Guided outdoor activities for the 50+ age group
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2013
We regret that, due to the costs of production, we are unable to continue producing the GO50 printed programme from now on.
For those with internet access, the programme is available on our website at . To join our emailing list, email . For those without internet access, we will be able to post a paper copy of the programme – contact the office on 01483 534706 with your postal address.
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.
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 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. Participants take part entirely at their own risk - GO50 & Age UK Surrey takes no responsibility for any individual who chooses to take part in a GO50 activity.
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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.
WEDNESDAYS: Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford GU2 8EN, 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, June - September 2013
Wed 19 JUN: Oxshott Heath & Esher Common (Elmbridge): 4m Cross west & east bridges over A3 and pass Black Pond & Oxshott War Memorial. Easy walking. Meet Jane at 10:15am (10.30am start) at car park at the approach to Oxshott Station at A244. TQ143611 / KT22 0SZ
Wed 19 JUN: Royal Ascot Picnic (Berks - new walk): 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 Green, left at 3rd round’t down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY
Fri 21 JUN: Charlwood (Mole Valley): 5m Undulating walk, small woods & fields, beautiful countryside. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at Half Moon pub off ‘The Street’, Charlwood. From A217 Reigate Rd head west from Longbridge Round’t onto Cross Rd, then across into Charlwood Road/Horley Road/The Street. RH6 0DS / TQ242411
Mon 24 JUN: Blindley Heath (Tandridge): 5m Farmland walk in the ‘steps of Henry VIII’. Some road walking. Pubs close by for lunch. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15am start) in car park of Red Barn Inn, Tandridge Lane, Crowhurst. A22 south to Blindley Heath, left at traffic lights into Ray Lane, 1st left into Tandridge Lane. Red Barn on right. TQ370452 / RH7 6LL
Tue 25 JUN: Outwood (Tandridge): 4m + 3m A memorial walk. All welcome. After morning walk, we will drive to ‘Amie’s Garden’ nr Smallfield for picnic lunch. Optional extra 3m afternoon walk. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) in NT car park opp the windmill in Outwood. TQ328456 / RH1 5PW
Wed 26 JUN: Bocketts Farm & Fetcham Downs (Mole Valley): 4m Walk through Norbury Park & by River Mole. Refreshments at Farm Café. Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Bocketts Farm CP off the round’t on A246, SW of Leatherhead. TQ155550 / KT22 9BS
Thu 27 JUN: Moorhouse, Limpsfield Chart (Tandridge): 5½m Walk begins through Chart, continues into open fields overlooking Kent Weald and returns by woodlands. A few stiles. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start). For parking, turn opposite Grasshopper Pub, Westerham Road, Moorhouse and continue on a narrow lane for approx ¼m. CP on right. TQ430534 / TN16 2EU
Mon 1 JUL: Colley Hill & North Downs Way (Reigate/Banstead): 5m Walk west along North Downs ridge and back on lower slope. Good views, some hills, some uneven terrain, could be slippery if wet. No stiles. Meet Keithat 10am (10:15am start) at Margery Wood NT car park (NT card or £2 payable by credit/debit card via mobile phone). From J8/M25 (Reigate Hill) take A217 towards Sutton then first left Margery Lane to car park at end. TQ246527 / KT20 7BG
Tue 2 JUL: Send (Guildford/Woking):4½m Walk along the River Wey and Wey Navigation, past two ancient churches. Pub refreshments.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)
Wed 3 JUL: 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 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-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY (T)Bus 71
