SAWW's walk programme

Please take a few moments to read these important notes.

Non-members are welcome to attend up to three SAWW walks before joining The Ramblers.
New walkers are strongly advised to start with a short, easy walk.
All walkers participate at their own risk.
There is no need to book in advance. Just turn up.
If, exceptionally, a walk has to be cancelled or altered, this programme will be adjusted.
New walks are regularly added to the programme, so if a walk is not shown for a particular Saturday or Sunday, please check back nearer the time.
You should bring protective and warm clothing (in cold and wet weather) and wear appropriate footwear.
As a rule of thumb, assume walking speed is 2 mph to estimate how long a walk will take.
If you are planning to get to a walk by public transport, the following web sites may be of help: www.transportdirect.info or www.traveline.org.uk
Please check carefully the start location and your route to it before setting out, and plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time stated in the programme.
Please do not walk ahead of the walk leader and let them know if you plan leave the walk early.
Please do not consume your own food on pub premises.
Where a pub lunch is indicated, it cannot be guaranteed that the pub will be able to accommodate us if large numbers turn up for the walk. You might wish to bring a snack just in case.
Dogs can only be brought on walks with the prior agreement of the leader. If the leader agrees, the dog must still be kept on a short lead at all times. As a member, you'll have access to the leader's contact details, but we ask non-members not to bring dogs on SAWW walks.
If you have a query about SAWW membership please contact . Questions about a specific walk should be addressed to .

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Walks shown in italics are joint walks, led by the new Surrey-wide group, SABRE.

Date	Start Time and Place	Details	Distance
Sat 4 Feb 2012	11.30am Bromley By Bow District Line Tube station Meet at exit (You should get a Travel Card as we will end in a different location.) Note: There is another ticketed walk ( £9) starting at 11am so make sure you wait for the SAWW group.	THE OLYMPIC PARK PERIMETER This is a walk with the benefit of an Olympics qualified guide so it will have far more information stops than the usual SAWW walks. Lunch - very small cafe - limited capacity but with good food, otherwise bring packed lunch. You will also have the chance to explore the new Stratford Westfield Shopping Centre at the end of the walk, the UK’s largest shopping centre open ‘til 21.00hrs . I would really appreciate an email from you to advise me if you are joining this walk. Email me at: d.charles@londonbluebadgeguide.com	About 6 miles Flat terrain. Tow paths & street walking Wrap up warm due to pace.
Sun 5 Feb 2012	10.15am at Abinger Roughs car park (next to Leaser Barn ) White Down Rd Abinger Surrey (SATNAVers, nearest post code is very not close) GR: TQ110480	A ROUGH GUIDE TO ABINGER Sweeping views of the Abingers as we cross Broomy Downs and head for lunch at the Volunteer at Sutton Abinger. We take a shorter walk back after lunch with a monument to look at. P.S.The 'rough guide' does not refer to me! PUB LUNCH	8 miles
Sun 5 Feb 2012	1:15pm In front of Puttenham church. Parking on The Street Puttenham Post code: GU3 1AR GR: SU932478	GOOD INTENTIONS AT PUTTENHAM This walk is around the scenic heathland of Puttenham Common where the panoramic views are quite stunning. Dipping into the woods, a gentle climb over grassland with more fantastic views. Drinks after in The Good Intent pub. Join us for a pub lunch at 12:00 at The Good Intent. Great food and real ales!	5 miles Undulating Could be muddy in places
Sat 11 Feb 2012	1.00pm Gomshall Station Gomsall (off A25) Nearest Post Code GU5 9NU GR: TQ089478	GOMSHALL, ALBURY HEATH & SHERE A walk which crosses heathland, farmland and woodland and gives us the opportunity to visit the church at Albury dating back to Saxon times with a highly decorated 19th century chapel designed by Augustus Pugin. Tea afterwards at The Tillings	6 miles Could be muddy in places
Sun12 Feb 2012	1.30pm National Trust cafe car park,, London Road, Hindhead GR: SU890357 Nearest postcode: GU26 6AG Car Park free to NT members, non-members £2.50	*THE DEVIL'S PUNCH BOWL* SABRE-led walk We walk out to Gibbett Hill to see some of the best views in Surrey. Then along the Greensand way and across the common to the Devil's Punch Bowl, passing the picturesque Gnome Cottage and youth hostel on the way, gradually ascending the rim of the Punch Bowl to return. Then it's into the cafe for a well earned tea and cakes for those who want to.	5 miles A few small hills, 1 large gradual ascent Leisurely pace
Sat 18 Feb 2012	10.05am Petersfield Station (car park £2), GU32 3EE GR: SU744236 Leave A3 at A272 Winchester (not Petersfield!) junction and follow signs to station.	HAWKLEY HIKE We'll head through lovely Hampshire countryside to Hawkley for lunch. On the way there and back we'll take different routes over Shoulder of Mutton Hill with its spectacular views. We'll also see where the liberal elite school their children and track down a WW1 poet. There's even a waterfall and you don't get that on many SAWW walks! PUB LUNCH	13 miles Hilly, one particularly steep climb
Sat 10 Mar 2012		KINGSTON TO SYON PARK
Sat 24 Mar 2012		WATERSHIP DOWN
Sun 15 Apr 2012	10.30 am Morning start or 1.00 pm Afternoon start Meet and park in the road outside the Withies Inn, Withies Lane, Compton, Guildford, off the B3000. Grid ref SU963467 Nearest post code GU3 1JA	*COMPTON AND WATTS GALLERY* This SABRE-led walk will be featured in Surrey Life Magazine. Details are provisional. A figure of eight walk that starts in the morning from the Withies Inn. We walk out to the west taking in the very picturesque Compton village church then on through heathland and pine clad gently rolling hills to return for lunch at the Inn. In the afternoon we walk out to the east taking in views of Loseley Park and House, later passing the ancient St Catherine’s Chapel on the River Wey. After the walk, you may like to join us at the newly refurbished Watts Gallery and Tea Shop. *PUB LUNCH*	Figure of eight walk 3 miles am 5 miles pm Leisurely pace
Sat 28 Apr 2012		CLIDDESDEN