Bearstead to Hollingbourne

14 August. This deceptively innocent route has turned out to be one of the Group’s more demanding walks; which  could explain why we met no other ramblers on the footpaths, despite perfect walking weather and trails  that had dried out considerably over the past week. Earlier this year the recce had discovered Read more…

Winchester circular

24 July. The Winchester Circular walk last Saturday was undertaken with the most alarming weather forecasts threatening thunder and lightning. Nevertheless, armed with the Ramblers’ guidance on what to do in a storm – nine intrepid walkers set off through the City towards  St Catherine’s Hill, ready to ‘crouch’ and/ Read more…

Westhumble to Dorking

12 June. This is a circular walk, starting at Westhumble, going over Ranmore – the hill opposite Box Hill – with the lunch spot at Polesden Lacey and finishing at Dorking station. It was perfect weather, convivial company, and a beautiful walk in the Surrey Hills.  There was a slight Read more…