Guided outdoor activities
for the 50+ age group
For further information about GO50 : Telephone 01483 534706
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Send a C5-size s.a.e to GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4QZ
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 0871 200 22 33
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.
HEALTH WALKS
The Health Walks scheme is 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 last for 1 - 1½ hours and are free. No booking is required. Age UK Surrey Health Walks :
WEDNESDAYS : Park Barn Community Centre, Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford GU2 8JH.
10:30am – 11.30am
THURSDAYS : St John’s Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU4 7AA.
10am – 11am
THURSDAYS : Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Hawk’s Hill, Fetcham KT22 9BL. 10:30am – 12 noon
GO50 WALKS, September - December 2012
Sun 9 SEP : Crane Park, Hanworth (Hounslow - new walk) : 5m Waterside walk from Hanworth to the Stoop rugby ground including a couple of nature reserves & a visit to the tower. A roast at £8 for 2 meals awaits after. Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start) on Chester Avenue, Hanworth. TQ126732 / TW2 6AG
Tue 11 SEP : Headley Village & Heath (Mole Valley) : 5m Some field walking with views of Epsom Grandstand and London. Mostly in woods and heathland of Headley. No major climbs; one flight of steps down. Excellent refreshments in CP. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15am start) in NT car park, Headley Common Rd B2033, opp. cricket pitch. TQ205538 / KT18 6NN
Wed 12 SEP : Milton Heath (Mole Valley) : 3½m Varied walk behind Westcott to Mad Horse Copse and fishing lakes. Local pubs for lunch afterwards. Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Milton Heath CP, ½m out of Dorking on A25 Westcott Rd, down lane signed ‘Bury Hill Fisheries’. TQ155488 / RH4 3JT
Wed 12 SEP : Farley Heath (Guildford) : 4m Mainly level walk with some inclines via Farley Green. Meet Colin at 10:15am (10:30am start) in Farley Heath Rd car park. Take A248 opposite Silent Pool, then first left into New Rd. After 2m bear right towards Farley Heath. Large CP on right with gates either end. TQ276434 / RH1 5JH
Thu 13 SEP : Moorhouse (Tandridge) : 3½m Walk begins through Limpsfield Chart and continues into open fields overlooking Kent Weald, returning by woodlands. A few stiles. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start). Turn opposite Grasshopper Pub, Westerham Rd, Moorhouse, continue on a narrow lane for approx ¼m. CP on right. TQ430534 / TN16 2EU
Fri 14 SEP : Chantries (Guildford) : 2½m Undulating walk with stiles, sandy tracks and good views. Optional pub refreshments. Meet Jill at 10:30am (10:45am start) at the Chantries car park, Pilgrims Way, Guildford. Turn east off A281 (Shalford Rd), 1m south of Guildford. TQ003483 / GU4 8AW (T) Bus 21, 32
Fri 14 SEP : Blindley Heath (Tandridge) : 4½m Mainly flat walk along paths and lanes with good views of the Downs. Pub refreshments. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) outside the Red Barn pub (Ray Lane) on the cinder area. Turn left at Blindley Heath lights, then take first left. TQ370452 / RH7 6LL
Mon 17 SEP : Epsom Common (Epsom/Ewell): 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Tue 18 SEP : Outwood Mill (Tandridge) : 4m Walk through rolling farmland and woodlands. Several stiles. Pubs nearby. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15am start) at NT car park off Outwood Lane, almost opposite Gayhouse Lane by the windmill. TQ328456 / RH1 5PW
Tue 18 SEP : North Downs/Shere (Guildford) : 4m Steep climb to North Downs Way, down through Shere and back via Albury Park. Good mushrooms if weather is right. Pub lunch. Meet Jill at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Silent Pool car park, on A25 between Shere & Newlands Corner. TQ059485 / GU5 9BW
Wed 19 SEP : Chipstead/Shabden Park (Reigate/Banstead) : 7m Longer, but easy walk to Mogador, over Kingswood golf course and return by Shabden woods. Bring snack. Pub lunch available. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Elmore Pond CP, Chipstead – turn into Star Lane from the A23 Hooley. TQ278568 / CR5 3SB
