Walking with
Programme of Walks
No. 77
March 2015 to June 2015
www.stainesramblers.org.uk
Programme of walks March to June 2015 - Walk descriptions
Walks are labelled for Difficulty - E, M and H for guidance only. Please contact the
walk Leader - should you require more details.
E – Easy walking, mainly flat, suitable for beginners and those who prefer a
walk at a slower pace.
M – A walk at a moderate pace for regular walkers. There may be stiles and
some significant ascent / descent.
H – A harder walk for experienced walkers. Expect a walk at a faster pace.
Sunday 1 March - Albury All Rounder from Newlands Corner
Meet 10.00 at Newlands Corner (TQ043492) Map for a circular walk via Albury,
Blackheath forest, Farley Green, with a Pub stop at the William IV, Little London. A
pretty walk with some undulations.
Distance: 8. miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Margaret (D) Home Tel: 01784 245513 Mobile on the day: 07530 811104
Wednesday 4 March - Nicola's Chobham Common Circular Canter
Meet 10.30 at Staple Hill Car Park. This will be a an easy walk. The rough post code is
GU24 8TP Map. Take care though, there are two other car parks along that road. The
Staple Hill Car Park is the middle one on the west side of the road. The other two are
on the east. The walk will go over Chobham Heath through pine trees, with a short
more open section around farm paddocks. Lunch will be at the 4 Horseshoes at
Burrowhill about a mile before the end of the walk. It's a bit pricey, soup and warm
bread is £5.90 mains about £12.00 and a portion of chips £3.00. On the plus side,
muddy boots are welcome.
Distance: 6 Miles. Difficulty: E
Leader: Nicola - Telephone 01932 857601. Mobile on the day 07446 159750
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Thursday 6 March - Pub Night
Meet at the Old Red Lion pub, Leacroft Road, TW18 4PB Map (near Staines Railway
Station) about 8 p.m. – all welcome
Saturday 7 March - John R's Walk - ´3 H´s Walk (Hampstead Heath Hike)
Meet 9.00 Staines train station for a train transfer to Hampstead Heath Station for a
circular walk. Visiting Kenwood House, outdoor swimming ponds and Hampstead.
Tea/coffee stop a.m. plus pub/picnic lunch stop.
Distance: 8 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: John R ( 01784 458473 Mobile on the day: 07950854412
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Sunday 8 March - Gently Bentley Walk
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Bentley Railway Station
(free parking). Post Code GU10 5JZ (Explorer 144 Grid Ref 793431) Map. This is a
circular walk via Redcap Copse, Binstead, Stubbs Farm and The Straits to Kingsley for
a pub/picnic lunch. After lunch via Kingsley Common, Wheatley Farm, River Hill Farm
and Broadview Farm back to the station. Some ups and downs, but not too hard.
Distance: 12 miles. Difficulty: M.
Replacement Leader: Martin M. Tel: 020 8751 5284 Mobile: 07989 906646
Wednesday 11 March - Ann & Terry's Special Bookham Walk
Meet at 9.30 at Staines Leisure Centre for transfer to Great Bookham common N.T.
car park (near Bookham station) Exp 146/130558 Map. Note car park £4 per day, free
to N.T. members. (tip get a lift from a N.T. member or share a car at Staines to save
money). A circular walk via Bookham Common ponds, Effingham Junction and Pikes
pool. Pub lunch or picnic at Effingham. 3 mile before end of walk
Distance: 7-8 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Terry and Ann. Tel. 01932 243824 Mob on day 075445 99962.
Saturday 14 March - Sylvie 's Bramley Bumble
Meet Staines station at 08:30 (note time) for a prompt departure to Blackheath car
park (Expl. 145 - TQ036462) Map for a circular walk through Blackheath Forest, Hurst
Hill, Woodhill and Rooks Hill Farm. Pub/Picnic lunch in Bramley.
Distance: 10 miles (longer morning). Difficulty: M.
