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If you want to join us only at lunchtime and then, at the end, be ferried back to the lunch stop please phone the walk's organiser in advance, both to find out roughly when we will arrive at the lunch stop and also so that we know that we need to look out for you when we get there!  Allowing for stops and a pub or picnic lunch (your choice), walks are intended to finish by 4 p.m.   If you need a lift to the walk's start, usually from St Nicholas car park in Guildford, telephone the organiser, again at least by the day before the walk and he or she will try to arrange one.  Remember that you can walk with us up to three times before deciding whether or not to join.

For a printable paper copy, programme 115 is attached as a PDF file, just click HERE.

Please note the social events and the dates by which you will need to book for some of them!
Please also note that the next AGM will be held on Sunday 13th May.  Details will be provided later.
                                        Clicking on any highlighted reference in the last column brings up a map showing the start point or as close to it as we can manage.
The OS references are to the Explorer series.
Sunday 1

January 2012


6 miles

Shalford and Artington

Meet at 10.30 a.m. at the cricket green at Shalford, about 2 miles south of Guildford.  Park cars on the road.  This short New Year's day walk includes Shalford, Artington, the River Wey and the Chantries and finishes with lunch at the Parrot PH in Shalford or a picnic nearby.  Prearranged lifts leave Guildford at 10 a.m.
Mark

01483 571341
OS 145:

002469
Sunday 8

January

7 1/2 miles
Devil's Punch Bowl Sans Traffique

Meet at 10 a.m. at the recreation ground car park in Thursley.  This will be a circular, partly hilly, walk with seven stiles at the start and unsuitable for dogs.  Lunch will be at the Devil's Punch Bowl NT cafe or a picnic nearby.  Prearranged lifts leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m. 
Derek & Heidi
01252 703047 or 07788 438201
OS 133:

899398
Sunday 15

 January

4  + 4 miles
Another Pair Of Shere Tights - a figure of 8

Meet at 10 a.m. in the Shere recreation ground car park.  We shall walk a north and a south loop.  Lunch will be at a cafe or pub in Shere or it will be a picnic there.    Prearranged lifts leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m.
Graham

01483 505343
OS 145:

074479
Sunday 22 January

5 + 5 miles
The Wey To Old Park - a figure of 8

Meet at 10 a.m. in the Hart car park in Farnham.  Enter West Street either from the Coxbridge Roundabout or through the town.  At the Bishop's Table Hotel turn north up the Hart and, at the top of the road, bear right then left into a car park to the east of the church, near the recycling bins (i.e. NOT the Waitrose car park)).  The walk will take in the river, park and farmlands.  Lunch will be in Farnham, cafe, pub or picnic.  Leader not available for lifts.  If you do arrange a lift it will need to leave Guildford at 9.20 a.m.
Roger

07896 906324
OS 145:

837470
Saturday 28

January
Annula and Olive's Curry Night
At 7.30 p.m.  Members only and there is a limit of 20 people so you need to have "booked" in advance.  Bring your own drinks.  Park opposite or in Markenfield Road.  Car share if possible. 
Olive

01483 561037 or 07872 613505
GU1 4RN
Sunday 29

January

3 3/4 + 4 1/2 miles
Jacobswell to Stoke Park - figure of 8

Meet at 10 a.m. at the car park in Bowers Lane, in Burpham, over the A3 from Sainsburys.  There will be a picnic lunch stop in Stoke Park and a visit to the Spectrum Sports Centre.  Prearranged lifts leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m.
Mark

01483 571341
OS 145:

011525
Sunday 5

February

9 miles
A Ranmore Ramble  SNOW STOPPED PLAY!
Meet at 10 a.m. in the Rykers car park at Burford Bridge, on the A24 two miles north of Dorking.   The car park is next to the Burford Bridge Hotel (RH5 6BX) at the foot of Box Hill.  This will be a circular walk through West Humble, Ranmore and Bury Hill and will lunch at the Prince of Wales in Westcott or picnic nearby.  (Leader not available for lifts.)  If you do arrange a lift it will need to leave Guildford at 9.20 a.m.
Bob

02028 8707914 or 07745 572494
OS 146:

172520
Sunday 12

February

5 + 4 1/2 miles
Horsell to Burrowhill

Meet at 10 a.m. in the car park on Horsell Common on the right, just inside Shores Road from the six ways roundabout and BEFORE the Nuffield Hospital (GU21 4BY).  This will be a largely flat circular walk with lunch at the Four Horseshoes in Burrowhill or a picnic on the green nearby.  (Leader not available for lifts.)  If you do arrange a lift it will need to leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m.
David & Sylvia

01932 843463 0r, on the day, 07935 887499
OS 160:

012604
Sunday  19

February

10 miles
Lookout Over The Heath

Meet at 10 a.m. at the Sandhurst Community Hall, Yorktown Road (A321), Sandhurst.  The car park is on the south side of the road, opposite Brookside.  A circular walk with lunch at the Lookout Visitor's Centre at Bracknell where there are drinks and snacks available.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9.15 a.m.
Alan

01483 480168
OS 160:

843614
Sunday 26

February

8 miles
R.H.S. Gardens Wisley And Ockham

Meet at 10 a.m. in the Wren's Nest car park which is on the right, about 1/2 mile along the road past the entrance to Wisley Gardens (GU23 6QB).  This circular walk includes Ockham Mill and Chatley Heath Semaphore Tower and we shall lunch at the Black Swan PH or picnic nearby.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m.  
Carol & Hazel

