Guided outdoor activities
for the 50+ age group
For further information about GO50 : Telephone 01483 534706
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Send a C5-size s.a.e to GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4QZ
The GO50 programme aims to introduce people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle and the benefits of regular exercise. Walking or cycling with others - socialising as you exercise - adds significantly to the beneficial effects.
Regular exercise can: improve balance and flexibility; lower blood pressure; defend against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes; help maintain cognitive function; reduce depression and anxiety.
GO50 is a self-funded department of Age UKSurrey. All our activities are free, but a suggested donation of £2.00 would be very welcome. Donations go directly towards maintaining the GO50 programme. Using the Gift Aid scheme, we can reclaim the tax on your donations at no extra cost to you.
GO50 activities are led by experienced volunteers who will meet you at the start and lead the way. Please wear walking boots or other suitable footwear. Bring a drink and a snack. No children or dogs, please. Use pub car parks only if you intend to use the pub afterwards. Participants take part entirely at their own risk. GO50/Age UKSurrey accepts no liability for injuries or losses during the course of any activity. Please be aware of your own fitness levels and, if in doubt, consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Postcodes given are nearest available to the start. (T) indicates that the start is accessible by public transport. For travel information contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
No advanced booking required - just turn up at the start and join in. First-time GO50 participants : please arrive ten minutes early to complete a registration form. In the event of very bad weather, phone the GO50 office before setting off.
We recommend that all participants carry contact details with them in case of emergency.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer GO50 walk, cycle or Nordic Walk leader, or registering as a co-leader who might be called upon should extra support be needed, please contact the GO50 office.
HEALTH WALKS
The Health Walks scheme is aimed at encouraging people of all ages to take part in local, volunteer-led walks. The walks are ideal for people who would like to improve their health by increasing their physical activity levels. Participants are encouraged to walk at a pace that suits them. The walks last for 1 - 1½ hours and are free. No booking is required. Age UKSurrey Health Walks :
WEDNESDAYS : Park Barn Community Centre, Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford GU2 8JH.
10:30am – 11.30am
THURSDAYS : St John’s Centre, 222 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU4 7AA.
10am – 11am
THURSDAYS : Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Hawk’s Hill, Fetcham KT22 9BL.
10:30am – 12 noon
GO50 WALKS, December 2011 – March 2012
Mon 12th DEC : Sheepleas : 3½m Slightly undulating mixed walk with paths and quiet lanes through woods and fields, good views and one stile. Optional pub lunch afterwards. Meet Norman & Auriol for a 10:30am start at Sheepleas car park. From A246 Epsom Road turn south at West Horsley roundabout onto Shere Road. CP is ¾m on left. TQ084513 / KT24 6EP
Mon 12th DEC : Crockham Hill : 4½-5m Enjoy a circular walk out of the village, returning along Vanguard Way. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Crockham Hill, off the B269, parking in the village. TQ442506 / TN8 6RR