Wed 3 JUL: Banstead Woods (Reigate/Banstead): 4½m Enjoy a woodland walk with good views.An easy circuit very suitable for new walkers. Coffee stop en route.Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) on Holly Lane, Banstead. TQ273583 / CR5 3NR
Thu 4 JUL: Caterham/Chaldon (Tandridge):4½m Pleasant walk taking in church at Chaldon on return. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Fox & Hounds CP,Tilburstow Hill Rd, South Godstone.TQ355495 / RH98LY
Mon 8 JUL: Limpsfield Chart (Tandridge): 4m An undulating, wooded walk with good views via Crockham Hill and Goodley Stock. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) near The Carpenters Arms pub on The Chart. From A25, take B269 for 1m, turn left at St Andrews church and left again. TQ425519 / RH8 0TG
Tue 9 JUL: Newlands Corner Afternoon Walk (Guildford): 4½m Lovely views on a downhill walk to West Clandon, returning on an uphill track through woods. Optional afternoon tea at Barn Café.Meet Pamelaat 1:15pm (1:30pm start). Meet Pam & Martinat Newlands Corner car park on A25. From West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE
Wed 10 JUL: Norbury Park (Mole Valley):4½m Enjoy this undulating walk under the road and up to Norbury Park House. May be muddy. Pub lunch. Toilets in car park. Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Rykas car park opp. Burford Bridge Hotel just off A24 at Mickleham. TQ171521 / RH5 6BX
Thu 11 JUL: Crockford Bridge (Runnymede): 3½m This is a flat circular walk along the Wey Canal to Weybridge and returning via the course of the river Wey. There will be a coffee stop in Weybridge and optional lunch at the nearby White Heart pub after the walk. Meet David & Vivienne at 10.15am (for a 10.30 start)at Crockford Bridge Garden Centre, New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr Weybridge KT15 2BU
Fri 12 JUL: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
Mon 15 JUL: Ash Tracks (Guildford Walkfest): 2¾m Easy walk through Tongham to Ash Green and Bin
Wood. Optional pub lunch afterwards. Meet Andrew at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the dead end of South Lane, Ash.From A323 turn into Grange Rd, ½m west of Ash station. South Lane is first right. SU895498 / GU12 6NJ (T)
Ash station / Bus 20, Aldershot-Guildford
Mon 15 JUL: Oaks Park & Little Woodcote (Borough of Sutton – new walk): 5m Circular walk through woodland, farmland & the Woodcote Estate returning through Oaks Park. Refreshments available. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15am start) at the Oaks Park café car park (off A2022). TQ275612 / SM7 3BA
Wed 17 JUL: Denbies (Mole Valley):4½m Walk through the vineyard to the North Downs Way to Ranmore with good views. A climb at the beginning of the walk. Refreshments at Denbies. Meet Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) in Denbies Vineyard CP (just north of Dorking on A24). TQ166511 / RH5 6AA (T) Dorking station
Thu 18 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 Newlands Corner car park on A25. From West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE
Fri 19 JUL: River Wey South (Guildford Walkfest): 5m This walk follows River Wey towpath from Guildford to Godalming. Meet Andrew at 10am (10:15am start) outside Guildford station main entrance. GU1 4UT (T)
Sat 20 JUL: Shere (Guildford): 5m (+opt. 4m) Walk with some moderate ascents and stiles. Includes Albury Park and Heath, and rolling fields to the south of Shere. Good vistas. Can be muddy after rain.Bring picnic or pub lunch in Shere. Meet Lise at 9:45am (10am start) at Shere Recreation Ground car park, signed off the main road into Shere. TQ074480 / GU5 9JA (T) Bus 32
Mon 22 JUL: Titsey Place (Tandridge): 5m A walk with beautiful views, one sharp ascent up and down, but otherwise fairly flat. Meet Grahamat 10am (10:15am start) at Titsey Place car park at very end of Water Lane. Join Bluehouse Lane, just north of Oxted going east and after 1m where it bends sharp right, then turn left into Water Lane. TQ401544 / RH8 0SA
Tue 23 JUL: Crockham Hill (Kent): 4½-5m Enjoy a circular walk out of the village walking back along Vanguard Way. MeetIrene at 10am (10:15am start) in Crockham Hill off B269, parking in village. TQ442506 / TN8 6RR
