Sunday, 5th. September
No walk is offered on this date at present, but check the website nearer the time

Wednesday, 8th. September
Meet at 10.00 at Farley Heath Road Car Park, click TQ051448 . A circular woodland walk. Pub to be decided.
Distance - 5 miles. Difficulty - E.
Leader - John (L.)
Telephone – 01932 454885. Mobile on the day - 07702420486.

Saturday 11th. September.

Meet 09.15 at Walton Bridge car park for a car transfer to Christ Church Rd. car park at Epsom Common. Click TQ183613 . An 8 mile linear walk, continuing the Nelson Way following the Downs Link from Epsom Common to Burford Bridge, Box Hill via Ashtead Park and Stane St. Picnic/Pub lunch at the Stepping Stones ph, Westhumble or Ryka’s cafe. Return by bus to Shy Horse ph Malden Rushett then walk 1 mile back to the car park. Please bring your bus passes.

Telephone - 01932 841271. Mobile on the day - 07528 762914.

Sunday, 12th. September
Meet 09.00 at Staines railway station for a car transfer to Holmwood station, click TQ174437 . A circular walk with a pub/picnic lunch at Friday Street. Route via Moorhurst Lane, Wolvens Lane, Broadmoor, Abinger Bottom, Tilling Springs and Coldharbour.
Distance - 10 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leader - Mike (H.)
Telephone - 020 8707 4905. Mobile on the day - 07745 295641.

Wednesday, 15th. September
Meet 09.30 at Staines Leisure Centre car park, for a car transfer to Black Park Pay and Display, click TQ005832 (Explorer 172/ 005 832. A circular mainly flat walk via Stoke Poges and Fulmer. Pub stop about 2 miles from finish.
Distance – 8 miles. Difficulty – E.
Leader - Bill (G.)
Telephone – 01784 259145. Mobile on the day – 07753161250.

Friday, 17th. September
All leaders and programme contributors please contact the Programme Organiser not later than today’s date to book dates for the next programme.

Saturday, 18th. September
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Britwell Salome, click SU671932 . A walk which, for part of the way, follows The Ridgeway National Trail. Those going direct to the start of the walk will find Britwell Salome on the B4009 about 1.25 miles beyond Watlington. "The Goose" Public House is on the left towards the far end of the village, turn left immediately before "The Goose" and park in the lane. There will be a picnic lunch at Ewelme where there will be time to look round this historic village.
Distance - 11 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leader -  Robert (A.)
Telephone - 01442870537. Mobile on the day -  07775646269.

Sunday, 19th. September
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway station for a car transfer to Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, click TQ554552 .  Park along green. Start at Bucks Head pub for a circular walk via Ivy Hatch, Shipbourne, Igtham Mote (NT), Rooks Hill, Carter's Hill, Nowle House (NT cafe near finish). Pub/picnic lunch.
Distance - 12 miles. Difficulty - H.
Leaders - Martin & Sylvie.
Telephone - 020 8751 5284. Mobile on day - 07989 906646.

Wednesday, 22nd. September
Meet leader at 10.00 at start of circular walk from Ewhurst, click TQ092404 . Free car park opposite Ewhurst Village Hall, near the centre of the village on the east side of B2127. Some hills and several stiles. Can be muddy when wet. Bring your own refreshments for mid-morning stop. Picnic or pub lunch at Bulls Head at end of walk.
Distance – 7¼ miles. Difficulty – M to H.
Leader - Paul (J.)
Telephone – 01483 272350. Mobile on the day – 07752 434747.

Saturday, 25th. September
Meet 10.00 at Staines Leisure Centre for a circular walk via National Trust land at Ankerwycke, Wraysbury Lakes and back to Staines. Pub stop in Wraysbury.
Distance - 7 miles. Difficulty - E.
Leader – Eric (L.)
Telephone – 0208 751 0223.

Sunday, 26th. September
This day has been reserved for this year’s Footpath Volunteer Day (working on foot path 20 on Staines Moor). Meet 09.30 at Wraysbury Station car park – more details will be available from Surrey CC Rights of Way nearer the time. A short walk in the vicinity will follow. Watch Staines Group web site.
Contact - Martin (M.)
Telephone - 020 8751 5284.

