Southern Walking Programme
This is the complete list of Southern events for the 12 months ending today. You can see the current Southern programme by clicking on the link below:
Southern Walks
| Saturday 12 February 2011 | DEAN TO ROMSEY, HANTS | Leader: Greg |
| A 10 mile linear walk from Dean to Romsey. Meander to Romsey along footpaths and lanes, joining the Test Way towards the end. Tea shop to complete the walk in Romsey. Meet 10.05 Dean Station (09.38 from Southampton Central, 09.52 Romsey; arrive 10.02). | ||
| Sunday 20 February 2011 | SNOWDROP CIRCULAR, WEST MEON, HANTS | Leader: Linda |
| An 11 mile walk via Beacon Hill with afternoon tea at Warnford Church. Packed lunch. Meet 10.30 at West Meon car park (GR 643236). Lift available from Fareham Station at 10.00. | ||
| Saturday 26 February 2011 | CUDHAM & DOWNE, KENT | Leader: Hilary and Aline |
| A 10 mile circular walk through woods and farmland, passing Charles Darwin's house in the village of Downe. Pub lunch at Cudham. Meet 10.15 Chelsfield (Kent) Station (9.36 from London Charing X, arrive 10.15). | ||
| Saturday 12 March 2011 | GOMSHALL, SURREY | Leader: Mike B |
| A 10 mile walk in the North Downs. Pub lunch at Holmbury St. Mary. Meet 10.50 Gomshall Railway Station (10.20 Bus (No. 32) from Friary Bus Station, Guildford; arrive 10.46 Gomshall Compasses). | ||
| Saturday 19 March 2011 | KINGSTON, SURREY TO HATTON CROSS, MIDDLESEX | Leader: Ruth |
| A 10 mile linear walk via Bushy Park, Crane Park, Hounslow Heath and following the River Crane through Donkey Woods. Coffee stop at Woodland Gardens. Pub lunch at the Duke of York, Hanworth Road, Hounslow. Possibility of early escape after 4 or 6½ miles! Meet 10.30 Kingston Station (9.57 from Waterloo, arrive 10.29). Return from Hatton Cross Underground Station. | ||
| Saturday 26 March 2011 | WINCHESTER TO ROMSEY, HANTS | Leader: Anthea |
| A 13 mile linear walk from Winchester to Romsey via Farley Mount and Ampfield Wood. Packed lunch. Meet 10.35 Winchester Station (09.35 from Waterloo, arrive 10.33). | ||
| Saturday 2 April 2011 | SOUTHEASE TO SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX | Leader: Mike B |
| A 12 mile linear walk to Seaford via Alfriston and Cuckmere Haven. Pub lunch in Alfriston. Afternoon tea at Exceat where there is an option to catch the bus to Seaford, shortening the walk to 9 miles. Meet 10.35 Southease Station (09.17 from London Victoria; arrive Lewes 10.22; change & depart 10.28, arrive Southease 10.34). Return from Seaford Station. | ||
| Saturday 9 April 2011 | TISBURY TO SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE | Leader: Greg |
| A 13 mile linear walk from Tisbury to Salisbury via the Fovant Badges, Chiselbury Ring and the Old Shaftsbury Drove. Packed Lunch. Evening meal in Salisbury. Meet 10.40 Tisbury Station (08.20 from London Waterloo, arrive Salisbury 09.48. Depart Salisbury by bus 0958, arrive Tisbury 10.38). | ||
| Saturday 16 April 2011 | PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX | Leader: Roger |
| An 11 mile walk west of Pulborough, towards Petworth. Packed Lunch. Meet 10.55 Pulborough Station (09.32 from Victoria, arrive 10.51; 10.37 from Barnham, arrive 10.55). | ||
| Saturday 30 April 2011 | WINCHESTER, HANTS | Leader: Mike P |
| A 10 mile walk via Kings Worthy. Pub lunch at King Charles II in Springvale. Meet 10.50 Winchester Station (09.39 from Waterloo, Clapham Junc 09.46, arrive Winchester 10.49). | ||
| Saturday 7 May 2011 | WATFORD, HERTS | Leader: Alan |
| A 10 mile walk through Whippendell Woods to Chipperfield for a pub lunch. Tea at the end of the walk in the Cha-Cha cafe in Cassiobury Park. Meet 10.30 Watford Metropolitan Line Station. Note that there are no trains to Watford Metropolitan station (replacement bus service) - if travelling by public transport meet 10:00 at Watford Junction station (depart Euston 09:46 or Clapham Junction 08:39). | ||
| Saturday 14 May 2011 | CHOLSEY, OXON | Leader: Richard |
