Upload
others
View
1
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
WALKING FOR PLEASURE
WALKS PROGRAMME &
NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2015
www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 2 of 20
Chairman’s Chatter Talking to members I'm left with the impression that
many have been alternating home and away with
short breaks all over the place during the summer. I
was on the very enjoyable ESW holiday walking
along Hadrian's Wall at the end of June. I hope you
all enjoyed both your time away and walking nearer
home. We've had a mostly dry summer which has
made for easy walking, although perhaps we haven't
had as much sunshine as some years. Our main
social event of Q3 was a delightful barbecue in
Rosie's lovely garden.
Looking forward the programme includes an
excellent range of walks for the autumn and early
winter, always an attractive time as the leaves turn colour and thin out. We also
have a skittles evening on Saturday 10th October at the Royal British Legion,
Limpsfield, details are near the end of this newsletter.
We've mentioned the Ramblers Big Pathwatch a couple of times on our Notice
Board and you should have seen it in Walk magazine and in Ramblers emails, if
you are signed up to these. The projects main goal is a one off, up to date
report, on every footpath in the country. If you haven't already done so please
look at the information on the national Ramblers website
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/ and sign up to check out the paths in one or more
1x1 km squares. If you have any problems with this please contact Tony
Pearson at [email protected].
Judy Brua and John Nathan have organised a group walking holiday in Southern
Spain for April 2016. The holiday was booked out 24hrs after its release to ESW
members. However there is still plenty of time to organise other group holidays
for next year, suggestions and offers of help welcome!
Our AGM will be on Saturday 7th November at St Andrew's church hall,
Limpsfield Chart. The AGM follows a buffet lunch, and a morning walk for those
inclined. We had a good turnout last year and I hope to see you there this year:
it's an easygoing event.
In the meantime enjoy your walking!.
Arthur Darby, Chairman August 2015
Cover photo: After-walk refreshments enjoyed at the Surrey Hills Brewery © Nigel Poulter
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 3 of 20
East Surrey Walkers The Group is open to all members of The Ramblers whether or not they live in
East Surrey. Prospective members are welcome to come on two or three walks
before joining. Ordinary membership of The Ramblers costs £33 p.a. but is less
for couples, students and other special categories. Application forms are
available from the Membership Secretary.
Our programme of walks and other activities is available on the Group's website
at www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk where any updates to this programme will
be found.
Contacts A full Contacts list for all the Group's officers can be found on the website.
Chairman Arthur Darby
01883
713207
General Secretary Denise Birkett
01883
346714
Walks Co-
ordinator
Liz Whittaker
0208 651
5661
Social Organiser Barbara Bulman
01293
782090
Membership
Secretary
Amanda Whiteley
01883
712303
Our Walks
The walks in the screen and website
versions of the programme are colour
coded to aid selection:
White Half-day circular walks
Blue Short Ambles
Green All day circular walks
Yellow Midweek linear walks
Beige Other days
Ambles We now have a selection of short Ambles in the programme - these are typically
circular, no more than 3 miles long and on the level, and are meant as
introductory or social walks for those new to rambling, returning after illness or
surgery or simply wanting a shorter, gentler walk for a change. They generally
start (and end) at a venue where sociable cups of tea or coffee can be enjoyed.
They take place on weekdays (other than Wednesdays) on a variable pattern so
please refer to the Walks Programme for details.
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 4 of 20
Circular Walks Two circular walks are held every weekend. We have a full-day walk of around
10-12 miles, usually entailing bringing a picnic lunch, and a shorter walk of
around 5-6 miles. The days for these long and short walks will alternate each weekend. On Wednesdays we also have a short 5-6 mile walk. The shorter walks are usually, but not always, in the morning. Long walks are generally led at a moderate, sometimes brisk, pace, with few stops other than for coffee and
lunch. The short walks are a little slower than this, with a midway coffee break
and a few short stops.
We also have occasional walks on other weekdays.
