January Walks

Event Information:

• Meeting Information

  SURREY WALKS CLUB MEETING INFORMATION

  Please note that the published start times to be at:
  on Sundays, the meeting point in Walton on Thames; and
  on Thursdays, the walk start.

  Please ensure that you advise the Walk Leader if you intend joining a walk so that any additional information as to starting times and places can be conveyed to you.

  On Thursdays, you may be able to get a lift from Coronation Recreation ground in Hersham as long as you contact the Walk leader in time for this to be arranged.

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

  Meeting Points and Times:

  On Sundays, we normally lift share to the start of walks and meet at the times shown in the programme;

  On Thursdays,  (By prior arrangement with the Walk leader) - from Coronation Recreation ground free car park, Molesey Road, Hersham (nearest postcode Arch Road KT12 4QR)

  All Other Walks - At Walton-on-Thames Station main car park, Station Avenue (not the station forecourt, but the car park next to the Audi Garage KT12 1NR). (Please note that on Sundays there is a car park charge of £3.50 but currently it is still free to park on Station Avenue itself.)

  Or Alternatively - At the start of the walk, by prior arrangement with the Walk leader.

  Programme Changes:

  Details of any change of the leaders or walks will be added as a note to the walk title or can be obtained from the Walks Organiser.

  Travel to Starting Point:

  By Car: Cars are optionally filled at the meeting point. Walkers without cars will be given seats. Passengers are expected to contribute towards the cost of fuel to the driver.

  Suggested Mileage Rates per Round Trip

  (at 25p per mile)
  20 miles round trip: £5.00
  30 miles round trip: £7.50
  40 miles round trip: £10.00
  60 miles round trip: £15.00

  Ideally to be shared across all car occupants

  Time: The time for arriving at the relevant meeting point

  Walks Descriptions:

  M = Morning, WD = Whole Day, HD = Half Day, E = Evening,

  Leis = (at a slower pace), SOC = Social short walk & coffee

  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 and HD):

  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. On a half day walk it is also advisable to have a drink and snack with you for the usual break.

  Reminders Whilst Walking:

  Please observe the Country Code.
  Please check frequently that the person BEHIND you is in sight, especially at junctions.
  Boots are recommended for all walks.
  When walking on roads, keep to the right except when approaching a right-hand bend.

  Dogs:

  Dogs should be kept on a lead and not become a nuisance to walkers or livestock.
  Owners should consult the leader in case the walk is unsuitable for dogs.

  Country 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

  Safety:

  Walkers should carry their own first aid and an emergency contact number

  Note:

  Members may bring along their friends as guests

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