Wed 14th DEC : Virginia Water : 4½m Easy walk around the lake, through 18th c. landscaped gardens, Roman ruins & polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gdns restaurant. Meet Lynette for a 10:30am start at Savill Gdns car park. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signposted Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Wed 14th DEC : Buckland : 5m Walk through fields, crossing the lower part of the North Downs Way. Bring snack. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start in Buckland. Park near the shops/Post Office. TQ221507 / RH3 7BB
Thu 15th DEC : Weybridge to Coxes Lock : 4m Walk to some new places, on paths with good drainage so not too muddy. Meet Mike for an 11am start at Elmbridge Canoe Club CP, Walton Lane, Weybridge. TQ075657 / KT13 8NF
Fri 16th DEC : Epsom Common : 4 mls Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony for a 10am start at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Mon 19th DEC : Guildford Mount : 4½m Undulating walk with one stile, possibly muddy. Climb to Hog’s Back, lovely views. Return via North Downs Way & towpath. Optional pub lunch. Meet Jill for a 10:30am start on GuildfordTownBridge, foot of High St. SU994493 / GU1 3DG (T)Guildford station / bus station
Mon 19th DEC : Polesden Lacey : 4m Walk from the Estate through woodland and open countryside. Refreshments available in the National Trust restaurant. Meet Barbara for a 10:30am start in the pay & display car park at Polesden Lacey (free for NT members). TQ136522 / RH5 6BD
Tue 20th DEC : Godstone : 5m Undulating walk via Godstone Green, Broadham Green & Hob Gdn Cottage. Some stiles and can be muddy. Stay after walk for mince pies/hot drinks at Scout HQ, Godstone Green. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Godstone Green opposite White Hart pub. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP
Wed 21st DEC : Mickleham : 4m Varied walk up back of Box Hill taking in Broadwood Folly and viewpoint, followed by gentle descent. Toilets in car park. Lunch at Stepping Stones. Meet Rosemary for a 10:30am start in Rykas car park, opposite Burford Bridge Hotel off A24. TQ171521 / RH5 6BX (T) Bus 465
Fri 23rd DEC : Bletchingley : 4½m Over Castle Hill to Nutfield. Meet Irene for a 10:15am start at Bletchingley playing fields, opposite Plough pub. TQ329505 / RH1 4PE
Wed 28th DEC : Bushy Park/Hampton Court : 5m Flat, possibly muddy walk through BushyPark to KingstonBridge. Back along towpath to Hampton Court for lunch. Meet Jeanette for an 11am start in Diana Fountain main car park in BushyPark near Hampton Court Palace (A308). TQ159693 / TW11 0EW
Tue 3rd JAN : Chantries : 2½m An undulating walk with stiles, sandy tracks and good views. Optional pub refreshments. Meet Jill at 10:30am (10:45 start) at the Chantries car park, Pilgrims Way, Guildford, turning east off A281 (Shalford Rd), 1m south of Guildford. TQ003483 / GU4 8AW (T) Buses 21, 22, 32
Wed 4th JAN : Denbies : 5½m Climb through vineyards over to Polesden Lacey for coffee and return via Tanners Hatch. Bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) at Denbies Wine Estate CP, Dorking (A24). TQ166511 / RH5 6AA (T) Bus 465, Dorking station
Thu 5th JAN : Windsor Great Park : 4m Superb views of Windsor Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop en route, pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Bishopsgate entrance. A30 Egham Hill, A328 through Englefield Green, left down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71
Mon 9th JAN : Dorman’s Park : 4½m Pleasant, varied walk, 2 hills, but good conditions underfoot. Light lunch at reasonable cost available afterwards.Meet Graham at 10am (10:15 start) in Furzefield Road, Baldwin’s Hill, East Grinstead. From Lingfield, take East Grinstead Rd through Felcourt, past Chartham Park Golf Club and left turn down Furzefield Road. Park considerately at the bottom.
Tue 10th JAN : GO50 New Year Lunch @ Hoebridge Golf Centre Old Woking Road, Old Woking GU22 8JH. 12:30pm meet, 1pm eat. Booking essential.