Leader: Sylvie M Tel: 020 8751 5284 Mob on the day: 07714 204 337
Sunday 15 March - Reigate Ramble via Box Hill
Meet 8.30 (note time) at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Reigate Heath
for 9.30 start (note time) Explorer 146 TQ239503) Map. For a circular walk taking in
the North Down Way via Boxhill, Betchworth Park, Brockham via Greensand Way.
Lunch stop at Smith & Western Boxhill. Limited places at pub stop for food
being Mothers Day, it may be helpful to bring sandwiches or use the National trust
Café At Box Hill.
Distance: 12miles. Difficulty: H.
Leaders: Darren (07825586758) & Nick (07751553064)
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Monday 16 March – Meet up for coffee at 10.30 at Notcutts Garden Centre,
Laleham Road, Staines TW18 2SF
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Wednesday 18 March - Mike's Circular Surrey Stroll from Gomshall
Meet 0930 at Staines Leisure Centre for a car transfer to Gomshall Station (Explorer
145 Grid Ref 089478) Map for a Surrey Stroll. The route is via Towerhill Lane, Hoe,
Peaslake, Hound House Farm, Ponds Lane and Brook to Little London for a pub/picnic
lunch. After lunch via Shere and Gomshall Mill back to the station
Distance: 8 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Mike H. Tel.: 020 8707 4905 Mobile 07745 295641
Saturday 21 March - Windsor Park Plod
Meet 1.15pm (note time) at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Bagshot
Road, Englefield Green. TW20 0BE. Map The Start is at end of the road where it
bends right near to the A30. The walk circles Virginia Water and the Valley Gardens.
A pub stop is optional near the end of the walk.
Distance: 6 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: David G. Tel. 01784 558580 Mobile on the day :07845 167926
Sunday 22 March – Gaynor’s Happy Valley Hike
Meet 9.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Riddlesdown Railway
Station (map Ref Exp 161/TQ298590) Map or meet 10.00 at start for a Delightful
circular walk exploring Happy Valley, Farthing Down, Coulsdon Common with lunch
stop at a great pub!
Distance - 10 miles Difficulty: M
Leader: Gaynor McT Tel: 07949 692999
Wednesday 25 March - Woodland Gardens and Bushy Park
Meet 09:30 Staines Leisure Centre for car transfer to Diana Fountain car park in
Bushy Park. (Explorer 161 / TQ159693 Postcode: KT8 9BZ) Map. A circular walk,
through Woodland gardens, coffee stop at Hampton Court, picnic or pub lunch near
Kingston Bridge, return through Hampton Court Gardens.
Distance - 8 miles. Difficulty - M
Leader: Marlene and Mike Tel: 01784 471582 Mobile on the day: 07743 569252
Saturday 28 March - Gill F's Elstead Walk via Frensham Little Pond
Meet at 9.00 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to Elstead Village Green.
(Explorer 145 / 907437) Map Parking is limited – if necessary use Thursley Road or
small side road on the left. This is a circular walk mostly through wooded common
and heathland via Frensham Little Pond, Devil’s Jumps, Rushmoor and Thursley Bog
(SSSI). Can be muddy in places. Generally flat but with some uphill and one steep
ascent. Bring refreshments for mid-morning and afternoon stops. Picnic or pub lunch
at The Pride of the Valley at Rushmoor.
Distance: 10½ miles Difficulty: H.
Leader: Gill F. Tel - 01932 765137 Mobile on the day - 07849 508734
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Sunday 29 March - Marylyn and Elspeth's Sunday Stroll
Meet 9.30 (note time) at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to the car park
opposite the Rose and Crown (Explorer 160 /011679, Post code TW20 8QL Map) at
Thorpe Green for a Sunday Stroll via Stroude. A delightful walk across fields,
through woods and up Callow Hill where there will be a coffee stop at the Rose and
Olive Branch pub. Optional pub lunch at Rose and Crown at the end of the walk. Ideal
for newcomers as mostly flat but one hill and can be muddy.
Distance: 5 miles. Difficulty: E/M.
