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 September 2009 | SOLENT WAY (HAMBLE TO LEE-ON-SOLENT / PORTSMOUTH) | Leader: Linda |
| A choice of 9 or 14 mile walks with two ferry crossings along the Solent Way from Hamble to Lee-on-Solent or Portsmouth. Packed lunch with afternoon tea stop. Return by bus from Lee-on-Solent for short walk option. Meet 11.05 Hamble station (09.05 from London Waterloo, arrive Southampton Central 10.22. Change & depart 10.44, arrive Hamble 11.04). | ||
| Saturday 19 September 2009 | SALISBURY, WILTS | Leader: Mike P |
| An 11 mile walk via Old Sarum to Winterbourne Earls for Pub lunch. Return via the Clarendon Way. Meet 10.45 Salisbury Railway Station (09.20 from London Waterloo, arrive 10.42, or 09.22 from Portsmouth Harbour, arrive 10.40). | ||
| Saturday 3 October 2009 | KNOCKHOLT, KENT | Leader: Simon |
| A 10 mile downland walk in the North Downs with pub lunch. Meet 10.40 Knockholt Station (09.56 from Charing Cross, arrive Knockholt 10.39). If travelling by car, Knockholt is near M25 J4. | ||
| Saturday 10 October 2009 | DUNSTABLE DOWNS, BEDFORDSHIRE | Leader: Colin |
| A 10 mile walk covering Dunstable Downs & visiting the Tree Cathedral at Whipsnade. Meet 10.00 at the Visitor Centre, Dunstable Downs on B4541 west of Dunstable. Car park free for NT members. Lift available from Hitchin Station. | ||
| Saturday 17 October 2009 | RIVER WEY NAVIGATION, SURREY | Leader: Greg |
| A 12 mile linear walk from Woking to Guildford following the River Wey Navigation. This forms part of the E2 European Long Distance Route between Galway and Nice. Meet 10.30 Woking Station (frequent trains from London Waterloo). Return by train from Guildford. | ||
| Saturday 24 October 2009 | THORNEY ISLAND, HANTS | Leader: Peter |
| A 10 mile walk around Thorney Island. Access to the island is dependent on the MOD so the walk may be subject to change on the day. Meet 11.00 at Emsworth Station (09.30 from London Waterloo, arrive Havant 10.49; change & depart (from opposite platform) 10.56, arrive Emsworth 11.00). | ||
| Saturday 31 October 2009 | LEWES, SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK | Leader: Martin |
| A 10 mile walk in the South Downs National Park. Please ring for lunch details. Meet 10.55 Lewes Station (09.47 from London Victoria, arrive Lewes 10.51). | ||
| Saturday 7 November 2009 | WALK THE (WATERCRESS) LINE / Winchester Fireworks Spectacular! | Leader: Greg |
| A 10 mile linear walk for charity from Alton to Alresford along the track of the Watercress Line Steam Railway - see http://www.watercressline.co.uk/mhralp/Watercress_Line/Latest_News/Latest_News.html for details. There will be refreshments at intermediate stations. Travel from Alresford to Winchester by Bus to see the Winchester Round Table Bonfire and Firework Display, which also includes a torchlight procession through the city centre. Meet 11.10 Alton Railway Station (09.53 from London Waterloo, arrive 11.10). If travelling by car, park in Winchester, then catch the 10.10 Bus (X64) from the Bus Station (SU 484294), arrive Alton 10.55. If you are not planning to come to Winchester for the Fireworks after the walk, you can catch a bus back to Alton (from Alresford). See the following timetable: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables/WI64X64timetable310808.pdf | ||
| Sunday 15 November 2009 | TEST WAY, HANTS: REDBRIDGE TO ROMSEY | Leader: Karen |
| A 9 mile linear walk following the Test Way from Redbridge to Romsey, including the Lower Test Nature Reserve, finishing with afternoon tea in Romsey. Packed lunch. Meet 10.20 Romsey Railway Station to catch the 10.32 train to Redbridge (arrive 10.39). Alternatively, meet 10.40 Redbridge Station (10.10 from Southampton Central, arrive 10.16). | ||
| Saturday 21 November 2009 | SAUNDERTON, BUCKS | Leader: Andrew |