Wed 11th JAN : Milton Heath : 4½m Explore the town of Dorking without using town car parks. No toilets. Refreshments in Dorking. Meet Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Milton Heath car park. ½m out of Dorking turn south off A25, signed ‘Bury Hill Fisheries’. TQ155488 / RH4 3JT (T) Bus 21, 22, 32
Wed 11th JAN : Chaldon : 5m Enjoy good views, Pilgrims Way & Stone Age Path. Flat walk with stiles, possibly muddy. Bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start). Turn down Church Lane in Chaldon, park opposite church (opp. Doctors Lane). TQ309556 / CR3 5AF
Thu 12th JAN : Esher (new walk) : 3m Scenic walk, partly beside the River Ember, couple of minor slopes. Could be muddy in places. Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start) at Mill Road, Esher (by industrial estate). TQ133657 / KT10 8AL
Sat 14th JAN : Epsom Common : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. On B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Mon 16th JAN : Reigate Heath : 3m Walk through heathland and farm fields with some scenic views. Optional pub lunch nearby. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15 start) at the car park on Reigate Heath, Flanchford Road. TQ238503 / RH2 8AB (T) Bus 32 Redhill-Guildford
Wed 18th JAN : Dormansland : 5m An easy, interesting walk with good views, an Iron Age Fort and Greathead Manor. Bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) in Ford Manor Rd, Dormansland, off the B2028 Lingfield-Edenbridge Road near the Plough Inn. TQ406428 / RH7 6PR (T) Bus 236
Wed 18th JAN : Painshill Park : 3m Gentle tour of the fascinating follies across a dramatic 18th cent hillside landscape. Free entry today. Toilets at start / cafe at end. Rough paths. Meet Norman & Auriol at 10:15am (10:30 start) at the car park. Entrance on ‘Between Streets’, Cobham, east of A245/A307 roundabout. TQ103603 / KT11 1EJ (T) Bus 515 Guildford-Kingston
Thu 19th JAN : Windsor Great Park : 4m Mystery walk through hidden paths and little known areas of the park. Optional lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Savill Gardens car park. From A30, take Wick Rd/Wick Lane, signposted Savill Gardens. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Mon 23rd JAN : Bletchingley : 5m Walk over farmland, with 2 flights of steps. Pub refreshments. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15 start) at the Whyte Harte PH, Bletchingley. TQ326507 / RH1 4PB (T) Bus 410
Mon 23rd JAN : Guildford Town Bridge : 3m A flat, riverside walk to Shalford, returning through (muddy) fields. Pub lunch or picnic. Meet Jill at 10:30am (10:45 start) at the Town Bridge, foot of Guildford High Street. SU994493 / GU1 3DG (T) Guildford station / bus station
Wed 25th JAN : Bocketts Farm & Norbury Park : 4m Pleasant walk over Fetcham Downs, nice views. Refreshments in Farm Café. Meet Barbara at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Bocketts Farm in Fetcham on the A246 Epsom/ Guildford Road. CP at the end of the access road. TQ155550 / KT22 9BS
Thu 26th JAN : Thorpe Park (new walk) : 3½m A pleasant, flat walk taking in the outskirts of Thorpe Park and Penton Hook Marina. Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start) at The Red Lion, Village Road, Thorpe. TQ021687 / TW20 8UE
Thu 26th JAN : Limpsfield Chart : 5½m A six-farms walk through Itchington Common and return by Trenchly Manor. Bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) at the Carpenters Arms PH, off the B269 Limpsfield Chart. TQ425519 / RH8 0TG
Fri 27th JAN : Happy Valley : 4m Some hills on this walk but quite scenic with very little road and not particularly muddy. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15 start) at car park just beyond The Fox pub, Coulsdon Common, B2030. TQ318569 / CR3 5QS (T) Bus 404, 466
Mon 30th JAN : Hogsmill River : 5½m Returning via Horton Country Pk. No hills! Meet Keith at 10am (10.15 start) at Ewell Court Car Park, Ewell Court Ave. Left turn off A240 Ewell to Tolworth. TQ214638 / KT19 0ED (T) Bus 406, E16