Leader: Elspeth and Marylyn Tel: 01784 491769, Mobile on day: 077717 50488
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Wednesday 1st April - Bill's Thorpe Green Thriller
Meet 0930 at Staines Leisure Centre Car Park for transfer to Thorpe Green Car Park
Exp 160/011679 Post Code TW20 8QL Map for a circular walk with coffee at Savill
Gardens. Pub/picnic at end of walk
Distance: 8 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Bill G 01784 259145 Mobile on the day: 07592 991172
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Thursday 2 April - Pub Night
Meet at the Old Red Lion pub, Leacroft Road, TW18 4PB Map (near Staines Railway
Station) about 20.00 – all welcome
Saturday 4 April - Godalming Galavant
Meet at 9.00 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to Broad Park Godalming
Leisure Centre, Summers Rd, Francombe. Park in the bottom car park (Explorer 145
TQ 982454) Map Walking along the River Wey and North Downs Way, with a pub
lunch at Olde Ship Inn.
Distance: 10 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Ray R Tel :01932 781664 Mobile on day: 07733 254000
Sunday 5 April - John L's Primrose Hill Panoramic Walk
Meet 10.00 by Platform 17 Waterloo Station. Catch bus to Chalk Farm (Please
remember your bus-passes) Walk over the viewpoint to see the ever changing
spectacular London skyline onwards through 4 London Parks via the Grand Union
Canal and Little Venice, stopping along the way at a waterside cafe at lunchtime.
Distance: 10 miles . Difficulty: E/M
Leader: John L Tel. 01483 222674 Mobile 07940 335456.
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Wednesday 8 April - Terry and Ann's Puttenham walk
Meet at 9.30 at Staines Leisure Centre for car transfer to Puttenham Common upper
car park at view point (EXP 145/920462). Map A circular walk via Rodsall Manor,
Cutt Mill, Totford Hatch and Puttenham Village. Pub lunch or picnic at Puttenham 2
miles before end of walk.
Distance: 6 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leaders: Terry and Ann. Tel 01932 243824 Mob on day 075445 99962.
Saturday 11 April - Jerry and Linda's Richmond Romp around the Park
Meet at 10.15 at Pembroke Lodge car park Map in Richmond Park (Explorer
161/186728) for start of walk. It will be a circular walk taking in places of interest
around Ham Common, Petersham and Richmond Park. Refreshments stop midmorning at Ham Common followed by lunch near/or at the Roebuck tavern.
Distance: 6 miles approx. Difficulty: E.
Leaders: Jerry & Linda (T) Tel: 01932 783947 Mobile on day: 07849 984900
Sunday 12 April - Ivinghoe Beacon and beyond
Meet at 9.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Clipper Down car park
(Explorer 181 SP964155). Map For circular walk via Ivinghoe Beacon, Ringshall, Little
Gaddesden (pub stop Bridgewater Arms); back via Brigdewater Monument.
Distance: 9.5 miles. Difficulty: M
Leaders: Darren 07825 586758 & Nick 07751 553064
Wednesday 15 April – Wisley Walkabout (replaces John G’s walk)
Meet 10:00 at Staines Recreation Leisure car park for a car transfer to Wrens Nest
car park ((Explorer 145/065589 or TQ065589 or GU23 6QD) Map for a walk
start at 10:30. Via: Wisley Common, Byfleet (no mud), Wey Navigation,
Pyford and Ockley Mill. (For Wren's Nest take the A3 and leave at slip road marked
Ripley Use the roundabout to 'U' turn North on the A3 and continue to Wisley
Gardens, turn left into Wisley Road (indicated Wisley Common), the car park is 0.5
miles on the right).
Distance - 6 miles. Difficulty - E.
Leader - Colin (P) Tel. 01784 250538, mobile on the day 07873 790574.
Saturday 18 April - Gill F's Chelsham Walk via the North Downs Way
Meet at 9.00 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to Chelsham. Map Post Code:
CR6 9PB. (Explorer 146 / 373590) Park alongside the Green near the Bull Inn. This is a
circular walk starting on the Vanguard Way, skirting Woldingham and heading South
to the top of the North Downs, then along the North Downs Way before turning
north at Tatsfield. Undulating with several steep descents and ascents. Good views!