07599 282769 or 07766 663876
OS 145:

066589
Sunday 4

 March

9 miles
Horsley Jubilee Trail

Meet at 10 a.m. at the shopping parade before (when driving up from the A246) Horsley Station in Ockham Road.  There is a public car park behind the shops and there are parking spaces in front of them.  This circular walk includes Horsley, Effingham Forest and the Sheepleas with a picnic lunch.  Interesting Lovelace buildings and bridges en route.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m.  
Carol & Margaret

01483 573049 or 01483  538446
OS 145

092544
Wednesday

7  March
Dine at The Cricketers

Be at the Cricketers (GU21 4XB) at 7.30 p.m. to eat at this old fashioned pub.  Call David well in advance to book a place.
David & Sylvia

01932 843463


GU21 4XB
Sunday 11

March

8 miles
Fold To Fold

Meet at 10 a.m. on the green at Chiddingfold  for a circular walk to Dunsfold, stopping for a picnic lunch on the village green or maybe drinks and food by a log fire in the Sun.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9.15 a.m.    
Vic & Sue

01483 233924 or 07766963950
OS 133 + 134:

961354
Sunday 18

March

6 + 4 miles
Ups and Downs and Little Bits of Rough - a figure of 8

Meet at 10 a.m. at Gomshall Station.  We shall climb up onto the North Downs and walk the ridge before descending to Abinger Roughs and Abinger Hammer for lunch at The Compasses PH or Tillings Cafe or a picnic nearby.  We shall finish with a stroll through Albury Park.  (Leader not available for lifts.)  If you do arrange a lift cars must leave Guildford by 9.30 a.m.   
Belinda

07813 811987
OS 145:

088478
Sunday 25
March
BST - CLOCKS GO FORWARD!


Sunday 25

March

10 miles
Butser Hill and East Meon

Meet at 10 a.m. on top of Butser Hill at the NT car park (£2 fee for non NT members).  Leave the A3 south of Petersfield at the Chalton turn off then turn back over the A3 and follow through to the hill top.   This circular walk follows the South Downs Way to East Meon with a pub lunch at the Sir Isaac Walton & Ye Olde George Inn or a riverside picnic and teas from the village store.  The East Meon Millenium Tapestry in the church is worth a visit.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9 a.m.    
Paul

07765 971037
OS 133:

713201
Sunday 1

April

8 miles
Itchen Amble

Meet at 10.15 a.m. at Shawford Station.  Leave the M3 at junction 11 for Twyford then right at the lights and cross the River Itchen to Shawford.  Park on the left after the railway bridge.  This circular walk will be in the South Downs National Park and includes climbing St Catherine's Hill with a pub/picnic lunch in Winchester.  There will be time for a visit to the Cathedral.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9 a.m.
Dick

01483 568646
OS 132:

473250
Wednesday 4 - Wednesday 11 April

Easter Walking Holiday - bookings to Mark before March
Exploring the coast of Devon and Somerset.  Members and partners only.  Based at a small hotel in Minehead or Lynton for 7 nights, on a B&B basis.  Evening meals will be arranged at local pubs or restaurants.   Click HERE for a flyer with more information.   Bookings to Mark before the end of February.
Mark & Sue

01483 571341

Sunday 8

April (Easter Sunday)

9 miles


Chantries Chunter

Meet at 10 a.m. in the Chantries car park off of Pilgrims Way which is itself off  of the A281 from Guildford to Shalford.   Car parking is limited so please share cars.  For pre-arranged lift cars will leave Guildford at 9.40 a.m.  The walk includes two climbs and will be slow paced.  Bring a picnic lunch.  There may be a pub stop about three quarters of the way round.  

Joan


01483 538658
OS 145: 003483
Sunday 15

April

5 + 4 miles
Ram's Nest From Chiddingfold

Meet at 10 a.m. on the green at Chiddingfold for a largely flat, circular walk.  Lunch at the Mulberry PH or picnic nearby or, if open, at the Ramster Tea Room.  The pub is now gastro so sandwiches are expensive.  There is a convenience store in the petrol station nearby.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m.
David & Sylvia

01932 843463 or, on the day only,
07935 887499
OS 133:

961354
Sunday 22

April

10 miles
The Lost World Of Hartley Mauditt

Meet at 10.15 a.m. in the main car park behind the Selborne Arms in Selborne (Hampshire) for a circular walk exploring around the lost medieval village of Hartley Mauditt with, hopefully, a pub stop in East Worldham but, bring a picnic lunch and drink just in case.  Prearranged lifts will leave Guildford at 9.30 a.m.
Dave

01483 829705 or 07866 996432
OS 133:

741335
Wednesday 25 April

TheBeijing Restaurant, Worplesedon

Meet at 7.30 p.m. to sample this new Chinese restaurant situated on Worplesdon Road (corner of Barrack Road).  Call Mark by Sunday 22 April to book.


Mark

01483 571341
GU2 9RT
Sunday 29

April

8 1/2 miles
Isabella Plantation and a River Trip

Meet at 9.45 a.m. at the Diana Fountain car park in Bushey park, near Hampton Court.  This circular walk includes the Thames towpath to Kingston and Richmond Park, a boat trip and Bushey Park.  Bring a packed lunch and about £6 for the boat trip.  (Leader not available for lifts.  If you do arrange a lift it will need to leave Guildford at 9 a.m. 
Sally

0208 3980746
OS 161:

162695