GO50-GO FURTHER WALKS JUN-SEP 2014
GO50 / GO FURTHER WALKS: JUN-SEP 2014
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 available from Traveline on 08712002233. 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.
GO50 walks are between 2½ - 5½ miles in length. To estimate the duration allow ½ hour per mile.
For walkers who want more of a challenge, GO FURTHER walks range from 6 - 11 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 & food.
Thu 19 JUN: Royal Ascot Picnic (Berks): 4m Pleasant, undulating walk to Dukes Lane for picnic and to see royalty change from limousines to carriages on their way to Royal Ascot. Meet Lynette at 11:45am (12 noon start) at Bishopsgate. A30 Egham Hill, A328 through Englefield Grn, left at 3rd r’about down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY
Mon 23 JUN:Chantries (Guildford), 4m Meet Andrew at 10am for 10.15am start at Chantries CP, Guildford, off Pilgrims Way, off A281 Guildford to Shalford road. Generally easy walk including Shalford Park and Mill. Two short hills. Pub lunch afterwards. TQ004485
Mon 23 JUN: Ironsbottom & Leigh, 5m Flat walk on lanes and fields in the quiet countryside. Meet Sue Liz at 10am for 10:15am start in the CP of Three Horseshoes pub, Ironsbottom Road, Sidlow. South of Reigate off A217. Follow A217 towards Gatwick, take the right hand turn immediately after the car showroom on the right and just before Sidlow Church on the left. Follow the road for approx 1m and pub is on left (TQ249463 / RH2 8PT).
Mon 23 JUN: Shackleford Evening Walk, 2½m Meet Norma at 6.15pm for 6.30pm start at the Cyder House. From the A3, 4 miles south of Guildford take the exit signposted to Shackleford. Turn left at the post office, onto Pepperharrow Lane and the pub is on the left (SU935452). Walk through conservation area of outstanding beauty, through a small hamlet & church. Pub refreshments. GU8 6AN
Tue 24 JUN: Godstone, 4½m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start at the pond on Godstone Green. Walking via Garston, the Greensand Way & Tilburstow Hill, returning to Godstone for optional pub lunch. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP
GO FURTHER:Tue 24 JUN: Kingston near Lewes (Sussex Downs), 9m Meet Grahamat 10am for 10:15am start near the church in Kingston, turning south off A27. A hilly, challenging walk into the heart of the Downs, with pub/picnic lunch at Rodmell. Easy return of 2½m.TQ392082 / BN7 3PB
Wed 25 JUN: Headley Evening Walk, 3m Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 6:15pm for 6:30pm start at the Cock Inn, Headley. Follow signs from A24 at Leatherhead. When you get to Headley Common Road, turn left and the pub is on right just before the church. Undulating walk over this rare Surrey Heathland. TQ205548 / KT18 6LE
Thu 26 JUN: Hever,5½m Meet Grahamat 10am for 10:15am start in car park near church and Henry VIII pub in Hever. South of Edenbridge turn left towards Hever and in under 2m take left turn to village. Undulating, scenic walk via Markbeech. TQ476448 / TN8 7NH
GO FURTHER: Fri 27 JUN: South Holmwood, 8-9m Meet Irene at 10am for 10.15am start at Fourwents Pond NT car park, at junction of Mill Rd/Henfold Lane. TQ183453
Tue 1 JUL: Send (Guildford/Woking):4m Walk along the River Wey and Wey Navigation, past two ancient churches. Includes a coffee stop in Send. Pub refreshments after.Meet Norma at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the New Inn pub, junction of Send Road (A247) and Potters Lane. Please park in Potters Lane, not at New Inn. TQ018560 / GU23 7EN (T)
GO FURTHER: Tue 1 JUL: Newdigate to Ockley, 8m A fairly flat walk through varied countryside via Capel with pub lunch at Ockley. Meet Graham at 10am (10.15am start) in the lane adjacent to the church in Newdigate. From Beare Green Roundabout A24 head south east on Newdigate Road, turn left into Trig Street and on to Newdigate. TQ197422 / RH5 5AB
GO FURTHER: Wed 2 JUL: Elstead (Waverley), 8m We cross the River Wey twice to reach Tilford for our picnic on the green, then return across Hankley Common. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30 start outside St James church at the junction of Thursley Road and Westbrook Hill. On-street parking. SU903434 / GU8 6LQ
Thu 3 JUL: Tatsfield, 5m MeetGraham at 10am for 10.15 start at The Ship P.H. in the middle of Tatsfield. Turn off the Westerham road a little beyond Botley Hill. A very rewarding but hilly walk with lovely views and varied countryside.
