Walks and Events Diary April - September 2013
‘Come along, join in and get active whilst enjoying the beautiful open spaces of Surrey Heath’
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Walks and Events Diary Welcome to our latest events brochure. The Business Services Team welcomes you to come along, join in and get active whilst enjoying the beautiful coutryside of Surrey Heath. Surrey Heath Borough Council manages over 254 hectares of openspace. The following pages offer you the opportunity to explore some of the areas we have on our doorstep with some fun activities along the way. We have colour coded the brochure to help distinguish between our events:
- Health Walks
- Greenspace Events
- Flourish Community Garden Events
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April 3rd April Swinley Forest Trek – Challenging – 2 hours 30 mins Weds An hours trek through Swinley Forest to The Lookout for 10am refreshments before the return journey. Meet outside St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ 3rd/4th April Weds & Thurs
The Great Easter Bunny Hunt Join the fun at the Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, where the Easter holiday bunny hunt will have families finding clues, solving puzzles and claiming rewards. After that you can make a wildlife hat and meet the animals from the Farms 2 Ewe mobile farm. Turn up anytime between 11am and 3.30pm. Cost is £4 per child (with one accompanying adult free- £4 per additional adult). For more information call 01276 707166. Especially suitable for children
10th April Chobham Place Woods – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Walk through woods with a historical significance and 10am enjoy wildlife spotting. Meet outside Chobham Place Woods Car Park, Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL
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14th April Sunday 10am
Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hours A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
16th April Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hour Tuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake. Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP 17th April Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY 24th April Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Weds A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful 10am SSSI protected woodland. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY 28th April Blackwater Park – Moderate – 2 hours Sunday Meander along the Blackwater Valley Path from the 10am Meadows to Horseshoe Lake, Sandhurst. Refreshments at a local pub before returning. Meet at Blackwater Station Car Park, GU17 9AB
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May 1st May Lightwater Country Park – Moderate – 1 hour Weds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information. Meet at the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, GU18 5RG 4th May Flourish Community Garden Saturday Surrey Heath Show Open Day. Small charges may apply For further information contact Kate Turner on 07500087689 or email cgp@live.co.uk 8th May Swinley Forest – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Weds A circular walk along forest tracks, through trees and 10am along streams. Meet outside St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ 12th May Sunday 10am
Basingstoke Canal – Challenging – 3 hours 30 mins Follow the canal to Brookwood via the 14 locks of the Deepcut flight. Quick coffee stop then return to Frimley Lodge via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
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14th May Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hour Tuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake. Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP 15th May Windlesham Arboretum – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Walk through the trees, lakes, streams and follies of this 10am little-known private arboretum. Meet at South Farm Lane, GU18 5RN 22nd May Chobham Riverside Walk – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Weds Follow a circuit walk taking in the river, wildlife and it’s 10am beautiful setting. Please note there is one stile on this route. Meet in Chobham High Street Car Park (free for 2 hours, but please collect a Pay & Display ticket), GU24 8LZ 26th May Sunday 10am
Wildmoor Heath – Moderate – 2 hours A choice of walks through heathland, meadow and woodland, taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor. Please park with consideration for local residents. Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, Crowthorne Road, RG45 7PP
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28th May Tuesday 10am - 11.30am
Field Safari at Frimley Lodge Park Join a Greenspace Officer for a safari session amongst the long grass and flower meadows of Frimley Lodge Park, to spot the mini-beasts that call it home. Gawk and gaze at Chafer Beetles, Field Crickets and many more! Nets provided but places are limited. Cost £2.50 per child. Pre-booking essential. Family event, suitable for children. For more information call 01276 707323. Sorry, no dogs.
29th May Weds 10am
Turf Hill – Gentle – 1hour A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation information. Please park with consideration for local residents. Meet at Turf Hill Car Park, Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SW
30th May Thurs 10am - 12.30pm
Totem Maypole Madness! Bring your children along to Lightwater Country Park and watch as they unleash their creative sides, painting their own totem poles with colourful wildlife themes. Paints and poles are provided and the finished totems are yours to take away – perfect garden ornaments! Wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting splashed with paint… Cost £8 per child, pre-booking essential. For more information, call 01276 707166.
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Ranger Patrol – Dusk Discoveries on the Heath Join Peter Maynard on his moonlit patrols of Lightwater Country Park. See the dark side of the Heathland and hunt for amazing nocturnal beasts such as NIGHTJARS, BATS and TAWNY OWLS! If the skies are clear then there’ll be a chance to do some star-gazing too. Wear warm clothing as it may become cool later. Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Saturday
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Cost £3, pre-booking essential for these 2-3 hour events. For more information call 01276 707166. Sorry, no dogs.