| A 12 mile linear walk from Cholsey to Goring via Blewburton Hill Iron Age Camp and the Ridgeway. Packed lunch, possible pub stop for a drink. Tea shop in Goring. Meet 10.45 Cholsey Railway Station (09.45 from Paddington, arrive 10.41). | ||
| Saturday 21 May 2011 | STEVENAGE, HERTS | Leader: Diana |
| An 11 mile walk in North Hertfordshire. Walking through Stevenage old town to head for E.M. Forster country (Forster's novel "Howards End" was inspired by his home in this area & the surrounding countryside). Pub lunch in the hamlet of Hall's Green. Meet 10.15 Stevenage Station (09.52 from Kings Cross, Finsbury Park 09.56, arrive Stevenage 10.15). | ||
| Saturday 4 June 2011 | GRATELY, HANTS TO SALISBURY, WILTS | Leader: Greg |
| A 13 mile linear walk from Grately to Salisbury via the Bourne Valley and Old Sarum. Packed lunch; pub stop for a drink. Possible evening meal in Salisbury. Meet 11.10 Grately Railway Station (09.50 from Waterloo, arrive 11.07). | ||
| Saturday 11 June 2011 | HEXTON, NORTH WEST HERTS | Leader: Colin |
| A 9 mile walk through the Barton Hills, with lunch alongside Warden Hill. Then we head back to Hexton where we can have tea at the Lavender tearooms. Meet 10.30 in Hexton by the Raven PH. Turn off the B655 then park on the road. Pre-arranged lifts available from Hitchin. Postcode for start: SG5 3JB Grid reference: TL106307. | ||
| Saturday 18 June 2011 | SIXPENNY HANDLEY, DORSET | Leader: Anthea |
| A 14 mile circular walk from the campsite to Tollard Royal through Chase Woods and up to the view point at Win Green. A shorter option is available by driving part way and starting the circular walk closer to Tollard Royal. Meet at Church Farm Camping and Caravan Park reception at 09.30 ready to leave at 09.45. Postcode: SP5 5ND Grid reference: ST995173. | ||
| Sunday 19 June 2011 | SIXPENNY HANDLEY, DORSET | Leader: Anthea |
| A 10 mile walk taking in Hod Hill (an old Roman Fort – now just earthworks) and Hambledon Hill along the Wessex Ridgeway and Stour Valley Way. Meet at Church Farm Camping and Caravan Park reception at 10.00 ready to drive to the pub at 'Iwerne Coutney or Shroton' to start the walk at 10.30. Postcode: SP5 5ND Grid reference: ST995173 | ||
| Saturday 25 June 2011 | EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX | Leader: Nick |
| A 10 mile walk in the High Weald AONB. Please ring for lunch details. Meet 10.50 East Grinstead Station (09:53 from London Victoria, arrive 10.47). | ||
| Saturday 2 July 2011 | PRIMROSE HILL / CAMDEN TOWN, LONDON | Leader: Dave |
| A 6 mile walk around Primrose Hill and Camden Town, including an optional Canal Boat trip to Camden Lock and Little Venice (Ticket £5-50). Please bring a packed lunch. Optional Evening Meal. Meet 11.00 Camden Town Northern Line Station (right-hand exit). | ||
| Saturday 9 July 2011 | WEST MEON, HANTS | Leader: Andrew |
| An 11 mile walk in the South Downs National Park, via Beacon Hill and Old Winchester Hill. Packed lunch. Tea stop at Whitewool Pond. Meet 10.35 at West Meon car park - SU 642237 (09.50 Bus from Winchester, arrive 10.25 / 09.53 Bus from Petersfield, arrive 10.12). | ||
| Saturday 16 July 2011 | NEWPORT, ESSEX | Leader: Hilary |
| A 10 mile walk taking in parts of Harcamlow Way along green byways and footpaths with no hills to climb. Llamas and other exotic creatures can be seen along the route. Pub Lunch at the Cock in Henham; probable tea stop back at Newport. Meet 11.00 Newport Station (09.58 from Liverpool Street, arrive 10.57). Station car park charge is £2.30 for the day. | ||
| Saturday 23 July 2011 | FAVERSHAM, KENT | Leader: Hilary and Aline |
| A 12 mile walk including parts of the Saxon Shore Way and Swale Heritage Trail with views across to the Isle of Sheppey. Packed lunch, pub stop for drink in afternoon. Meet 10.40 Faversham Station (London Victoria depart 09.22, arrive 10.39; London St Pancras depart 09.25, arrive 10.33). Car park charge is £4.50. | ||
| Saturday 6 August 2011 | RYDE TO BRADING, ISLE OF WIGHT | Leader: Linda |