Wed 1st FEB : Banstead Woods : 4m Enjoy a woodland walk with good views. Easy circuit very suitable for new walkers. Coffee stop en route. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) on Holly Lane, Banstead. TQ273583 / CR5 3NR (T) Chipstead station
Thu 2nd FEB : Windsor Great Park : 4m Superb views of Windsor Castle, Thames Valley. Undulating walk through Deer Park and the Village. Coffee stop en route, pub lunch afterwards. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Bishopsgate entrance. A30 Egham Hill, A328 through Englefield Green, left down Bishopsgate Rd to end of park. SU978721 / TW20 0XY (T) Bus 71
Fri 3rd FEB : Epsom Common : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. On B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Mon 6th FEB : Gatton Park : 5½m Walk mainly through fields and woodlands including a climb. Pub refreshments. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15 start) in Quality Street off the A23 High Street, Merstham. TQ289533 / RH1 3EA (T) Bus 405, 540 / Merstham station
Mon 6th FEB : Laleham to Staines : 3m Simple, flat walk alongside the Thames but with the advantage of a fantastic Indian Buffet in Staines for just £7. Excellent food!! Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start) at Notcutts Garden Centre, 150 Staines Road, Laleham. TQ047696 / TW18 2SF
Tue 7th FEB : Chantries : 2½m An undulating walk with stiles, sandy tracks and good views. Optional pub refreshments. Meet Jill at 10:30am (10:45 start) at the Chantries car park, Pilgrims Way, Guildford, turning east off A281 (Shalford Rd), 1m south of Guildford. TQ003483 / GU4 8AW (T) Buses 21, 22, 32
Wed 8th FEB : Godstone : 4½m Enjoy an easy walk from the village to Garston-Green Sand Way, Tilburstow Hill to return by Ivy Mill and Godstone Church. A few stiles. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) at Godstone Green, by the Pond, parking where convenient. TQ349516 / RH9 8DP (T) Metrobus 400
Thu 9th FEB : Molesey to Hampton Court (new walk) : 3-4m Flat, easy walk. Formal gardens of Hampton Court and part of River Thames. Towpaths, so not too muddy. Good value meal after (2 for £10). Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start) at The Bell Inn, 4 Bell Road, East Molesey. TQ145678 / KT8 0SS
Tue 14th FEB : Hedgecourt Lake : 4½m Very varied flat walk with lovely lakes, woods, fields and country lanes. Several stiles. Join Graham for birthday cake & lunch! Meet Graham at 10am (10:15 start) at Snowhill Garden Centre or the adjacent lane. Near junction West Park Rd/Effingham Rd. TQ336400 / RH10 3EX (T) Metrobus 281 ½m away
Tue 14th FEB : St John’s, Woking : 4¾m Fairly flat walk, no stiles. Optional pub lunch. Meet Pam & Martin at 10:15am (10:30 start) on Hook Heath Rd, St John’s. From Wych Hill, turn into Hook Heath Rd by the Renault garage with yellow facia. Park on the left-hand side just past Allen House Park Rd. SU992571 / GU22 0JG
Wed 15th FEB : Headley : 3m Undulating walk over this rare Surrey Heathland. Meet Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30 start) at the Cock Inn, Headley. Follow signs from A24 at Leatherhead. When you get to Headley Common Road, turn left and the pub is on the right just before the church. TQ205548 / KT18 6LE
Wed 15th FEB : Runnymede : 4¾m Visiting the Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial, descending Cooper’s Hill to the Thames and the Magna Carta & Kennedy Memorials before rising to car park. Some stiles and shallow steps. Meet Auriol & Norman at 10am (10:15 start) opposite Barley Mow pub, Barley Mow Rd, Englefield Green. On the Green, just off St Jude’s Rd. SU991714 / TW20 0NX (T) Bus 71
Tue 21st FEB : Nonsuch Park : 3m Walk in Cheam Park and Warren Farm as well as Nonsuch Pk where we hope to see snowdrops. Meet Keith at 10am (10.15 start) at CP on the bend near War Memorial on A24 London Rd, Ewell. TQ227634 / KT17 2DL (T) Bus 293 / Stoneleigh station