Thu 25 JUL:River Wey North (Guildford Walkfest): 3¾m Take a linear, level walk north along the River Wey. Walk finishes in Jacobswell at around 12:15pm. Meet Andrew at 10am (10:15am start) outside Guildford station main entrance. GU1 4UT (T)
Thu 25 JUL: Chipstead/Shabden Park (Reigate/Banstead): 4m Easy, circular walk. Pub lunch available. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at Elmore Pond car park, Chipstead – turn into Star Lane from A23 Hooley. TQ278568 / CR5 3SB
Fri 26 July:Epsom Common (Epsom/Ewell): 4m Explore Epsom &Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, butcan be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am start) at Epsom Common StewPonds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Mon 29 JUL:Parkgate/Newdigate (Mole Valley): 5½m Follow farm tracks and field paths with good views. Pub refreshments. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15am start) at Surrey Oaks pub car park, Parkgate Rd, Newdigate (1¼m NE of Newdigate). TQ204435 / RH5 5DZ (T)
Tue 30 JUL: Woldingham/Gangers Hill (Tandridge – new walk): 5m Great views, walking the North Downs Way. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at South Hawke car park, Gangers Hill, south of Woldingham. TQ374541 / nearest postcode CR3 7AD
Thu 1 AUG: Windsor Great Park (Berks): 4m Views of Windsor Castle & Thames Valley. Beautiful waterlilies on Cow Pond. 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-roundabout down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY (T)Bus 71
Thu 1 AUG: Edenbridge (Kent – new walk): 5¾m Pleasant, undulating walk. Meet Irene at 10am (10:30am start) in recreation ground, signed off Lingfield Road, Edenbridge. TQ439459 / TN8 5DZ
Mon 5 AUG:Epsom Downs (Epsom/Ewell): 5½mCircular walk across Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Walton Downs to Walton on the Hill. Good views. Meet Keithat 10am (10:15am start) at car park behind Lunch Box cafe hut at junction Old London Road/ Tattenham Cnr Rd. TQ225585 / KT18 5PP (T) Bus 318,460, 480 / Tattenham Cnr station
Tue 6 AUG: Leith Hill (Mole Valley): 4m Scenic undulating walk with very good views in all directions. Pub lunch. Meet Ruth & Robert (07798 762383) at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Starveall CP, Leith Hill Rd. From A25 between Abinger Hammer and Wotton turn south into Hollow Lane. Car park is 2.8m on left. TQ130432 / RH5 6JU
Wed 7 AUG:Ranmore (Mole Valley): 4½m This walk will take in the North Downs Way, Ranmore Common & good views of Polesden Lacey Estate. Meet Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the free CP at the west of Ranmore Common Road (not the NT car park at Denbies Hillside). TQ126501 / RH5 6SS
Thu 8 AUG: Limpsfield (Tandridge): 5m Walk up to North Downs, Botley Hill & return via Titsey Place. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15am start) at far end of Detillens Lane, Limpsfield village. Off A25 Westerham Rd. TQ404530 / RH8 0DP (T) Bus 236, 594
Mon 12 AUG: Blackheath (Waverley): 4m Mainly level walk with some inclines through fields with good North Downs views, returning on the heath. One stile. Meet Colin at 10:15am (10:30am start) at main Blackheath car park, end of Blackheath Lane (just past the closed Villagers pub). TQ036461 / GU4 8RB
Mon 12 AUG: Marsh Green (Kent): 4m Undulating walk with good views over farmland and woods in the Cowden area. Please park in road if not using the pub. Approach Marsh Green from Lingfield on B2028 or join this road from Edenbridge (B2026). Optional refreshments. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at The Wheatsheaf pub at Marsh Green. TQ438442 / TN8 5QL
Mon 12 AUG: Thursley Common (Waverley): 2½m Flat walk across open heathland and nature reserve on rare wetland area (boardwalk!), lizards and dragonflies. Pub refreshments.Meet Jill at 10:30am (10:45am start) at the Moat car park, 1½m south of Elstead, Thursley Road. SU898415 / GU8 6LW (T)