Wed 19 SEP : Garsons Farm & Esher Common (Elmbridge) : 4½m Woodland/common walk with two short, but steep climbs. Views over the Mole Valley. Refreshments afterwards in Farm Café. Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Garsons Farm car park, Winterdown Rd, Esher. TQ124638 / KT10 8LR (T) Bus 515 to West End Lane
Thu 20 SEP : Chertsey to Weybridge (Runnymede - new walk) : 4½m Flat walk with a few stiles, lots of water and new places to see for most. Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start) at the first car park on Mead Lane, Chertsey. TQ054662 / KT16 8LL
Mon 24 SEP : Tatsfield (Kent) : 5m Enjoy a hilly walk with lovely views and varied countryside. Optional pub lunch. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at The Old Ship, Westmore Green, Tatsfield, Westerham. TQ412569 / TN16 2AG
Wed 26 SEP : Windsor Great Park (Berks) : 4m Superb views of Windsor Castle & Thames Valley. Beautiful waterlilies on Cow Pond. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop en route, pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the Bishopsgate entrance. A30 Egham Hill, A328 through Englefield Green, left at 3rd roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY
Wed 26 SEP : Reigate Heath (Reigate/Banstead) : 3¾m Flat walk to Skimmington Castle and Wonham Mill. Bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Flanchford Rd CP, west of Reigate. TQ238503 / RH2 8AB
Thu 27 SEP : Chobham Common (Surrey Heath) : 3½m Fairly flat walk over the common & round Chobham Place Wood. Optional pub lunch.Meet Pamela & Martin at 10:15am (10:30am start). From Chobham, take B383 Windsor Rd. After 1m turn right into Staple Hill Rd. Car park is ½m along on right. SU971644
WED 3 OCT : Newlands Corner (Guildford) : 4½m Walk to St Martha’s with fabulous views, some steep climbs. Down to Chantries & back along Downs Link. Pub lunch. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Newlands Corner CP. On A25 south from West Clandon. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE
WED 3 OCT : Mickleham (Mole Valley) : 4m Varied walk up the back of Box Hill taking in Broadwood Folly and viewpoint. Gentle descent. Toilets in car park. Lunch at the Stepping Stones. Meet Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30am start) in Rykas car park, opposite Burford Bridge Hotel, off A24. TQ171521 / RH5 6BX
THU 4 OCT : Scearn Bank (Tandridge) : 4½m Enjoy a circular walk around Limpsfield Chart. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) in Scearn Bank car park on Limpsfield Chart off B269. Go past the church and the first car park on the left to the Scearn Bank car park on the right. TQ426518 / RH8 0TB
THU 4 OCT : Cobham (Elmbridge) : 4½m With 16 stiles, only the more agile should come along, but the lovely views make it all worthwhile. This walk was adored last year! Meet Mike W for an 11am start on the corner of Tilt Rd, Cobham, outside the cemetery entrance on the corner. TQ120592 / KT11 3HS
MON 8 OCT : Bramley (Waverley - new walk) : 3½m Great views, no stiles. One hill, up & down! Pub lunch. Meet Jill at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Bramley Business Centre CP on B2128 Station Rd, Bramley. From Guildford on A281, turn left at mini-roundabout by BP garage. CP is 100yds on left, past school. TQ009451 / GU5 0AY
TUE 9 OCT : Limpsfield Chart (Tandridge) : 4m (or 8m) Undulating walk, good views. Different from July and with optional 4m after lunch. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) near Carpenters Arms pub on The Chart. From A25 take B269 for 1m, turn left at St Andrews church & left again. TQ425519 / RH8 0TG
THU 11 OCT : Pirbright (Guildford) : 4½m Walk through Brookwood Cemetery, woods & country lanes. Flat with no stiles. Some road walking. Optional pub lunch. Meet Pamela & Martin at 10:15am (10:30am start) at car park on Pirbright village green in Avenue de Cagny. SU942560 / GU24 0JJ
FRI 12 OCT : Felcourt (Tandridge) : 4½m Fairly flat, varied walk but can be wet underfoot. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) in a lay-by/sideroad just off A22 beyond the Newchapel roundabout. The lay-by is a little further on the left past The Peacock Lodge, Lingfield (TQ364415 / RH7 6HL)
Sun 14 OCT : Church Lammas/Staines Moor (Spelthorne): 3½-4m Another excuse for a magnificent Indian buffet meal for £7 (lunch stop in Staines) en route around the town centre and beautiful Staines Moor. Meet Mike W for an 11am start at Moor Lane (by Berkeley Close), Staines. TQ025727 / TW19 6EF
