A varied walk on the slopes of the North Downs. We start at the Stony Rock park at Ranmore Common and walk through the woods, which are a beautiful bright green at the moment. Once we are at the base of the downs we go past the beautiful little Wotton Church and then climb back up under the Yew Trees with great views over the valley.

Walk Details:

Date: 11th of May

Time: 2pm

Walk Length: 5 miles

Walk start: Stony Rock Car Park, Hogden Road, Wotton, Dorking RH5 6SY

One of my Favourite Walks. Starting from Reigate Heath we head towards the lovely Village of Buckland, across the valley and return on the North Downs Way. Mostly on level ground with some stiles. About 5 miles long.

We start at 2pm on the 20th of April. Plenty of Parking at Reigate Heath Car Park. Postcode RH2 8AB

This walk was discovered by Cyril one Sunday when I was in London. It starts at Polesden Lacey and, for a while, follows the route of another walk going across Effingham Golf course. But, instead of looping back, it continues onwards to Effingham Village and Little Bookham. I had never been there before. I loved the unusual butchers window display and the ancient Yew tree but the highlight was going into the church where we saw these beautiful angels.

We start and finish at Polesden Lacey which gives us a chance to share a lunch at their excellent cafe.

This is an easy walk with very little incline and mostly broad, level paths. As we are on top of the downs there are many views over London and sweeping vistas.

Walk DETAILS

Start at: 10am on March the 16th

At: Polesden Lacey Car Park

Distance: 5 Miles

Notes: No steep inclines. We will stop to have a look at Effingham Church and there is a loo there. Polesden Lacey is free to National Trust Members but you will need to pay if you are not a member. Everyone needs to get a ticket from the machine.

An interesting walk starting from the main Ranmore Common Car Park, downwards and then circling around the village of Westcott. Doing this walk for the first time recently I had a sense of how Surrey has changed: Manor houses have become company Headquarters, Alpacas have replaced sheep yet the beauty of the country remains undiminished. This is a walk of sweeping views, both south and east and old trackways in leafy woods.

WALK DETAILS

Starting from: Denbies Hillside Car Park, Ranmore Common Road, Dorking, RH5 6SR

Date and Time: Saturday 17th of February, 10:30am

Distance: 5 Miles

Notes: Denbies Hillside is a National Trust car Park and is free to members. Non Members can pay at the machine. There is a short, steep climb on steps at the start and end of the walk.

A perfect walk in winter with views from the top of the Downs into London. A great way to blow away the cobwebs. We start at Polesden Lacey, go through the village of Great Bookham then swing round to finish the walk on one of the original carriage drives to the country house. We will meet in front of the main public toilets at the entrance. We will have an optional lunch at the end in the Polesden Lacey Cafe

Parking at Polesden Lacey is free only for National Trust Members. Details of the walk are:

Walk start: 10:30am

Walk date: 18th of November

Length of walk: 5 miles

Location of start: Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD

A walk of huge variety within a short distance. Starting at the cosy Margery Wood and heading towards the wide expanse of the Walton Heath Golf course and then the extraordinary views from Colley Hill. We cross the M25 twice, so be prepared for some motorway noise. ‘The Sportsman’ pub is not far from our end point for (optional) refreshment.

We start at 2pm on October the 21st for a 5 mile walk. Margery Wood car park is managed by the National Trust and is free to members, postcode KT20 7EJ. To get there head North on the A217 from the M25 Junction 8 roundabout. Then immediately turn left down Margery Lane. Don't be put off by the 'No through road' sign. Continue straight through the village until you reach the end of the road and the car park is in front of you. This is free to National Trust members. If you are not an NT member you will need to pay using your phone. Mostly level ground and no stiles but could be muddy in wet weather

Reigate Heath is one of the last remaining areas of natural heathland in Surrey. This walk starts and ends on the Heath and across the beautiful farmland of the Mole Valley. We go past the popular Skimmington Castle pub at the start of the walk and there is an (optional) chance of refreshment there at the end.

Walk details:

On 23rd of July, starting at 2pm

Walk length: 4 1/2 miles

Starting at: Flanchford Road car park, Flanchford Rd, Reigate RH2 8AB. Car park is free and there is usually plenty of spaces.

We are all looking forward to our Awayday in London on the 4th of June led by our London Expert - Will Dyer. This is a walk of great variety. We walk along the Regents Canal and through the lively Camden Lock area. Then turn north to Primrose Hill where we will stop for lunch and to admire our first view. The walk continues through Belsize Park and on to Hampstead Heath. We pass the famous swimming ponds and continue up the hill to Parliament Hill - another great view!