Tue 13 AUG: Godstone(Tandridge): 4½m Enjoy an easy walk from the village to Garston-Greensand Way, Tilburstow Hill to return by Ivy Mill and Godstone Church. A few stiles. Meet Irene at 10am(10:15am start) at Godstone Green, by the Pond, parking where convenient. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP
Wed 14 AUG: Virginia Water (Runnymede): 5m Easy walk around the lake, through 18th cent landscaped gardens, Roman ruins Polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gardens restaurant. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Savill Gdns car park. From A30 take Wick Rd/Wick Lane signposted Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Tue 20 AUG: Chertsey (Runnymede): 4m Walk around Chertsey Meads and along the river. Return along the same towpath. If the weather is nice, bring a picnic lunch or optional pub lunch if preferred. Meet Pam & Martinat 10:15am (10:30am start) in second car park on Chertsey Meads. Take B387 and turn into Mead Lane. Pass the first car park and then take second turning on left to second car park. TQ059664 / KT16 8LN
Tue 20 AUG: Copthorne (W Sussex): 6m A 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
Wed 21 AUG:Walton on Thames (Elmbridge): 3m Level riverside walk around Desborough Island. Some steps, but no stiles. Meet Norman & Auriol at 10:30am (10:45am start) at Walton Bridge CP. On Walton Lane just south of the bridge. TQ093663 / KT13 9JL
Wed 21 AUG: Chelwood Gate & Heaven Farm (E Sussex): 5m + opt. 3½m Beautiful, undulating route. Short drive to Heaven Farm for lunch, followed by optional 3½m walk. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at Chelwood Gate. From A22 at Wych Cross turn right onto A275. At Chelwood Gate, after Red Lion pub, turn left, park in village hall CP on left. TQ413301 / RH17 7DD
Thu 22 AUG: Newdigate (Mole Valley) 5m Nice, easy, flat walk through lanes, woods & farmland. Pub/picnic lunch at the end. Meet Mike at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Old Brickworks, Mulberry Place off Hogspudding Lane. TQ203426 / RH5 5DN
Tue 27 AUG: Woking/Hooke Heath: 4m Flat, circular walk along the Basingstoke canal to Horsell village and crossing Woking Golf Club. Optional pub lunch after the walk.Meet David Vivienne at 10:15am (10:30am start) at Bridge Barn pub,Bridge Barn Lane,Woking GU21 6NL
Wed 28 AUG: Headley (Mole Valley): 3m Undulating walk over this rare Surrey Heathland. Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10:15am (10:30am start) at the Cock Inn, Headley. Follow signs from A24 at Leatherhead. When you get to Headley Common Road, turn left and pub is on right just before the church. TQ205548 / KT18 6LE
Thu 29 AUG: Bletchingley (Tandridge):4½m Walk over Castle Hill to Nutfield. Meet Ireneat 10am (10:15am start) at Bletchingley playing fields, opposite the Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
Thu 29 AUG: 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 Newlands Corner car park on A25. From West Clandon, car park on right at top of hill. TQ043492 / GU4 8SE
Mon 2 SEP: Ashurst Wood (W Sussex): 4½m Varied, undulating countryside field walk with many points of interest. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15am start) at Three Crowns pub (or park in road) at Ashurst Wood. Follow A22 to East Grinstead, by-passing the main town. About 1m beyond East Grinstead turn left for Ashurst Wood (signed). Parking/pub on right. TQ415368 / RH19 3TJ (T)
Wed 4 SEP: Holmwood Common (Mole Valley): 4m Undulating walk through this deciduous woodland with views to North Downs and Redlands. May be muddy. No toilets at CP. Pubs close by.Meet Rosemaryat 10:15am (10:30am start) at Fourwents car park, 2 miles south of Dorking on Blackbrook Road, junction of Mill Road. TQ183454 / RH5 5NX
Fri 6 SEP: Headley Heath & Headley Village Perimeter (Mole Valley): 5m Walk across Headley Heath (or through woods around the edge), then across fields around Headley Village. One steep climb, 5 stiles. Meet Keith at 10am (10:15am start) at Headley Heath NT car park (NT card or £2.50). On B2033 Headley Common Rd ½m south of Headley Village opposite cricket pitch. TQ205537 / KT18 6ND