June 5th June Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY 9th June Sunday 10am
Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hours A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
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11th June Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hour Tuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake. Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP 12th June Swinley Forest Trek – Challenging – 2 hours 30 mins Weds An hours trek through Swinley Forest to The Lookout for 10am refreshments before the return journey. Meet outside St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ 16th June Water Beasts of Watchmoor! Sunday Join a Greenspace Officer, for an afternoon of family pond- 2.30pm - dipping at the Watchmoor Reserve. Discover some of the 4pm mysterious beasts that lurk in the murky depths - if you’re lucky you may catch a leech or even a water scorpion! Dipping nets provided.
Meet in the car park behind Sainsbury’s petrol station, Watchmoor Park. Cost £2.50 per child, pre-booking essential. For more information phone 01276 707166. Sorry, no dogs. Family event, suitable for children.
19th June Blackwater Park – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Riverside walk through woods and meadows with wildlife 10am spotting. Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT
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23rd June Swinley Forest Lookout – Moderate – 2 hours Sunday Explore different trails in the tranquillity of Swinley Forest. 10am Option of refreshments at the end. Meet at the Lookout Discovery Centre (Free parking in Ringmead and follow the signposted footpath to The Lookout), Nine Mile Road, RG12 7QW 26th June Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Weds A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful 10am SSSI protected woodland. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
July 3rd July Weds 7pm - 9.30pm
Really Wild Quiz Night – Stonechat Challenge Come along to the Visitor Centre at Lightwater Country Park and pit your wits against other teams for the Stonechat Trophy. With Gordon and Peter from the Greenspace Team as Quiz Masters for the evening you’ll be guided through rounds of trivia and more serious questions, on topics ranging from wildlife to general knowledge. And as usual, a few random subjects thrown in as well! Teams of up to 4 members – cost £6 per team. Tea and coffees provided but bring your own soft/alcoholic drinks and snacks if you wish. Pre-booking essential as places are limited. For more information call 01276 707166.
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3rd July Lightwater Country Park – Moderate – 1 hour Weds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information. Meet at the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, GU18 5RG 7th July Sunday 10am
Basingstoke Canal – Challenging – 3 hours 30 mins Follow the canal to Brookwood via the 14 locks of the Deepcut flight. Quick coffee stop then return to Frimley Lodge via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
10th July Chobham Riverside Walk – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Weds Follow a circuit walk taking in the river, wildlife and it’s 10am beautiful setting. Please note there is one stile on this route. Meet in Chobham High Street Car Park (free for 2 hours, but please collect a Pay & Display ticket), GU24 8LZ 16th July Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hour Tuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake. Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP 17th July Swinley Forest – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Weds A circular walk along forest tracks, through trees and 10am along streams. Meet outside St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ
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20th July Saturday 10am - 11.30am
Meadow Beasts of Blackwater! Join a Greenspace Officer for an afternoon of mini- beasting in a lush wild-flower meadow next to the River Blackwater. Delve between the grasses in the hunt for Assassin Bugs, Soldier Beetles and Leaf Hoppers! Nets provided but places are limited, pre-booking essential. Meet in the car parking area in Admiralty Way (off the A331), behind the gas storage towers. For more information call 01276 707166. Sorry, no dogs. Cost £2.50 per child. Family event, suitable for children
21st July Sunday 10am
Blackwater Park – Moderate – 2 hours Meander along the Blackwater Valley Path from the Meadows to Horseshoe Lake, Sandhurst. Refreshments at a local pub before returning. Meet at Blackwater Station Car Park, GU17 9AB
24th July Turf Hill – Gentle – 1hour Weds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information. Please park with consideration for local residents. Meet at Turf Hill Car Park, Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SW 31st July Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
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August 4th Aug Sunday 10am
Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hours A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
7th Aug Chobham Place Woods – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Walk through woods with a historical significance and 10am enjoy wildlife spotting. Meet outside Chobham Place Woods Car Park, Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL 13th Aug Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hour Tuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake. Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP Various
Countryside Fun August 2013 Join the Rangers at Lightwater Country Park for a series of children-only events, suitable for 8-11 year olds. Tuesday 13th August, 10am - 1pm Wednesday 14th August, 10am - 12pm Thursday 15th August, 10am - 12pm Tuesday 20th August, 10am - 1pm Wednesday 21th August, 10am - 12pm Thursday 22th August, 10am - 12pm
- Survival Skills - Totem Poles - Mini Beasts - Survival Skills - Totem Poles - Mini Beasts
Pre-booking essential. For prices and further information ring 01276 707166.