GO FURTHER: Fri 4 JUL: Charlwood-Newdigate, 8m Meet Charlie at 10am for 10.30 start in Chapel Road, Charlwood. Flat walk through woods and fields. Pub or picnic lunch. TQ244100 / RH6 0BW
Mon 7 JUL: Ashurst Wood, 4½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at The Three Crowns pub or park in the road at Ashurst Wood. Follow A22 past East Grinstead for 1m and turn left to the village. Pub/parking is on the right. A varied walk with some hills, views, woods and open areas.
GO FURTHER: Tue 8 JUL: St Leonard’s Forest, Horsham, 8½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10:15am start at Leechpool Woods car park on the left on the B2195 (TQ194314). Easy access from the A24 and A264, or the A264 Crawley/M23 route. An excellent, but quite hilly walk through lovely woods and open areas with a pub lunch at Colgate.
Tue 8 JUL: Titsey, 4½m Meet Jo & Jenny at 10am for 10.15am start at Titsey Foundation CP on right at top of Titsey Hill, B269, junction with B2024. Follow North Downs Way through woods & fields. Good views. Some stiles and a flight of steps. TQ398556
Thu 10 JUL: Bishopsgate, Windsor Pk, 4m Views of Windsor Castle & Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop at Olde World Post Office. Pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the Bishopsgate entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-r’about down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY
Thu 10 JUL: Reigate, 4m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in Park Lane East, south of Reigate. From A217/Cockshot Hill turn into Park Lane E and park just before left hand bend. Special lunch after 4m with provisional showing of ‘Portugal pictures’.
GO FURTHER: Thu 10 JUL: Grayshott (Hants), 7½m Gently descend to Waggoners’ Wells ponds, then via Gentles Copse to cross Ludshott Common. After snack, explore Whitmoor Vale before the uphill return. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in the free car park opposite St Luke’s church. Bus 18 Haslemere-Aldershot. SU873353 / GU26 6LF
GO FURTHER: Fri 11 JUL: Caterham, 8m Meet Mike & Allan at 10am for 10.15 start at Coulsdon Common near The Fox pub. Walk via Chaldon Church, North Downs & lunch at The Harrow, or bring picnic. TQ317568
Sat 12 JUL: Regents Park & Grand Union Canal (London), 5½m Meet Colin at 10.15am for 10.30 start under the 4-sided clock at London Waterloo station. We will then travel by Underground (so buy a Travelcard). Leisurely stroll (2m) through the Park’s principal gardens before lunch at The Garden Café (or bring picnic). After lunch, 3½m walk includes a section of the Canal (approx 30 mins) and ends at Baker Street station. Several stops & free toilets en route. Feel free to leave walk at anytime.
Mon 14 JUL: Chinthurst Hill (Guildford Walkfest), 4½m Meet Andrew at 10am for 10.15 start at Chinthurst Hill car park. Walk via Tangley farm to Chilworth powder mills, then on to the war memorials, before returning.
Mon 14 JUL: Coulsdon Common, 4¾m Meet Sue & Liz at the large car park beyond the Fox Pub in Fox Lane, Coulsdon Common (TQ317568) at 10.00am for 10.15 start. The walk follows the old drovers′ lane behind the former Caterham Barracks up to the North Downs Way and returns via Chaldon Church. Good views and undulating downland.
Tue 15 JUL: Bletchingley, 5m Walk over Castle Hill to Nutfield. Meet Val at 10am for 10:15am start at Bletchingley playing fields, opposite the Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
GO FURTHER: Tue 15 JUL: Sharpthorne, 7½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at East Grinstead Sports Club. From Felbridge on A22, turn right at second lights. Cross B2110 into Saint Hill Road. Park at back of the club. Hilly, scenic walk through varied countryside. Pub or picnic lunch.
