North Kingston Hillwalking Club

Day walk on 7 May - Henley area
2022-05-07
Get your boots on for a great walk through the Henley countryside on Saturday 7 May. This is a 12 mile walk through a variety of countryside in the Chilterns, starting at Bix bottom near Henley. Please bring lunch / coffee/ cream teas etc

Day walk on Sunday 26 June - West Sussex
2022-06-26 | Sussex
Sheila is leading this one, an 8 mile walk starting from the Downs Link car park at Copsale, south of Horsham. Please bring sandwiches but there is a pub at the end of the walk.
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Day walk on 16 July - Chilterns
2022-07-16 | Chilterns
Paul will be organising a day walk in the Chilterns on Saturday 16 July. It is a 10-mile circuit, roughly between Wendover and Princes Risbourough. We will follow parts of the Ridgeway Trail and the Icknield Way and will take in some nice views from the top of Whiteleaf, Beacon and Coombe Hills. We pass Chequers, so could have a last chance to meet the PM. There will be a pub stop at lunchtime for those who want it or bring your own lunch.
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Day walk on 13 August POSTPONED
2022-08-13
Because of the heatwave, this walk has been rescheduled for 15 October.

Day walk on 24 September - Ashdown Forest NOTE DATE CHANGE
2022-09-24 | Sussex
This will be a hilly 9.5 mile walk in Ashdown Forest. Because of the August heatwave, Chris has wisely decided to reschedule it for September. It is in a central spot so you have some of the best views in all directions. It also takes you to the Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre. The walk has a variety of terrain, including dense woodland, streams and wide heathland. It is fine for wearing shorts. There will be stops for coffee/water, lunch, visitor centre and The Hatch pub 2(2 miles from the finish), so we are unlikely to finish until nearly 5 p m. Bring a picnic.
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Day walk on Friday 21 October - Westcott
2022-10-21 | Surrey
Anne will be organising the October day walk which will be on Friday 21st.
We will be walking from Westcott along some of the less visited footpaths (to avoid too many bikers, horses etc). Approx 9 miles to take in the White Downs, Abinger Roughs, Abinger Common and Mad Horse Copse. Wonderful Surrey countryside, farmland and views without hitting the busiest locations.

Plan for a picnic although we’ll pass some pubs on route. Dog friendly.

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Day walk on Sunday 27 November - Haslemere
2022-11-27 | Surrey
Stuart and Linda are leading a not overly strenuous, but scenic 14km walk through some of the most attractive woodland and heathland Surrey and Sussex have to offer. It will start from Haslemere Station with a possible lunch stop in Fernhurst, or for those who prefer, plenty of opportunity for a personally prepared lunch break, at about 8km. Easy woodland in the morning, followed by a moderate ascent to Black Down (highest point in Sussex at 280 metres.) in the afternoon.
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Day walk on 17 December
2022-12-17 | Surrey
Linda will be leading a pre-Christmas walk in the Surrey hills. It will be 8-9 miles starting from Newlands Corner and taking in St Martha’s Church. Please use the comment form below to get in touch about the walk.

Day walk on 2 January - Greensand Way and Leith Hill
2023-01-02 | Surrey
An 8-10 mile post-Christmas walk from Holmbury St Mary. Charmian is leading a walk along the Greensand Way to Leith Hill and then through woodland to Friday Street and back to the start point. The longer 10 mile option adds in Holmbury Hill. Weather permitting, the views from both Holmbury and Leith Hill will be spectacular.
Please bring a picnic lunch and head torches (just in case)! After the walk there is a choice of 2 pubs in Holmbury St Mary for a reviving drink. (Administrator’s comment: yes two – the Kings Head has reopened after 3 years – hurrah!)
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Day walk - The North Downs
2023-02-25 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Surrey
Sharon and Tony (with Coco) will lead the day walk It will start at Silent Pool Car Park at 10am. It will be approx. 10
miles going through Shere.

Day Walk - Burnham beeches and Stoke common
2023-03-26
The day walk on Sunday 26th march is on Burnam beeches and Stoke common, bring a packed lunch, we will meet at 10 am. The distance is 10 miles of easy walking, it is one of the Fancy free walks.
We will meet at the village of Fulmer post code SL3 6HD, the parking is in Hay lane, opposite the black horse pub, parking is a bit limited as it is a residential road, park far down the lane as possible.
There is a very nice pub at the village of Hedgerley, the White horse, that serves beer straight from the barrel, and has a good selection of real ales.

Day Walk - Parts of Sussex Border Path and the West Sussex Literary Trail
2023-04-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Sussex
Walking parts of the Sussex Border Path and the West Sussex Literary Trail, and with views to the North and South Downs, we will seek out swathes of wild garlic, bluebells and early Rhododendrons (I hope) within some beautiful countryside.
It will be 10miles from the village of Warnham. The train station is one mile from the start – there isn’t parking at Warnham Station. Start time will be 10am. Lunch – picnic (or possibly a pub – TBC) and there will be the option of drinks at one of Warnham’s two pubs at the end.