The walk almost ends at Kenwood House where there is a cafe serving tea and cakes. Just another mile to the nearest bus stop which takes us back to St Pancras station and home.

Walk details:

Meet at Redhill Station - Platform 2 to catch the 09:19 Train - If you are coming from Reigate there is a train at 09:06.

Walk Length: 7 1/2 miles but with plenty of time to rest.

Refreshments: We will stop for a picnic lunch at Primrose Hill. You can buy food at St Pancras Station M&S or bring your own. Tea and cake at Kenwood House.

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I’m always very happy to have guest walk leaders. This will be led by my good friend, Ken Shepherd. The walk explores the Dorking Deepdene trail - the site of an old estate with lots of history, elegant gardens and romantic follies. Quite hilly with one steep hill with 200 small steps.

We will meet at Dorking Golf Club visitors car park. Directions: A25 to the large Dorking roundabout, turn left A24 for a little less than a mile, On the left there is a small lane ( with a small notice saying Dorking Golf Club. Drive up here 200 yds & go straight on to the visitors Car Park.

Details:

Date: 14th of May 2022

Time: 2pm

Length of walk: 5 miles

Walk start: Dorking Golf Club Post Code RH5 4BX.

For this walk we go inside the M25 to beautiful Nature reserve near Coulsdon called Happy Valley. Before exploring the valley we go on a detour to Chaldon Parish Church. This church is usually open and has the most extraordinary old wall painting depicting Heaven and Hell. Well worth a look. Then we will go back to Happy Valley. One of the features of this area is a huge number of wild flowers and a variety of trees. We will finish near open ground and a chance to bring a picnic tea (you can even get a drink from the Fox nearby) to share.

Walk Details:

Date: Saturday 9th of April

Time: 2pm

Walk Length: 5 miles

Walk start: Fox Lane, Old Coulsdon, London, CR5 1BX (do not park at the pub, there is a small car park a bit further on and a larger one inside the park gates. Both are free)

A varied walk on the slopes of the North Downs. We start at the Stony Rock park at Ranmore Common and walk through the woods, which are undergoing a lot of changes at the moment. Once we are at the base of the downs we go past the beautiful little Wotton Church and then climb back up under the Yew Trees with great views over the valley.

Walk Details:

Date: 19th March

Time: 2pm

Walk Length: 5 miles

Walk start: Stony Rock Car Park, Hogden Road, Wotton, Dorking RH5 6SY

Traditionally the last walk of the year ends with a hot lunch. With this in mind we will start and end from our house in West Reigate and come back to my large, airy dining room for home made soup and rolls. The walk will head into Reigate and through Priory Park, then out to the country to the West of Reigate. Once we are back on the Heath its just a short distance back to our house for hot soup.

We will start at 10am on Saturday December the 11th.

Our address is: 5 Beaufort Close, Reigate, RH2 9DG

A bit further afield but worth the journey. This walk reflects the rich history of this part of Surrey. Starting at the Silent Pool and walking through the lovely village of Albury (with its unique chimneys). We then swing up into the hills and back through the historic estate of Albury Park. This contains a Saxon Church which has been carefully restored. At the end of the walk it is worth lingering at Silent Pool which hosts a number of outlets including a distillery, cheese maker and vineyard.

We start at 2pm on September the 25th for a 4 1/2 mile walk. Parking is at Silent Pool - postcode GU5 9BW.

Another favourite through the sweeping fields and woods north of Outwood. We start near the windmill and head North, looping round to finish at the Bell pub. Worth stopping for (optional) refreshments. About 5 1/2 miles long.

We start on July 31st at 2pm, starting from Outwood Common Car Park (National Trust), Postcode is RH1 5PU

A walk through the woods of Ranmore common and the Vineyards of Denbies. A real Surrey Hills classic walk. Some steady climbs and a few stiles. 4 1/2 miles long.

We will start at 2pm on June the 26th from Ranmore Common Car park. This car park is free to National Trust members, £1.50 per hour for others. Postcode RH5 6SR

One of my Favourite Walks. Starting from Reigate Heath we head towards the lovely Village of Buckland, across the valley and return on the North Downs Way. Mostly on level ground with some stiles. About 5 miles long.

We start at 2pm on the 29th of May. Plenty of Parking at Reigate Heath Car Park. Postcode RH2 8AB