A mid-walk pub lunch proves to be a popular idea © Brian Smith
Mid-week Linear Walks On these days we tackle Long-Distance Footpaths in convenient stages of
usually 8 - 12 miles. We normally walk on the first and third Wednesday of
each month, and unless otherwise indicated lunch is at a pub where food is
available. Where possible, start and finish points are arranged where public
transport is accessible.
The organisers (Nick and Bryan) will endeavour to co-ordinate travel
arrangements, so if you haven’t been on any of these walks recently please
contact one of us a few days beforehand in case any changes have been made
to the published details. If you wish to make your own way to the walk start,
please make sure you are there before the stated time, and let Nick or Bryan
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 5 of 20
know. Nick maintains an email list of the regular linear walkers and many of us
rely on that for last minute updates.
~~~~
Having just completed the last portion of the Monarch’s Way in September we
are going to tackle the final stages of another long distance path with historic
connections. This is the Shakespeare’s Way. The whole route runs from his
birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the Globe Theatre by the Thames in
London. We will pick up the path at Hambleden in Buckinghamshire and
complete the final 52 miles to The Globe in December. We start in the Chilterns
AONB and cross the South Buckinghamshire countryside. The latter stages are
canalside and riverside walks.
Nick
Linear walkers waiting for the bus at the end of the day © Bryan Petifer
Walks Report We are delighted to present to you our Walks Programme for October to December 2015. Please browse through it, make a note of your favourites & come & join us. Please try to arrive 15 minutes before the walk is scheduled to start so that the leader can take your details, introduce the walk & depart promptly. We have over 50 walks this quarter so I hope that several appeal to you. They range in length from 3 to 12 miles, and vary from brisk all day walks to short relaxed ambles. These walks are all made possible by ESW members offering to lead. If you do not already lead please think about doing so – we would appreciate your help towards providing a full programme. Liz
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 6 of 20
Work Party Report Our tasks this last quarter have all involved replacing a single stile with a metal
kissing gate - two in South Nutfield, and one in Horne. Do look out for the little
yellow plaque that announces our efforts.
Owing to the resources problems in Surrey CC Rights of Way, we really haven't
been given enough to do, and certainly not enough to warrant a bigger team.
Hopefully for the autumn there will be some more general clearance work, as
well as construction, and we can involve more volunteers. Even though it can be
quite hard work at times, its always enjoyable being part of a good team, and
there are always plenty of opportunities for laughter, as well Jaffa cakes (if
Barry remembers).
. Brian (for Ken)
Another kissing gate successfully installed © Brian Smith
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 7 of 20
Saturday
03 Oct
10:00
Ken
020 8657
6304
07468
586421
Horsham, Surrey
Roosthole CP Hammerpond Road, off
B2110
Map 134
GR: TQ208298 PC: RH13 6PG
10 miles (16 km)
Sunday
04 Oct
10:00
Graham Gd
01883
716476
07990
954136
Godstone, Surrey
Meet at CP by Pond (park anywhere
around Green). Walking north and
west of Godstone via reservoir, foot of
the Downs (little ascent), large sand
quarry and scenic Bletchingley golf
course.
Map 146 GR: TQ350515 PC: RH9 8DU
5 miles (8 km)
Monday
05 Oct
10:00
Anne S
01883
715781
07711
615496
Old Oxted, Surrey
MORNING AMBLE: Park at end of Old
Godstone Road, past Bushey Croft.
Pleasant walk to Tandridge Church
over the Golf Course, then to
Broadham Green and Oxted Mill.
Optional drink/snack afterwards.
Map 146 GR: TQ382521 PC: RH8 9JU
3 miles (5 km)
Wednesday
07 Oct
09:53
Nick and
Bryan
01883
722194 or
01883
342439
07905
511563
Mill End, Buckinghamshire
LINEAR WALK: Shakespeare's Way 1:
Mill End for Hambleden to Bourne End
Pub Lunch in Bovingdon Green.
