Walk Programme

Sat 3 Oct 2026: COFFEE WITH WINSTON AND A JAM SANDWICH! (10miles)

With a slightly earlier start we head to Horns Hill then off to Chartwell for a quick coffee stop in their cafe (which is open to all - NT cards are not required).
Then it’s on through woodland to Mariners Hill, down to Crockham Grange and onto Toys Hill and Ide Hill for a picnic lunch on the green and an optional drink at The Cock Inn.
The afternoon takes us onto Emmetts Gardens then through Toys Hill car park to French Street and finally back to Hosey Common.

**Just before lunch, we will be passing by the home of the ‘Jam Lady’ so remember to bring CASH for her honesty box if you are planning to buy**

Picnic with a drink stop

Starting Point:

Start Time: 9:45 am
Grid Ref: TQ452530
Nearest Post Code: TN16 1PL

Hosey Common Car Park
Hosey Common Road (B2026)
Westerham
Kent

Distance and Terrain:

10 miles. My usual brisk pace with plenty of hills throughout the day. This area is prone to mud and can be slippy in places after wet weather.

Wed 7 Oct 2026: WITLEY TO GODALMING (8.5miles)

A lovely flatish walk across fields, heaths and into Winkworth Arboretum for picnic lunch. This is a linear walk we are reliant on trains. The good news with this walk is there is only 1 stile!!!!

Picnic lunch but food should be available at winkworth

Starting Point:

Start Time: 10:30 am
Grid Ref: SU966439
Nearest Post Code: GU7 1EU

We will get the 10.34 train from Godalming for the 8 minute journey. Or alternatively meet outside the Witley Station and you can get the train back. Please note there are parking charges at Godalming station.

Distance and Terrain:

8.5 miles. moderate pace, no hills to speak of

Sat 10 Oct 2026: DENBIES TO WESTCOTT AND BACK (11miles)

This is the longer anniversary walk from a couple of years ago.
We will head (in a very around about sort of way) to Westcott for lunch before climbing to the viewpoint on Ranmore.
Then going around Westhumble and back to the start.

There are quite a few short steep climbs and descents plus a couple of more sustained ones on this hilly walk.

I will book a table for 8 at The Prince of Wales, first come basis, email me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve a place.

Pub or picnic

Starting Point:

Start Time: 10:00 am
Grid Ref: TQ166511
Nearest Post Code: RH5 6AA

Denbies Vineyard
Outside the main building where the 'Noddy' train picks up.

Please allow yourself time to find us and get ready, I will start walking at 10.00.

Distance and Terrain:

11 miles. Brisk Pace. Muddy/dusty, chalky/sandy, possibly a bit slippy. Hilly walk. Unsuitable for dogs.

Sat 17 Oct 2026: SAND, HILLS, A LAKE AND A BREWERY (12miles)

From the start we will do a loop on Hankley Common where we will go over a few hills.
We'll then cross over onto Frensham Common and over The Devils Jumps (another hill) before heading for lunch somewhere in the vicinity of Frensham Little Pond, if the weather is good maybe on one of the sandy beaches, if not we'll head for the cafe and try to find some shelter. Coffee and cake available at the cafe but they are slooooowwwwww........
We will then head to Farnham Brewing's micro brewery for a quick refresh before crossing Tankersford Common and Farnham Heath Nature Reserve (a little bit hilly) on the way back to Tilford.
11 to 12 miles.

Picnic Lunch with a drink stop

Starting Point:

Start Time: 10:00 am
Grid Ref: SU8744543005
Nearest Post Code: GU10 2DA

Stockbridge Car Park - 200m south of Tilford Green, NOT the CP by the river next to the green!. As I type parking is free but payment machines are springing up everywhere so come prepared! Parking is also available around Tilford Green.
Please give yourself enough time to find us, park, and get ready, I will start on time.

Distance and Terrain:

12 miles. Hilly, sandy, possibly muddy, brisk pace. Not suitable for dogs.

Sun 18 Oct 2026: PIRBRIGHT CIRCULAR WALK (5miles)

A short circular walk from Pirbright heading out via the church across woodland tracks and paths and country roads. Possible drink afterwards in one of the pubs in Pirbright.

No lunch but possible drink afterwards in one of the pubs

Starting Point:

Start Time: 1:00 pm
Grid Ref: SU946561
Nearest Post Code: GU24 0JT

On The Green in Pirbright outside The Cricketers pub or nearby public car park.

