The Surrey Hills aren't a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for nothing: see why for yourself on this hilly 17 miler with far-reaching views from all the best bits! Bring picnic lunch. Pub stop for drinks only.
Programme
Saturday 19th May
We will set off from Guildford station, walk along the North
Downs Way to St. Martha's and Newland's Corner and then head towards West
Clandon. The walk will also take us to the Netherlands (yes you read this
correctly), Silent Pool and Pewley Downs. Back on the streets of central
Guildford, I intend to do a small pub crawl on the way back to Guildford
Station (The Rogues Bar, Three Pidgeons and George Abbot) but will obviously
provide guidance to anyone heading straight back to the train. Please bring a
picnic lunch.
Sunday 20th May
Circular walk from the beautiful village of Shere tracing the
Tillingbourne valley through farmland, woodland and parkland heading towards
Chilworth before returning via Albury Park. Please bring picnic for lunch
stop along the way. Optional pub/ tea room stop after the walk. This is a joint walk with WSIVC.
Thursday 24th May
Stressed at work? Too much to do?
Wind down with a pleasant evening walk along the Basingstoke Canal. We will
start the walk at Woking Station and end the walk at Byfleet and New Haw
station. There will be a pub stop near the end of the walk.
Saturday 26th May
Join us on the third part of the North Downs Way as we start by going up Box Hill with view down over Dorking and Brockham, before walking though the Brockham Chalk works, with pretty views over Surrey countryside and woodland.
Walking over smaller hills and over some farmland before reaching Juniper Hill and around the corner Colley Hill with excellent views over Reigate and far beyond. Stopping at the cafe at the top of Reigate Hill for pot of tea and cake.
North Downs Way then takes us, down hill and though the Gatton Park Estate, though the pretty village of Gatton and up and over Reigate Hill Golf Course, before dropping back down to Merstham.
Please note that there will be a number of hills on this walk.
Sunday 27th May
Box Hill is one of Surrey's best viewpoints, offering sweeping
panoramic views towards the South of England. As well as visiting this
outstanding spot, we'll be calling on Betchworth Castle, the site of which
has recently been made accessible to the public after a long period of
neglect. Pub stop for drinks only, bring packed lunch
Tuesday 5th June
Join us as we carry along the North Downs Way, up the hill to Whitehill Tower at the edge on Chaldon, then over country fields and though farmland to the poplar Caterham viewpoint. From there we will circle around the Caterham valley and onto Winders Hills with view over the Godstone vineyard.
The North Downs Way takes us though more farmland and up to Gangers Hills with excellent views over Oxted, which is where we drop off down into the pretty village of Oxted.
Friday 8th June
After Work Walk 3 - Wind down after the working week with a gentle walk along
the Wey and Godalming navigation. This picturesque route through the Surrey
countryside is nice and short with no hills to climb (only to look at). There
are no planned breaks so we will be stopping only to talk pictures and admire the scenery. Option to stay afterwards for drinks in the George Abbot pub.
As this is an evening walk it is advisable to bring a head torch even though we plan
to be finished before dark
Some interesting links:
Picture of the walk , Facebook event and Approximate route
Saturday 16th June
Join us as we cross over the board on the North Downs Way from Surrey into Kent! We start with climbing up the hill to get a good look at Titsey Place and the countryside around Woldingham. Continue though farmland and over rolling hills with wonderful views over the last of the pretty villages of Surrey.
Before entering the farmland around Knockholt, our first village of Kent, where the North Downs Way drops down into the village of Dunton Green at which point we shall join the Darent Valley Path into Sevenoaks.
(Please note that there is no direct train service from Sevenoaks to Oxted - and we will be catching a cab over mini bus back to the station at Oxted)
Sunday 24th June
A pleasant walk using stretches of the Downs Link and the Sussex
Border Path. Good views of the North Downs and we will unearth the church in
Oakwood, built in 1220 and now hidden in the forest. Pub stop for drinks only, bring packed lunch.
Friday 29th June
Join us for the SURG annual camping weekend, this year it is being held near Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorest. The Isle of Pubeck is located in the south east corner of Dorset and is a beautiful peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. The Isle of Purbeck's coastline makes up part of the Jurrasic Coast World Heritage Site.
The campsite has facilities on site including a basic shop for food and other provisions and a toilet and shower block. BBQ's are allowed but unfortunately open fires are not. Please contact me if you would like to bring a dog along. If you don't like to camp further accommodation (B&B and hotels) is available in the surrounding area.
There will be a variety of walks put on on both the Saturday and Sunday. Further details about the walks will appear here soon.
If you would like to come along please contact me to book a place on the campsite.
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Programme
Walks grading
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Easy Access Walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections: please enquire. |
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Easy Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. |
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Leisurely Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. |
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Moderate Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. |
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Strenuous Walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness are advised to contact the organiser or leader in advance. |
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Technical Walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes and crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details. |