Wednesday, 29th. September
Meet 09.00 at Staines Leisure Centre for car transfer to public car park alongside Merrow Downs Golf Course (don’t use members’ car park), click TQ022499 . Circular walk via Walnut Tree Bottom, Newlands Corner, Albury Down, North Downs Way, St Martha’s Hill, Chantries, Manor Farm, Pewley Down and Warren Farm. Drive to West Clandon for pub lunch or bring own refreshments.
Distance – 7 miles. Difficulty – M.
Leader – Patrick (C.)
Telephone – 01932 783666. Mobile on day – 07814 835204.

October 2010

Saturday, 2nd. October
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Ibstone Common opposite the Fox pub (now closed), click SU752938 . For a circular walk. Some hills but mainly flat. An interesting walk among the Chiltern Hills visiting Turville and Fingest, with some fine views. Lunch stop at Fingest (Chequers pub).
Distance - 8 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leader - David (G.)
Telephone - 01784 256090.

Sunday, 3rd. October
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to Chelsham, click TQ373590 . Park
alongside the Green near the Bull Inn. This is a circular walk starting on the Vanguard Way, skirting Woldingham and heading south to the top of the North Downs, then along the North Downs Way before turning north at Tatsfield. Undulating with several steep descents and ascents. Good views! Bring refreshments for mid-morning break. Picnic/pub lunch at The Old Ship, Tatsfield.
Distance - 10 miles. Difficulty - H.
Leader - Gill (F.)
Telephone - 01932 765137. Mobile on the day - 07849 508734.

Wedneday, 6th. October
Meet 0930 at Staines Leisure Centre Car Park for car transfer to Chobham Town Pay and
Display, click SU975619 . A circular walk mainly on Chobham Common, finishing about 13.30 for a pub lunch.
Distance – 8 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leader - Bill (G.)
Telephone – 01784 259145. Mobile on the day - 07753161250.

Thursday 7th. October – pub night.
Meet at the Old Red Lion pub, Leacroft (near Staines Railway Station) about 20.00 – all welcome

Saturday 9th. October

Meet 09:00 at Staines Leisure Centre for a car transfer to Cowleaze Wood car park in the hilterns, click SU725 956. For a leisurely circular 7½ mile hilly walk via an RAF WWII aircraft memorial, Lower Vicars Farm, Wellground Farm, Northend, Christmas Common, and Shirburn Hill.  A most delightful circular walk with some far reaching views. Picnic/Pub lunch at the Fox and Hounds, Christmas Common after 5½ miles.
Distance - 7.5 miles. difficulty - H.
Leader - Les (H.)
Telephone - 01932 841271. Mobile on the day - 07528 762914.
                                 

Sunday, 10th. October
Meet 09.30 at Staines Station for a car transfer to Oxshott Station car park, click Q142610 . A circular walk via Black Pond, Claygate Common, Winey Hill and Arbrook Common. Pub lunch at the Swan Claygate.
Distance - 9 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leader Graham (B.)
Telephone - 0208 894 7659. Mobile on day 07946 778604.

Wedneday, 13th. October
Meet 09.30 at Staines Leisure Centre for a car transfer to Elmbridge Leisure Centre, Waterside Drive, Walton (10.00) free parking, for a flat, linear walk via the Thames, Bushy Park and Kingston. Pub/picnic lunch. Return by bus (bus passes please).
Distance – 8 miles. Difficulty – E.
Leader - John (R.)
Telephone – 01784 457217. Mobile on the day – 07950 854412.

Saturday, 16th. October
Meet 0900 at Staines Railway Station for car transfer to Burnham Beeches main car park, click SU958850 . A circular walk around the beeches and Egypt Woods. Coffee at Victory Cross Café. Pub stop about half way.
Distance – 11 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leader - Bill (G.)
Telephone – 01784 259145. Mobile on the day - 07753161250.