Distance and Terrain:

5 miles. Leisurely to moderate pace. Flat walk but likely to be muddy

Sat 24 Oct 2026: BURNHAM BEECHES (BOOKING FOR PUB LUNCH REQUIRED) (11.5miles)

A walk round Burnham Beeches and Egypt Woods, heading up to Hedgerley for pub or picnic lunch before returning via Fulmer and Stoke Common to Farnham Common. Beautiful Autumnal Beech woodlands (hopefully) with ponds, wetland areas, farmland and heathland (also wet).

Please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to have a pub lunch at the wonderful White Horse pub in Hedgerley. I have booked a table for 12 initially.

Picnic or pub lunch (The White Horse) at Hedgerley at approx 12.30.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 10:30 am
Grid Ref: SU9570085054
Nearest Post Code: SL2 3PS

Lord Mayors Drive Car Park, off Beeches Rd, Burnham Beeches, Farnham Common, Bucks. Large Car Park, £3 a day card or RingGo charge (incl. weekends). From M40 Jct. 2 A355 Beaconsfield Rd. go South 3 miles to Farnham Common and look for brown tourist sign 'Burnham Beeches' on right in town centre. Follow Beeches Rd. over cross roads onto Lord Mayors Drv. Car Park is on the left.

Distance and Terrain:

11.5 miles. Moderate pace with occasional bits of brisk. Gentle rolling hills. Some road walking (country roads). We have to cross the A355 in a couple of places. Rain and mud possible (esp. Stoke Common).

Wed 28 Oct 2026: SHEEPLEAS AND AROUND (7.5miles)

This walk will take us through the lovely woods of Effingham Forest and Netley. We will make our way down to Gomshall for afternoon tea, if open, then a lovely uphill climb. The paths should be fairly dry underfoot but who knows!!

afternoon tea

Starting Point:

Start Time: 12:00 pm
Grid Ref: TQ088526
Nearest Post Code: KT24 6AP

We will meet in the car park at the back of St Marys Church in West Horsley

Distance and Terrain:

7.5 miles. moderate pace

Sat 31 Oct 2026: HARTING DOWN CIRCULAR WALK VIA HOOKSWAY (11.5miles)

This is a lovely walk on the South Downs with some hilly sections, woodland paths, a bit of quiet lane walking and open stretches on the Downs. Optional drink at lunchtime at the pub in Hooksway (not booked)

Picnic lunch

Starting Point:

Start Time: 10:00 am
Grid Ref: SU7906318071
Nearest Post Code: GU31 5PN

Harting Down National Trust Car Park. If approaching from South Harting, the car park is on the left hand side at the top of the hill on the B2141 after the turning for Hill Lane. Don’t turn left onto Hill Lane! It’s a National Trust car park and charges now apply - free for NT members or via PayByPhone.

Distance and Terrain:

11.5 miles. Moderate to brisk pace. Hilly stretches, Good paths. Possible mud.

Sat 7 Nov 2026: THE AGM AMBLE (SHEEPLEAS, LOVELACE BRIDGES, EAST HORSLEY) (5.5miles)

This will be a delightful preamble to our AGM later in the day. The route takes in common land ;woodland forest tracks and some road walking in the East Horsley section. The ground drains well and there should be little mud. The walk affords the opportunity to visit three of the famous 'Lovelace ' bridges and to view the sites of two lost bridges. There are no stiles!

Due to the length it is anticipated you will make arrangements to eat after - or wait for cake at the AGM.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 10:15 am
Grid Ref: TQ085515
Nearest Post Code: KT24 6EP

Sheepleas Shere Road Car Park. DO NOT confuse with Sheepleas Green Dene car park!

Distance and Terrain:

5.5 miles. Moderate. The terrain is undulating with a couple of short steeper climbs.

Sat 14 Nov 2026: THE RIDGEWAY NT #3 WHITEHORSE HILL > CUCKHAMSLEY HILL (12miles)

Part of the 87-mile The Ridgeway National Trail, walked throughout 2026 and 2027. The walk/trail has not been recced, so distances are approximate. We will meet at the end point of the walk to car share to the start of the walk. Give yourself plenty of time to find the end point car park, which are often difficult to find. Due to distance to walk and time to car shuffling, we will start promptly. Please no dogs. Please ask the walk leader to add you to a WhatsApp group to coordinate attendance.

Picnic. Pint/coffee either on route or at the end.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 9:45 am
Grid Ref: SU458850
Nearest Post Code: OX12 8QX

Meet at the Scutchamer Knob Car Park (OX12 8QX | SU458850); to then car share to the White Horse Hill Car Park (SN7 7ZB | SU293865) where we will start the walk.

Distance and Terrain:

12 miles. Medium to fast pace, terrain unknown.

Sun 15 Nov 2026: THE RIDGEWAY NT #4 CUCKHAMSLEY HILL > GORING (11miles)

Part of the 87-mile The Ridgeway National Trail, walked throughout 2026 and 2027. The walk/trail has not been recced, so distances are approximate. We will meet at the end point of the walk to car share to the start of the walk. Give yourself plenty of time to find the end point car park, which are often difficult to find. Due to distance to walk and time to car shuffling, we will start promptly. Please no dogs. Please ask the walk leader to add you to a WhatsApp group to coordinate attendance.

Picnic. Pint/coffee either on route or at the end.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 9:45 am
Grid Ref: SU598809
Nearest Post Code: RG8 9BW

Meet on Goring, Glebe Ride road (RG8 9BW | SU598809); to then car share to the Scutchamer Knob Car Park (OX12 8QX | SU458850) where we will start the walk.

Distance and Terrain:

11 miles. Medium to fast pace, terrain unknown.

Sat 8 May 2027: THE RIDGEWAY NT #5 GORING > NUFFIELD (11miles)

Part of the 87-mile The Ridgeway National Trail, walked throughout 2026 and 2027. The walk/trail has not been recced, so distances are approximate. We will meet at the end point of the walk to car share to the start of the walk. Give yourself plenty of time to find the end point car park, which are often difficult to find. Due to distance to walk and time to car shuffling, we will start promptly. Please no dogs. Please ask the walk leader to add you to a WhatsApp group to coordinate attendance.

Picnic. Pint/coffee either on route or at the end.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 9:30 am
Grid Ref: SU668873
Nearest Post Code: RG9 5SN

Meet at Nuffield Holy Trinity Church (RG9 5SN | SU668873); to then car share to Goring, Glebe Ride road (RG8 9BW | SU598809) where we will start the walk.

Distance and Terrain:

11 miles. Medium to fast pace, terrain unknown.

Sun 9 May 2027: THE RIDGEWAY NT #6 NUFFIELD > BLEDLOW (12miles)

Part of the 87-mile The Ridgeway National Trail, walked throughout 2026 and 2027. The walk/trail has not been recced, so distances are approximate. We will meet at the end point of the walk to car share to the start of the walk. Give yourself plenty of time to find the end point car park, which are often difficult to find. Due to distance to walk and time to car shuffling, we will start promptly. Please no dogs. Please ask the walk leader to add you to a WhatsApp group to coordinate attendance.

Picnic. Pint/coffee either on route or at the end.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 9:30 am
Grid Ref: SP776020
Nearest Post Code: HP27 9PE

Meet at Lions of Bledlow (HP27 9PE| SP776020); to then car share to Nuffield Holy Trinity Church (RG9 5SN | SU668873) where we will start the walk.

Distance and Terrain:

12 miles. Medium to fast pace, terrain unknown.

Sat 3 Jul 2027: THE RIDGEWAY NT #7 BLEDLOW > WENDOVER (10miles)

Part of the 87-mile The Ridgeway National Trail, walked throughout 2026 and 2027. The walk/trail has not been recced, so distances are approximate. We will meet at the end point of the walk to car share to the start of the walk. Give yourself plenty of time to find the end point car park, which are often difficult to find. Due to distance to walk and time to car shuffling, we will start promptly. Please no dogs. Please ask the walk leader to add you to a WhatsApp group to coordinate attendance.

Picnic. Pint/coffee either on route or at the end.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 9:30 am
Grid Ref: SP871073
Nearest Post Code: HP22 6NL

Meet at Wendover St Mary’s Church (HP22 6NL| SP871073); to then car share to Lions of Bledlow (HP27 9PE| SP776020) where we will start the walk.

Distance and Terrain:

10 miles. Medium to fast pace, terrain unknown.

Sun 4 Jul 2027: THE RIDGEWAY NT #8 WENDOVER > IVINGHOE BEACON (12miles)

Part of the 87-mile The Ridgeway National Trail, walked throughout 2026 and 2027. The walk/trail has not been recced, so distances are approximate. We will meet at the end point of the walk to car share to the start of the walk. Give yourself plenty of time to find the end point car park, which are often difficult to find. Due to distance to walk and time to car shuffling, we will start promptly. Please no dogs. Please ask the walk leader to add you to a WhatsApp group to coordinate attendance.

Picnic. Pint/coffee either on route or at the end.

Starting Point:

Start Time: 9:30 am
Grid Ref: SP963159
Nearest Post Code: HP4 1NF

Meet at Ivinghoe Beacon Circular Walk car park *POSTCODE ONLY GETS YOU CLOSE USE GRID REFERENCE* (HP4 1NF| SP963159); to then car share to Wendover St Mary’s Church (HP22 6NL| SP871073) where we will start the walk.

Distance and Terrain:

12 miles. Medium to fast pace, terrain unknown.

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