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BAS I N G STOK E CANAL Gentle 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
Moderate 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
Follow the popular and peaceful canal towpath looking for wildlife along the way. Meet outside Frimley Lodge Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY.
CHO B HAM PL 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, on the junction of Windsor Road and Valley End Road.
AS H VA L E - R I VER AND CA N AL N ORTH/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.
BAG S HOT Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles
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.
B L ACKWATER 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.
CHAL K FA RM L AK E Moderate 2.5 hours, 7 miles
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.
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HAWLEY LA KE
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). New walkers please contact contact.centre@ 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 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.
P IRBRIGHT GRE E N WA LK Moderate 2.5 hours, 7 miles
A varied flat walk from Pirbright village to the Basingstoke canal and back with a refreshment break on route. Park in the free carpark on the green. GU24 0JE.
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 2.5 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.
FR IMLEY FU E L A LLOTME N TS 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.
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.
O LD DEA N COMMO N Moderate 1.25 hours, 3 miles
The Old Dean Common is a vast natural heathland tucked away, to be enjoyed only by those lucky enough to know about it. With views across Bracknell and Camberley this is a great new addition! Meet at Old Dean Bowls Club, GU15 4BD.
FA IR OA KS A IR P O RT Gentle 1.5 hours, 3 miles
This circular walk incorporates both ends of the Fairoaks Airport runway but is to be enjoyed by walkers as well as plane lovers. Meet at Fairoaks Airport car park, GU24 8HU
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
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
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Supported through funding from Ramblers and Sport England
5th December 10:00 Chobham Water Meadows
FISH
7th November 10:00 Chobham Place Woods
FUNGI
3rd October 18:00 Frimley Lodge Park Cafe
BATS
5th September 10:00 Chobham Water Meadows
LATE SUMMER FLOWERS FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2020 Come along, join in and get active whilst enjoying the beautiful open spaces of Surrey Heath
WALKS DIARY
PLEASE CALL 01267 707100 TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
ALL WALKS MUST NOW BE PRE-BOOKED
WALKING CALENDAR
OCTOB ER Sun 4th - Chalk Farm Lake 2.5 hours, 7 miles
GRADING
RAMBLERS WALKING FOR HEALTH 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! Walks vary in length and are graded for difficulty. Please choose walks which are suitable for you. 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.
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For more information please contact: posteve@hotmail.co.uk Wed 23rd - Basingstoke Canal 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Sat 19th - Wildmoor Heath 2 hours, 6 miles Wed 16th - Old Dean Common 1.25 hours, 3 miles Tue 15th - Bagshot to the Lookout 2.5 hours, 5 miles Wed 9th - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours, 3 miles Sun 6th - Chalk Farm Lake 2.5 hours, 7 miles Wed 2nd - Bagshot 1 hour, 2.5 miles Tue 1st - Hawley Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
DEC E M B E R Sat 28th - Pirbright Green 2.5 hours, 7 miles Wed 25th - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour, 2.5 miles Wed 18th - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Tue 17th - Bagshot to the Lookout 2.5 hours, 5 miles Sun 15th - Blackwater Park 2.5 hours, 8 miles
NEW FOR 2020 Gentle: For new walkers, unfit or recovering from illness / injury. Moderate: For regular walkers and those who are reasonably fit. Challenging: For experienced walkers. We try to keep up a reasonably brisk pace - neither a gentle stroll nor strenuous exercise.
Tue 6th - Hawley Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Wed 7th - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours, 3 miles Wed 14th - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Sun 18th - Horseshoe Lake 1.25 hours, 3 miles Tue 20th - Bagshot to the Lookout 2.5 hours, 5 miles
SE P T E MBE R Wed 9th - Old Dean Common 1.25 hours, 3 miles
Wed 21st - Basingstoke Canal 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
Tue 15th - Bagshot to the Lookout 2.5 hours, 5 miles Wed 16th - Fairoaks Airport 1.5 hours, 3 miles
Wed 28th - Old Dean Common 1.25 hours, 3 miles Sat 31st - Ash Vale River & Canal 2.5 hours, 7 miles
Sun 20th - Wildmoor Heath 2 hours, 6 miles
NOVEMB ER
Wed 23rd - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour, 2.5 miles Wed 30th - Bagshot 1 hour, 2.5 miles
Tue 3rd - Hawley Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Wed 4th - Chobham Place Woods 1 hour, 2.5 miles Wed 11th - Fairoaks Airport 1.5 hours, 3 miles
Supported through funding from Ramblers and Sport England