Surrey Walks Club Meeting Information

Below you will find details about the meeting points and car sharing, plus a guide to the abbreviations found on the monthly programmes.

Meeting Points:

Weekend and Friday evening walks: Meet at Walton-on-Thames Station main car park, Station Avenue.

Thursday Walks: Meet at the back of Hersham Shopping Centre car park, Molesey Road, Hersham

Start of Walk: by prior notice to the walk’s leader in case the start point has to be changed and to register your intention.

Car share to start of the walks:

Cars are optionally filled at the meeting point. Walkers without a car will be given a seat. Passengers are expected to contribute towards the cost of fuel by arrangement with the driver.

Suggested Mileage Rates per Passenger

Time: The time for arriving at the relevant meeting point

Walks Descriptions:
M = Morning    WD = Whole Day    A = Afternoon    E = Evening    Leis = (at a slower pace)

Walks Grades:
G1 = hilly, fairly strenuous
G2 = gentle hills, moderate walking
G3 = mainly flat, easy walking
+ = slightly more strenuous than normal grade

Lunch Stops (WD):
It is advisable to carry food and drink as many lunch stops are in the countryside.
You may contact the leader beforehand to ascertain if food will be on sale at the stop.
Users of an inn’s facilities are asked not to consume their own food and drink on the premises.

Reminders:
Boots or very strong shoes are recommended.
Please check frequently that the person BEHIND you is in sight, especially at junctions.
When walking on roads, keep to the right except when approaching a right-hand bend.

Dogs:
Check with the leader that the walk is suitable. Dogs must be kept under control and not become a nuisance to others. They must be on a lead on roads, enclosed paths and fields with farm animals.

Countryside Code:
Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals and take your litter home
Consider other people

Note:
Members may bring along their friends as guests

MEMBERS AND GUESTS PARTICIPATE IN OUR WALKS AND EVENTS AT THEIR OWN RISK