Mon 15 OCT : Fourwents Pond (Mole Valley) : 4½m Flat walk through farmland and fields via Ewood Farm. Picnic lunch at end. Meet Mike P at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Fourwents Pond free CP. TQ183453 / RH5 4NX
Mon 15 OCT : Epsom Common (Epsom/Ewell) : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Tue 16 OCT : Pirbright (Guildford) : 5m Walk by Basingstoke Canal and Furze Hill. Farmland to Pirbright Lodge and Pirbright Church. Pub lunch. Meet Andrew at 10am (10:15am start) at Pirbright village green CP. SU942560 / GU24 0JJ
Wed 17 OCT : Limpsfield (Tandridge) : 5m Walk up to North Downs, Botley Hill, return via Titsey Place. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) at far end of Detillens Lane, Limpsfield village. Off A25 Westerham Rd. TQ404530 / RH8 0DP
Wed 17 OCT : Fetcham Downs/Norbury Park (Mole Valley) : 4m Walking on easy paths with some good views. Refreshments at Farm Café. Meet Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Bocketts Farm car park (not CP by the roundabout). Turn off A246 at junction with B2122. TQ155550 / KT22 9BS
Thu 18 OCT : Cobham - Stoke D’Abernon (Elmbridge - new walk) : 4m Scenic walk with a couple of slopes. Well worth seeing. Meet Mike W for an 11am start in Tilt Road, Cobham, outside the cemetery entrance on the corner. TQ120592 / KT11 3HS
Wed 24 OCT : Bletchingley (Tandridge) : 4½m Walk over Castle Hill to Nutfield. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Bletchingley playing fields, opposite the Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
Wed 24 OCT : Compton (Guildford) : 4m Flat, circular walk through farms & woodland, some stiles. Visit Watts Gallery/Mausoleum and 12th C. church. Pub lunch. Meet Jane at 10.15am (10.30am start) at village hall layby next to Harrow Pub in The Street, Compton (more parking opposite). SU956469 / GU3 1EG
Thu 25 OCT : Windsor Great Park (Berks) : 4m Superb views of Castle & Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Pk and the Village. Coffee stop en route, pub lunch after. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Bishopsgate entrance. From A30 Egham Hill take A328 through Englefield Green. Left at 3rd mini-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY (T)
Fri 26 OCT : Banstead & Walton Heath (Reigate/Banstead) : 4½m Across Banstead Heath to Mogador returning via Walton Heath & Walton on the Hill. Fairly flat, no stiles. Meet Keith at 10am (10:15am start) in Mill Rd, Tadworth (B290) near Dorking Rd, B2032. TQ237556 / KT20 7TE (T) Bus 420, 460
Mon 29 OCT : Chantries (Guildford): 2½m Undulating walk with stiles, sandy tracks & good views. Pub refreshments. Meet Jill at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Chantries car park, Pilgrims Way, Guildford. Turn east off A281 (Shalford Rd), 1m south of Guildford. TQ003483 / GU4 8AW (T) Buses 21, 32
Mon 29 OCT : Charlwood (Mole Valley) : 3½m Walk through farmland and woodland. Pub refreshments. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15am start) at the Half Moon pub, Charlwood, near St Nicholas Church. TQ242411 / RH6 0DS
Wed 31 OCT : Witley (Waverley) : 3½m Enjoy an undulating walk with woodland gaps offering good views of the conservation area. Some stiles. Great value Fish & Chip pub lunch afterwards. Meet Norma at 10:15am (10:30am start) at White Hart Pub, Witley. From A3, 2m south of Milford turn onto A283. Pub is on left after entering Witley. SU947398 / GU8 5PH (T)
Thu 1 NOV : Moorhouse (Tandridge) : 5½m Begin through the Chart, continue into open fields overlooking the Kent Weald and return by the woodlands. A few stiles. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start). Turn opposite Grasshopper pub, Westerham Road, Moorhouse, continue along narrow lane for approx ¼m and CP is on right. TQ430534 / TN16 2EU
Mon 5 NOV : Virginia Water (Runnymede) : 4½m Easy walk around the lake, through 18th cent landscaped gardens, Roman ruins and polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gardens restaurant. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Savill Gardens car park. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signposted Savill Gardens. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Wed 7 NOV : Painshill Park (Elmbridge) : 3m See the beautiful autumn colours in this 158-acre landscape garden with lake & follies. Cafe will be open and entrance is free on Wednesdays in November! Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30am start) in free car park in “Between Streets”, Cobham, 200 metres east of A245/A307 roundabout. TQ103603 / KT11 1EJ (T) Bus 515
