walk. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start, ½m north of Smallfield, towards Outwood. Parking indicated at junction Rookery Hill/Norman s Road. TQ / RH6 9JH Wed 27th JUN : Newlands Corner : 5m Walk to St Martha s with fabulous views, but some steep climbs. Down to the Chantries and back along Downs Link. Optional pub lunch. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Newlands Corner car park. On A25 1½m south of West Clandon. TQ / GU4 8SE Thu 28th JUN : Ockham (new walk) : 4m Open fields and woodlands await along with a few slopes, 6 stiles & some peace. Meet Mike for an 11am start at The Hautboy, Ockham Lane. Park in Alms Heath on road. TQ / GU23 6NZ Thu 28th JUN : Chipstead/Shabden Park : 5½m Easy walk to Mogador, over Kingswood golf course and return by Shabden woods. Bring a snack. Pub lunch available at end of walk. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at the Elmore Pond car park, Chipstead turn into Star Lane from the A23 Hooley. TQ / CR5 3SB GO FURTHER WALKS For walkers who want more of a challenge, these walks range from 6-10 miles in length, are likely to be steep in places and will be taken at a faster pace than GO50 walks - so you will need to be fit! If you are in any doubt about your fitness, we strongly suggest that you try a GO50 walk first. Don t forget to bring water and some food. Tue 3rd APR : Ardingly (W Sussex) : 9m Circular walk via village, climb to Highbrook church for picnic lunch. On to West Hoathly and return by Philpots. Meet Irene for a late start at 11am in the layby just past the Gardners Arms pub, before the showground. TQ / RH17 6TJ Mon 9th APR : Windsor from Old Windsor : 7m Takes in some of the less frequently walked parts of Windsor Great Pk and Thames. In Windsor we spend an hour or so in this gorgeous royal town eating, resting or sightseeing some wonderful buildings. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Walpole Road, (off Straight Road), Old Windsor. SU / SL4 2LZ Tue 10th APR : Groombridge (E Sussex) : 9-10m A walk through daffodils and up to Ashurst Park & Stone Cross. Lovely views. To Burrswood for picnic or cafe lunch at a beautiful spot. ¾m return to cars. Afternoon walk using High Weald Landscape trail, plus extra if required! Meet Graham for a 10:15am start. Park opposite post office in Groombridge. TQ / TN3 9QQ Wed 11th APR : Dormansland : 7½-8m Easy flat walk to Starborough Castle, onto Dry Hill Fort and return via Greathed Manor Estate. Bring lunch. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Ford Manor Rd, Dormansland, off the B2028 Lingfield- GO FURTHER WALKS Edenbridge Road near the Plough Inn. TQ / RH7 6PR (T) Bus 236 Thu 12th APR : Grayshott : 7m Gently descend to Waggoners Wells ponds, then cross Ludshott Common. Picnic, then explore Whitmoor Vale before uphill return. Meet Clive for a 10:30am start in free car park opposite St Luke s church. SU / GU26 6LF (T) Bus 18 Haslemere-Aldershot Fri 13th APR : Milton Heath : 8½m Easy walk via woodland, lakes & fields to Westcott. Picnic lunch en route then onto North Downs Way with fine views & one climb before return. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Milton Heath just outside Dorking (off A25 - signed Bury Hill Fisheries). TQ / RH4 3JT (T) Bus 21/32 Tue 17th APR : Lingfield - Marsh Green : 8-9m Undulating walk with varied countryside. Pub/picnic at Marsh Green. