Surrey Christian Rambling Club


Programme 2024

What to bring on a walk

Planning a walk

Leading a walk

If you would like to volunteer to lead a walk, please contact the Programme Organisers.

Please note that you take part in walks at your own risk and the organisers cannot be liable for any injury or other distress which may occur.

Please be ready to start walking at the START time given.

The starting point for a walk is often not accessible by public transport but, provided reasonable notice is given, it will usually be possible to arrange to pick up those requiring transport. The group will set off at the departure time given unless someone expected has not arrived, in which case no more than 15 minutes later.

It is advisable to check before bringing a dog on a walk. 

Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. Be prepared for mud, overgrown footpaths, rain or even brilliant sunshine. Inappropriate footwear or clothing can ruin your day.

We ask you not to eat your packed lunch in pubs that sell food.

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Saturday 13th January 2024

1015 for 1030

Westcott to Polesden Lacy via Denbies

Walk description:
The route will climb up onto the North Downs Way with views over Denbies vineyard an Box Hill before progressing round to Polesden Lacey where we will stop for lunch. Please either bring a packed lunch or refreshments are available at the National Trust cafe. The afternoon route returns to Westcott via Ranmore.

Meet on Westcott village green, RH4 3NL (GR141486, What Three Words pretty.needed.chill ).
There is limited parking near the green. Alternatively, turn off the main road opposite the Prince of Wales into Bloomfield Park Road which leads into Pointers Hill. Park anywhere, sensible, in the road, but please do not obstruct the turning area to avoid upsetting the neighbours.

After the walk:
At the end of the walk everyone is invited back to Steve's house for coffee/tea and cake

This walk is led by Steve Moggs - contact details.
9.5 miles
Saturday 10th February 2024

1015 for 1030

Bletchingly

Start location: Meet at the war memorial by the Post Office at 46 High Street, Bletchingley, A25 between Redhill and Godstone, Grid Ref 327 508, Postcode RH1 4PA

Some free all-day parking is available on the High Street. Further parking available approx 600yds west (towards Redhill) on a layby off the eastbound side of the A25 by Overdale RH1 4QA.

The route: The walk will be about 8.5 miles with 770 ft (235 m) of ascent. We will pass the large North Park Farm Sand Quarry, operated by Sibelco which has provided an interpretation board, before crossing the M25 and gently climbing up the scarp slope of the North Downs, joining the North Downs Way before arriving at a viewpoint.

We will then make a foray into the wooded grounds of Caterham School (with permissive paths) before returning to the viewpoint for lunch.

Then south to Godstone before returning to Bletchingley via the Greensand Ridge/Way.

Lunch:
Bring a packed lunch and drink

After the walk:
There is a Tea Room opposite the Post Office (Lamington’s) which is open until 5pm

This walk is led by Phil and Hilary - contact details.
8.5 miles

Saturday 9th March 2024
1015 for 1030 start




Rodbororough, Milford, Thursley Nature Reserve and Whitley Common

Start: National Trust Car park; Witlley and Milford Common car park, Webb Road, Witley Surrey
Approx Post code GU8 5QJ
Grid Ref 406932
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Approach via A3 through Milford,. Follow A283, sign posted Petworth, Halsemere to the big roundabout and then the A286, sign posted Haslemere.
After 1 mile turn right onto Webb Road at a brown National Trust sign. The carpark is 200m on the left.
Cost £6, free to National Trust members. Limited parking spaces, please consider car sharing. Maybe possible to park in Gasden Lane (the road opposite Webb Road across Halsemere Road.

The walk is lowland, entirely on heath and in woods, mainly pine except for the walk around the pretty village of Thursley. The Lizard Trail gives a wide view of the best of Rodborough Common. There is a good vista of the Forked Pond at Warren Mere and then an open expanse of sandy heath on Thursley Nature Reserve.
In the afternoon we pass the historical Cosford Mill, and Millhanger, an Arts and Crafts country house and then on to near Witley Park.

Lunch: on the small green at Thursley village - several benches.
Bring a picnic lunch
Refreshments also available at the Three Horeseshoes pub.
After the walk
Tea at Squires Garden Centre, Portsmouth Road, Milford, GU8 5HL.
Cafe open until 5pm.
This walk is led by Daphne
- contact details.
9 miles
Saturday 13th April 2024

1015 for 1030


Greensand Way, Surrey

Walk description:
This walk continues (after an interval of several years) a series along the Greensand Way. Starting at Reigate Heath we will loop northwards via the North Downs Way, and then return along the Greensand Way through Brockham and Betchworth.
Refreshments will be available about lunchtime at the Box Hill kiosk or cafe.

Lunch:Bring a packed lunch.

Starting Point:
Reigate Heath car park, Flanchford Road,RH2 8AB
Grid ref 239503

After the walk Nothing planned

This walk is led by Geoff.
- contact details.
10.5 miles
Saturday 11th May 2024

1015 for 1030

Leith Hill

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This walk is led by John M - contact details.
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Saturday 8th June 2024

1015 for 1030

East Surrey

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This walk is led by Ron and Hilary - contact details.
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Saturday 13th July 2024

1015 for 1030

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Saturday 10th Augudt 2024

1000 for a 1015 start

Joint walk with Hampshire CWC

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. This walk is led by Ben
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Saturday 14th September 2024

1015 for 1030

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Lunch: Picnic lunch

This walk is led - contact details.
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Saturday 12th October 2024

1015 for 1030

Norbury Park

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Lunch: picnic lunch

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This walk is led by Armin - contact details.
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Saturday 9th November 2024

1015 for 1030

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This walk is led by John R - contact details.
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Saturday 14th December 2024

1015 for 1030

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