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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
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CHOBHAM MEADOWS
Gentle 1 hour 2.5 miles
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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
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.
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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.
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TURF HILL
Gentle 1.5 hours, 2.5 miles
------------------------This pleasant walk takes in open heathland, mixed woodland and quiet lanes. Meet at Turf Hill Car Park, Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SW.
ASH VALE RIVER AND CANAL NORTH/ SOUTH 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.
BLACKWATER PARK
Moderate 2.5 hours, 8 miles ------------------------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 in Blackwater Station Car Park GU17 9AB.
More Walks
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HAWLEY (MINLEY) LAKE
MYTCHETT RANGES
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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.
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.
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 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.
SANDHURST AND LAKES
Moderate 2 hours, 6 miles ------------------------A circular walk by the Tri, Horseshoe and Moor Green lakes before returning to the pub by noon for an optional roast lunch! Parking available in pub car park. Meet at The Rose & Crown Pub, 108 High Street, Sandhurst, GU47 8HA.
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.
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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
OCTOBER....
NOVEMBER....
Wed 4th - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours 3 miles
Wed 1st - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Tue 10th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles Wed 11th - Chobham Meadows
1 hour 2.5 miles
Sat 14th - Queens Ave to Fleet
3.5 hours 9 miles
Wed 18th - Basingstoke Canal
1.5 hour 3.75 miles
Tue 24th - Bagshot to The Lookout
2 hours 5 miles
Wed 25th - Turf Hill 1.5 hours 2.5 miles Sun 29th - Blackwater Park
2.5 hours 8 miles
Sat 4th - Ash Vale - River and Canal North/South
2.5 hours 7 miles
Wed 8th - Bisley
1 hour 2.5 miles
Tue 14th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles Wed 15th - Chobham Place Woods
1 hour 2.5 miles
Sun 19th - Sandhurst Lakes
2 hours 6 miles
Wed 22nd - Lightwater Country Park
1 hour 2.5 miles
Tue 28th - Bagshot to The Lookout 2 hours 5 miles Wed 29th - Blackwater Meadows
1 hour 2.5 miles
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Walking Calendar DECEMBER.... Sat 2nd - Horseshoe Lake to Eversley
2.5 hours 6 miles
Wed 6th - Basingstoke Canal
1.5 hour 3.75 miles
Tue 12th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles Wed 13th - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours 3 miles Sat 16th - Wildmoor Heath
2 hours 6 miles
Wed 20th - Bisley
1 hour 2.5 miles
Tue 26th - Bagshot to The Lookout 2 hours 5 miles Sun 31st - Ash Vale - River and Canal North/South
2.5 hours 7 miles
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Gentle
Moderate Challenging
JANUARY.... Mon 1st - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour 2.5 miles New Year’s Resolution Walk We are inviting new walkers wanting to make a start towards regular walking. Family and friends are welcome and the first 50 who commit to a second walk will receive pedometers as a way of measuring progress.
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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