GO FURTHER: Wed 16 JUL: South Holmwood (Mole Valley), 7½m Ascend on field & woodland paths to Coldharbour, then up to Leith Hill tower for snack at the highest point in Surrey, returning by a different route. Meet Clive for 10.30am start by the Bechets Green Rd playground, beside St Mary Magdalene church. On-street parking. Metrobus 93 Dorking-Horsham.TQ171448 / RH5 4LA
Thu 17 JUL: Rusper, 5½m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at CPnext to the church in Rusper. Lovely, undulating walk with beautiful scenery & woods. Pub lunch on return.
GO FURTHER: Fri 18 JUL: Special day in Sussex - Danehill area, 6-7m Two walks, ending with a wonderful garden visit nr Heaven Farm from about 3.30pm. Entrance £5, but well worth it! Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start outside Coach & Horses pub. Hilly, but beautiful 3m walk followed by lunch at Heaven Farm, then undulating 3-4m afternoon walk. From A22 at Wych Cross take A275 & turn left just beyond Red Lion. After ¾m turn right and keep right for the pub.
Tue 22 JUL: Outwood, 4m Meet Jo at 10am for 10.15 start in NT parking area opposite the windmill. Walk through woods & farmland. A few stiles and may be muddy. TQ326455
GO FURTHER: Tue 22 JUL: Great & Little Bookham, 8m Meet Graham at 10am for a 10:15am start at Mark Oak Gate car park (TQ134568), Cobham Road. The car park is 1 mile south of the bridge over the A25 at Stoke D’Abernon. A flatish walk on the common and past the 3 lakes with a pub lunch at Effingham.
Wed 23 JUL: Wotton Hatch, 4m Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10.15am for 10.30am start in the car park behind the Wotton Hatch pub near Westcott, west of Dorking on the A25.Walking to Friday Street and returning along part of the Greensand Way.Optional refreshments at pub.
GO FURTHER: Wed 23 JUL: Pitch Hill & Holmbury Hill, 7m Starting from Ewhurst,we ascend Pitch Hill, and cross to Holmbury Hill via the Duke of Kent School, returning across fields. NB: The ascent of Pitch and descent from Holmbury have steep gradients. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in the free car park opposite Ewhurst Village Hall in The Street. TQ090403 / GU6 7RE
Thu 24 JUL: Newlands Corner (Guildford), 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 for 10.30 start at Newlands Corner car park on A25. From West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE
GO FURTHER: Thu 24 JUL: Groombridge, 6m+ Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start at Groombridge car park adjacent to village hall, just beyond Groombridge Place gardens. Very scenic, undulating walk with options for lunch at the end.
Fri 25 JUL: Shere & Albury War Memorials (Guildford Walkfest), 4¾m Meet Andrew at 10am for 10.15 start at Shere recreation ground car park. Visit Shere & Albury War memorials, Little London & Albury old church. TQ073479 / GU5 9BS
GO FURTHER: Fri 25 JUL: Reigate Heath/Skimmington Castle, 8m Walk taking in Priory Park. Bring a picnic. Meet Charlie at 10am for 10.15 start at Flanchford Road car park. TQ239504.
Mon 28 JUL: Bramley, 3½-4m Meet Jill at 10:15am for 10:30am start at the Bramley Business Centre car park on the B2128, Station Road, Bramley. From Guildford on the A281, turn left at the mini-roundabout at the BP garage and the car park is 100 yds on the left, past the school. Undulating walk through the village, past lakes, mills and over farmland, and return on Downs Link path. Optional pub lunch following. TQ009451 / GU5 0AY
Mon 28 JUL: Tilburstow Hill, 4m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in the car park on Rabies Heath Road 1½miles south east of Bletchingly. A fairly hilly walk with beautiful views, paths, lanes and fields. Special in ‘bluebell time’.
Tue 29 JUL: Reigate Heath, 5m Meet Irene at 10am for 10:15am start at Flanchford Road car park, Reigate Heath. An easy walk by Skimmington Castle, return by Old Mill and golf course. Bring snack. TQ239504 / RH2 8AB
Tue 29 JUL: GO50 Summer Lunch, La Meridiana, East Horley 12pm for 12.30pm. £16 for 2 courses. Ask walk leader for flyer or contact Colin on 01483 533122 for details.
