WALKS ALL WALKS START AT 10AM
BASINGSTOKE CANAL
BISLEY
Gentle 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles
Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles
Follow the popular and peaceful canal towpath looking for wildlife along the way. Meet outside Frimley Lodge Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY.
Escape the noise of the main road and discover the woods, fields and lanes of rural Bisley. There are a few stiles to cross on this route. Meet at Shaftesbury Road Car Park, Bisley, GU24 9ER
CHOBHAM PLACE WOODS
HAWLEY LAKE
Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles If you’ve not discovered this place; you’re missing out! Secluded woodland, quiet lanes and open expanses of heathland await. Meet outside Chobham Place Woods, on the junction of Windsor Road and Valley End Road.
CHOBHAM MEADOWS Gentle 45 minutes, 2.5 miles Take a gentle stroll through the riverside meadows that lie beyond the village of Chobham. This walk can be wet underfoot at times. Meet in the car park behind the Chobham Rider shop in Chobham High Street, GU24 8LZ. Please note the car park is free (1 hour limit) but you will need to get a ticket from the machine and display it.
BAGSHOT Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles
Moderate 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles Hidden away on the outskirts of the Borough but well worth a visit! Wandering along man made tracks, through trees and circling the lake, you won’t just visit the once! Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, (near The Crown and Cushion pub). New walkers please contact contact.centre@surreyheath. gov.uk because the meeting point for this walk may change.
BAGSHOT TO THE LOOKOUT Challenging 2.5 hours, 6 miles An hour’s trek through Swinley Forest to The Lookout for refreshments before the return journey. Meet outside St. Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ.
BRENTMOOR HEATH Moderate 1.5 hours - 3 miles
Join us for a gentle walk along charming lanes and woodland behind Bagshot. There are a few trees to cross on this route. Meet in Bagshot Playing Field Association Car Park GU19 5EN, but please park along College Ride.
Wet and dry heathland habitats with vast woodland. You might see some wildlife along the way! There are some steep inclines and declines on this route. Meet at Tringham Village Hall car park, GU24 9JP.
BLACKWATER MEADOWS
OLD DEAN COMMON
Gentle 1 hour, 2.5 miles Follow the meandering course of the River Blackwater and stroll through pleasant meadows. Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT.
LIGHTWATER COUNTRY PARK Moderate 1 hour, 2.5 miles Walk through the varied landscape of this breathtaking Country Park and beyond. Lots to see and explore; you’ll never get bored of the scenery. Meet at the Café, GU18 5RG.
Challenging 1.25 hours, 3 miles The Old Dean Common is a vast natural heathland tucked away, to be enjoyed only by those lucky enough to know about it. With views across Bracknell and Camberley. Meet at Old Dean Bowls Club, GU15 4BD.
OLD DEAN COMMON EXTENDED Challenging 1.5 hours - 4.5 miles This is an extended version of the Old Dean Common walk, with more heathland and natural pathways to explore. Meet at the Old Dean Bowls Club, GU15 4BD.
HORSESHOE LAKE TO EVERSLEY Challenging 2.5 hours, 6 miles This walk will explore a different section of the Blackwater Valley Path including a refreshment stop. With a choice of routes to be decided on the day, there’ll be something new to see each time. Meet at Horseshoe Lake, Mill Lane, Sandhurst, GU47 8JW.
FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS Challenging or Gentle 1.25 hours, 3 miles A walk alongside a golf course and through woodland with two relatively long steep ascents and one steep descent. A choice of either a gentle or challenging route is available on the day. Meeting at Pine Ridge Golf Club car park (Old Bisley Road, Frimley, Camberley GU16 9NX). Park in the overflow area at the far end of the car park.
QUEEN’S AVENUE TO FLEET Moderate 3.5 hours, 9 miles Follow the Basingstoke Canal from Aldershot to Fleet for a refreshment stop before returning to Queen’s Avenue. Meet at the free car park near the junction of Queen’s Avenue and Prince’s Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2LB.
ASH VALE - RIVER AND CANAL NORTH/SOUTH Moderate 2.5 Hours, 7 Miles
A circular walk from Ash Vale along the Blackwater River Path, including a refreshment break. Meet outside main entrance (ticket office) of North Camp railway station, Aldershot GU12 5QA. There is free on road parking near the station.
SPECIAL THANKS... To our Wellbeing Walks volunteer Walk Leaders. Up to date walk information can be found at surreyheath.gov.uk/walksandevents or by calling 01276 707100 For further information on the benefits of walking go to www.walkingforhealth.org.uk If you are interested in becoming a Walk Leader, please contact: Craig.Alford@surreyheath.gov.uk
MYTCHETT RANGES Moderate 1.5 hours, 3.75 miles The moderate climb to the top of the ranges will all be worth it when you see the view! Meet outside Frimley Lodge Café, Frimley Lodge Park, GU16 6HY.
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PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR WALKS COVID SAFE BY ADHERING TO THESE GUIDELINES: • All walks are socially distanced. Walkers are advised to bring their own hand sanitiser and face coverings. • Please do not attend if you or someone in your household is displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
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