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Lingfield Community Centre adjacent to pedestrian crossing. Park in village, not in car park. TQ / RH7 6AB Thu 19th APR : Hambledon : 8m Ascend to top of Hydon s Ball then drop down to Juniper Valley. Picnic at Hascombe beside the pond, return via The Hurtwood. Meet Clive for 10:30 start in Hambledon church car park, top of narrow Church Lane. SU / GU8 4DS Tue 24th APR : Capel - Leith Hill : 9m Flat start then climb to Leith Hill and to Forest Green for pub lunch. Very pretty return. Meet Graham for 10:15am start at village hall, The Street, Capel. Off A24. TQ / RH5 5LB (T) Metrobus 93 Wed 25th APR : Headley Heath : 8m Undulating walk on good tracks over heathland. Includes picnic stop at Box Hill and return by Ashurst Centre. Meet Irene for 10:15am start at Headley Heath NT car park (NT or 2.50), Headley Common Road B2033, opposite the cricket pitch. TQ / KT18 6NN Thu 26th APR : Tilford : 8m Walk beside both north & south branches of River Wey (which meet at Tilford), and Frensham Little Pond. Bring picnic. Meet Clive for 10:30am start outside the Barley Mow, facing Tilford Green. SU / GU10 2BU Fri 27th APR : Westerham (Kent - new walk) : 8m Walk across Limpsfield Chart to outskirts of the village. Over fields towards Hosey Common, circle round to Crockham Hill House and return via Chart. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Moorhouse car park, opposite the Grasshopper pub, Westerham Road. Down a narrow lane for ¼m - CP on right. TQ / TN16 2EU (T) Bus 774 Sat 28th APR : Fernhurst/Lurgashall Bluebell Walk : 8m Hilly walk with some steep uphill climbs, outstanding bluebell woods and wildflower meadow. Great views of South Downs and charming village of Lurgashall. Bring cameras! Optional pub lunch/bring picnic. Meet Lise at 9:45am (10am start) in recreation ground car park, near Red Lion pub, Fernhurst. Take A286 south of Haslemere for 3m towards Midhurst. Once past the Fernhurst village sign, turn left towards Lickfold and Lurgashall, along Hog s Hill. Follow the road round to the green - CP on left, past the pub. SU / GU27 3HY Tue 1st MAY : Wych Cross - Heaven Farm : 10m Superb, but challenging walk with lunch at Heaven Farm. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at the Goat car park. From Forest Row A22 take Priory Road SW for 2m. Car park on left just before Legsheath Lane crossroads. TQ / RH18 5JF Thu 3rd MAY : Haslemere : 8½m Generally easy ascent to Blackdown, at 917ft the highest point in W Sussex, with superb views for picnic lunch. Return via the lake at Imbhams Farm. Meet Clive for 10:30am start in free recreation 8 9

6 GO FURTHER WALKS ground CP in Scotland Lane (off A286 Midhurst Road). SU / GU27 3AR Fri 4th MAY : Cuckfield (W Sussex - new walk) : 8m Very attractive walk over fields and through woodland to Pickwell, and return via Anstey. Picnic en route. Tea room in Cuckfield. Meet Irene for 10:15am start at Whitemans car park, B2114, before the village. TQ / RH17 5BY Tue 8th MAY : Richmond Park : 9m Two-part walk, 5m before and 4m after lunch. Quite undulating, exploring all of the park. Picnic or cafe lunch. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Pembroke Lodge car park from Kingston Gate. TQ / TW10 5HX (T) Bus 65, 371 Thu 10th MAY : Shamley Green : 8½m Steady ascent to Winterfold Heath, then descent to Rowly, returning beside part of old Wey & Arun Canal. Bring picnic. Meet Clive for 10:30am start outside the Post Office Stores by the green. On-street parking. TQ / GU5 0UB (T) Bus 53 Guildford-Cranleigh Fri 11th MAY : Hever (Kent) : 9m Easy, flat, circular walk using Eden Valley Trail. Bring picnic. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at car park near Hever Castle and Henry VIII pub. TQ / TN8 7NH Tue 15th MAY : Reigate & Betchworth : 8m Very varied, scenic walk with picnic/pub lunch at Betchworth. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start in Park Lane East, south of Reigate. From A217 Cockshot Hill turn into Park Lane East and park just before sharp, left-hand bend. TQ / RH2 8BD (T) Metrobus 430 Wed 16th MAY : Denbies : 7½-8m Walk towards Westhumble, ascend to Admiral Way & Polesden Lacey. On return, descend through vineyards. Lovely views, one steady ascent. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Denbies Wine Estate car park. Off A24. TQ / RH5 6AA (T) Bus 465 / Dorking station Thu 17th MAY : Shackleford: 8m Clockwise circuit south of Hog s Back, passing through Peper Harow before reaching River Wey at Somerset Bridge. Return past Cuttmill Pond and beside The Tarn for a picnic, before joining North Downs Way to Puttenham. Meet Clive for 10:30am start outside Shackleford Post Office (on-street parking). SU / GU8 6AH Fri 18th MAY : Ide Hill : 8½m Circular walk via Bough Beeches Reservoir and return via Henden Farm. Scenic route, can be muddy. Bring picnic. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Ide Hill village by the church (A25 through Brasted village signed Ide Hill). TQ / TN14 6JW Tue 22nd MAY : Pyecombe & South Downs Way (W Sussex) : 9m Tough and challenging open walk to Devil s Dyke and Edburton Hill. Easier first 6m, late lunch at Fulking, then a hilly 3m return. Outstanding views. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start in Pyecombe village off A23. Turn left when A273 is signed, then take a hard left away from the church to near road end. TQ / BN45 7FN Sat 26th MAY : Liphook (Hants - new walk) : 9m Delightful, adventurous walk full of contrasting scenery. Some uphill climbs and a steep descent (76 stone steps). Passing through Foley Manor Estate and visiting the enchanting 12thC Tuxlith Chapel. Optional pub lunch or bring picnic. Meet Lise at 9:45am (10am start) at Liphook railway station CP. Off A3, south of Hindhead. Free parking in the large main area, under the bridge. SU / GU30 7DR (T) Tue 29th MAY : Tatsfield to Westerham : 8½m Scenic, varied walk to Westerham for lunch. Hilly return via the highest point in Kent! Meet Graham for a 10:15am start next to Old Ship pub, Westmore Green, Tatsfleld. From B2024 Clarks Lane, turn north onto Approach Road towards Tatsfield - village green and pub ahead. TN16 2AG / TQ (T) Metrobus 464 Thu 31st MAY : South Holmwood : 7¾m We ascend on field & woodland paths to Coldharbour, and on to Leith Hill tower for picnic. Return route mainly downhill, through woodland and fields on paths & tracks. Meet Clive for 10:30am start by the Bechets Green Rd playground, beside St Mary Magdalene church. TQ / RH5 4LA (T) Metrobus 93 Dorking-Horsham Fri 1st JUN : Slaugham (W Sussex - new walk) : 10m Across fields and woodland to Greenbroom Hill with option to extend walk into woodland area. Continue to Barrshap & Newstead Farm. Bring picnic. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start by the church in Staplefield Road, Slaugham. TQ / RH17 6AG Tue 5th JUN : Gomshall - West Horsley : 8-9m Hilly start over Netley Heath, open views from A246, lunch at W Horsley. Return via Sheepleas. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at Gomshall station, just off A25. TQ / GU5 9NP Thu 7th JUN : Shere : 8¾m From the River Tillingbourne we ascend on paths and tracks across heath and woodland to Ewhurst windmill and Pitch Hill for a picnic with superb view. Return via Peaslake, with grand views of North Downs. Meet Clive for 10:30am start in the public Recreation Ground car park off Upper Street. (T) Bus 32 Redhill-Dorking-Guildford. TQ / GU5 9JA Fri 8th JUN : Chartwell : 6½m Undulating walk via French Street & Emmetts Gardens, and over Toys Hill. Bring picnic. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in NT car park at Chartwell. From A25 at Westerham take B2026 to Mapleton Road. TQ / TN16 1PS Tue 12th JUN : Gatton, Merstham & Mugswell (new walk) : 7m Walk along North Downs Way via Gatton to Merstham, then to Well House Inn at Mugswell for lunch before returning to start. Meet Keith for a 10:15am start in Wray Lane NT car park, top of Reigate Hill - off J8/M25. TQ / RH2 9RP (T) Bus 420, 460 Tue 19th JUN : Slaugham : 9m Beautiful, undulating walk, very varied with a pub lunch at Bolney. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start at the church in Staplefield Road, Slaugham. TQ / RH17 6AG Fri 22nd JUN : Penshurst (Kent) : 8m Figure of eight walk, round the estate (3m) with lovely views and coffee stop. Then onto second, 5m part of walk from Penshurst to Chiddingstone for cafe lunch and back via River Eden. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Penshurst village, parking in the street opposite the castle. TQ / TN11 8DH Tue 26th JUN : Outwood Memorial Walk : 7-8m A memorial walk starting at Amie s Garden. All welcome. 4m morning walk, plus 3-4m after lunch. Meet Graham for a 10:15am start, ½m north of Smallfield, towards Outwood. Parking indicated at junction Rookery Hill/Norman s Road. TQ / RH6 9JH Thu 28th JUN : Ockley: 7½m Charming yet undemanding clockwise circuit, passing through the Vann Lake nature reserve and going on to discover the secluded church of St John the Baptist, Okewood. Bring picnic. Meet Clive for a 10:30am start outside the cricket pavilion in School Lane off A29, south end of the playing fields. TQ / RH5 5TS Fri 29th JUN : Godstone/North Downs : 9m Walk the Greensand Way to Old Oxted, Limpsfield and up onto the Downs for picnic. Descend and return to village. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Godstone Green, parking where convenient. TQ / RH9 8DP 10 11

7 GO50 NORDIC WALKS Our programme of guided Nordic Walks is for people who have been trained to walk using Nordic poles. You must bring your own Nordic poles. Wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring waterproofs, a drink and a snack. Most walks cross stiles. These walks are not for instruction. Age UK Surrey can provide information on Nordic Walking training and buying Nordic poles. Thu 5th APR : Blackheath & Albury : 6½m Undulating walk via Chilworth, following the Tillingbourne. Meet Nigel & Michael for a 10:30am start at Blackheath car park. Take Blackheath Lane from B2128 Wonersh Common. TQ / GU4 8RB Thu 12th APR : Abinger Roughs : 5m Pleasant walk through woods & farm land with great views. Some stiles. Optional refreshments afterwards. Meet Gill & Elly at 10:15 (10:30 start) at Abinger Roughs NT car park, bottom of White Down Lane off A25. TQ Mon 16th APR : Horsell Common : 3½m Circular walk, with coffee stop halfway round. No stiles, but may be muddy. Meet Maureen & Sybil at 10:15am (10.30 start) at Sandy Track car park, Horsell Common. From Shore s Rd go 100 yards down Sandy Track to CP. TQ / GU21 4HP Thu 19th APR : Ripley & Wey Navigation : 5m Section of the Wey Navigation, with views of Newark Priory ruins & lake with wildlife. Level with a few stiles, can be muddy. Toilets near start, refreshments in Ripley. Meet Steve & Janet at 10.15am (10.30am start) at free CP, Ripley Village Green. Off B2215 Ripley High St. TQ / GU23 6AN (T) Buses 462, 463, 515 Fri 20th APR : Virginia Water : 4½m Lovely walk around the lake. Optional pub refreshments afterwards. Meet Maggie & Sheena for a 10:30am start in front of Wheatsheaf pub. Limited free parking at Wheatsheaf or 3 at adjacent Virginia Water car park. SU / GU25 4QF Mon 23rd APR : Richmond Park Beverley Brook : 4m Partly flat grassland start & finish along one of Thames tributaries. A few slopes up & down through woods. May be muddy & uneven in places. Meet Louise & Sally at 10am (10:15 start) outside cafe at Roehampton Gate CP, Richmond Park. TQ / SW15 5JR (T) Buses 337, 33, 493 / Barnes station Tue 24th APR : Bocketts Farm to Polesden Lacey : 5m Easy walk along country tracks. Coffee stop & toilets midway at Polesden Lacey. Bring NT cards. Meet Gill & Elly at 10:15am (10:30 start). From A246 Young St, at roundabout junction A246/B2122 turn left and park in first car park (free). If full, park at Bocketts Fm. TQ / KT22 9BS (T) Bus 465. Thu 3rd MAY: Chobham Common : 4m Start by a lily-covered pool, continue through varied woodland to Chobham Common (Site of Special Scientific Interest). Level, with a few stiles, can be muddy. Pub lunch. Meet Steve & Janet at 10.15am (10.30am start) at Fish Pond free car park, Gracious Pond Rd. Off A319 north east of Chobham. SU / GU24 8EX Tue 8th MAY : White Down : 5m Mostly level walk through forest, along wide tracks, ancient drove roads and past Lovelace bridges. Meet Gill & Elly