Public Transport: meet before 09:53 at
Bourne End NR station for train to
Marlow, then bus to Mill End.
Return by train from Bourne End NR
station Map 171 & 172
GR: SU784865 PC: RG9 6RP
10½
miles (17 km)
Wednesday
07 Oct
10:00
Liz W
0208
6515661
07710
434671
Selsdon, Surrey
Meet at Selsdon Woods CP. Walk
through Farleigh and Warlingham
enjoying the varied countryside
Map 146 & 161
GR: TQ357615 PC: CR2 8QF
5½ miles (9 km)
Saturday
10 Oct
10:00
Adam
01342
832911
Dormansland, Surrey
Park in Ford Manor Rd by side of
Plough pub. Join Baxter for his
morning walk in the lovely countryside
up behind Dormansland.
Map 147 GR: TQ406427 PC: RH7 6NZ
6 miles (9½ km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 8 of 20
Sunday
11 Oct
10:00
Alexander
and Sandy
01273
734103
07974
702852
Devil's Dyke, East Sussex.
Starting at Devil's Dyke (NT car park),
we will head out into the valley via
Poynings in the direction of Henfield.
Then a steep climb and a walk along
the ridge of the South Downs back to
start.
Map 122 GR: TQ258111 PC: BN45 7AB
12 miles (19½ km)
Tuesday
13 Oct
09:30
Ken
0208 657
6304
KEN’S KREWE - The East Surrey
Group's Working Party.
All Welcome - Contact Ken for details
Wednesday
14 Oct
10:00
Kevin
01737
822995
07966
546642
South Nutfield, Surrey
Meet in N Stn Approach, Sth Nutfield.
Country FP walk around S Nutfield &
Bletchingley Castle; some stiles; 100m
of gradual ascent onto Greensand
Ridge. Post walk refreshment available
at The Station Pub.
Map 146 GR: TQ305491 PC: RH1 4JQ
6 miles (9½ km)
Friday
16 Oct
10:00
Tony
01883
716980
07899
910320
Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Kent
Meet at Hanging Bank CP, East off
B2042, on R at 4-way jct. Pub Walk!
AM walk 5 miles across lovely
countryside to Sevenoaks Weald, pub
lunch at The Windmill, then 3 miles
return. Book for lunch with Tony by 9
Oct.
Map 147 GR: TQ496518 PC: TN14 6JA
8 miles (13 km)
Saturday
17 Oct
10:00
Julia and
Sue
01293
782066
07532
177036
Ripley, Surrey
Meet at Ripley Village Green for a
lovely walk. We will head towards Old
Woking and Cartbridge, enjoying
wildlife and water meadows; the route
will also take us along the Wey
Navigation. Map 145
GR: TQ054571 PC: GU23 6AN
10 miles (16 km)
Sunday
18 Oct
10:00
Arthur
01883
713207
07786
311095
Ashdown Forest, East Sussex
Meet at Bushy Willow CP on west side
of B2026 just before junction with
B2188. Circular walk towards Nutley
and Duddleswell with fine views to the
South Downs. Map 135
GR: TQ472303 PC: TN22 3JD
6 miles (9½ km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 9 of 20
Wednesday
21 Oct
10:57
Nick and
Bryan
01883
722194 or
01883
342439
07905
511563
Fulmer, Buckinghamshire
LINEAR WALK: Shakespeare's Way 2:
Bourne End to Fulmer.
Pub lunch in Hedsor.
Public Transport: meet before 10:57 at
Paddington NR Station Platform 3 for
train to Bourne End.
Return by 335 bus to Gerrards Cross
NR station
Map 172 GR: SU894873 PC: SL8 5QH
10 miles (16 km)
Wednesday
21 Oct
10:00
Richard M
01883
626694
07753
516391
Merstham, Surrey
Park on Shepherds Hill on or near to
the bridge over the M23 (east side).
