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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:
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
(previously known as Blackwater Park) 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
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.
Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles
BAGSHOT
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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Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles
TURF HILL
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.
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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More Walks 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 Visitor Centre, GU18 5RG.
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, 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. 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.
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 Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY.
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: Ben.Sword@surreyheath.gov.uk
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Walking Calendar
Gentle
Moderate Challenging
JULY....
AUGUST....
Weds 6th - Bagshot 1 hour 2.5 miles
Weds 3rd - Bisley
Sat 9th - Basingstoke Canal (to Brookwood) 3 hours 8 miles Tues 12th - Minley Lake
1 hour 2.5 miles
Weds 20th - Chobham Meadows 1 hour 2.5 miles Sat 23rd - Queen’s Avenue to Fleet 3.5 hours 9 miles Weds 27th - Lightwater Country Park
1 hour 2.5 miles
Tues 9th - Minley Lake
1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Weds 10th - Basingstoke Canal
1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Weds 13th - Blackwater Meadows
1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Weds 17th - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours 3.75 miles Sat 20th - Bagshot to The Lookout
2 hours 5 miles
Weds 24th - Chobham Place Woods
1 hour 2.5 miles
Weds 31st - Turf Hill
1.5 hours 2.5 miles
1 hours 2.5 miles
Visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100
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Walking Calendar SEPTEMBER.... Weds 7th - Bagshot
1 hour 2.5 miles
Sun 11th - Horseshoe Lake to Eversley 2.5 hours 6 miles Tues 13th - Minley Lake 1.5 hours 3.75 miles
Weds 14th - Blackwater Meadows
1 hour 2.5 miles
Weds 21st - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour 2.5 miles Sun 25th - Wildmoor Heath
2 hours 6 miles
Weds 28th - Mytchett Ranges
1.5 hours 3.75 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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