| A 10 mile linear walk from Ryde to Brading. Coast and inland walk. Lunch at Havenstreet Steam Railway (http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/). This is a Victorian Weekend on the railway. Meet Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier for 10.40 sailing or 11.10 Ryde Pier Head. | ||
| Saturday 13 August 2011 | SEVEN SISTERS AND BEACHY HEAD, EAST SUSSEX | Leader: Martin |
| A 14 mile linear walk from Seaford to Eastbourne including some of the finest coastal walking in England. Packed Lunch, tea shop at Birling Gap. Possible evening meal in Eastbourne. Meet 10.45 Seaford station (9.17 from London Victoria, arrive Lewes 10.22; change & depart 10.28, arrive Seaford 10.46). Return by train from Eastbourne. | ||
| Saturday 20 August 2011 | LOWER FITTLEWORTH, NR PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX | Leader: Roger |
| An 8 mile walk from Lower Fittleworth including Burton Park and Sutton village. Packed Lunch at Burton Mill Pond, possible pub drink in Sutton. Meet 10.55 Pulborough Station for car transfer to the start (09.32 from Victoria, arrive 10.51 / 10.37 from Barnham, arrive 10.55). | ||
| Saturday 3 September 2011 | SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX | Leader: Mike B |
| A 12 mile linear walk from Shoreham-by-Sea to Hove via the South Downs. Pub lunch at Devil’s Dyke. Meet 10.35 Shoreham-by-Sea Station (09.17 from Victoria, arrive 10.30 / 09.29 from Portsmouth Harbour, arrive 10.34). | ||
| Saturday 10 September 2011 | BALCOMBE, WEST SUSSEX | Leader: Nick |
| An 8 mile walk with a pub lunch and visit to the renowned Balcombe tea room at the end. If the weather is nice there will be an option of an additional 3 miles after tea to walk off the cakes! Meet 10.30 Balcombe Station (09.42 from London Bridge, arrive 10.21). | ||
| Saturday 17 September 2011 | WINDSOR GREAT PARK / THAMES PATH | Leader: Greg |
| A 13 mile linear walk from Ascot to Staines through Windsor Great Park and along the Thames Path. Packed lunch on Snow Hill, pub stop for a drink. Meet 10.45 Ascot Station (09.50 from Waterloo, arrive 10.43; 10.12 from Reading, arrive 10.40). | ||
| Saturday 24 September 2011 | PEWSEY, WILTSHIRE | Leader: Anthea |
| A 12 mile walk including the Kennet & Avon Canal and the Tan Hill Way with spectacular views across the Vale of Pewsey. Packed lunch. Meet 10.15 Pewsey Station (08.18 from Paddington, arrive 09.40 / 08.27 from Southampton Central, arrive Westbury 09.33; change & depart 09.59, arrive 10.15). | ||
| Saturday 1 October 2011 | LONDON LOOP, HATTON CROSS TO UXBRIDGE | Leader: Ruth |
| An 11 mile linear walk from Hatton Cross to Uxbridge, following the River Crane and Grand Union Canal. Early exit possible after 4 miles (Hayes & Harlington) or 7 miles (West Drayton). Please ring for lunch details. Meet 10.30 Hatton Cross Piccadilly Line Underground Station (45 minutes from Leicester Square). Return from Uxbridge (Piccadilly or Metropolitan Line). | ||
| Saturday 8 October 2011 | MILFORD TO GODALMING, SURREY | Leader: Peter |
| An 11 mile linear walk from Milford to Godalming which follows part of the Greensand Way, passes beautiful lakes and ponds, continues through Winkworth Arboretum (which should be quite colourful at this time of year) and ends on the canal in Godalming. Pub lunch and afternoon tea stop. Meet 10.30 Milford Station (09.15 from London Waterloo, arrive Guilford 09.51. Change & depart by bus at 10.03, arrive Milford 10.31). Return from Godalming by bus to Guildford (depart half-hourly at xx.28 and xx.58) or Milford (depart hourly at xx.23). | ||
| Saturday 15 October 2011 | BOTLEY TO NETLEY, HANTS | Leader: Linda |
| An 11 mile linear walk from Botley to Netley along the River Hamble (with ferry crossing) and Solent Way. Pub lunch. Tea stop in Royal Victoria Country Park. Meet 10.40 Botley Station (09.09 from London Waterloo, arrive 10.38). | ||
| Saturday 22 October 2011 | STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, ESSEX | Leader: Hilary and Bob |
