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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 accredited 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:
All walks are on or near public transport routes, but may be more easily reached by private transport.
Timings:
Please arrive on time so that registration can take place delaying the walk.
Equipment:
Children:
Dogs:
without
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 All wa lks sta rt at 10a m
CHOBHAM MEADOWS
Meet at Turf Hill Car Park, Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SW.
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LONDON ROAD RECREATION GROUND
Gentle 1 hour 2.5 miles
BISLEY
Take a gentle stroll through the riverside meadows that lie beyond the village of Chobham. This walk can be wet underfoot at times. Meet in the car park behind the Chobham Rider shop in Chobham High Street, GU24 8LZ. Please note the car park is free (2 hour limit) but you will need to get a ticket from the machine and display it.
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CHOBHAM PLACE WOODS
BASINGSTOKE CANAL
Gentle 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
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Follow the popular and peaceful canal towpath looking for wildlife along the way. Meet outside Frimley Lodge Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY. Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles
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.
BLACKWATER MEADOWS Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles
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Follow the meandering course of the River Blackwater and stroll through pleasant meadows. Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT.
Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles
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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 8TA.
TURF HILL
Gentle 1.5 hours, 2.5 miles
------------------------This pleasant walk takes in open heathland, mixed woodland and quiet lanes.
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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 Craig. Alford @surreyheath.gov. uk for more details.
ASH VALE RIVER AND CANAL NORTH Moderate 2.5 Hours, 7 Miles
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A circular walk from Ash Vale along the Blackwater River Path, including a refreshment break. Meet outside main entrance (ticket office) of North Camp railway station, Aldershot GU12 5QA. There is free on road parking near the station.
More Walks
All wa lks sta rt at 10a m
BAGSHOT
Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles
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Join us 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.
LIGHTWATER COUNTRY PARK Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles
------------------------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 Café, GU18 5RG.
HAWLEY (MINLEY) LAKE
Moderate 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
------------------------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, (near the Crown and Cushion pub), GU17 9LP.
MYTCHETT RANGES
Moderate 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
------------------------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.
QUEEN’S AVENUE TO FLEET
WILDMOOR HEATH
Moderate 2 hours, 6 miles
------------------------Enjoy a choice of walks through heathland, meadow and woodland taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor before stopping for coffee. There are 3 stiles on this walk Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, RG45 7PP.
BAGSHOT TO THE LOOKOUT Challenging 2 hours, 5 miles
------------------------An hours trek through Swinley Forest to The Lookout for refreshments before the return journey. Meet outside St. Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ.
Moderate 3.5 hours, 9 miles
------------------------Follow the Basingstoke Canal from Aldershot to Fleet for a refreshment stop before returning to Queen’s Avenue. Meet at the free car park near the junction of Queen’s Avenue and Prince’s Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2LB.
Visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100
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FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS Challenging 1.25 hours, 3 miles
------------------------A walk alongside a golf course and through woodland with two relatively long steep ascents and one steep descent. Meeting at Pine Ridge Golf Club car park (Old Bisley Road, Frimley, Camberley GU16 9NX). Park in the overflow area at the far end of the car park.
HORSESHOE LAKE TO EVERSLEY
Challenging 2.5 hours, 6 miles
------------------------This walk will explore a different section of the Blackwater Valley Path including a refreshment stop. With a choice of routes to be decided on the day, there’ll be something new to see each time. Meet at Horseshoe Lake, Mill Lane, Sandhurst, GU47 8JW.
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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 707100 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: Craig.Alford@surreyheath.gov.uk
Walking Calendar
Gentle
Moderate Challenging
JULY....
AUGUST....
Wed 5th - Bagshot 1 hour 2.5 miles
Wed 2nd - Bisley
Tue 11th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Tue 8th - Hawley (Minley) Lake
Wed 12th - Basingstoke Canal
Wed 9th - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours 3.75 miles
1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Sat 15th - Queens Ave to Fleet
3.5 hours 9 miles
Wed 19th - Chobham Place Woods
1 hour 2.5 miles
Tue 25th - Bagshot to The Lookout
2 hours 5 miles
Wed 26th - Frimley Fuel Allotments
1 hour 2.5 miles
1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Wed 16th - Lightwater Country Park
with guest Gordon Voller
1 hour 2.5 miles
Sun 20th - Horseshoe Lake to Eversley
2.5 hours 6 miles
Tue 22nd - Bagshot to The Lookout
2 hours 5 miles
Wed 23rd - Chobham Meadows
1.25 hours 3 miles
1 hour 2.5 miles
Wed 30th - Lightwater Country Park
1 hour 2.5 miles
Visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100
Walking Calendar SEPTEMBER.... Sun 3rd - Ash Vale - River and Canal North
2.5 hours 7 miles
Wed 6th - Bagshot 1 hour 2.5 miles Tue 12th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles Wed 13th - Basingstoke Canal
1.5 hour 3.75 miles
Wed 20th - Turf Hill 1.5 hours 2.5 miles Tue 26th - Bagshot to The Lookout 2 hours 5 miles Wed 27th - Blackwater Meadows
1 hour 2.5 miles
Sat 30th - Wildmoor Heath
2 hours 6 miles
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Gentle
Moderate Challenging
Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare and enjoy being outdoors? Flourish is looking for volunteers who would like to help care for and maintain the small community garden at Frimley Lodge Park. Vegetable growers, keen upcyclers, power-tool wizards and handy crafters are all invited to contribute and give something back to their local community.
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