Walk references several modes of
transport including road, rail, and air
plus considers a 70 year old unsolved
mystery. There are some climbs
(about 120m gross ascent).
Map 146 GR: TQ293543 PC: RH1 3AD
6 miles (9½ km)
Thursday
22 Oct
10:00
Tricia
01883
713927
07941
921601
Godstone, Surrey
MORNING AMBLE: Meet at CP by Pond.
Walk past Bay Pond, Church, Leigh Mill
and back through Godstone Farm.
Map 146 GR: TQ350516 PC: RH9 8DR
3 miles (5 km)
Saturday
24 Oct
10:00
Brian Sm
01883
349129
07506
361047
Chipstead, Surrey
Meet Holly Lane CP B2219. South to
Long Plantation, returning via
Banstead Woods.
Map 146 GR: TQ273583 PC: CR5 3NR
5 miles (8 km)
Sunday
25 Oct
10:00
Tony
01883
716980
07899
910320
Cowden, Kent
Meet at Cowden Station CP, Blowers
Hill, Cowden. Route will be via
Markbeech, Hever, Hill Hoath,
Penshurst, Chiddingstone Hoath
Map 147 GR: TQ476416 PC: TN8 7DS
11½
miles (18½ km)
Wednesday
28 Oct
10:00
Jeff
01883
743269
07941
102179
Outwood, Surrey
Meet at NT CP, off Scott's Hill,
opposite the windmill. We will pass a
windmill, a theatrical Dame's house, a
Grade 2 listed building and a NT wood.
This is a reasonably flat walk, but
there are some stiles.
Map 146 GR: TQ326456 PC: RH1 5PW
6 miles (9½ km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 10 of 20
Saturday
31 Oct
10:15
Roy
020 8668
6847
07533
287159
Wandsworth Common, London
Meet at Wandsworth Common Train
Station, West side. Walk follows the
London loop to Richmond via
Wandsworth Common, Wimbledon
Common and Richmond Park. Return
from Richmond, fast trains to Clapham
Junction. Map 161
GR: TQ277734 PC: SW12 8SG
12 miles (19½ km)
Sunday
01 Nov
10:00
Anne R
01342
835503
07960
827219
Toy's Hill, Kent
Toy's Hill CP (off Chart Lane).
Delightful undulating walk across the
Greensand Ridge incorporating NT
woodland paths and the Greensand
Way. Also passing by Chartwell.
Map 147 GR: TQ469517 PC: TN16 1QG
4½ miles (7 km)
Wednesday
04 Nov
10:48
Nick and
Bryan
01883
722194 or
01883
342439
07905
511563
Fulmer, Buckinghamshire
LINEAR WALK: Shakespeare's Way 3:
Fulmer to West Drayton.
Pub Lunch in Love Green.
Public Transport: meet before 10:48 at
Marylebone NR Station platform 1 for
train to Gerrards Cross.
Return by train from West Drayton NR
station
Map 172 GR: SU999857 PC: SL3 6HW
7½ miles (12 km)
Wednesday
04 Nov
10:00
John H
01883
713728
07429
634725
Limpsfield, Surrey
Meet at NT CP opposite golf club.
Walk Grub Street to Pitchfont Farm up
to North Downs Way, across White
Lane, stop to admire the view then
down to bridleway, pass Moorhouse
sandpit, along ridgepath
Map 147 GR: TQ412527 PC: RH8 0SL
5½ miles (9 km)
Thursday
05 Nov
10:00
Nigel
01883
623181
07951
701692
Chelsham, Surrey
MORNING AMBLE: Park in Knights
Garden Centre (as near road entrance
as possible). Chelsham Place,
Chelsham Common, Greatpark, Holt
Wood, Henley Wood.
Coffee in Garden Centre cafe.