Bring refreshments for mid-morning break. Pub lunch at The Old Ship, Tatsfield.
Distance: 10 miles . Difficulty: H.
Leader: Gill (F) Tel: - 01932 765137 Mobile on the day - 07849 508734
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Sunday 19 April - Mike's Surrey Scramble over the North Downs
Meet 0900 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Betchworth Station
(Explorer 146 Grid ref. 211514) Map for a Surrey Scramble via The North Downs Way
to Oak Wood, High Ashurst, Headley Heath and Heath House to Headley for a
pub/picnic lunch. After lunch via Sandhill Wood, Love Lane, Little Heath and Kemps
Farm to the Station.
Distance: 12 miles. Difficulty: H.
Leader: Mike H. Tel.: 020 8707 4905 Mobile: 07745 295641
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Monday 20 April Meet up for coffee at 10.30 at Notcutts Garden Centre, Laleham
Road, Staines. TW18 2SF
Wednesday 22 April - Gillian's spring flower walk in Windsor Great Park
Meet 9.30 Wick Road lay-by C.P. (LR 175 GR 985700) Post Code TW20 OHN Map for
The Ericaceous Extravaganza Walk through the Park, with a Pub Lunch or lunch at
Savill Gardens or Picnic. Afternoon walking to Snow Hill in the Great Park for the
views. Anyone is welcome to come for the 5 mile morning walk only.
Distance: 10 miles plus. Difficulty: E or M.
Leader: Gillian (B) 01344 842508 Mobile on the day 07799197588
Saturday 25 April - Margaret's Special Frensham Pond Experience
Meet at 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Frensham Great Pond
(SU844406) Map for a circular walk via Shortfield and Dockenfield. Pub stop at the
Blue Bell, Dockenfield
Distance: 7.5 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Margaret (D) Home Tel: 01784 245513 Mobile on the day: 07530 811104
Sunday 26 April - Bill's Stokenchurch (Figure of Eight) Stumble
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to Stokenchurch car park next
to pub Exp 171/761963. Map A figure of eight walk via Ibstone and Wellground for
stage one and via High Wood for stage two. Pub near the /start/finish
Distance: 6 + 3. Difficulty: M/H.
Leader: Bill G 01784 259145 Mobile on the day: 07592 991172
Wednesday 29 April - Mike and Marlene’s Windsor Great Park circular
Meet 09.30 at start of walk at Bishopsgate entrance to Windsor Great Park (Expl. 160
/ 979722 Postcode: TW20 0XY) Map for a circular walk through park and gardens.
Park on side of Bishopsgate Road by Fox & Hounds pub. Bring own refreshments for
mid-morning stop. Picnic or pub lunch stop at the Wheatsheaf by Virginia Water.
Distance: 9 ½ miles. Level: M. Difficulty: .
Leaders: Marlene and Mike Tel.: 01784 471582 Mobile on day: 07743 569252
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Saturday 2 May - Linda and Jerry's Diana's Memorial London Walk
Meet at Waterloo Stn at 10.30 opposite platforms 17/18. A figure of 8 walk through
the London Royal Parks. We take in St James Park, Green Park, Hyde Park &
Kensington Gdns. A pub/picnic lunch half-way, near Kensington High St.
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: E.
Leaders: Linda & Jerry (T.) Tel: 01932 783947 Mobile: 07849 984900
Sunday 3 May - John L's Punchbowl Cuckoo Walk via Thursley
Those wanting a car transfer meet at 9.00 Ripley Green or meet at 10.00 at the
Devil’s Punch Bowl Cafe Car park (National Trust) Post Code GU26 6AE Expl. 133 GR
891358 Map (Exit the A3 at the western end of the of the Hindhead Road Tunnel to
access the car park off the A333). Some small undulations with wonderful views
across the newly landscaped Punch Bowl with birdsong and wildlife in abundance.
Pub stop in Thursley.