at 10:15am (10:30 start) at White Downs NT car park. White Down Lane, junction of Crocknorth Road/Ranmore Common Rd. TQ Thu 10th MAY : Compton, Guildown & River Wey : 7m Mainly level, circular walk. One steady incline & a stile. Lovely views from top of Hogs Back & along River Wey. Muddy by river. Optional Tea Shop refreshments. Meet GO50 NORDIC WALKS Penny & Christine at 10:15am (10:30 start) outside Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton. Off A3 at B3000. Do not use gallery CP - park on road or at nearby Watts Chapel. SU / GU3 1DQ (T) Bus 46 Fri 11th MAY : Virginia Water : 4½m Lovely walk around the lake. Optional pub refreshments afterwards. Meet Maggie & Sheena for a 10:30am start in front of Wheatsheaf pub. Limited free parking at Wheatsheaf or 3 at adjacent Virginia Water car park. SU / GU25 4QF Thu 17th MAY : Kingsclere and Watership Down : 6½m A hilly walk across rolling farmland. Famed for the stable of Red Rum and the book by Richard Adams. Meet Nigel & Michael for a 10:30am start at the Anchor Road CP in Kingsclere. SU / RG20 5PQ Fri 25th MAY : Richmond Park Isabella Plantation Woodland : 4½m A glorious time of year to savour a varied, undulating walk through open grassland, woods & woodland gardens where, with luck, azaleas should still be flowering. A few gentle slopes & one short, slightly steeper slope. Muddy and uneven in places. Use of poles in Plantation may be restricted. Meet Louise & Sally at 10am (10:15 start) outside Information Centre, Pembroke Lodge CP, Richmond Park. TQ / TW10 5HX (T) Bus 65/371 Mon 28th MAY : Horsell Common : 3½m Circular walk, with coffee stop halfway round. No stiles, but may be muddy. Meet Maureen & Sybil at 10:15am (10.30 start) at Sandy Track car park, Horsell Common. From Shore s Rd go 100 yards down Sandy Track. TQ / GU21 4HP Fri 8th JUN : Virginia Water : 4½m Lovely walk around the lake. Optional pub refreshments afterwards. Meet Maggie & Sheena for a 10:30am start in front of Wheatsheaf pub. Limited free parking at Wheatsheaf or 3 at adjacent Virginia Water car park. SU / GU25 4QF Mon 11th JUN : Horsell Common : 3½m Circular walk, with coffee stop halfway round. No stiles, but may be muddy. Meet Maureen & Sybil at 10:15am (10.30 start) at Sandy Track car park, Horsell Common. From Shore s Rd go 100 yards down Sandy Track. TQ / GU21 4HP Thu 14th JUN : Boxhill : 5¾m Undulating walk with beautiful views. Meet Nigel & Michael for a 10:30am start in Wheeler s Lane beside Christ Church at southern end of Brockham Green. Off A25, east of Dorking. TQ / RH3 7JR Fri 15th JUN : Pirbright and Brookwood Cemetery : 5m Level walk with no stiles. Muddy in places. Includes parts of Basingstoke Canal and historic Brookwood Cemetery (use paws). Pub refreshments. Meet Steve & Janet at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Pirbright village green car park. SU / GU24 0JT Mon 18th JUN : Richmond Park Perimeter : 7m Celebrate John Lewis s famous stand for the right of public access to the Park with a varied walk within sight of the Park s perimeter through woods and grassland. Some hills and a short stretch where pole use may be restricted. May be muddy and uneven in places. Toilets and refreshment stop en route. Meet Louise & Sally at 10am (10:15 start) outside Information Centre, Pembroke Lodge CP, Richmond Park. TQ / TW10 5HX (T) Bus 65/371 Thu 21st JUN : Witley & Wormley : 5m Pleasant, varied circular walk along Greensands Way, passing Sweetwater Pond and woodland. Could be muddy. Pub refreshments afterwards. Meet Penny & Christine at 10.15am (10:30 start) at Church Fields, Church Lane, Witley. SU / GU8 5PH (T) Bus