Day walk - Ashdown forest
2023-05-13 | Sussex
Details to follow. May move to 14th if the weather is rubbish on Saturday

Day walk - Box Hill
2023-06-18 | Surrey
Details to follow

Day walk - Historic Shoreham and environs
2023-07-23
The walk starts at 10:30 and will be a tour of Shoreham…taking in a river walk, the south downs and the beach and viewing the ‘old and interesting’ houseboats. There will also be the opportunity for a meal at the end in one of the many pubs in Shoreham.
If you are interested in this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Day walk - 13 Aug - Ewhurst
2023-08-13
The walk of about 7.5 miles will take in Pitch Hill and Holmbury Hill via the Duke of Kent School.
Meet at the free sports field car park at the end of Broomers Lane off The Street in Ewhurst. TQ 090 401 / GU6 7RD / according.memo.digress. Explorer 145 and 146, Landranger 187.
Start: 10.30 prompt. Bring a picnic. There will be opportunity for a pub stop at the end of the walk.
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Day walk - Surrey hills
2023-09-27
John has stepped forward to lead this mid-week walk, which will start at 10:00.

Meet at Abinger Roughs car park TQ110480 (RH5 6PZ aprox). What-3-words location wounds.moment.homes
13 miles , plenty of ascent, and a pace to cover the route in 6 hours max.
Please bring packed lunch.

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Day walk - 20 December -Chobham Common
2023-12-20
Meet from 9.50am for 10.10 start at the FISHPOOL CAR PARK on Chobham common to walk to Horsell common, heather Farm and Stanner’s Hill. The core walk is 7 miles but can be extended on to Chobham Common to up to 13 miles (or less…) as required. There will be a chance afterwards for a short drive into Chobham where the dog-friendly Red Lion may be a suitable place to round things off.
The walk begins at the Fishpool car park on Chobham Common, Surrey.The car park is just off The Gracious Pond Road. The not-very-near post-code is GU24 8HN, www.w3w.co/mime.guards.candy, grid-ref: SU994636.From 1 Apr 2020, parking will be free, the all-day parking charge havingbeen abolished in favour of a voluntary donation

Sunday 28 Jan 2024 - Day walk
2024-01-28
Please join Sandy for the next day walk over Frensham Common and Kettlebury Hill (that’s the area with the Devil’s Jumps and Lion’s Mouth). It’s got coppiced woodland, open pine forest and heath “which would not be out of place in the Scottish highlands” and a possible village pub stop. Some of the route is on familiar ground but with a new approach this time. As it’s largely on sandy ground the going shouldn’t be too squelchy at this time of year.

Length – approx 9 miles
Start – NT car park at Frensham Little Pond, 10.30 am
Refreshments – none on route so bring a picnic, but a short diversion will bring us to the Barley Mow in Tilford in the afternoon

Saturday 17th February - Day walk near Shoreham
2024-02-17
South Downs starting at car just north of Shoreham grid ref TQ 197 097, just off the A283. Parking is limited so best to arrive in good time, and share transport but there should be plan B if parking is an issue. Arrive 8.45-9am for a 9.15 start.

Walk along the river Arun then inland along tracks ( there is a café near the lunch stop), then cut north towards south downs way, if we’re quick we could possibly grab a pint in the pub at the Devil’s Dyke, then back along the south downs way to the car park. Circa 14-15miles. I would say there is 100m of walking by a road, but if people are twitchy about that we should be able to find another route.

NKHC members please let Bill know if you will be joining him so that car share may be arranged.

Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Wednesday 20th March - Day walk starting at West Hanger
2024-03-20
Dave E has arranged this great walk which starts at 10 a.m. from the West Hanger car park at the top of Staple Lane,
Grid ref : TQ 070 – 493 , OS explorer map 145
Much of the walk is through woodland and after passing some farms the path ascends gradually to a steep descent through the trees.
The outward route is along a pretty valley and the return, along the North Downs Way with good views of the surrey countryside .
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Day walk - 11 August Puttenham Common & Elstead
2024-08-11
Chris’ walk will start at 10.15 and is about 7.5 miles.
Meet in the large car park on the right at the TOP OF THE HILL, 1.25 miles south west of Puttenham on Suffield Lane. Please note it is very easy to shoot past the entrance to this car park.
Grid Reference SU 919461 Explorer 145 Post code GU3 1BG
We will have a mixture of beautiful views and woodland delights along the way. Please note though that there is thick undergrowth in a few places, so leg protection and/or insect repellent is advised.
Bring a picnic and we’ll stop for lunch at Elstead on the green outside the Woolpack pub.
Possible drink afterwards at The Cider House Inn at the start of Pepper Harrow Lane just south of Shackleford GU8 6AN.
Potential members if you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)
Club members please email Chris directly