Map 146 GR: TQ368581 PC: CR6 9DZ
3 miles (5 km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 11 of 20
Saturday
07 Nov
10:00
Anne S
01883
715781
Limpsfield, Surrey
Prior to AGM pleasant walk around
edge of the Chart, fine views
Map 147 GR: TQ426516 PC: RH80TB
5 miles (8 km)
Sunday
08 Nov
10:00
Alice
07905
416280
Godden Green, Kent
The walk will start opposite the Bucks
Head pub, Park Lane. Walk to Ightham
Mote then Knole before returning to
Godden Green
Map 147 GR: TQ553552 PC: TN15 0JJ
9 miles (14½ km)
Tuesday
10 Nov
09:30
Ken
0208 657
6304
KEN’S KREWE - The East Surrey
Group's Working Party.
All Welcome - Contact Ken for details
Wednesday
11 Nov
10:00
Andrew
01737
557513
07754
396388
Chipstead, Surrey
Meet at Holly Lane CP. Walk to
Canons Farm returning via Park
Downs.
Map 146 GR: TQ273583 PC: CR5 3NR
5½ miles (9 km)
Saturday
14 Nov
10:00
Stephen
and Janet
Mills
01883
713116
07768
075980
One Tree Hill, Kent
One Tree Hill Car Park - Godden Green
- Seal Chart - Ightham Mote -
Greensand Way back to One Tree Hill
Map 147 GR: TQ559532 PC: TN15 0SN
10 miles (16 km)
Sunday
15 Nov
10:00
Allan
Jones
01883
346188
07443
031538
Outwood, Surrey
Meet at the NT car park opposite the
Wind Mill walk towards Bletchingley
then round to the Secret Garden and
back to Outwood, only a couple of
Stiles.
Map 146 GR: TQ325456 PC: RH1 5PU
6 miles (9½ km)
Wednesday
18 Nov
10:57
Nick and
Bryan
01883
722194 or
01883
342439
07905
511563
West Drayton, London
LINEAR WALK: Shakespeare's Way 4:
West Drayton to Brentford.
Pub Lunch in Southall.
Public Transport: meet before 10:57 at
Paddington NR Station Platform 3 for
train to West Drayton.
Return By train from Brentford station
Map 160 & 161
GR: TQ061801 PC: UB7 9DY
9½ miles (15½ km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 12 of 20
Wednesday
18 Nov
10:00
Frances
01883
714940
07742
923860
Godstone, Surrey
CP Rabies Heath Road, South of
Godstone - undulating walk around
Godstone
Map 146 GR: TQ349501 PC: RH9 8NP
5 miles (8 km)
Tuesday
24 Nov
10:00
Graham Gr
01342
833453
07787
567227
Lingfield, Surrey
MORNING AMBLE: Park in Gun Pit Rd
CP. Easy morning stroll through farm
land around Lingfield.
Map 146 GR: TQ385435 PC: RH7 6AU
3 miles (5 km)
Saturday
21 Nov
10:00
Zak
01883
345095
07854
663120
Coulsdon, Surrey
CP beyond Fox Pub. Circular walk via
Chaldon Church, towards Follers Farm
and Rook Farm, cut across golf course
and back.
Map 146 GR: TQ318568 PC: CR3 5QS
5½ miles (9 km)
Sunday
22 Nov
10:00
Adam
01342
832911
Forest Row, East Sussex
CP behind shops on B2110. To Upper
Hartfield, Gills Lap and back via
Vanguard Way. Lunch in An Enchanted
Place.
Map 135 GR: TQ426350 PC: RH18 5DR
10 miles (16 km)
Wednesday
25 Nov
10:00
Jeff
01883
743269
07941
102179
Godstone, Surrey
White Hill via the 'back door'. Over
and under the M25, Viewpoint, a sand
pit or two and a golf course. There is
an early section with 115 steps
upwards, but there are only 3 stiles...
Park in North Park Lane, just off the
A25, before the first houses
Map 146 GR: TQ342516 PC: RH9 8NR
6 miles (9½ km)
Saturday
28 Nov
10:00
Lorna
01883
712312
07565
223506
Boarshead, East Sussex
From A26 Uckfield to Tonbridge Wells
road, two miles north of Crowborough,
turn east into road signed to
Boarshead. It is a cul-de-sac; park at
northern end.
Map 135 GR: TQ536329 PC: TN6 3GR
10 miles (16 km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 13 of 20
Sunday
29 Nov
10:00
Jennie
01883
716523
07790
110757
Knockholt, Kent
Park in Tally Ho pub car park.
Undulating walk through woods and
fields. Extensive views over Weald
from North Downs Way. 15 stiles.
Possibility of cows and horses in fields.
Map 147 GR: TQ458582 PC: TN14 7NT
5½ miles (9 km)
Wednesday
02 Dec
10:37
Nick and
Bryan
01883
722194 or
01883
342439
07905
511563
Brentford, London
LINEAR WALK: Shakespeare's Way 5:
Brentford to Wandsworth .
Pub Lunch in Mortlake.
Public Transport: meet at Brentford NR
station 10:37.
Return by train from Wandsworth
Town NR station.
Map 161 GR: TQ175778 PC: TW8 8DR
9 miles (14½ km)
Wednesday
02 Dec
10:00
Tony
01883
716980
07899
910320
Chipstead, Surrey
CP off High Rd, close to jct of Castle
Rd and Elmore Rd. A Downs walk to
Kingswood, return via Banstead
Woods.
Map 146 GR: TQ278568 PC: CR5 3SE
5½ miles (9 km)
Friday
04 Dec
10:00
Linda
01883
712184
07703
114399
Limpsfield, Surrey
MORNING AMBLE: Meet at CP opposite
Golf Clubhouse, just off A25. Easy
stroll through Limpsfield Chart
woodlands; optional drink/lunch
afterwards.
Map 146 GR: TQ411527 PC: RH8 0SL
3 miles (5 km)
Saturday
05 Dec
10:00
Nigel
01883
623181
07951
701692
Woldingham, Surrey
Meet at Flint House CP (off The Ridge).
Walk via Greenhill Shaw, Warren Barn,
Halliloo Valley, Woldingham, Whistlers
Wood.
Map 146 GR: TQ383547 PC: CR3 7AN
6 miles (9½ km)
Sunday
06 Dec
10:00
Julia and
Sue
01883
743807
07877
663006
Holmbury St Mary, Surrey
Meet in car park opposite Youth
Hostel, Radnor Lane (off Horsham
Road [B2126]). Following the
Greensand Way. Good views from the
ridge over to Surrey Weald and South
Downs. Some steep climbs.
Map 146 GR: TQ105450 PC: RH5 6NL
9½ miles (15½ km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 14 of 20
Tuesday
08 Dec
09:30
Ken
0208 657
6304
KEN’S KREWE - The East Surrey
Group's Working Party.
All Welcome - Contact Ken for details
Wednesday
09 Dec
10:15
Dan and
Denise
01883
346714
07910
750713
London Bridge Station, London
Meet at London Bridge mainline
station, the end of platform 12 next to
WH Smith. Thameside walk crossing
bridges and visiting Charles Dickens
haunts. We finish at the "George" in
Borough High Street, owned by the
NT, the only galleried pub left in
London. Map 161 & 173
GR: TQ329801 PC: SE1 2SZ
5 miles (8 km)
Saturday
12 Dec
10:00
Phil
01883
730364
07711
640060
Groombridge, East Sussex
A short long walk! - easy level
walking. Birchden Wood CP (aka
Harrisons Rocks CP) in track off Eridge
Road (signposted to Crowborough
from Groombridge)
Map 135 GR: TQ533364 PC: TN3 9NJ
9 miles (14½ km)
Sunday
13 Dec
10:00
Adam
01342
832911
Ide Hill, Kent
Stubbs Wood CP at Junction of
Nightingale Lane / Yorks Hill /
Unnamed Road (East off Ide Hill Road
[B2042]). Walk to Sevenoaks Weald
via Wickhurst Manor.