8 GO50 CYCLING Our programme of organised trail riding. All rides meet 10am (start 10.15am). For your own safety and comfort please bring a bike suitable for off-road cycling. Wear a cycle helmet (strongly advised) and suitable clothing. Bring waterproofs, a drink and a snack. Ride lengths between miles. Grading: (1) = Easy, (2) = Intermediate, (3) = Challenging. Grade 1 suitable for those who have done some cycling. Tue 3rd APR : Tunnel Hill : (3) Challenging ride over hills & through woods between Tunnel Hill & Basingstoke Canal. Some specially made bike paths. Meet Jack at Potters Pub, Mytchett Place Rd, Mytchett. SU / GU16 6DD Fri 6th APR : Inn on the Pond, Merstham : (2) A ride along the Sustrans NCR21, delightful East Surrey bridleways. A well deserved drink after. Meet David H at Inn on the Pond, Merstham. TQ / RH1 4EU Tue 10th APR : Wood Street Village : (1) Gentle ride towards Farnham along Christmas Pie route, returning via Wyke Common and Normandy. Some minor roads and one minor hill. Meet Bob at the Royal Oak pub. SU / GU3 3DA Wed 11th APR : Reigate : (3) Skim to Skim via Reigate Heath, Walton on the Hill & Headley. Some nice single track and interesting descents. Meet Gwyn at Skimmington Castle pub, Bonny s Road, off Flanchford Rd, Reigate. Please park in car park behind pub. TQ / RH2 8RL Fri 13th APR : Downside : (2) Ride will consist of Bookham Common, some quiet roads and hard tracks through farmland to Horsley, taking in Ryde Farms and returning via Wisley Aerodrome and Oxshott Common. Meet Geoff at The Medicine Garden, Downside Road, Cobham. TQ / KT11 3LU Tue 17th APR : Runfold : (2) Ride taking in Puttenham Common and Crooksbury Hill. Mostly level on good surfaces. Meet Keith at Princess Royal pub, Runfold. SU / GU10 1NX Thu 19th APR : Bocketts Farm : (3) A hilly ride consisting of Polesden Lacy, Ranmore Church, Denbies Vineyard, Box Hill and Norbury Park. Meet Geoff at Bocketts Farm. TQ / KT22 9BS Tue 24th APR : Dockenfield : (2) Ride in and around Alice Holt Forest. Meet Keith at the Blue Bell, Dockenfield. SU / GU10 4EX Wed 25th APR : Ripley & Basingstoke Canal : (1) Easy ride along River Wey and Basingstoke Canal. Meadowland, a ruined priory & Pyrford Place. Meet Tony at Ripley Green, behind Half Moon Pub. TQ / GU23 6AN (Lunch at Saddlers Arms, Send Marsh Rd) Fri 27th APR : Mogador : (2) To Fanny s Farm and back via Banstead Heath & North Downs. Meet Gwyn at Sportsman pub, Mogador. TQ / KT20 7ES Tue 1st MAY : Bagshot : (2) Ride across Bagshot Heath, circle around Broadmoor, return via Olddean Common. No long hills; a few sharp inclines. Meet Barry at Forester s Arms, London Rd (A30), Bagshot. SU / GU19 5DH Thu 3rd MAY : Earlswood Lakes : (1) Ride initially on the N21 towards Horley, back via Smallfield and Outwood. Mostly level tracks with some road cycling. Meet Frank at Earlswood Lakes car park height restriction in place at the entrance. TQ / RH2 7QB Fri 4th MAY : Thursley : (3) Outward ride to climb Gibbet Hill, return through Devil s Punch Bowl. Some difficult surfaces, muddy if wet. Great views. Meet Maggie at cricket ground car park, Thursley. SU / GU8 6QD Tue 8th MAY : Horsley : (3) Hilly ride along tracks and some quiet roads taking in Sheepleas & North Downs. Meet Tony at King William IV pub, The 14 GO50 CYCLING Street, West Horsley. A246 from East Clandon and left at roundabout down The Street. TQ / KT24 6BG Wed 9th MAY : Mogador : (2/3) Circular tour of local heaths, commons and woodland. Meet Gwyn at Sportsman pub, Mogador. TQ / KT20 7ES Fri 11th MAY : Loxwood : (1) Forest, meadow, parkland, and fairly flat. Meet Jane at the Wey/Arun Canal Trust car park next to Onslow Arms Pub, south of Loxwood village on B2133. TQ / RH14 0RD Mon 14th MAY : Bookham : (1) Suitable for beginners A gentle ride across Bookham Common with some tracks and quiet roads. Meet Richard at the Windsor Castle, Little Bookham Street. TQ / KT23 3AA Thu 17th MAY : Shalford : (2) A ride through scenic countryside south of Guildford. Meet Barry at the Scout Hut, Shalford, close to A281/A248 roundabout. TQ / GU4 8DB (Queen Victoria pub afterwards, GU4 8BY) Friday 18th MAY : Banstead Bound : (2/3) Off-road ride towards Banstead Town. Optional refreshments after ride. Meet David H at Reigate Hill car park. TQ / RH2 9RP Mon 21st MAY : Shamley : (3) Enjoy a ride exploring the hills between Shamley Green and Hascombe. Meet Jane at Shamley Green, parking around village green. SU (Red Lion afterwards, GU5 0UB) Wed 23rd MAY : Headley : (3) Hilly ride covering Cherkley Court, passing Michael Caine s house, onto Bocketts, Polesden Lacey & Denbies. Down to Boxhill picking up Stane Street and back to Headley. Meet David L at The Cock Inn, Headley. TQ / KT18 6LE Fri 25th MAY : Mogador : (1/2) Across Banstead Heath to Tattenham Corner. Back via Walton on the Hill. Not completely flat and smooth. Meet Gwyn at Sportsman pub, Mogador. TQ / KT20 7ES Tue 29th MAY : Walton on Thames : (1) Leisurely ride up River Thames & Wey. Meet Geoff S at The Weir, Walton on Thames. TQ / KT12 2JB Thu 31st MAY : Old Coulsdon : (3) Ride down the hills and back again. Meet Frank at The Fox, off Fox Lane, Coulsdon Common. TQ / CR3 5QS Fri 1st JUN : Headley : (2) A great ride through Headley Heath. Meet Mike at The Cock Inn, Headley. TQ / KT18 6LE Wed 6th JUN : Newdigate : (2) Venture into the Deep South for a varied ride through woodlands, farmland & quiet lanes. Meet Gwyn at Surrey Oaks pub, Parkgate Rd, Newdigate. About 2m NE of Newdigate village. TQ205436/ RH5 5DZ Fri 8th JUN : Peaslake : (3) Popular with fans of single track. Climb Holmbury and Pitch Hills, great views, superb technical descents. Meet Jane at car park (TQ084446), 300m SW of Hurtwood Inn, Peaslake (GU5 9RR) Mon 11th JUN : Outwood : (2) Discover exciting new bridleways in E Surrey. Optional refreshments at finish. Meet Frank at the car park 100 yds NW of the Windmill at Outwood. Free parking. TQ / RH1 5PW Wed 13th JUN : Walton on the Hill : (1) Suitable for beginners Easy ride along quiet lanes and farm tracks. Meet Richard at the Blue Ball, Steels Lane, Walton on the Hill. TQ / KT20 7UE Thu 14th JUN : Shalford : (3) Taking in Shamley Green, Willinghurst, Winterfold Heath, Farley Heath & Blackheath. Meet Jack at the Queen Victoria, Station Row, Shalford. TQ / GU4 8BY 15

9 GO50 CYCLING Mon 18th JUN : Tandridge : (3) Up & along the North Downs and back. Scenic climbs and interesting descents. Coffee stop halfway. Meet Gwyn at Barley Mow pub, Tandridge village - on Tandridge Lane about 1m south of A25 between Godstone and Oxted. TQ / RH8 9NJ Wed 20th JUN : Chobham Common : (2) Ride around Chobham Common. Mix of quiet roads and some sandy tracks, therefore moderately tough in places. Meet Bob at Red Lion, Red Lion Rd, Chobham. SU / GU24 8RG Fri 22nd JUN : Ludshott Common : (2/3) Firm sand in open heathland. Meet Keith at public car park just off B3002 Headley Road, 1½m west of Grayshott. SU (Lunch at Fox & Pelican, GU26 6LG) Tue 26th JUN : Friday Street : (3) Meet Mike at the Friday Street car park. Turn off A25 at Manor Farm, Wotton, into Hollow Lane. After 1m turn left into Friday Street Rd. Car park is ¼m on right (watch out for low entrance height!). TQ / RH5 6JR Fri 29th JUN : Elstead : (1) Mainly off-road, sandy heathland. Good all weather ride. Meet Maggie at the Moat CP, 1½m south of Elstead. SU / GU8 6LW GO50 Walking Holidays An extensive programme of walking holidays throughout the year - in the UK and overseas. Open to all. For full details contact Irene or Graham The Companions The Companions club provides short mid-week walking & Nordic walking breaks and other social activities for the 50+ age group in Surrey & the south of England. Companions Sunday Club: a healthy walk followed by Sunday pub lunch. Details at or contact David on Hampshire Nordic Walks programme Hampshire s programme of volunteer-led Nordic Walks is coordinated by our colleague Karen Dawkins. For details contact Karen on or karenageconcern@yahoo.co.uk The Hampshire programme is also available on our website. For further information about GO50 : telephone go50@ageuksurrey.org.uk send a C5 s.a.e to GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Road, Guildford GU1 4QZ website 16