| A 10 mile circular via West Wycombe. A fairly easy stroll (it says in the book) though Chiltern woodland and meadow with a chance to visit the grounds of Hughenden Manor and possibly the (in)famous Hell Fire caves at West Wycombe. Packed lunch with possible chance for lunch time coffee at NT Hughenden Manor tea shop if it's open. Meet 10.55 Saunderton Station (10.18 from London Marylebone, arrive 10.54). | ||
| Sunday 29 November 2009 | HORSEBRIDGE, HANTS | Leader: Karen |
| An 8 mile walk in the Test Valley. Pub lunch in Broughton. Meet 10.45 at Test Way Car Park, Horsebridge (SU 345304). | ||
| Saturday 12 December 2009 | BERKHAMSTED, HERTS | Leader: Alan |
| A 10 mile walk in the Chiltern Hills. Pub lunch in Aldbury. Meet 10.30 Berkhamsted Station (09.54 from London Euston, arrive 10.23) | ||
| Monday 28 December 2009 | CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR WALK: BROOKWOOD, SURREY | Leader: Greg |
| A 9 mile linear walk following the Basingstoke Canal and Blackwater Valley from Brookwood to Aldershot. Meet 10.35 Brookwood Station (09.53 from London Waterloo, arrive 10.35). Return from Aldershot Station. | ||
| Saturday 9 January 2010 | GORING, OXON TO READING, BERKS | Leader: Richard |
| An 11 mile walk from Goring via Pangbourne for a pub lunch, then continuing via Mapledurham (where The Eagle Has Landed was filmed) and Caversham to Reading. Possible evening meal at Sweeney's. Meet 10.40 Goring & Streatley Station (09.27 from London Paddington, arrive 10.37). | ||
| Saturday 16 January 2010 | KEMSING / IGHTHAM, KENT | Leader: Hilary and Aline |
| A 9 mile walk via Oldbury Wood and Ightham Mote. Pub lunch. Meet 10.30 Kemsing Station (09.37 from London Victoria, arrive 10.17) | ||
| Saturday 23 January 2010 | HERTFORD NORTH, HERTS | Leader: Diana |
| A 9 mile walk in East Herts, starting by the River Beane on the Hertfordshire Way. Ring for lunch details. Meet 10.40 Hertford North Station (09.56 from Kings Cross, arrive 10.38). | ||
| Saturday 30 January 2010 | SHAWFORD / MARWELL ZOO, HANTS | Leader: Linda |
| A 9 mile walk via Marwell Zoo. Pub lunch in Owslebury. Meet 11.00 Shawford Station (09.39 from London Waterloo, arrive 10.57). | ||
| Saturday 6 February 2010 | TONBRIDGE, KENT | Leader: Cath & Steve |
| A 10 mile walk through rural parkland and along part of the River Medway. Pub lunch. Meet 11.00 Tonbridge Station (10.15 from London Charing Cross, arrive 10.59). | ||
| Saturday 13 February 2010 | LIPHOOK, HANTS | Leader: Greg |
| A 10 mile walk in the South Downs National Park via Woolbeding Common. Café Lunch in Redford. Meet 11.20 Liphook Station (10.00 from London Waterloo, arrive 11.07 / 10.53 from Havant, arrive 11.21). | ||
| Saturday 20 February 2010 | HASSOCKS, EAST SUSSEX | Leader: Martin |
| A 10 mile walk including the Jack & Jill Windmills and part of the South Downs Way. Please ring for lunch details. Meet 10.30 Hassocks Station (09.21 from London Victoria, arrive 10.26). | ||
| Saturday 6 March 2010 | BEVERLEY BROOK, SW LONDON | Leader: Ruth |
| A 7 mile linear walk from New Malden to Putney, following Beverley Brook across Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park and Barnes Common. Cafe lunch or picnic at Roehampton Gate. Pub/tea stop and possible evening meal in Putney. Meet 11.00 New Malden Station (10.36 from London Waterloo, arrive 10.58). Return from Putney (mainline station), Putney Bridge (District Line) or numerous buses. | ||
| Saturday 13 March 2010 | DIGSWELL, HERTFORDSHIRE | Leader: Colin |
| A 10 mile walk including Bramfield Woods. Meet 10.35 Welwyn North Railway Station (10.06 from Kings Cross, arrive 10.34) | ||
| Saturday 20 March 2010 | WESTERHAM, KENT | Leader: Mike B |
| An 11 mile walk in the North Downs. Pub lunch. Meet 10.45 by the General Wolf statue on the green at Westerham. | ||
| Saturday 27 March 2010 | BROCKENHURST, NEW FOREST | Leader: Anthea |
| A 12 mile walk in the New Forest National Park. Packed lunch with afternoon tea stop in Brockenhurst. Meet 10.40 Brockenhurst Station (09.05 from London Waterloo, arrive 10.37). | ||
