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Great Place • Great Community • Great Future

Walking For Health Surrey Heath Borough Council is proud to be a Walking for Health acredited scheme provider. Walking is great exercise and a brilliant way to meet new people and explore the local area. You’ll discover things you didn’t know existed right on your doorstep! These walks last between 1 - 1.5 hours and are suitable for all ages and abilities.

All walks are supervised by trained walk leaders and will take into consideration the group’s ability and requirements

Location: Timings:

All walks are on or near public transport routes, but may be more easily reached by private transport.

without Please arrive on time so that registration can take place delaying the walk.

Equipment: Children:

Dogs:

All participants are responsible for bringing suitable clothing and footwear to take part safely and comfortably in the walk.

Please remember tracks are often wet and muddy in the autumn and winter.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Dogs are not permitted on walks unless othe

Refreshments:

No refreshments will be provided, but there may be an opportunity to stop for refreshments afterwards at a local venue.

Grading Gentle-

For new walkers, unfit or recovering from illness / injury.

Moderate-

Challenging-

For regular walkers and those who are reasonably fit.

For experienced walkers.

Visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100

Walks BASINGSTOKE CANAL

Gentle 1.5 hours, 3 .75miles

CHOBHAM MEADOWS

Gentle 1 hour 2.5miles

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Take a gentle stroll through the riverside meadows that Follow the popular and lie beyond the village of peaceful canal towpath Chobham. This walk can be looking for wildlife along wet underfoot at times. the way.

Meet in the car park behind Meet outside Frimley Lodge the Chobham Rider shop Café, Frimley Lodge Park. in Chobham High Street, GU16 6HY GU24 8LZ. Please note the car park is free (2 hour BISLEY limit) but you will need Gentle to get a ticket from the 1 hour, 2.5miles machine and display it.

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Escape the noise of the main road and discover the woods, fields and lanes of rural Bisley. There are a few stiles to cross on this route.

Meet at Shaftesbury Road Car Park, Bisley, GU24 9ER

CHOBHAM PLACE WOODS Gentle 1 hour, 2.5miles

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BLACKWATER MEADOWS

If you’ve not discovered this place; you’re missing out!

Secluded woodland, quiet lanes and open expanses of heathland await.

Meet outside Chobham Place Woods, Valley End Road, GU24 8TL

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TURF HILL

(previously known as Blackwater Park) Gentle 1 hour, 2.5miles Follow the meandering course of the River Blackwater and stroll through pleasant meadows.

Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park GU15 3DT

Gentle 1.5 hours, 2.5miles

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This pleasant walk takes in open heathland, mixed woodland and quiet lanes.

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

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LONDON ROAD RECREATION GROUND Beginners Walk Up to 1/2 an hour

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Join one of our team for a very gentle walk around London Road Recreation Ground. This walk is ideal for beginners, those with long-term health conditions or those who are recovering from injury/illness wanting to return to exercise slowly.

Walk available on request – please contact ben. sword@surreyheath.gov.uk for more details

MINLEY LAKE Gentle

1.5 hours, 3.75miles

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Hidden away on the outskirts of the Borough but well worth a visit! Wandering along man made tracks, through trees and circling the lake, you won’t just visit the once!

Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP

More Walks BAGSHOT

Moderate 1 hour, 2.5miles

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Join one of our rangers for a gentle walk along charming lanes and woodland behind Bagshot.

There are a few trees to cross on this route.

Meet in Bagshot Playing Field Association Car Park GU19 5EN, but please park along College Ride.

BLACKWATER PARK Moderate 2.5 hours, 8miles

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Following the winding Blackwater Valley Path from the Meadows to Horseshoe Lake, you’ll be grateful of the refreshment stop at a local pub along the way!

Meet at Blackwater Station Car Park GU17 9AB

BROOKWOOD TO BISLEY Moderate 2 hours, 6 miles

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Starting at Brookwood railway station, this walk goes through Bisley Rifle Association, Pirbright Army Camp and a refreshment stop at the camp’s SPAR shop before continuing along the Basingstoke Canal and then back to Brookwood.

Free parking on Sunday Meet at Brookwood Railway Station, Connaught Road, GU24 0ER.

LIGHTWATER COUNTRY PARK Moderate 1 hour, 2.5miles

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MYTCHETT RANGES

Moderate 1.5 hours, 3.75miles

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The moderate climb to the top of the ranges will all be worth it when you see the view!

Meet outside Frimley Lodge Café, Frimley Lodge Park. GU16 6HY

WILDMOOR HEATH

Moderate 2 hours, 6miles

------------------------Enjoy a choice of walks through heathland, meadow and woodland taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor before stopping for coffee.

Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, RG45 7PP

Walk through the varied landscape of this breathtaking Country Park and beyond. Lots to see and explore; you’ll never get bored of the scenery.

Meet at the Visitor Centre.

GU18 5RG

Visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100

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Special thanks... ...to our Walking for Health volunteer Walk Leaders.

Up to date walk information can be found on www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ walksandevents or by calling 01276 707338 For further information on the benefits of walking go to www.walkingforhealth.org.uk If you are interested in becoming a Walk Leader, please contact: Ben.Sword@surreyheath.gov.uk

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Walking Calendar APRIL....

Sun 3rd - Brookwood to Bisley 2 hours 6 miles

Weds 6th - Bisley 1 hour 2.5 miles

Tues 12th - Minley Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Weds 13th - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 20th - Chobham Meadows 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 27th - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Gentle

Moderate Challenging

MAY....

Weds 4th - Basingstoke Canal 1 hour 2.5 miles

Sat 7th - Wildmoor Heath 2 hours 6 miles

Tues 10th - Minley Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Weds 11th - Chobham Place Woods 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 18th - Bagshot 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 25th - Blackwater Meadows (formerly known as Blackwater Park) 1.5 hours 3 miles

Visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100

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Walking Calendar JUNE....

Weds 1st - Turf Hill 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 8th - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour 2.5 miles

Sun 12th - Blackwater Park 2.5 hours 8 miles

Tues 14th - Minley Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Weds 15th - Bisley 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 22nd - Basingstoke Canal 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 29th - Chobham Place Woods 1 hour 2.5 miles

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Gentle

Moderate Challenging

WALKING FOOTBALL FROM BUS PASS TO DEFENCE SPLITTING PASS...

5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL FOR OVER 50’s

LOCATION: FRIMLEY LODGE PARK, STURT ROAD, SURREY, GU16 6HY PRICE: £2 per session DAYS & TIMES: WEDNESDAY’S | 12pm - 1pm INTERESTED? CALL: 01276 707 100 | EMAIL: Ben.Sword@surreyheath.gov.uk PLACES ARE LIMITED & MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE

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