North Kingston Hillwalking Club

16-17 March 2018 - Swanage
2018-03-16 - 2018-03-18 | Dorset
Something a little bit different but good coastal walks around that area plus rock climbing and presumably good bike riding. One of the highlights will probably be walking to Worth Matravers and that wonderful pub though! Corfe Castle is another delight.
https://www.swanageauberge.co.uk
The bunkhouse is slightly dearer than our normal BMC huts – approx £18 – £20 per person per night but with the close locality to London etc (for Southerners anyway) savings on the petrol costs will mean that overall the weekend will probably not be as dear as going to the Lakes
etc. This bunkhouse is situated in the middle of Swanage.

Day walk on 10 March - Oxted
2018-03-10 | Sussex
Somewhere a bit different for this walk led by Sandy: a 12 mile (19 km for those metrically minded) circular walk from Oxted, taking in the grounds of Chartwell House. Once we get out of Oxted, nearly all the walk is through forest and parkland. Starting at 10 am blunt (if trains are running normally, there will be one from Victoria/Clapham Junction arriving at 1001) from in front of Oxted station NOT the car park which it turns out is no longer free on Saturdays!

25-25 February - Lakes: Stair
2018-02-23 - 2018-02-25 | Lakes
The next club weekend is scheduled for Friday 23 to Sunday 25 February at Stair in the Newlands Valley. This location is an established favourite, with lots of walks possible straight from the door including Catbells and Grasmoor, and Buttermere only a short drive away.

Madeira trip
2018-02-02 - 2018-02-09 | Madeira, Portugal
FULLY BOOKED
About 10 club members are escaping the winter for a week’s walking in Madeira in early February. We’re staying just along the coast to the east of Funchal.

Day walk at Box Hill, 27 January
2018-01-27 | Surrey
The next day walk will be next Saturday 27 January meeting at 9.45am at the Rikers cafe car park just north of Burford Bridge. If you are travelling by public transport you can get the 465 bus from Kingston and Leatherhead, or take the train to Box hill and Westhumble station which is a 15 minute walk from the start of the walk.
The walk will be approximately 9 miles long and includes Box Hill, Norbury Park and Headley Health, stopping for lunch at a local pub. There are many fine viewpoints on this circular walk and in several places you can see your earlier route from a new perspective.

19-21 January: Winter visit to Rhyd-ddu
2018-01-19 - 2018-01-21 | Wales
Another visit to the Oread MC hut at Rhyd-ddu, this time shared with the Southern Trekking and Mountaineering Club (STMC). That’s Sandy’s club and we thought it was worth joining forces for a winter weekend. Those who have been there will know that this is a really well-placed hut for hill walks from the door in several directions, including one of the best routes up Snowdon which the organiser didn’t find too hard on a previous January trip.

Day walk on 16 December - Elstead
2017-12-16 | Surrey
Brian will be leading the next day walk on Saturday 16th December starting at Elstead village green (Grid Ref 907437).
It’s 10 ½ miles going via Frensham Little Pond, Rushmoor, The Devil’s Jumps and Elstead Common.
As it’s approaching the shortest day, can we plan to meet at 09:30 for a 09:45 start.
There is a pub at the end of the walk for a festive drink, but only one posh hotel halfway round, so please bring packed lunch.

1-3 December 2017: Christmas meet, Welsh borders
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-03 | Wales
Overlooking the beautiful Ceiriog Valley and out towards the Berwyn Mountains on the English/Welsh borders – close to Oswestry.
Bunkhouse sleeping 22 people and including a very well equipped kitchen (even a dishwasher!)
Horse riding, cycle hire and archery are all available on site for anyone interested! There is obviously some good walking to be done as well!
Cost is £20 per person per night – a little more than we usually go for but a bit of luxury never hurt anyone! and with it being nearer than the Lakes/Nth Wales you will be saving on petrol costs etc.