| A 10 mile walk along green byways and footpaths with no hills to climb. Ring for pub lunch details. Probable tea stop back at Stansted. Meet 10.15 Stansted Mountfitchet Station (09.25 from Liverpool Street, arrive 10.05). Station car park charge is £2.30 for the day. | ||
| Saturday 29 October 2011 | SOCIAL: LONDON EYE / THE 4D EXPERIENCE | Leader: Dave |
| A ride on the London Eye, preceded by a viewing of the 4D Experience - a groundbreaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects including wind, bubbles and mist to add a breathtaking fourth dimension. Tickets (£17-50) can be bought on the day. See http://www.londoneye.com/ for details. It is likely that further entertainment will be arranged on the day! Meet 11.00 Embankment Tube Station. | ||
| Saturday 12 November 2011 | DIGSWELL | Leader: Colin |
| A 9 mile walk taking in Bramfield Woods & Tewin, pub stop at end of walk. Meet 10.35 Welwyn North Railway Station in Digswell (10.06 train from Kings Cross arrives 10.34). | ||
| Saturday 19 November 2011 | BECONTREE, LONDON | Leader: Mike P. |
| An 8 mile walk from Becontree. Café or pub lunch. Meet 11.00 Becontree Tube Station (District Line). Due to Engineering Works between Tower Hill and Becontree, the following alternative route is suggested: Fenchurch Street to Barking (Train); Barking to Becontree (Rail replacement bus, route C). Journey time is 40 minutes from Fenchurch Street. | ||
| Saturday 26 November 2011 | BRIXTON TO CRYSTAL PALACE, LONDON | Leader: Mike P. |
| A 9 mile linear walk from Brixton to Crystal Palace via various parks, Dulwich Village and Sydenham Hill Wood. Pub lunch. Meet 11.00 Brixton Railway Station. Return from Crystal Palace Station. | ||
| Saturday 10 December 2011 | SOCIAL: KEW GARDENS, LONDON | Leader: Andrew |
| A visit to Kew Gardens including the spectacular Xstrata Treetop Walkway. Tickets £13.90. Meet 10.45 Kew Bridge Railway Station (frequent trains from Waterloo, journey time 30 minutes). | ||
| Saturday 17 December 2011 | CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE | Leader: Alan |
| An 11.5 mile circular walk in the Chiltern Hills via Herbert's Hole and Lee Common. Pub lunch. Meet 10.30 Chesham Station (09.15 from Baker Street arriving 10.13, or 09.27 from Marylebone change at Chalfont). | ||
| Saturday 7 January 2012 | DORKING, SURREY | Leader: Nick |
| A 10 mile walk in the North Downs. Please ring for lunch details. Meet 10.30 Dorking (Main) Station (09.31 from London Victoria, arrive 10.24; 09.34 from Reading, arrive 10.26). | ||
| Saturday 14 January 2012 | BLACKWATER VALLEY PATH, CROWTHORNE, BERKS | Leader: Greg |
| A 9 mile linear walk from Crowthorne, Berks to Farnborough, Hants via the Tri-Lakes Country Park and the Blackwater Valley Path. Pub lunch at The Dukes Head, Sandhurst. Meet 10.20 Farnborough North Station to catch the 10.27 train to Crowthorne (arrive 10.39). Alternatively meet 10.40 Crowthorne Station (09.15 from Waterloo, arrive Guildford 09.50; change & depart 10.09, arrive Crowthorne 10.39). | ||
| Saturday 21 January 2012 | HAMPSTEAD HEATH, LONDON | Leader: Alan |
| A 9 mile linear walk via Little Venice, Regent's Park, Hampstead Heath and abandoned railway line from Highgate Wood to Alexandra Palace. Café lunch at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath. Meet 10.30 Paddington Station on mainline concourse outside ticket office. | ||
| Saturday 28 January 2012 | THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE | Leader: Andrew |
| An 8 mile walk, including the Kennet and Avon Canal and Greenham Common. Pub lunch. Meet 11.05 Thatcham Station (09.18 from London Paddington, arrive 11.04). | ||
| Saturday 4 February 2012 | OXTED, SURREY | Leader: Martin |
| A 10 mile walk in the North Downs. Pub lunch. Meet 10.35 Oxted Station (09.33 from London Bridge, arrive 10.30 or 09.47 from London Victoria, arrive East Croydon 10.02; change & depart 10.10, arrive 10.30). There is no direct train from London Victoria. | ||