Sunday 15th December - Devils Punchbowl, Hindhead
2024-12-15
Derek is arranging this day walk which will start at 10am from Thursley recreation ground car park.
Grid; SU 900398 postcode; GU8 6QA Map EX 133.
The walk will be 9 miles. Hilly in the morning, easier and shorter afternoon. Generally good underfoot.
Picnic lunch at Devils Punchbowl car park , NT cafe and toilets. Plenty of picnic benches. Or pub opposite.
Members please email Derek to let him know if you are intending to join this walk.
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this trip or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Sat 25 Jan -Black Down
2025-01-25
Dave is walking around Black Down, the highest point in the South Downs National Park
Meet 9:45 for 10:00 start.
Marley Lane Car Park, Marley Lane, Haslemere GU27 3PU
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Grid Ref: SU 887 312
Bring lunch, and there will also be a pub stop at Fernhurst in the afternoon.
Dave U can pick up and drop off at Haslemere station.

Members – If you are intending to join this walk please email Dave U.
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Saturday, 17 May – Day walk around Haslemere
2025-05-17
Charmian is arranging this 8 mile circular walk around Haslemere taking in Black Down and the Temple of the Winds. Please bring a picnic lunch.
This is the Fancy Free walk, ‘Haslemere and Blackdown’ so people can go at their own pace, but hopefully we can meet up for a picnic lunch and at the end of the walk for a drink.
Meeting arrangements to be confirmed but will probably be 10.20 at Haslemere station or 10.40 at nearby Hill Road where street parking is suggested in the walk directions. You can also park at Haslemere station at a cost of £5.20.
Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the walk please contact Charmian.
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Sunday 22 June 2025 - Clapham, Patching and Monarchs Way - day walk
2025-06-22
Sheila has arranged this interesting walk which starts at 10.00 a.m.
Meet at Clapham BN13 3UY(north of Worthing)
Easy street parking but avoid church area due to it being a Sunday
The walk is 7.5 miles and takes us through two villages that date back to Saxon times, woodlands and green meadows. It has wonderful views – ideal for our picnic stop ( please bring a picnic)
At the end of the walk there are several refreshment opportunities including a Tearoom in Clapham or several good nearby inns.
Potential Guests – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)
Members – If you are intending to join this walk please email Sheila directly and say if you are able to offer a lift or need one.

Saturday 9th August – Day walk at Ockley, Forest Green & Leith Hill
2025-08-09
Chris has arranged this walk which begins off the A29 in Ockley. If there is no cricket in progress, park in School Lane, W3W woods.upon.crank, postcode RH5 5TR, grid ref TQ146399, opposite the cricket pavilion or the school. Otherwise, there are spaces opposite the Inn on the Green and some spaces in the close by the Cricketers Arms. O S Explorer no 146.
Bring a picnic. After the walk we can repair to the Cricketers or the Inn on the Green, which are close to our parking area.
The walk, of about 8 miles, is from Ockley via Forest Green and Birketts Farm to Leith Hill Wood and then to the top of Leith Hill returning to Ockley via Hartshurst Farm. Should the weather be unduly hot or wet, the walk can easily be shortened to 7 miles, avoiding the Leith Hill summit. Ascent is 250m (or 180m).
Lunch at top of Leith Hill (8m) or Leith Hill Wood picnic area (7m).
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Guests: If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)
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Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the walk please contact Chris

Saturday 27th September 2025 - Day walk Box Hill area
2025-09-27
Sharon and Tony are arranging this walk which starts at 10 a.m. from Box hill Car park (RH5 6BY).
We then walk through Denby’s to Ranmore Common, continue by Tanner’s hatch, and via Norbury Park. Stop at coffee cart (Wildacoffee) in woodland setting. Then walk to Mickleham (where there is Running Horses pub), returning to Ryka’s cafe.
The walk is about 8 miles, but can be extended on the day to 10 miles, depending on weather and people’s preference.
Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the walk please contact Sharon by email
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Saturday 25 October - day walk in the Chilterns
2025-10-25
Brian is arranging this walk which visits Ivinghoe Beacon at the start of The Ridgeway in the Chilterns. The walk is 8 miles, with 905′ of ascent and descent. From the beacon there are far reaching views across wonderful countryside.
Meet at Pitstone Hill car park HP23 5RT for a 10:00 start. Please bring a packed lunch.
Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the walk or arrange car sharing please contact Brian by email
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Saturday 29 November - Ripley day walk
2025-11-29
Dave E is organising a sociable 7 mile stroll on 29th November. The starting point is Ripley Green car park which is just off the high street, next to the cricket ground in Ripley village. The walk is along sections of the lovely River Wey to Ockham Mill and Pyrford Lock, with views towards an Augustinian priory – and no doubt there will be opportunity for refreshment at the end of this stroll.
Start time : 10:00
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Members – If you’d like to book onto the walk, offer a lift or ask for one please contact Dave E.
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Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)
