Shbc walks and events autumn 2013

Walks and Events Diary October 2013 - March 2014

‘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. For more information download one of our new Parks and Open Spaces of Surrey Heath Brochure from our website, or call us and request one. 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

All our events and more information can be found by checking our website:

www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to let us know what you think:

greenspace@surreyheath.gov.uk

01276 707338

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October 2nd Oct Weds 10am

Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1.5 hours A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful SSSI protected woodland.

Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

9th Oct Weds 10am

Bisley – Gentle – 1 hour A circular walk that takes in woodland, fields and quiet lanes.

Meet at Shaftesbury Road Car Park, Bisley, GU24 9ER, near to the Hen and Chicken P.H. Please do not park in bays marked with blue as these should be kept clear to allow emptying of the recycling banks. Alternatively park in Shaftesbury Road.

13th Oct Sun 10am

NEW! Horseshoe Lake – Moderate – 2.5 hours Starting at Horseshoe Lake (destination of the Blackwater Park walk) to explore the ‘next’ section of the Blackwater Valley Path. Choice of routes. Refreshments at either Eversley or Eversley Cross.

Meet at Horseshoe Lake, Mill Lane, Sandhurst, GU47 8JW

15th Oct Minley Lake – Gentle – 1.5 hours Tues 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

01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk

16th Oct Bagshot – Moderate – 1 hour Weds A circular walk through the charming countryside 10am surrounding Bagshot Village.

Meet at the Bagshot Playing Field Association Car Park, College Ride, Bagshot, GU19 5EN

22nd Oct Swinley Forest Trek – Challenging – 2.5 hours Tues 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

27th Oct Sun 10am

Wildmoor Heath – Moderate – 3 hours Enjoy a choice of walks through heathland, meadow and woodland, taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor. Now calls at Costa Coffee, Crowthorne.

Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, Crowthorne Road, RG45 7PP

30th Oct 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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November 3rd Nov Sun 11am - 12.30pm

Late Autumn in the woods!

Join a Greenspace officer, for a guided nature walk at Chobham Place Woods. Enjoy the colour of the Beech and Chestnuts before they drop their leaves. Also learn about the history of the woods and some of its wildlife inhabitants. PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL. For more information call 01276 707166. Sorry, no dogs.

Cost £2 per person. Suitable for adults and older children.

Meet at Chobham Place Woods Car Park, Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL

6th Nov Weds 10am

Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1.5 hours A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful SSSI protected woodland.

Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

10th Nov Sun 10am

Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 3 hours A tranquil walk beside the Basingstoke Canal, approaching the refreshment stop at the Swan Inn, Ash Vale from the ‘other’, more rural direction. Stealthy steps may be rewarded by the sight of a graceful heron taking flight.

Meet at Junction of Queen’s Ave and Prince’s Ave, GU11 2LB

13 Nov Weds 10am

Lightwater Country Park – Moderate – 1 hour A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation information.

Meet at the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, GU18 5RG

01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk

19th Nov Minley Lake – Gentle – 1.5 hours Tues 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

20th Nov 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 Nov Sun 10am

Swinley Forest Lookout - Moderate - 2/3 hours Explore different trails in the tranquillity of Swinley Forest.

Option of refreshments at the end. Parking charges apply at the Lookout. Free on-road parking in Ringmead (RG12 7ZU) and follow signposted footpath to the Lookout.

Meet at Lookout Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, RG12 7QW

27th Nov Turf Hill – Gentle – 1 hour Weds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information.

Meet at Turf Hill Car Park, Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SW

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29th Nov Fri 5.30pm

Candlelit Carols Join us and welcome in the start of the festive season, with carols in the park led by Surrey Heath Singers. This is a free event but refreshments and candles will be available to purchase.

Refreshments available from 5.30pm, carols 6-7pm.

Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

December 4th Dec Weds 10am

Bagshot – Moderate – 1 hour A circular walk through the charming countryside surrounding Bagshot Village.

Meet at the Bagshot Playing Field Association Car Park, College Ride, Bagshot, GU19 5EN

7th Dec Sat Time: TBC

lastminutechristmastrees.com!

Fancy cutting your own eco-friendly Christmas tree this year? Help clear young invasive pines from one of our precious and endangered heathlands and you can take one (or more!) home at the end of the session! Our trees are less dense and shapely than their shop-bought cousins but do not drop their needles! Tools and gloves, hot drinks and maybe even biscuits will be provided. Cost: £5 per tree

Event takes place at Turf Hill (opp. Blackstroude Lane West) off Guildford Road, Lightwater.

PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Phone 01276 707166 for further information.

01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk

8th Dec Sun 10am

Blackwater Park – Moderate – 3 hours Follow the meandering Blackwater Valley Path from the Meadows to Horseshoe Lake, stopping off for refreshments at a local pub on the return leg.

Meet at Blackwater Station Car Park, GU17 9AB

11th Dec 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

14th Dec - Festive Fun! 15th Dec Come along to the Heathland Visitor Centre at Lightwater Sat - Country Park and take part in the Christmas treasure hunt Sun (outdoors) and on your return collect your rewards. Also

have a go at making a Christmas card or hat.

Arrive anytime between 11 am & 3 pm

Family event. Cost £3 per child, accompanying adults free.

17th Dec Minley Lake – Gentle – 1.5 hours Tues 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

22nd Dec Sun 10am

Basingstoke Canal – Challenging - 3 .5 hours Follow the Basingstoke Canal towards Brookwood, passing the 14 Deepcut locks. After a quick coffee stop, undulating return via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill.

Meet at Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

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31st Dec Tues 10am

Auld Lang Stride – Moderate – 2 hours Come and join us in seeing out the old year and welcoming in the new with a charming and rejuvenating walk along the Basingstoke Canal, through SSSI woodland and back to Frimley Lodge Park.

Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

January 5th Jan Sun 10am

NEW! Horseshoe Lake – Moderate – 2.5 hours Starting at Horseshoe Lake (destination of the Blackwater Park walk) to explore the ‘next’ section of the Blackwater Valley Path. Choice of routes. Refreshments at either Eversley or Eversley Cross.

Meet at Horseshoe Lake, Mill Lane, Sandhurst GU47 8JW

8th Jan Weds 10am

Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1.5 hours A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful SSSI protected woodland.

Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

14th Jan Minley Lake – Gentle – 1.5 hours Tues 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

01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk

15th Jan Bisley – Gentle – 1 hour Weds A circular walk that takes in woodland, fields and quiet 10am lanes.

Meet at Shaftesbury Road Car Park, Bisley, GU24 9ER, near to the Hen and Chicken P.H. Please do not park in bays marked with blue as these should be kept clear to allow emptying of the recycling banks. Alternatively park in Shaftesbury Road.

19th Jan Sun 10am

Wildmoor Heath – Moderate – 3 hours Enjoy a choice of walks through heathland, meadow and woodland, taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor. Now calls at Costa Coffee, Crowthorne.

Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, Crowthorne Road, RG45 7PP

21st Jan Swinley Forest Trek – Challenging – 2.5 hours Tues 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

25th Jan Sat 10.30am- 12.30pm

Heathland Hike Join a Greenspace Officer for a 4 mile leisurely winter ramble across the open heathland of the Lightwater area.

Return via the scenic view point of High Curley Hill. Free event. Dogs on leads welcome. Suitable for adults and older children.

For more information call 01276 707166

Meet outside the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, The Avenue, Lightwater, GU18 5RG

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29th Jan 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

February 1st Feb Sat Time: TBC

ECO-AEROBICS! Burn off that Crimbo Pud!!

Join us for an afternoon of conservation work on the endangered heathland of Turf Hill, clearing the invading pine saplings that threaten to smother the precious heather. It will be great exercise but you can work at your own pace! Tools and gloves, hot drinks and maybe even biscuits will be provided!

Event takes place at Turf Hill (opp. Blackstroude Lane West) off Guildford Road, Lightwater.

This event is free of charge but PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Phone 01276 707166 for further information.

2nd Feb Sun 10am

Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hours A peaceful medium-length walk beside the Basingstoke Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park, with refreshments at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale. An easy introduction for the new walker.

Meet at Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk

5th Feb Weds 10am

Blackwater Park – Gentle – 1 hour Riverside walk through woods and meadows with wildlife spotting.

Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT

12th Feb Bagshot – Moderate – 1 hour Weds A circular walk through the charming countryside 10am surrounding Bagshot Village.

Meet at the Bagshot Playing Field Association Car Park, College Ride, Bagshot, GU19 5EN

16th Feb Sun 10am

Swinley Forest Lookout - Moderate -2/3 hours Explore different trails in the tranquillity of Swinley Forest.

Option of refreshments at the end. Parking charges apply at the Lookout. Free on-road parking in Ringmead (RG12 7ZU) and follow signposted footpath to the Lookout.

Meet at Lookout Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, RG12 7QW

18th Feb Minley Lake – Gentle – 1.5 hours Tues 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

19th Feb 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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23rd Feb Sun 10am - 12.30pm

Footpaths and Fairways!

Join a Greenspace Officer on a pleasant 4.5 mile circular ramble that takes in woodland, country lanes and even a golf course. Free event. Suitable for adults and older children. Dogs on leads welcome.

For more information call 01276 707166.

Meet at Chobham Place Woods Car Park, Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL

25th Feb Swinley Forest - Moderate - 1.5 hours Tues A circular walk along forest tracks, through trees, along 10am streams and skirting Rapley Lake.

Meet outside St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ

March 1st Mar Sat Time: TBC

Eager Weavers!

Are you an eager weaver? Then come along to Lightwater Country Park and learn how to make miniature baskets using only our natural materials and your natural abilities!

PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Phone 01276 707166 for further information. This event will last for approximately 2 hours and is suitable for adults and children.

Cost: ÂŁ2. Sorry, no dogs.

Meet outside the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, The Avenue, Lightwater, GU18 5RG

01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk

2nd Mar Sun 10am

New! Horseshoe Lake - Moderate - 2 .5 hours Meet at Horseshoe Lake (destination of the Blackwater Park walk) to explore the ‘next’ section of the Blackwater Valley Path. Choice of routes. Refreshments at either Eversley or Eversley Cross.

Meet at Horseshoe Lake, Mill Lane, Sandhurst, GU47 8JW

5th Mar Weds 10am

Turf Hill – Gentle – 1 hour 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

12th Mar Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1.5 hours 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

16th Mar Sun 10am

Basingstoke Canal – Challenging - 3.5 hours Follow the Basingstoke Canal towards Brookwood, passing the 14 Deepcut locks. After a quick coffee stop, undulating return via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill.

Meet at Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY

18th Mar Minley Lake – Gentle – 1.5 hours Tues 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

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19th Mar 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

25th Mar Swinley Forest Trek – Challenging – 2.5 hours Tues 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

30th Mar Sun 10am

Wildmoor Heath –Moderate – 3 hours Enjoy a choice of walks through heathland, meadow and woodland, taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor. Now calls at Costa Coffee, Crowthorne.

Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, Crowthorne Road, RG45 7PP

There are various activities and events at Flourish Community Garden throughout the year, for further information contact:

Kate Turner on: 0750087689 or email: cgp@live.co.uk

Alternatively you can visit: www.surreyheath.gov.uk/communitygarden

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