Thu 8 NOV : Send - Mayford (Guildford) : 4m Another flat walk with plenty of open fields to admire. May be several stiles depending upon route. Meet Mike W for an 11am start at The New Inn, Send Road, Woking. TQ017560 / GU23 7EN. Park in road unless eating afterwards
Fri 9 NOV: Holmbury Hill (Guildford) : 4m Undulating walk with good views, no big hills. Pub lunch. Meet Ruth & Robert 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, car park is on the right (before you reach Felbury House). TQ108451 / RH5 6NL
Sat 10 NOV : Epsom Common (Epsom/Ewell) : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Mon 12 NOV : Staffhurst Wood (Tandridge) : 4½m Undulating walk on Kent border. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at Grant’s Lane CP near Staffhurst Wood. From A25 Limpsfield turn down B269. Take second right Brick Kiln Lane, which becomes Grant’s Lane. Park on right after passing Monk’s Lane. TQ416485 / TN8 6QR
Tue 13 NOV : Guildford Town Bridge : 2½m Flat riverside walk to St Catherine’s and return through fields. Possibly muddy. Pub refreshments. Meet Jill at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Town Bridge, bottom of Guildford High St. SU994493 / GU1 3DG (T) Guildford station / bus station
Wed 14 NOV : Reigate Hill (Reigate/Banstead) : 5m Undulating walk with fine views overlooking Reigate & Dorking. Some stiles. Bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Wray Lane car park, top of Reigate Hill off J8/M25. TQ263524 / RH29RP
Thu 15 NOV : Pirbright (Guildford) : 4m Walk via Pirbright Church & Pirbright Lodge. Farmland to Bullswater & Pirbright Commons. Pub lunch. Meet Andrew at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Pirbright village green CP. SU942560 / GU24 0JJ
Fri 16 NOV : Netley Heath (Woking) : 4m Fairly flat woodland walk, no stiles. Flexible walk - stop after 2½m if preferred. Pub refreshments. Meet Pam & Martin at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Staple Lane car park. Take A246 from West Clandon to East Clandon. At East Clandon turn right into Staple Lane (signposted Shere). CP is 1½m along lane on right. TQ070493 / GU5 9TE
Mon 19 NOV : Reigate Heath & Priory (Reigate/Banstead) : 4½m Heathland walk with scenic views of Priory Park and South Downs. Pub lunch after walk. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15am) start in Flanchford Road car park, Reigate. Left off A25 travelling west from Reigate towards Buckland. TQ238503 / RH2 8AB (T) Bus 32
Wed 21 NOV : Friday Street (Mole Valley) : 4m Undulating walk mainly in woodland. Meet Auriol & Norman at 10:15am (10:30am start). From A25 between Abinger Hammer & Wotton turn south into Hollow Lane. After 1¼m turn left towards Friday Street. Car park is ¼m on the right. TQ125457 / RH5 6JR
Wed 21 NOV : Copthorne (Tandridge) : 6m Circular walk round Copthorne. Meet Irene at 10am (10.15am start) near Haskins Garden Centre, Snowhill Lane, Copthorne. Park in adjacent road. TQ339400 / RH10 3EL
Thu 22 NOV : Yiewsley (Hounslow - new walk - car share from Sunbury) : 4¾m Waterside walk taking in Grand Union canal, River Colne and several lakes. Flat, but interesting. For car share: meet at Tescos, Escot Rd, Sunbury, TQ098700 / TW16 7BB by covered walkway for 10:25am sharp departure. For the walk: meet Mike W for an 11am start at Tavistock Rd, Yiewsley (by Padcroft Rd). TQ057803 / UB7 7QZ
Fri 23 NOV : Downlands Circular (Croydon) : 5m Across Happy Valley to North Downs Way, circling Chaldon. Meet Keith at 10am (10:15am start) at public CP at the end of Fox Lane, Coulsdon Common – turn west off the B2030 past The Fox. TQ317568 / CR3 5QS (T) Bus 466
Sun 25 NOV : Bushy Park - Kingston (Richmond - new walk) : 4½m Flat walk with a couple of bridges to cross. Meet Mike W for an 11am start at the Diana Fountain car park, Bushy Park, Hampton Court. TQ159693 / TW11 0EW
Mon 26 NOV : Caterham (Tandridge) : 4m Walk over Winders Hill and through Marden Park. Hilly in parts with steps down, some lovely views and lots of easy walking along a track/country road. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) in Quarry Rd, right turn off A22 just north of J6/M25. TQ351531 / RH9 8DH