| Saturday 10 April 2010 | SEVENOAKS, KENT | Leader: Martin |
| An 11 mile circular walk in the North Downs. Please ring for lunch details. Meet 10.40 Sevenoaks Station (10.00 from London Charing Cross, arrive 10.36). | ||
| Saturday 17 April 2010 | CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX | Leader: Roger |
| A 10 mile linear walk to Bosham, including the Chichester Canal and Bosham Harbour. Meet 10.35 Chichester Station (09.02 from London Victoria, arrive 10.34). Return from Bosham Station. | ||
| Saturday 24 April 2010 | REIGATE HILL, SURREY | Leader: Mike B |
| An 11 mile walk in the North Downs. Pub lunch. Meet 10.45 Reigate Hill car park (M25 J8). | ||
| Saturday 8 May 2010 | STUDLAND BAY & OLD HARRY ROCKS, DORSET | Leader: Greg |
| A 12 mile walk. After crossing the entrance to Pool Harbour on the Sandbanks Chain Ferry, we follow the start of the South West Coast Path via Shell Bay and Studland Bay to Old Harry Rocks. The walk continues along Ballard Down before returning via Godlingston Heath. Please bring a packed lunch, although there will be ample opportunities for a café stop along Studland Bay. Joint walk with Hampshire 20's & 30's. Meet 11.15 Sandbanks Peninsula Car Park (SZ 044877 - outside the Sandbanks Beach Kiosk, near the public toilets). Note that the car park charge is £10.50 for 7 hours!; it is recommended to car share or use public transport. From Bournemouth Railway Station, catch the Wilts & Dorset Bus no. 50 to Sandbanks (depart 10.20; arrive 11.05). | ||
| Saturday 15 May 2010 | HENLEY-ON-THAMES, OXON | Leader: Andrew |
| A 13 mile walk via Stonor. There will be a pub lunch (followed by steep climb!). Afternoon tea / pub meal (depending on return time) in Henley. Lovely walk showing the Chilterns at their best before a high speed rail line cuts through them! Meet 11.05 at Henley-on-Thames Station (09.42 from London Paddington, arrive Twyford 10.33; change & depart 10.50, arrive 11.02). | ||
| Saturday 22 May 2010 | EAST MEON, HANTS | Leader: Linda |
| A 12 mile walk in the South Downs National Park, including Old Winchester Hill. Packed lunch. Meet 10.35 East Meon Car Park (09.50 Bus from Winchester, arrive 10.32; 09.53 Bus from Petersfield, arrive 10.05). | ||
| Saturday 5 June 2010 | NEWHAVEN TO BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX | Leader: Mike B |
| An 11 mile coastal walk from Newhaven to Brighton. Pub lunch. Evening meal in Brighton. Meet 11.05 Newhaven Town Railway Station (09.47 from London Victoria, arrive Lewes 10.52; change & depart 10.58, arrive Newhaven Town 11.06). Return by train from Brighton. | ||
| Saturday 12 June 2010 | GORING, OXON | Leader: Richard |
| A 13 mile walk on the Berkshire Downs via Aldworth and Moulsford. Pub lunch. Possible tea shop at the end of the walk. Meet 10.40 Goring & Streatley Station (09.45 from London Paddington, arrive 10.36). | ||
| Saturday 26 June 2010 | POLEGATE, EAST SUSSEX | Leader: Martin |
| A 12 mile linear walk in the South Downs National Park from Polegate to Exceat via Jevington. Please ring for lunch details. Return to Eastbourne by bus, then train to Polegate. Meet 11.05 Polegate Station (09.47 from London Victoria; arrive Polegate 11.05). | ||
| Saturday 3 July 2010 | SHOREHAM, KENT | Leader: Hilary and Aline |
| An 8 mile walk in and around the Darent Valley including a tea stop at the Lavender farm. The farm has an open day and should look spectacular with the crop in full bloom. Packed lunch. Evening meal if people are interested. Meet 10.35 Shoreham (Kent) Station (09.43 from London Victoria, arrive 10.34). | ||
| Saturday 17 July 2010 | 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). The day will also include a visit to London Zoo (Entrance £14). Please bring a packed lunch. Optional Evening Meal. Meet 11.00 Camden Town Northern Line Station (right-hand exit). | ||