Distance: 7 - 8 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: John L Tel. 01483 222674 Mobile 07940 335456
A reminder for the social meal at Asiana on 14th May. Please contact Sylvie M to
reserve your space on 020 8751 5284 (answerphone) or at
[email protected]. See you there!
Wednesday 6 May - Ann & Terry's Polesden Lacey walk
Meet at 9.30 at Staines Leisure Centre for car transfer to Ranmore Common Road
N.T. car park Map Expl. 146/142502, £4 per day, free to N.T. members. A circular
walk via Dog Kennel Green, Star Wood and Polesden Lacey for cafe lunch or picnic.
Distance: 7 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leaders: Terry and Ann. Tel 01932 243824 mob on day 075445 99962.
Thursday 7 May - Bill's pre-pub perambulation is back!
Meet 18.30 outside Old Red Lion Pub (near Staines Railway Station) Map for an easy
local stroll to finish in time to join the Pub-nighters
Distance: 4/5 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Bill G Tel. 01784 259145 Mobile on the day: 07592 991172
Thursday 7 May - Pub Night
Meet at the Old Red Lion pub, Leacroft Road, TW18 4PB (near Staines Railway
Station) Map about 20.00 – all welcome
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Saturday 9 May - Les H's Ewelme ‘Enery VIII was here! walk in the Chilterns
Meet 9.00 at Staines Railway station for a car transfer to Ewelme in the Chilterns.
Park at/near the cricket field at Exp 171 SU648911 Map for a circular walk via Britwell
Salome, Turner’s Green Lane, Brightwell Baldwin, Whitehouse Farm and Rumbolds
Farm. The walk takes in 3 churches, 3 villages, green lanes and far reaching views and
the amazing history of Ewelme. Elevenses at Britwell Priory. Lunch picnic/pub Lord
Nelson at Brightwell Baldwin.
Distance: 8.75 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Les (H) Tel: 01932 841271 Mob: 07983 290119
Sunday 10 May - Hilary's Fine Views from Chanctonbury Ring and the South Downs
Meet 9.00 sharp at Walton Bridge Car Park for a car transfer to Washington car park
(nearest postcode RH20 4AZ, GR 120120) Map in West Sussex, for a circular walk
along the South Downs Way. This walk has fine views including the Chanctonbury
Ring and a lunch stop in the charming country town of Steyning.
Distance: 13 miles. Difficulty: H.
Leader: Hilary (L) Mobile: 07726 319338
Monday 11 May - Jim O's Short Local Evening Walk from Chertsey
Meet at 18.30 at the Boathouse Chertsey Bridge Map (park in the underground car
park) for a 4 mile circular saunter along the River Bourne. Some interesting
flora/fauna along the way. Drinks at the Boathouse on return.
Distance: 4 Miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Jim O Tel. 01932 565801 Mobile 07773 203943
Wednesday 13 May - Bill's Oxshott Ramble
Meet 09.30 at Staines Leisure Centre car park for a car transfer to Sandy Lane car
park Map Oxshott Exp 161/139616 for a circular walk via Esher Common,
Chessington (DIY Coffee) and Princes Coverts Pub stop one hour from end
Distance: 8/9 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Bill G (01784 259145 Mobile on the day: 07592 991172
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Thursday 14 May – Social Meal at Asiana (fixed price eat as much as you like)
Restaurant, Staines, opposite the Police Station. Contact: Sylvie M. 020 8751 5284
Saturday 16 May - John G's Spelthorne, Chertsey and Thorpe Riverside Ramble
The walk will start from Staines Leisure Centre at 9.30 Meet at the two small car
parking areas just past the doctors surgery in Burges Way, nearly opposite the main
entrance to the Leisure Centre - as being a Saturday it is reasonably certain that they
should be empty and are free of charge all day. From the start we walk through to
the Thames Path and along to Chertsey Bridge, where we will have coffee, going via
the picturesque Penton Hook Lock. Following a lovely footpath through the back of
Chertsey and across Laleham Golf Club to Thorpe Park. The footpath then meanders
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across the back of Thorpe to Staines Hythe, where we will have lunch at the Swan,
before continuing along the Thames Path back to the start. This will be a nice easy 9
miles circular walk and was my first ever walk with Staines Ramblers all those years
ago led by Colin P - so bring along a friend to walk with you.