Map 147 GR: TQ496518 PC: TN14 6JA
5½ miles (9 km)
Monday
14 Dec
10:00
Di
01883
717800
07802
741345
Bletchingley, Surrey
MORNING AMBLE: Park in lay-by off
A25 just east of The Bletchingly Arms
(formerly The Plough). Easy stroll
around the Bletchingley area; optional
refreshments afterwards.
Map 146 GR: TQ330507 PC: RH1 4PJ
3 miles (5 km)
Wednesday
16 Dec
10:16
Nick and
Bryan
01883
722194 or
01883
342439
07905
511563
Wandsworth, London
LINEAR WALK: Shakespeare's Way 6:
Wandsworth to The Globe Theatre
Pub Lunch in Battersea.
Public Transport: meet at Wandsworth
Town NR station at 10:16.
Return by train from London Bridge NR
station Map 161 & 173
GR: TQ260751 PC: SW18 1AJ
7 miles (11½ km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 15 of 20
Wednesday
16 Dec
10:00
Mike O
020 8949
5063
07961
990914
Dorking, Surrey
Meet at the Car Park at the Stepping
Stones PH, Westhumble. Walk up
through the Woods past Westhumble
Station to Bookham and return via a
circular route. Spectacular views over
the Mole Valley. Lunch (optional) at
the Stepping Stones PH.
Map 146 GR: TQ170517 PC: RH5 6BS
5 miles (8 km)
Saturday
19 Dec
10:00
Arthur
01883
713207
07786
311095
Westerham, Kent
Meet at Hosey Common CP off Hosey
Hill B2026. Circular Walk to Emmetts,
Ide Hill and Toys Hill.
Map 147 GR: TQ452530 PC: TN16 1PL
6 miles (9½ km)
Sunday
20 Dec
10:00
Barbara W
01737
626793
07593
326290
Headley Heath, Surrey
Meet at Headley Heath NT CP (charge
for non NT Members, Headley
Common Road (B2033) opposite the
Cricket Ground. Circular walk towards
Tadworth, then Headley Court and
Mickleham Downs.
Map 146 GR: TQ205539 PC: KT18 6NN
9 miles (14½ km)
Wednesday
23 Dec
10:00
Fay and
Ron
01732
300922
07941
221032
Woldingham, Surrey
Meet at South Hawke (Marden Park)
car park for pleasant walk, not too
hilly, taking in Stubbs Copse, Marden
Park Farm, Hanging Wood and
Gangers Hill.
Map 146 GR: TQ373541 PC: CR3 7AD
5 miles (8 km)
BOXING
DAY
Saturday
26 Dec
10:00
Sue H
01883
743807
07877
663006
Godstone, Surrey
Meet in car park on the green for
pleasant walk through Garston Park
Tilburstow and Godstone
Map 146 GR: TQ349516 PC: RH9 8DT
6½ miles (10½ km)
Sunday
27 Dec
10:00
Ritchie
020 8549
6851
0751
3510646
Limpsfield Chart, Surrey
Scearn Bank car park. A pleasant
circular walk
Map 146
GR: TQ432516 PC: RH8 0TL
10 miles (16 km)
Wednesday
30 Dec
10:00
Malcolm
01883
330270
07453
266100
Blindley Heath, Surrey
Meet in car park A22 junction with Ray
Lane (near Cricket Green). A level
walk via Crowhurst
Map 146 GR: TQ364452 PC: RH7 6LH
6 miles (9½ km)
DATE/TIME LEADER DETAILS DIST.*
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 16 of 20
• NOTE: the distance listed is an approximation for g uidance, NOT a guarantee of the actual length of the walk 'on the day'.
