HEALTH & LEISURE WALKS
All welcome to guided, free, sociable, HDC walks led by trained volunteers; no need to book, just turn-up at the start point. A booklet containing over 250 walks is available from the Walks Co-ordinator on 07720 714306or online at are recommended to contact the Walk Leader to discuss suitability. All walks can be wet and muddy in places. Forthcoming walks in the Shipley Parish and neighbouring areas are as follows:-
(1013) Every Thursday, 11:00am: Billingshurst (1) A 2 ¼mile flat walk Very suitable for beginners, the elderly and people recovering from illness, operation or accident. 1 hour. Stay for coffee afterwards, May be muddy, please wear suitable footwear. Free disk parking for two hours (disk available from the Library at 50p) or free from the Leisure Centre. Dogs on leads are allowed. 1 hour. Meet in the library car park, Mill Lane RH14 9JZ (TQ086260) Leaders Jean 01403 581865 or Chris 01403 782745
(1010) Fri 7 & 21 October 11:00am: Barns Green (1) A2 mile mostly flat circular walk around the outskirts of the village mainly on firm ground. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Meet at the corner of the green near the Village Club.RH130PT (TQ128272) One hour. Leader Chatter Cheema 07720 714306
(2254)) Sat 8 October 10:30am:New WalkSumners Pond (3) Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR, TQ124268). From Horsham pass through Barns Green village. Turn right a short distance after the Green passing The Queens Head pub on the left. Signposted Sumners Ponds, Fishery and Campsite. A lovely 4 mile walk, taking 2 hours, around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows, some gates and stiles. Can be muddy in places after rain. No dogs as Livestock. Leaders: Douglas 01403 268807 or Jane 01403 261672
(2040) Sat 8 October 2:00pm: Thakeham. A 3 mile circular walk, few stiles, around this lovely village and across farmland towards Goose Green. Meet at Thakeham Church car park(TQ 110173). Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. 1½ hours. Leader Mick 01903 745971
(1009) Fri 14 & 28 October 11:00am: Southwater (1) A 2½ mile flat circular walk along bridleways, country lanes and the Downs Link.. Meet in the Country Park car park (off Cripplegate Lane) RH13 7UN TQ 161258. Car Park charge 50p. Not suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and prams, can be muddy. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1¼ hours. Walkers can choose to walk for 30 or 75 minutes. The Park café will be open for refreshments at the end if you wish. Leader: Chatter Cheema 07720 714306
(2082) Thu 27 October 10:00am:West Chiltington (1) Various 4/5 mile circular walks, some stiles and moderate slopes, incorporating windmills, vineyards, llamas and good views of the South Downs. Meet at the West Chiltington Village Hall car park, Mill Road (RH20 2PZ, TQ 083179). No dogs. 2 hours. Leader Sue 01403 255710
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