Surrey Young Walkers (Ramblers)

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Following on from Victoria's Ash Ranges evening full of nightjars I'm hoping to be able to provide the same amazing display of our resident population of these enigmatic birds on Blackheath near the village of Albury, along with potentially some woodcock heading in to roost for the evening. Ground conditions will be very sandy but easygoing, with the potential for a pub nearby to the finish point of so desired. Hope to see you there!
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Gather your stout-hearted companions and ready thy boots — for a grand adventure through the storied hills of Surrey awaits! This 15-mile quest begins in the bustling town of Dorking, where the first flagon is raised in honour of the journey ahead. From there, the path leads boldly through Westcott and Wotton, along wooded trails and ancient trackways, where tankards brim with local ale and each pub stands as a beacon of cheer and camaraderie. Press onward through sweeping countryside, where the land rolls like waves and time itself seems to slow — onward to Gomshall and the timeless village of Shere, where stone cottages and ivy-covered inns offer warm welcome to thirsty travellers.
Yet fear not, should thy feet grow weary or thy thirst too strong — for our route runs closely along the train line between Guildford and Dorking, with stations never far should aid or early passage be required. Through Albury and Chilworth, your fellowship shall tread quiet forest paths and sunlit glades, crossing beside age-old churches and the heretical Millennium Church of Albury — a modern sentinel in a land steeped in history. With spirits high and boots well-worn, we will enter at last into the haven of Shalford, where the final pub awaits, its hearth aglow and its taps flowing in celebration of your triumph. This is no mere walk — it is a pilgrimage of pints, a revelry of ridges, a noble crusade through beauty and beer. The hills are calling. Will you answer?
Let it be known, brave travellers, that we shall linger no more than twenty minutes at each tavern — just long enough to raise a glass, share a jest, and press onward with the sun still high and our quest unbroken.
We shall strike upon eight public houses in all — steel thyself, for the road is merry, the ale is plenty, and only the stout of heart shall endure.
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We start the walk from Kings Standing Clump car park. There are multiple car parks a short walk from the one we will be starting at, and the Ashdown Forest Riding Centre is just to the north and Sussex Police Training Centre is to the south just after the last car park. If you drive down the B2026 you will see King’s Standing Clump car park on the left-hand side just after the junction with the B2188. Please note there are no toilets at the start and the closest postcode is TN6 1XE.
Join us as we explore the Ashdown Forest, home to Winnie the Pooh. From here we will head north and then down into the 500 Acre Wood. We will then take the Wealdway and then turn off towards Hartfield and our first stop. After about 5 miles we will stop and for a drink and cake at the Winnie the Pooh Café. We will then take the High Weald Landscape Trail over to Ashurst Wood and have our drink stop at the Maypole Inn. We will have our picnic lunch a short walk after the pub stop. After lunch we join up with the Forest Way, which is a disused railway, and then we continue south and down to Pooh Sticks Bridge for a short break and if anyone would like a game of Pooh Sticks. Then we walk up on to open land and onto the Memorial to A.A. Milne at Gils Lap view point, then back to the car park.
After the walk we will be heading to The Crow and Gate Inn (Uckfield Rd, Crowborough TN6 3TA) for a drink and food if anyone is interested. The pub is about 2.5 miles south of the walk start/finish carpark.
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Please join me for a birthday bimble starting at farnham railway station, walking out via waverley abbey, passing through tilford, reaching Frensham Little Pond for a lunch stop (+ cake). Meandering our way back to Farnham we cross through Farnham Heath Nature reserve, and Bourne Woods before heading back to the station.
Pub time !!
For those who would like to celebrate with me I will be booking a table for a post walk meal followed by a drink.
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