Notes about the Walks: � Arrive at least 15 minutes before the stated time - walks start promptly. � Call the leader if you would like more information about the walk or meeting
place, or, in case of severe weather, phone before 8am to check arrangements � For other than half day walks and linear walks (unless otherwise stated) please
bring a picnic lunch to eat in the open air. � Everyone participating in Ramblers walks and other activities does so at their
own risk. � Dogs, under control, are welcome on our walks at the leader's discretion,
except where noted. � Please make sure that you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to
join. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short walk first: it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted.
� Most walks are off-road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for the walk you intend to join, and bring some food and drink, even if the walk includes a pub or café break. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. When in doubt, contact the organisers or the walk Leader in advance.
� For your own and others' safety please read and abide by any advice and guidelines issued by the organisers, and the instructions of the walk Leader. Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, no activity is completely without risk and it is your responsibility to behave sensibly and to minimise the potential for accidents to occur.
MEETING POINTS When on-line you can click the link after the OS Grid Reference (GR) - e.g.
TQ426349 - to view a map of the start location.
Post Codes: Following member requests, we are now including the nearest
Post Code along with the Grid Reference of the car park for the start of each
walk. However, it should be noted that this will be the Post Code of the
nearest building to the car park, and therefore may not be as accurate as the
Grid Reference for country car parks.
For the Wednesday LINEAR walks, always confirm the meeting and transport
details with Nick or Bryan beforehand, in case arrangements have changed.
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 17 of 20
DIARY DATES Skittles Evening We are going to hold a Skittles evening, on Saturday 10 October 2015, at the
Royal British Legion, in Limpsfield. limpsfieldrblclub.co.uk/
19:00h start, with a buffet included in the booking-price of £10 per person,
whether you play, or not. Either book as a team of four, with an interesting
name, or meet up with friends on the night, and form teams there. There is
limited parking on-site, 40 bays, with more along the road.
Bookings, as usual via email to [email protected] close on 01
October, limited to 40 playing members, to save long down-times, and a
maximum additional 20 non-playing members to cheer the teams on. Payment
in advance only, before 01 October - contact Barbara for bank details or
address for sending a cheque.
This promises to be a fun evening, and we will have a prize for the winning
team.
~~~~~~~~
Notice of 33 rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Ramblers’ Association, East Surrey Walkers Grou p
Saturday 7th November, 2015 at 2:00 pm.
St Andrew's Hall, Limpsfield Chart, RH8 0SR
Short walk first, see walks programme. Sandwiches (from Morrison's) and
maybe soup too, for those who book for lunch before 01 November.
Email Barbara [email protected], including any identified dietary
need, or no lunch. Tea / coffee and cakes afterwards.
We look forward to lots of our members joining us and some volunteers for
committee vacancies!! To ensure the future and strength of East Surrey
Walkers, 2 Committee posts are becoming vacant: Secretary and Social
Coordinator. The Committee meets 3 or 4 times a year and if you are
interested in finding out more about these roles, please contact Denise or
Arthur.
AGM AGENDA
1. Chairman’s Welcome 2. Apologies for Absence 3. Minutes of 2014 AGM
East Surrey Walkers OCT-DEC 2015 Page 18 of 20
4. Matters Arising 5. Chairman’s Report 6. Treasurer’s Report and adoption of accounts 7. Officers’ Reports and matters arising:
• Membership Secretary
• Walks Co-ordinator
• Publicity Officer
• Social Secretary
• Local Footpath Secretary
• Volunteer Working Party
8. Appointment of Independent Examiner 9. Report on Surrey Area 10. Election of Officers 11. Any Other Business
Notice of any motion to be put forward at the meeting should be given
in writing to the Secretary at least 7 days prior to the meeting.
ADVANCE NOTICES Annual Lunch Date: Sunday 24th January 2016
Venue: St Agatha's Church Hall, Hurst Green
All content & images © East Surrey Walkers The Ramblers' Association is a Registered Charity (England and Wales no. 1093577, Scotland no. SC039799) and a company limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (number 4458492). Registered Office: Camelford House, 87-89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW