SHBC Walks Diary May - August 2022

Tue 03 - Hawley Lake

Surrey Heath Museum and Gallery hours, 3.75 miles 331.5 Obelisk Way (In the The Square, opposite Argos), Camberley, GU15 3SG Tel: 01276 23771/ 07774 333244.

Opening Times Tuesday Saturday, 11am to 4.30pm, Closed Bank Holidays, Free Admission Wedto04 - Bagshot

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Sat 11 - Ash Vale River & Canal 2.5 hours, 7 miles

www.surreyheath.gov.uk Wed 11 - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours, 3 miles

Wed 08 - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

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Wed 25 - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour, 2.5 miles

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Opening Opening Times Times Tuesday Tuesday to to Saturday, Saturday, 11am 11am to to 4.30pm, 4.30pm, Closed Closed Bank Bank Holidays, Holidays, Free Free Admission Admission Surrey Heath Museum and Gallery Gallery Surrey Heath Museum and 33 Obelisk Obelisk Way Way (In (In the the The The Square, Square, opposite opposite Argos), Argos), Camberley, Camberley, GU15 GU15 3SG 3SG 33 Tel: 01276 01276 23771/ 23771/ 07774 07774 333244.

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Tue 02 - Hawley Lake Lake Tue 02 Hawley 1.5 hours, hours, 3.75 3.75 miles miles 1.5

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Wed 27 - Bisley Wed 27 Bisley hour, 2.5 2.5 miles miles 11 hour,

Wed Wed 20 20 -- Frimley Frimley Fuel Fuel Allotments Allotments 1.25 hours, hours, 33 miles miles 1.25

Tue Tue 19 19 -- Old Old Dean Dean Common Common EXTENDED EXTENDED 1.5 hours, hours, 4.5 4.5 miles miles 1.5 Wed 13 -- Bagshot Bagshot Wed 13 hour, 2.5 2.5 miles miles 11 hour,

A unique unique partnership partnership between between the the local local A societies and local museum. Come and explore explore societies and local museum.

Come and the the history history and and local local societies societies of of our our area. area.

Supported through funding from Ramblers and Sport England

WALKING CALENDAR GRADING GRADING Gentle: For For new new walkers, walkers, unfit unfit or or recovering recovering from from Gentle: illness illness // injury. injury.

Moderate: Moderate: For For regular regular walkers walkers and and those those who who are are reasonably fit. fit. reasonably Challenging: Challenging: For For experienced experienced walkers. walkers.

We We try try to to keep keep up up aa reasonably reasonably brisk brisk pace pace -- neither neither aa gentle stroll stroll nor nor strenuous strenuous exercise. exercise. gentle

MAY MAY

Sun Sun 01 01 -- Horseshoe Horseshoe Lake Lake to to Eversley Eversley 2.5 hours, hours, 6 6 miles miles 2.5 Tue Tue 03 03 -- Hawley Hawley Lake Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Wed 04 04 -- Bagshot Bagshot Wed 11 hour, 2.5 hour, 2.5 miles miles Wed Wed 11 11 -- Frimley Frimley Fuel Fuel Allotments Allotments 1.25 hours, 3 miles 1.25 hours, 3 miles Tue Tue 17 17 -- Bagshot Bagshot to to the the Lookout Lookout 2.5 hours, hours, 6 6 miles miles 2.5

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Wed 13 - Bagshot 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed Wed 01 01 -- Chobham Chobham Place Place Woods Woods hour, 2.5 2.5 miles miles 11 hour,

Tue 19 - Old Dean Common EXTENDED 1.5 hours, 4.5 miles

Tue Tue 07 07 -- Old Old Dean Dean Common Common EXTENDED EXTENDED 1.5 hours, hours, 4.5 4.5 miles miles 1.5

Wed 20 - Frimley Fuel Allotments 1.25 hours, 3 miles

Wed Wed 08 08 -- Mytchett Mytchett Ranges Ranges 1.5 hours, 1.5 hours, 3.75 3.75 miles miles

Wed 27 - Bisley 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Sat Sat 11 11 -- Ash Ash Vale Vale River River & & Canal Canal 2.5 hours, 7 miles 2.5 hours, 7 miles

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Wed Wed 15 15 -- Chobham Chobham Meadows Meadows hour, 2.5 2.5 miles miles 11 hour, Tue Tue 21 21 -- Hawley Hawley Lake Lake 1.5 hours, hours, 3.75 3.75 miles miles 1.5 Wed Wed 22 22 -- Brentmoor Brentmoor Heath Heath 1.5 hours, 1.5 hours, 33 miles miles Wed Wed 29 29 -- Bisley Bisley 11 hour, hour, 2.5 2.5 miles miles

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Tue 02 - Hawley Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Wed 03 - Mytchett Ranges 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Wed 10 - Lightwater Country Park 1 hour, 2.5 miles Sat 13 - Wildmoor Heath 2 hours, 6 miles Tue 16 - Bagshot to the Lookout 2.5 hours, 6 miles

Tue Tue 05 05 -- Bagshot Bagshot to to the the Lookout Lookout 2.5 hours, 6 miles 2.5 hours, 6 miles

Wed 17 - Old Dean Common 1.25 hours, 3 miles

Wed Wed 18 18 -- Blackwater Blackwater Meadows Meadows 11 hour, 2.5 miles hour, 2.5 miles

Wed Wed 06 06 -- Basingstoke Basingstoke Canal Canal 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

Wed 24 - Chobham Place Woods 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed Wed 25 25 -- Lightwater Lightwater Country Country Park Park 11 hour, 2.5 miles hour, 2.5 miles

Sat Sat 10 10 -- Blackwater Blackwater Park Park 2.5 hours, hours, 88 miles miles 2.5

Wed 31 - Brentmoor Heath 1.5 hours, 3 miles

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Wed 01 - Chobham Place Woods 1 hour, 2.5 miles

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Tue 17 - Bagshot to the Lookout Business Services, Surrey Heath Borough Council, 2.5 hours, 6 miles

Tue 07 - Old Dean Common EXTENDED 1.5 hours, 4.5 miles

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Wed 31 - Brentmoor Heath 1.5 hours, 3 miles

Sun 01 - Horseshoe Lake to Eversley 2.5 hours, 6 miles

Wed 15 - Chobham Meadows 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Wed 03 - Mytchett Ranges Ranges Wed 03 Mytchett 1.5 hours, hours, 3.75 3.75 miles miles 1.5

Location: All walks are on or near public transport routes, but may be more easily reached by private transport.

Sat 13 - Wildmoor Heath Timings: Please arrive on time so that registration can 2 hours, 6 miles take place without delaying the walk.

Equipment: All participants are responsible for bringing suitable clothing to and footwear to take part safely and Tue 16 - Bagshot the Lookout comfortably in the walk.

2.5Please hours, 6 miles remember tracks are often wet and muddy in the autumn and winter.

Children: AllDean children under the age of 16 must be Wed 17 - Old Common accompanied by an adult.

1.25 hours, 3 miles Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on walks unless otherwise stated.

Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but Wed 24 - Chobham Place Woods there may be an opportunity to stop for refreshments 1 hour, 2.5 miles afterwards at a local venue.

MAY

Tue 21 - Hawley Lake 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

Wed 10 -- Lightwater Lightwater Country Country Park Park Wed 10 hour, 2.5 2.5 miles miles 11 hour,

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1 hour, 2.5 miles

We try to keep up a reasonably brisk pace - neither a gentle stroll nor strenuous exercise.

Wed 22 - Brentmoor Heath 1.5 hours, 3 miles

Sat Sat 13 13 -- Wildmoor Wildmoor Heath Heath hours, 6 6 miles miles 22 hours,

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leaders and will take into consideration the group’s ability and requirements Wed 10 - Lightwater Country Park

Challenging: For experienced walkers.

Wed 29 - Bisley 1 hour, 2.5 miles

Tue 16 - Bagshot to to the the Lookout Lookout Tue 16 Bagshot 2.5 hours, hours, 6 6 miles miles 2.5

Wed 03 - Mytchett Ranges 1.5All hours, 3.75are miles walks supervised by trained walk

A unique partnership between the local Moderate: For regular walkers and those are societies and local museum.

Come and who explore reasonably fit. the history and local societies of our area.

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Wed 17 - Old Dean Dean Common Common Wed 17 Old 1.25 hours, hours, 33 miles miles 1.25

Surrey Heath Borough Council is proud to Wed - Bisley Wellbeing Walks accredited be a27Ramblers 1 hour, 2.5 miles scheme provider. Walking is great exercise and a brilliant way to meet new people and explore the local area. You’ll discover AU GUST things you didn’t Tue 02 - Hawley Lakeknow existed right on your doorstep!

Walks vary in length and are 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles graded for difficulty. Please choose walks which are suitable for you.

Gentle: For new walkers, unfit or recovering from illness / injury.

Tue 05 - Bagshot to the Lookout 2.5 hours, 6 miles

Wed 24 - Chobham Place Place Woods Woods Wed 24 Chobham 11 hour, hour, 2.5 2.5 miles miles

RAMBLERS Wed 20 - Frimley Fuel Allotments WELLBEING WALKS 1.25 hours, 3 miles

GRADING

Wed 06 - Basingstoke Canal 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles

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Wed 31 - Brentmoor Heath Heath Wed 31 Brentmoor 1.5 hours, hours, 33 miles miles 1.5

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

Tue 19 - Old Dean Common EXTENDED 1.5 hours, 4.5 miles

WALKING CALENDAR

Sat 10 - Blackwater Park 2.5 hours, 8 miles

WALKS DIARY

Wed 13 - Bagshot 1 hour, 2.5 miles

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BASI N G STO K E CANAL Gentle 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.

C H O 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, on the junction of Windsor Road and Valley End Road.

C H O 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

BAG S H OT

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 LAC KWAT E R 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.

LI G H TWAT E R CO UN T RY PAR K 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.

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

HAWLEY 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).

New walkers please contact contact.centre@ surreyheath.gov.uk because the meeting point for this walk may change.

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.

F RIMLEY FU E L A LLOTME NTS 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.

BAGSHOT TO THE LOOKOUT

Challenging 2.5 hours, 6 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.

BRE NTMOOR HEATH Moderate 1.5 hours - 3 miles

Wet and dry heathland habitats with vast woodland. You might see some wildlife along the way! There are some steep inclines and declines on this route.

Meet at Tringham Village Hall car park, GU24 9JP.

OLD DEA N COMMON 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.

O LD DEA N COMMO N EXT E N DE D Challenging 1.5 hours - 4.5 miles

This is an extended version of the Old Dean Common walk, with more heathland and natural pathways to explore.

Meet at the Old Dean Bowls Club, GU15 4BD

B LAC KWAT E R PA R K 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.

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.

WILDMO 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.

ASH VA LE - R IVE R A N D CA N A L N O RT H /SO UT H 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.

SPECI AL THANKS. . .

To our Wellbeing Walks 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