Surrey Heath Borough Council Walks Brochure April - June 2017

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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:

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, 3.75 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.

BISLEY

Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles

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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.

BLACKWATER MEADOWS Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles

------------------------Follow the meandering course of the River Blackwater and stroll through pleasant meadows.

Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT.

CHOBHAM MEADOWS

Gentle 1 hour 2.5 miles

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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.

CHOBHAM PLACE WOODS 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 8TL.

TURF HILL

Gentle 1.5 hours, 2.5 miles

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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 Craig.Alford @surreyheath.gov.uk for more details.

ASH VALE RIVER & CANAL SOUTH Moderate 2.5 Hours, 7 Miles

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A circular walk down the Blackwater River Path and back along Basinstoke Canal towpath.

Refreshment break at the canal centre café break.

Meet outside main entrance (ticket office) of North Camp railway station, Aldershot GU12 5QA.

More Walks 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.

BLACKWATER PARK Moderate 2.5 hours, 8 miles

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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 in Blackwater Station Car Park GU17 9AB.

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.

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

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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, (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 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.

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.

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

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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.

BASINGSTOKE CANAL (TO BROOKWOOD) Challenging 3 hours, 8 miles

------------------------A chance to pass the 14 Deepcut locks and return via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill with a refreshment stop along the way.

Meet at Frimley Lodge Park CafĂŠ, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY.

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...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

APRIL....

MAY....

Wed 5th - Bagshot 1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 3rd - Chobham Place

Woods

Tues 11th - Hawley

(Minley) Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles

1 hour 2.5 miles

Tues 9th - Hawley (Minley)

Lake

Weds 12th - Basingstoke Canal

1.5 hours 3.75 miles

1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Weds 10th - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Weds 19th - Blackwater

Meadows

Sat 13th - Ash Vale - River and

Canal South

1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 26th - Chobham Meadows

2.5 hours 7 miles

Weds 17th - Turf Hill

1.5 hours 2.5 miles

1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 24th - Bisley Sat 29th - Basingstoke Canal

to Brookwood 3 hours 8 miles

1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 31st - Lightwater

Country Park

1 hour 2.5 miles

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Walking Calendar JUNE....

Weds 7th - Basingstoke Canal

1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Tues 13th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles

Weds 14th - Bagshot

1 hour 2.5 miles

Weds 21st - Chobham Meadows

1 hour 2.5 miles

Sat 24th - Sandhurst and Lakes 2 hours 6 miles

Weds 28th - Blackwater Meadows

1 hour 2.5 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.

Supported by

For more information, please contact Kate Turner on 07917551618 or email cgp@live.co.uk. flourishcommunitygarden

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