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Walk programme 158 April-June 2026

If you walk with us you do so at your own risk and must follow the guidance of our Health and Safety code (see the link on the Welcome page).  In the event of severe weather, before setting out, please check with the walk’s organiser that the walk is going ahead.

You will find a downloadable, printable copy of the programme at Programme 158 April through June 2026  Our Walk Leaders draw on the guidance set out in Walk-Leader-Guidance-Notes 

We do sometimes run ad hoc morning, afternoon or, in the summer, evening walks.  They are not always in the programme but are notified to members by email a week in advance.


Sunday Mar 22

Send (In The Clowns)

A circular afternoon walk of 4 – 5 miles

Start and park at the parade of shops in the village of Send (GU23 7EZ). A basically flat walk to Send Church and back taking in the newly refurbished bridge over the River Wey. Walk Starts 1.30pm by the barber shop next to the recreation ground.

Leader: Dave W. 01483 829705 or 07866 996432

Explorer 145 grid ref TQ025 557


Sunday Mar 29  Note clocks go forward 1 hour today

A 6.5 mile walk

West Horsley and The North Downs

Start from St Mary’s Church car park, Sheepleas, Epsom Road, West Horsley, KT24 6AP. Park in the large car park behind the church. Circular walk with great views, some stiles and pass many farms and woods. We walk both sides of the A246 Guildford-Leatherhead with undulating countryside
Walk starts at 10.00 am.

Leader: Chantal 07883034541

Explorer 145 grid ref 088527



Sunday 5th April

Cathedral circuit for Easter Sunday

A 5 – 6 mile circular afternoon walk.

Meet in the long-stay car park at The Spectrum sports centre Guildford (GU1 1UP). Park in the farthest section near the football pitch. A circular walk along the River Wey and around the Cathedral. Walk starts 2pm.

Leader: Dave W (01483 829705 or 07866 996432)

Explorer 145 grid ref TQ 006 510


Sunday 12th April

A 10 mile  (5.25 + 4.75) figure of eight walk

Abinger roughs 

Start from Abinger roughs NT free car park White Down Lane Abinger RH5 6QS An undulating walk through woods , fields and downs with some fine views. Lunch a picnic near the car park. No toilets. Start at 10.00am.

Leader: Susan and David tel 07580914207 or 01483 538670

Explorer   OL45     grid ref TQ 110 480


Sunday 19th April

A   10 mile walk

Around Arundel and its parklands

Start from Whiteways free car park Bury Hill  (post code BN18 9LW). An undulating walk through woods, hills and parklands. Lunch by the river in Arundel with local cafes and toilets. Start at 10.00am.

Leader: Susan and David tel 07580914207 or 01483 538670

Explorer  OL10      grid ref TQ 002 109


Sunday 26th April

A  7 mile walk (note: due to a route change there are now several stiles on this walk)

The Deepdene trail

Start from Dorking Halls car park Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SD. Easy walking, several stiles, some slopes and a flight of steps. Lunch a picnic at Brockham, with toilets, a pub and cafe available. Walk starts at 10.00am.

Leader: Hazel tel 01483 232786 or 07766 663876

Explorer    146       grid ref 170 497


Sunday 3th May  This walk has now been cancelled

A   9.5 mile (5 + 4.5) figure of 8 walk

Effingham

Start from Effingham and Leatherhead rugby football sports field in Brown’s lane KT24 5ND. Park here or in the lane outside. A largely level walk through woods and across farmland  with a picnic lunch in the jubilee gardens Effingham. Walk starts at 10.00am.

Leader: Chantal tel 07883 034541

Explorer 146       grid ref 120 535


Sunday 10th May

A  10 mile walk

Shere 3 ways

Start from Shere heath free car park (Hurtwood no7) GU5 9JQ Little London. Lunch at Newlands corner with cafe and toilets. Walk along the Fox’s way and Pilgrims way to St Marthas and back on North downs way to Shere. Walk starts at 10.00am.

Leader: Anne tel 07980 122530

Explorer   145    grid ref 072470


Sunday 17th May AGM

A   7 mile walk followed by AGM at 2.00pm at the Bramley Village Hall (GU5 0AX)

Bramley to Thorncombe Street

Start at Bramley old railway station GU5 0AY. An undulating walk with 3 stiles.  A picnic lunch at Bramley Railway Station at end of walk. Walk starts at 10.00am

Leader: Hazel tel 01483 232786 or 07766 663876

Explorer    145       grid ref 009 451 


Sunday  24th May

A  6  mile walk

Surrey Hills and Bluebells

Start from NT car park, Mill Road, South Holmwood RH5 4NR. A walk through farmyard and forest with some short steep slopes, fine views and bluebells in season. There are 10 stiles on this walk with a picnic lunch on route. Walk starts at 10.00am

Leader: Mick and Dora tel 07765 205353 or 01483 576658

Explorer 146          grid ref 173 451


Sunday 31st May

A  7 mile walk

Box Hill, Ranmore and Denbies hillside

Start : the top NT car park at Box Hill (Kt20 7LB). NT Members can use their card, otherwise a reasonable all day fee.
A 7 mile walk including Box Hill, Ranmore and returning to Box Hill via Denbies rated as moderate walking. A steepish descent in the early stages on chalk paths. Slippery if wet.
The ascent back to the top is via a lot of steps. Mainly woodlands and grass. The busy A24 needs to be crossed in the latter stages of the walk. Start time :10:00 am.

Leader: Alan B tel 07867035319

Explorer   146        grid ref 179 512


Sunday 7th June

Club Holiday

No walk planned


Sunday 14th June

A   10 mile (5 + 5) figure of 8 walk 

Around Hambledon and Hydons Heath

Start from NT free car park Hydons Ball Salt Lane Godalming GU8 4BB. An undulating walk through woods,  heaths and villages. No stiles but may be muddy in places. Lunch a picnic back at the car park. Start at 10.00am.

Leader: Susan and David tel 07580914207 or 01483 538670

Explorer  145  & 133       grid ref  SU 979 402


Sunday 21st June

The Common Round

A circular afternoon walk of about 5 miles

Meet in at Puttenham Common MIDDLE car park off Suffield Lane (nearest post code GU3 1BG). Walk starts 2pm

Leader: Dave W. 01483 829705 or 07866 996432

Explorer: 145 grid reference SU912 458


Sunday 28th June

Abinger Roughs Circular via Gomshall

6.2 mile circular walk

Start from NT Abinger Roughs Car Park (off White Down Lane, Abinger Hammer) RH5 6QS. Lunch a Picnic on top on Blatchford Downs (possibility to grab something quickly in Gomshall on our way through) plus toilet stop in Gomshall. A fairly strenuous (but rewarding views from the Downs weather permitting!) 6.2-mile walk through woodland, farmland, grassland and open countryside, but with the pretty village of Gomshall and its various pubs and tea-rooms en route for a short pitstop.  Some short steep climbs and a little bit of road walking.  No stiles. Walk starts at 10.00am.

Leader: Chris S tel 01483 821406 or 07885 631197

Explorer   145     grid ref TQ110480


 

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Committee members

Chairperson : Chantal Chenede 01483 535971

Secretary : Hazel Still 01483 232786

Treasurer: Chris Shoukry 07885 631197 /01483 821406

Programme organiser: Dora Pearce 01483 576658

Publicity and web-site: David Lamph 01483 538670

Membership : Sally Bhimani 01306 885976

Communications : David Rodway  (Ex officio)

Footpath Officer : Dave Williamson (Ex officio)

 

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