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14th Aug Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Weds A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful 10am SSSI protected woodland. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY 18th Aug Sunday 10am
Wildmoor Heath – Moderate – 2 hours A choice of walks through heathland, meadow and woodland, taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor. Please park with consideration for local residents. Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, Crowthorne Road, RG45 7PP
21st Aug Windlesham Arboretum – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Walk through the trees, lakes, streams and follies of this 10am little-known private arboretum. Meet at South Farm Lane, GU18 5RN 28th Aug Lightwater Country Park – Moderate – 1 hour Weds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information. Meet at the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, GU18 5RG
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29th Aug Thurs 10am - 12pm
Field Safari at Frimley Lodge Park Join a Greenspace Officer for a safari session amongst the long grass and flower meadows of Frimley Lodge Park, to spot the mini-beasts that call it home. Peek and peer through the plants at Shield Bugs, Damselflies and maybe even a Stag Beetle! Nets provided but places are limited. Cost £2.50 per child. Pre-booking essential. Family event, suitable for children. For more information call 01276 707323. Sorry, no dogs.
September 1st Sept Sunday 10am
Basingstoke Canal – Challenging – 3 hours 30 mins Follow the canal to Brookwood via the 14 locks of the Deepcut flight. Quick coffee stop then return to Frimley Lodge via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
4th Sept Weds 10am
Chobham Riverside Walk – Moderate – 1 hour 30 mins Follow a circuit walk taking in the river, wildlife and it’s beautiful setting. Please note there is one stile on this route. Meet in Chobham High Street Car Park (free for 2 hours, but please collect a Pay & Display ticket), GU24 8LZ
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8th Sept Sunday 2.30pm - 4pm
Water Beasts of Watchmoor! Join a Greenspace Officer for an afternoon of family pond dipping at the Watchmoor Reserve. Discover some of the mysterious beasts that lurk in the murky depths - if you’re lucky you may catch a Leech or even a Water Scorpion! Dipping nets provided. Meet in the car park behind Sainsbury’s petrol station, Watchmoor Park. Cost £2.50 per child. Family event, suitable for children. Pre-booking essential; phone 01276 707166 for more information. Sorry, no dogs.
10th Sept Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hour Tuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake. Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP 11th Sept Blackwater Park – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Riverside walk through woods and meadows with wildlife 10am spotting. Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT 15th Sept Swinley Forest Lookout – Moderate – 2 hours Sunday Explore different trails in the tranquillity of Swinley Forest. 10am Option of refreshments at the end. Meet at the Lookout Discovery Centre (Free parking in Ringmead and follow the signposted footpath to The Lookout), Nine Mile Road, RG12 7QW
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18th Sept Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY 25th Sept Chobham Place Woods – Gentle – 1 hour Weds Walk through woods with a historical significance and 10am enjoy wildlife spotting. Meet outside Chobham Place Woods Car Park, Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL 29th Sept Sunday 10am
Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hours A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale. Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY
Flourish Community Garden There are various activities and events at Flourish Community Garden throughout the year, for further information contact Kate Turner on 0750087689, email cgp@live.co.uk alternatively you can visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/communitygarden
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Based at the popular Frimley Lodge Park in Frimley Green, Flourish aims to get you gardening. Community gardening will help get you fitter and feel better in a relaxed environment, ready to make new friends and to learn new skills. There will be a variety of tasks on offer to suit your ability from seed sowing to building compost bins. Workshops will be held throughout the year covering various activities including “Grow your own salad bowl”, cut flower gardening, compost making and working with wildlife. There will also be an After School Club which will run during term time as well as various taster days for children during the school holidays. All our activities and workshops will be led by Kate Turner our experienced community gardener and local volunteers. Contact Details: Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley Green, Surrey GU16 6HY Kate Turner: 07500 087689 or email cgp@live.co.uk. Hampton Court Flower Show: 9-14th July 2013 This year, Surrey Heath is entering the Hampton Court Flower Show with a garden entitled “A Moveable Feast” which has been designed by Kate Turner from Flourish Community Garden and volunteer Army Wives from Deepcut.
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Our ideas and designs were accepted on Friday 1 March 2013 and now the hard work begins! The Army Wives are frequently relocated so they wanted to find ways of growing things they could take with them. That’s where the theme for the garden entry ‘A Moveable Feast’ came from. It features a wide variety of edible plants and uses cheap and attractive ideas for growing that can easily be moved with The Army Wives or replaced at little cost. Over the coming weeks and months we will be updating our website with photos, videos, blogs and news on the latest developments of the garden. You can follow the progress and interact with us: SurreyHeathBC
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