SHBC Walks Diary May - August 2019

WALKS’ DIARY

Come along, join in and get active whilst enjoying the beautiful open spaces of Surrey Heath

MAY - AUGUST 2019

RAMBLERS WALKING FOR HEALTH

A unique partnership between the local societies and local museum. Come and explore the history and local societies of our area.

Surrey Heath Borough Council is proud to be a Ramblers 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 - 3.5 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 without delaying the walk.

Equipment: 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.

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

Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on walks unless otherwise stated.

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

Surrey Heath Museum and Gallery 33 Obelisk Way (In the The Square, opposite Argos), Camberley, GU15 3SG Tel: 01276 23771 Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4.30pm, Closed Bank Holidays, Free Admission

For further details visit our website

www.surreyheath.gov.uk GET IN TOUCH!

Business Services, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3HD 01276 707100 Business.Services@surreyheath.gov.uk /SurreyHeath

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Supported through funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery and Macmillan

Supported through funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery and Macmillan

WALKING CALENDAR

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GRADING

Tue 4 - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

Gentle: For new walkers, unfit or recovering from

illness / injury.

Moderate: For regular walkers and those who are

reasonably fit.

Challenging: For experienced walkers.

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Wed 5th - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours, 3 miles Sun 9th - Blackwater Park 2.5 hours, 8 miles

MAY

Wed 12th - Blackwater Meadows 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed 1 - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Tue 18 - Bagshot to the Lookout 2 hours, 5 miles

Sat 4 - Wildmoor Heath 2 hours, 6 miles

Wed 19th - Turf Hill 1.5 hours, 2.5 miles

Tue 7th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

Sat 22nd - Horseshoe Lake 2 hours, 6 miles

Wed 8th - Bagshot 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed 26th - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

Sat 11 - Chalk Farm Lake 2.5 hours, 7 miles

JU LY

Wed 15 - Chobham Meadows 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Tue 2 - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

Tue 21 - Bagshot to the Lookout 2 hours, 5 miles

Wed 3rd - Bagshot 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed 22 - Basingstoke Canal 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

Wed 10th - Chobham Place Woods 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed 29th - Bisley 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed 17th - Lightwater Country Park 1 hours, 2.5 miles

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Sat 20th - Queens Avenue to Fleet 3.5 hours, 9 miles

Supported by

Tue 23rd - Bagshot to the Lookout 2 hours, 5 miles Wed 24th - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours, 3 miles Wed 31st - Basingstoke Canal 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

AUGUST Sat 3rd - Ash Vale River & Canal 2.5 hours, 7 miles Tue 6th - Hawley (Minley) Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Wed 7th - Bisley 1 hour, 2.5 miles Wed 14th - Chobham Meadows 1 hour, 2.5 miles Sat 17th - Wildmoor Heath 2 hours, 6 miles Wed 21st - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Tue 27th - Bagshot to the Lookout 2 hours, 5 miles Wed 28th - Lightwater Country Park 1 hours, 2.5 miles

WALKS

ALL WA L KS STA RT AT 10AM BASI N G STO K E CANAL

BAGSHOT

Q U E E N ’S AVE N U E TO FLE ET

Follow the popular and peaceful canal towpath looking for wildlife along the way.

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

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.

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.

Gentle 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

B ISLEY

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.

B LAC KWAT E R MEAD OWS 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.

C HO B HAM M EAD OWS Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles

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.

C HO B HAM P L ACE WOODS Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles

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.

TU R F HI L L

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 VA L E - R I V ER AND CA N AL N O RT H /S OUTH Moderate 2.5 Hours, 7 Miles

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.

Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles

BLAC KWATE R PA RK 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.

BROOKWOOD TO BISLEY Moderate 2 hours, 6 miles

Starting at Brookwood Station, this walk goes through Bisley Rifle Association, Pirbright Army Camp and a refreshment stop at the camp’s SPAR shop before returning to Brookwood. Free parking on Sundays.

Meet at Brookwood Railway Station, Connaught Road, GU24 0ER.

Moderate 3.5 hours, 9 miles

W ILDMO O R H EAT H 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.

BAG SH OT TO T H E LO O KO UT Challenging 2 hours, 5 miles

An hour’s trek through Swinley Forest to The Lookout for refreshments before the return journey.

Meet outside St. Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ.

C HA LK FA RM LA KE

FR IM LEY FU E L A LLOTME N TS

A pleasant, circular and flat walk along the Basingstoke Canal and Blackwater River paths with a refreshment stop at Ash Vale Wharf.

Chalk Farm Lake free car park is off Camp Farm Road, next to Lock Road, Aldershot, GU11 2PE.

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.

Moderate 2.5 hours, 7 miles

HAWLEY (MINLEY) LA KE 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. New walkers please contact business.services@ surreyheath.gov.uk because the meeting point for this walk may change.

LIGHTWATE R COU NTRY PA RK 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.

MYTC HETT RA NGES

Challenging 1.25 hours, 3 miles

H O R SESH O E LA KE TO EVE R SLEY 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.

SPECI AL 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

Moderate 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

For further information on the benefits of walking go to www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

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.

If you are interested in becoming a Walk Leader, please contact: Craig.Alford@surreyheath.gov.uk