Distance: 9 Miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: John G - Tel. 07986 563107 or email: [email protected]
Sunday 17 May – Nick and Darren’s Queen Elizabeth Country Park Quandry
Meet at 8.30 (note time) at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to cark park 500
metres SW of Buriton (Explorer 120 GR 733198) Map on the road to Finchdean. A
circular walk taking in Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Butser Ancient Farm, Charlton
Windmill, Finchdean (pub stop The George) and back via Chalton Down.
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: M/H.
Leaders: Darren Mob. 07825 586758 & Nick Mob. 07751 553064
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Monday 18 May - Meet up for coffee at 10.30 at Notcutts Garden Centre, Laleham
Road, Staines TW18 2SF
Wednesday 20 May - Ray B’s Shere Magic Ramble
Meet 9:30 at Staines Leisure Centre or 10:15 at Shere Recreation Ground Car Park
Map (Exp 145/073478 or GU5 9HF) for a circular walk around Shere, Gomshall,
Peaslake and Little London. Coffee stop in Peaslake, pub/picnic stop near the end.
Distance: 8 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Ray B. Tel 01932 570667 Mob 07812 032338
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Saturday 23 May - Barry's Wonderful Waterside Circular Walk
Meet at 9.00 at Staines Railway Station for rail transfer to Windsor. A flat river walk
via Eton, Jubilee River and Maidenhead, returning via Thames Path. Picnic, pub or
cafe lunch in Maidenhead.
Distance: 12 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Barry B Telephone - 01784 453298 Mobile – 07766258459
Sunday 24 May - Mike's Sussex Saunter from East Grinstead
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to East Grinstead Station
upper car park Map (Explorer135 Grid ref 386383) for a Sussex Saunter via High
Weald Landscape Trail, Standen, Weir Wood Reservoir, Stone Hill House, Birch Farm
and Gillards Wood to West Hoathly for a pub/picnic lunch. After lunch via Gravetye
Manor, Vowels Lane, Selsfield Common, Furzewood Farm, Crawley Down, Sussex
Border Path, Gullege and Imberhorne Farm back to East Grinstead.
Distance: 13 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Mike H. Tel.: 020 8707 4905 Mobile on the day: 07745 295641
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Wednesday 27 May - John R's Richmond Park Orbital Walk
Meet 9.30 Staines Railway Station (9.10 at the Leisure Centre) Train to Twickenham
for a circular walk via Pembroke Lodge, North Sheen and Kew Bridge. Return to
Twickenham by bus (bus passes where appropriate) Tea/coffee stop a.m. plus
pub/picnic lunch stop
Distance: 8 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: John R Tel: 01784 458473 Mobile on the day: 07950854412
Saturday 30 May - Elspeth's Local Watery Wraysbury Walk
Meet 10.00 at Staines Railway Station for a walk around some of the local waterways
and byways including the Thames Path, Hythe End, Ankerwycke Priory and the
Heritage Yew Tree, Heron Lake and Church Lammas. Optional pub lunch at the end in
the George in Staines High Street. Ideal for newcomers as all flat but can be muddy.
Distance: 6 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Elspeth Tel.: 01784 491769, Mobile on day: 07771 750488
Sunday 31 May - Gill F's Walliswood Wander
Meet at 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to car park opposite The
Scarlett Arms pub Map, Walliswood (Explorer 134/118382, Post Code RH5 5RD). A
circular, generally flat walk through a mixture of woodland and farmland via Forest
Green and Ockley. Clay soils sticky in wet weather and be prepared for plenty of
stiles. Historic farmhouses. Picnic or pub lunch at Ockley. Bring own refreshments for
mid-morning stop.