Sunday, 17th. October
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for a car transfer to Witley Railway Station car park, click SU948380 . For a circular walk via Sandhills, Greensands Way, Rutton Hill, pub / picnic lunch at Grayswood (Wheatsheaf Inn) , Rook Hill , The Downs, Combe Common, Hartsgrove Hanger.
Distance - 10.8 miles.  Difficulty - M.
Leader -  Nick (D.) Please support new leader
Telelephone - 07751 553064.  

Wedneday, 20th. October
Meet 09.15 at Staines Leisure Centre for a car transfer to free car park at Eversley Church, click SU780609 . A circular walk via Hazeley Lea, Risely Mill, Bramshill Plantation and the lackwater Valley Path. Pub lunch at “The White Hart” Eversley before return to car park.
Distance – 9.25 miles. Difficulty – M.
Leaders - Maureen and Brian
Telephone - 01932 221857.  Mobile on the day - 07979 754604.

Saturday, 23rd. October
Meet at 09.00 at Staines Railway Station for rail transfer to Windsor.  A flat river walk via Eton, Jubilee River and Maidenhead, returning via Thames Path.  Picnic, pub, cafe lunch in Maidenhead.
Distance - 12 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leader Barry (B.) Please support new leader
Telephone - 01784 453298.  Mobile on the day – 07952782106.

Saturday, 23rd. October
Meet at 09.30 at Staines Railway Station, or at the start of the walk at 10.15 for a car transfer to the junction of Summerleaze Road and Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, click
SU 893824 . A circular walk in the flat couontryside between North Town and Cookham Rise, giving walkers an introduction to Strand Water and White Brook.
Distance – 4 miles. Difficulty – E.
Leader - Geoff (P.) Please support new leader
Telephone – 01784 459358.

Sunday, 24th. October
Meet at 09.00 at Staines railway station for a car transfer to Beaconsfield station, click SU940911 . A circular walk with a pub/picnic lunch at Chalfont St. Giles. Route via Ongar Hill Farm, Hodgemoor Woods, South Bucks Way, Narcot Lane and Seer Green. 
Distance - 11 miles. Difficulty - H.
Leader Mike (H.)
Telephone - 020 8707 4905. Mobile on the day - 07745 295641.

Wedneday, 27th. October
Meet 09:30 at Walton Bridge car park or 10:15 at start of walk, click SU954510 . A circular walk from Wood Street via Puttenham.  Park alongside Wood Street Village green.  Bring your own refreshments for mid-morning stop.  Picnic or pub at end of walk. Distance - 7 miles. Difficulty - M.
Leaders - Maureen and Brian.
Telephone - 01932 221857. Mobile on the day - 07979 754604.

Thursday 28th. October
The Ghurkha Oven, 3 Kingston Road , Staines (Nepalese/Indian/Asian foods).

Saturday, 30th. October
Meet 09.00 at Staines Railway Station to take the train to Hampstead Heath (via Richmond) A flat urban/heathland walk visiting Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House (free admission), Golders Green Park and historic Hampstead Town/ Pub/picnic lunch, morning coffee and afternoon tea stops.
Distance – 7 miles. Difficulty – E.
Leader John (R.)
Telephone – 01784 457217. Mobile on the day – 07950 854412.

Sunday, 31st. October
Ramblers 75th. Anniversary baton walk (Greensand Way – stage 1 of 7) organized by Ramblers - Surrey Area. Subsequent stages to follow during week  through 7th. November. No details at time of going to press so watch Staines Group web site or go to www.ramblers75.org.uk/baton-walks

Contact - Martin (M.)
Telephone – 020 8751 5284.

Walk levels

Walks are labelled for difficulty E, M and H, for guidance only, to help you choose walks that are appropriate for you. Please contact the leader of the walk if you require more details.

E – easy walking, mainly flat, suitable for beginners and those who prefer a walk at a slower pace.
M – a walk at a moderate pace for regular walkers. There may be stiles and some significant ascent / descent.
H – a harder walk for experienced walkers. Expect a walk at a faster pace with maybe a considerable amount of ascent / descent.

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