| Saturday 24 July 2010 | BILLINGSHURST, WEST SUSSEX | Leader: Roger |
| A 13 mile walk via 'The Mens' ancient woodland (Wildlife Trust Reserve). The walk will also include part of the Wey-South Path along the Arun Canal (disused). Packed lunch. Meet 10.45 Billingshurst Station (09.32 from Victoria, arrive 10.44; 10.02 from Barnham, arrive 10.29). | ||
| Saturday 31 July 2010 | HENLEY ON THAMES | Leader: Greg, Andrew, Aline & Hilary |
| As part of the Chilterns weekend there will be 9 & 12 mile walks partly along the River Thames. Meet 9.30am at the car park between Mill End & Hambleden (North east of Henley on Thames). | ||
| Sunday 1 August 2010 | WEST WYCOMBE | Leader: Colin |
| As part of the Chilterns Weekend, there will be an 8 mile walk taking in West Wycombe 'Hellfire' caves, made 'infamous' by Sir Francis Dashwood, one-time squire and founder of the Hellfire club, and Hughenden Manor, Disraeli's former home, now a National Trust property. Meet 9.45am by the Hellfire Caves in West Wycombe. | ||
| Saturday 7 August 2010 | SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT | Leader: Linda |
| A 9 mile linear walk from Sandown to Ryde via Brading following the Nunwell Trail. Pub lunch. Meet 11.10 Sandown Station (10.15 Ferry from Portsmouth Harbour, arrive Ryde Pier Head 10.37; Depart 10.50 Train, arrive Sandown 11.08). | ||
| Saturday 14 August 2010 | SALISBURY, WILTS | Leader: Anthea |
| A 13 mile linear walk from Coombe Bissett to Salisbury, including Stratford Tony Down and returning along the Avon Valley Path via Odstock. Packed lunch. Meet 10.30 Endless Street Bus Station (Salisbury) to catch the 10.40 bus (No. 184) to Coombe Bissett. | ||
| Saturday 21 August 2010 | STEVENAGE, HERTS | Leader: Diana |
| A 10 mile walk in North Hertfordshire. After quickly leaving Stevenage behind, the walk includes Knebworth House & Country Park. Pub lunch. Meet 10.45 Stevenage Station (10.22 from Kings Cross, arrive 10.45). Car drivers join walk at Woodman pub, Norton Green at 10.50. | ||
| Saturday 28 August 2010 | DURLSTON HEAD TO SWYRE HEAD, DORSET | Leader: Greg |
| There will be 2 walks (13 and 9 miles). Both walks follow the South West Coast Path south and west of Swanage via Durlston Head. The shorter walk will turn inland to Worth Matravers and follow the Priests Way back to Swanage. The longer walk will continue to Swyre Head (203m, the highest point in the Isle of Purbeck) via St Alban's Head and Hounstout Cliff. It will then continue to Corfe Castle before returning to Swanage by bus or steam train. Meet 09.15 Swanage Youth Hostel. | ||
| Sunday 29 August 2010 | STUDLAND BAY & OLD HARRY ROCKS, DORSET | Leader: Greg |
| There will be 2 walks (13 and 9 miles). Both walks follow the South West Coast Path north via Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks to Studland Bay. Morning coffee stop at Knoll Beach Café. The shorter walk returns via Godlingston Heath (National Nature Reserve) and Godlingston Hill. The longer walk continues along Studland Bay to South Haven Point, returning via Studland Heath. Meet 09.15 Swanage Youth Hostel. | ||
| Monday 30 August 2010 | LULWORTH RANGES & TYNEHAM, DORSET | Leader: Greg |
| A 9 mile walk from Tyneham village in the Lulworth Ranges. We will head south to Gad Cliff before following the South West Coast Path via Worbarrow Bay to Rings Hill. Then head east along the inland ridge (including Povington Hill) before turning south to Kimmeridge Bay. We rejoin the South West Coast Path via Tyneham Cap back to Tyneham. Meet 10.15 Tyneham Village car park (GR SY882802). This is half way between Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove. | ||
| Saturday 4 September 2010 | RIDDLESDOWN TO OXTED, SURREY | Leader: Mike B |
| An 11 mile walk in the Surrey Hills from Riddlesdown to Oxted. Pub lunch. Meet 10.50 Riddlesdown Station (10.23 from London Victoria, arrive 10.47). | ||