Distance: 10 ¼ miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Gill (F.) Tel: 01932 765137. Mobile on the day 07849 508734
Wednesday 3 June - Mike's Circular Surrey Saunter from Betchworth
Meet 09.30 at Staines Leisure Centre for a car transfer to Betchworth Station Map
(Expl. 146 Grid ref 211514) for a Surrey Saunter via Kemp's Farm, The North Downs
Way, Colley Copse and The Greensand Way to Shagbrook for a pub/picnic lunch,
then via Dungate's Farm, Buckland and Petty's Farm back to the station.
Distance: 9 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Mike H. Tel.: 020 8707 4905 Mobile on the day: 07745 295641
Thursday 4 June - Bill's Local Stroll on Staines Ramblers Pub Night
Meet 18.30 outside the Old Red Lion pub Map (near Staines Railway Station) for an
easy local stroll to finish in time for a drink and maybe something to eat.
Distance: 4/5 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Bill G Tel. 01784 259145 Mobile on the day: 07592 991172
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Thursday 4 June - Pub Night
Meet at the Old Red Lion pub, Leacroft Road, TW18 4PB (near Staines Railway
Station) Map about 20.00 – all welcome
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Saturday 6 June - Ray R's walk along the Shere Millennium Trail
Meet at 9.00 at Staines railway station for car transfer to Gomshall Station Map
(Explorer 145 GR 089479) walking along the Shere Millennium Trail and Broomy
Downs with lunch at Abinger Hatch
Distance 10 miles Difficulty: M.
Leader: Ray R Tel 01932-781664 mobile on day 07733254000
Sunday 7 June - Neil's Summer Sunday Stroll from Staines to Datchet
Meet 10.15 at Staines Railway Station. Our walk will be along the river to Runnymede
for a coffee stop then continuing to Datchet for picnic/pub lunch. We return to
Staines on the train.
Distance: 7 miles. Difficulty: Easy.
Leader: Neil M Tel: 01784 251590 Mobile 07779855492
Monday 8 June - Jim O's Evening Walk around Ottershaw
Meet 18.30 at Ottershaw memorial fields Foxhills Road Map (OS Map ref. 019642)
for a 4 mile circular walk through woodland, copses, meadows and a herb farm. Pub
stop at the Harvester, Ottershaw at the end.
Distance: 4 Miles. Difficulty: E
Leader: Jim O Tel. 01932 565801 Mobile 07773203943
Wednesday 10 June - Jim S Inaugural Walk from Eton Wick to Datchet
Meet 9.30 at Staines Leisure Centre for car sharing or meet at Eton Wick opposite
the Shepherds Hut at 10:00 for start of walk. Map (160/SU949784 Post Code SL4 6JL)
where there is free parking in the area adjacent to the shops. This is a lovely circular
summers walk along the Thames to Datchet Bring your own refreshments for midmorning stop. Lunch at Waterman’s Arms or picnic nearby.
Distance: 8 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Jim S Tel. 01753 686410 Mobile on Day 07743 901688
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Sunday 14 June - Harmondsworth Great Barn - 800 years history and a new roof
Meet at 9.30 (note time) at Staines Railway Station for a linear (there and back) walk
to visit Harmondsworth Great Tithe Barn via Staines Moor, River Colne,
Harmondsworth Moor (memorial to crashed Canadian bomber). Harmondsworth
Great Barn (free entry): Early 15th century, largest timber-framed building in England
regarded as an outstanding example of medieval carpentry. Used for agricultural
purposes until the 1970s but fell into neglect after it was bought by property
speculators in 2006. Since January 2012 in safe hands of English Heritage. Adjacent
12th Century St. Mary’s Church. This is another chance to see the magnificent barn
after 18 months closure re-tiling the roof. Pub/Picnic lunch.
Distance: 11 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Martin M Tel. 020 8751 5284. Mobile on day - 07989 906646
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Monday 15 June - Les H's Historical Magna Carta Walk at Runnymede
Meet at Staines railway station (time to be advised later). We then take a train to
Datchet and walk back to Runnymede alongside the River Thames. View and observe
the event festivities celebrating 800 years since the Magna Carta 15 Jun 1215 Liberties, Rights and Concessions at Runnymede before continuing on to a possible
refreshment stop at the Swan PH by Staines Bridge where the walk will end. Option
to remain at Runnymede. Note: As the official events for the Magna Carta are not yet
finalised it may be likely that the above arrangements may change.