GO FURTHER: Wed 30 JUL: Bough Beech, 9m Meet Graham at 10am for 10.15 start in Four Elms near the church. A climb to Ide Hill where refreshments can be bought. Continue to Bough Beech Nature Centre for packed lunch – drinks are available. Walk continues around reservoir on fairly flat ground. Beautiful scenery all the way.
Wed 30 JUL: Ranmore Common, 4m Meet Rosemary and Barbara at 10.15am for 10.30 at free CP at west end of Ranmore Common Road (not CP at Denbies Hillside). Varied walk across the front of the hill to enjoy the flowers and butterflies. TQ434323/RH18 5JP
Thu 31 JUL: Chobham Common, 3½m Meet Pamelaat 10:15am for 10:30am start (SU971644). From Chobham village, take the B383 Windsor Road. After about I mile turn right into Staple Hill Road. The car park is ½m along on the right. Fairly flat walk over the common and round Chobham Place Wood. Optional pub lunch.
GO FURTHER: Thu 31 JUL: Horsell Common, 8¼m A level circuit across Horsell Common, then via McLaren Park & Fairoaks Airport, west to Chobham, returning alongside the Mill Bourne stream. Bring snack. Meet Clive for 10.30am start in the western Horsell Common free car park at junction of Chobham Road & Shores Road, near Nuffield Hospital. TQ001603 / GU21 4BY
GO FURTHER: Fri 1 AUG: Copthorne/Turner’s Hill, 8m Circular, fairly flat walk. Bring a picnic. Meet Ken at 10am for 10.15 start in the slip road next to Haskins Garden Centre, Snowhill Lane. TQ339400 / RH10 3EL
Wed 6 AUG: Capel, 4m Meet Rosemary at 10:15am for a 10:30 start at The Crown pub in the middle of Capel village off A24 south of Dorking. No hills, but some stiles. Coffee at Tanhouse Farm half-way round. Optional lunch at the Crown after the walk.
Thu 7 AUG: Savill Gdns Mystery, 4m Enjoy a mystery walk through hidden paths & little known areas of Windsor Park. Optional lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am for 10:30 start at Savill Gardens CP. From A30, take Wick Rd/Lane, signed Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
GO FURTHER: Fri 8 AUG: Titsey walk & ‘Sausage Sizzle’, 7m Meet Mike at 10am for 10.15 start. Park outside 25 Granville Road, Oxted (past library). Walk around Titsey and return for lunch at Mike’s house. Hot dogs provided, but bring other food & drink. RH8 0BX
GO FURTHER:Sat 9 AUG: Rusper, 8½m Meet Mike Pat 10am for 10.15 start at Rusper Recycle Centre car park, (Grid ref:Explorer 134/TQ204374).Walk through farms and woods with some good views over the surrounding countryside. May be some mud. Bring picnic lunch – no pub.
Mon 11 AUG: Outwood, 4m Meet Sue & Liz at 10am for 10:15am start at the National Trust car park off Outwood Lane, almost opposite Gayhouse Lane by the windmill. Walk through rolling farmland and woodlands. Several stiles. Pubs nearby. TQ328456 / RH1 5PW
Tue 12 AUG: Holmbury Hill, 4m Undulating walk with good views, no big hills. Optional pub refreshments. Meet Ruth & Robert (07798 762383) at 10:15am (10:30am start) in Hurtwood Control CP No 9. Take B2126 south from A25 Abinger Hammer. After 1½m you pass a sign to Holmbury Youth Hostel on the right - 350 yds further on the car park is on the right (before you reach Felbury House). TQ108451 / RH5 6NL
Tue 12 AUG: Charlwood, 5m Meet Jo at 10am for 10.15 start at the church at the end of Charlwood village.RH6 0DS
Wed 13 AUG: Shackleford (Guildford): 2½ or 3½m Walk through beautiful conservation area, through a small hamlet & church. Optional walk length. Pub lunch. Meet Norma at 10:45am for 11am start at Cyder House, Peperharow Lane, Shackleford. From A3, take Shackleford exit 4m south of Guildford. Left at post office to Peperharow Lane. SU935452 / GU8 6AN