Wed 22nd FEB : Virginia Water : 4½m Easy walk around lake, through 18th c. landscaped gardens, Roman ruins and polo fields. Lunch in Savill Gdns restaurant. Meet Lynette at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Savill Gdns CP. From A30 take Wick Rd/Lane signposted Savill Gdns. SU977705 / TW20 0UJ (T) Bus 71
Thu 23rd FEB : Woodham/Rowhill : 4m A flat circular walk from Woodham to Row Hill via local farms and nurseries. Optional lunch in the Victoria Pub after the walk. Meet David & Vivienne at 10:15am (10:30 start) in car park of the Victoria pub, 427 Woodham Lane, Woodham. TQ037617 / KT15 3QE
Mon 27th FEB : Epsom Downs : 5m Broad bridleways over open downs with (hopefully!) views over London, wooded areas & Walton-on-the-Hill village. Pub food nearby. Meet Sue & Liz at 10am (10:15 start) at free CP by mini-roundabout on Tattenham Corner Rd (racecourse side of road). TQ223583 / KT18 5PP (T) Buses 318, 460, 480 / Tattenham Cnr station
Tue 28th FEB : St Martha’s & the Chantries : 4m Hilly walk with lovely views through woods and open fields. Includes St Martha’s Hill & Church. Return via Pilgrim’s Way. Meet Colin at 10:15am (10:30 start) at Guildford Lane car park. From A248 west of Albury turn north west onto Guildford Lane. CP on left after ¾m. TQ036484 / GU5 9BQ
Wed 29th FEB : Wotton Hatch : 4m Walk to Friday Street and return along part of Greensand Way. Optional pub refreshments. Meet Barbara & Rosemary at 10:15am (10:30 start) in car park behind Wotton Hatch pub near Westcott, west of Dorking on A25. TQ126476 / RH5 6QQ (T) Bus 21, 22, 32
Wed 29th FEB : Limpsfield (new walk) : 4½-5m Walk up to North Downs, Botley Hill & return via Titsey Place. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) at far end of Detillens Lane, Limpsfield village. Off A25 Westerham Rd. TQ404530 / RH8 0DP (T) Bus 236, 594
Thu 1st MAR : Shackleford : 2½m Walk through conservation area of outstanding beauty, through a small hamlet & church. Pub refreshments. Meet Norma at 10:45am (11am start) at the Cyder House, Peperharow Lane, Shackleford. From A3, 4m south of Guildford take Shackleford exit. Turn left at post office onto Peperharow Lane. SU935452 / GU8 6AN
Mon 5th MAR : Felcourt : 4½m Fairly flat, varied walk, can be wet underfoot. Meet Graham at 10am (10:15 start). Off A22 Eastbourne Rd between Felbridge & Newchapel, in layby on west side past Peacock Lodge. TQ364414 / RH7 6HL
Wed 7th MAR : Sheepleas (new walk) : 3½m Delightful walk, woods and common. Some hills, could be muddy. Snacks at nearby garden centre. Meet Rosemary & Barbara at 10:15am (10:30 start) behind West Horsley church, East Lane. Turn off A246 towards W Horsley. TQ086546 / KT24 6LQ
Thu 8th MAR : Wimbledon Common & Cannizaro Pk (new walk) : 4½m Lovely walk in scenic landscape and garden. Only 25 minutes from Cobham! Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start). Leave A3 at Tibbetts Corner, head towards Wimbledon. Entrance signed on right, down Windmill Rd. TQ229724 / SW19 5NR
Thu 8th MAR : Reigate Hill : 5½m Walk taking in North Downs with great views. Can be muddy in places with some stiles. Bring snack. Meet Irene at 10am (10:15 start) at NT car park, Wray Lane, top of Reigate Hill. TQ263524 / RH29RP (T) Bus 420, 460
Sun 11th MAR : Wentworth (new walk) : 4½m Flat walk with lots to see, especially the golf course and the large properties. Meet Mike at 10:45am (11am start) from Belvedere Arms, London Road, Sunninghill. SU959686 / SL5 7SB
Mon 12th MAR : Epsom Common : 4m Explore Epsom & Ashtead Commons. Visit Roman brick works. Mainly flat, reasonably easy, but can be muddy. Meet Anthony at 9:45am (10am start) at Epsom Common Stew Ponds car park. On B280 between Epsom & Malden Rushett. TQ184612 / KT18 7TR
Mon 12th MAR : Shere : 4m Walk along field paths to Gomshall and Shere Heath. Pub lunch. Meet Jill at 10:15am (10:30 start). From A25 turn south to Shere. Public CP on left going into the village. TQ074481 / GU5 9HE