Distance: 8 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Les (H) Tel: 01932 841271 Mob: 07983 290119
Wednesday 17 June - Gillian's Newland's Corner Canter
Meet 10.00 at Newlands Corner (Explorer 145/043492) Car Park Map for a hilly walk
either side of the Tillingbourne valley seeing views, villages, forests, parkland,
churches, ponds and WW2 history. Pub Lunch William 1V or picnic about half way.
Distance: 8½ miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Gillian (B) Tel. 01344 842508 Mobile on the day 07799197588
Saturday 20 June - Mike's Chessington Canter
Meet 09.30 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Horton Park car park Map
(Explorer161 Grid ref 192616) via West Park Farm, Winey Hill and Ashstead for a
pub/picnic lunch. Returning via Ashstead Common, Epsom Common, and West Park
Hospital to the car park.
Distance: 10 miles. Difficulty: E.
Leader: Mike H. Home Telephone: 020 8707 4905 Mobile on the day: 07745 295641
Sunday 21 June - John L's Wimbledon Windmill Wobbly Walk
Meet 10.00 (note time) at the Windmill Cafe car park, Windmill Road off the A210.
(Explorer 161 GR230725, Post Code SW19 5NR). Map This will be a stroll across
Wimbledon Common down through Putney Vale and then along some lesser known
sheep trods and woodland footpaths in Richmond Park. The Roebuck on Richmond
Hill will be visited at lunchtime. Windmill Cafe at the end.
Distance: 10 miles. Difficulty: E/M.
Leader: John L 01483 222674 mob 07940 335456
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Monday 22 June - Meet up for coffee at 10.30 at Notcutts Garden Centre,
Laleham Road, Staines TW18 2SF
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Wednesday 24 June - John G's Special Sonning Walk
Meet 9.30 at Staines Leisure Centre for a car sharing to the dead end road on the left
at the roundabout just past the French Horn Hotel (over the river bridge - postcode
RG4 6TN) Map on the B478 at Sonning Eye for easy free parking, 10.15 start. A
stunning circular countrified walk across the glorious countryside surrounding
Sonning, with lunch at the hopefully re-opened and re-furbished thatched Bottle and
Glass pub at Binfield Heath otherwise at the Plowden Arms in Shiplake, before
returning back into Sonning via Shiplake wood.
Distance: 10.5 Miles. Difficulty: M Walk.
Leader: John G - Mobile 07986 563107 or email: [email protected]
Saturday 27 June - Gill F's Capel Caper
Meet at 9.00 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to the village hall car park in
Capel. (Explorer 146 / 176408) Map A circular walk via Newdigate, Cudworth
moated manor house, Charlwood and Glover’s Wood, an ancient woodland. Mostly
across fields – be prepared for plenty of stiles! Bring refreshments for mid-morning
stop. Picnic or pub lunch at Charlwood. Tea stop at Tanhouse Farm Shop.
Distance: 8-9 miles. Difficulty: M.
Leader: Gill (F) Tel: - 01932 765137. Mobile on the day - 07849 508734
Sunday 28 June – Bill’s Annual 20 mile Challenge Walk
Meet 0800 at Staines Railway Station for “The Annual Challenge”. Car transfer to
Stokenchurch Car Park next to pub Map (Exp 171/761963 Post Code HP14 3TG). A
circular walk via Ibstone, Horsley and Bledlow with two main stops.
Distance: 20 miles. Difficulty: H.
Leader: Bill G 01784 259145 Mobile on the day: 07592 991172 & Martin M 020 8751
5284. Mobile on the day – 07989 906646
Programme 78 (Jul 2015 – Oct 2015) is under construction...
Please contact John Gridley with your walks for the next programme
Tel: 01784 257529, Mob: 07986 563107 email: [email protected]
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