North Kingston Hillwalking Club

14- 16th February 2025 Coppermines, The Lakes
2025-02-14 08:00 - 2025-02-16 17:00 (Europe/London)
Staying in Yorkshire Mountaineering Club Hut.
https://www.theymc.org.uk/hut-rules
Grid ref SD292 985
Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the trip please contact Meet Secretary
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
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VHKHdmNgRHfNsqEG7
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 ‘@’)

10-12 Jan 2025 Ogwen Valley
2025-01-10 08:00 - 2025-01-12 17:00
We’ll be visiting Ogwen valley again to take advantage of great winter walking and staying in the infamous Helyg Climbers Club hut
https://climbers-club.co.uk/huts/helyg
Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the trip please contact Meet Secretary
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this trip or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

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 ‘@’)

6- 8 December 2024: Berwyns, Wales
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | Wales
Overlooking the beautiful Ceiriog Valley and out towards the Berwyn mountains on the North Wales Borders
Grid reference SJ210 346
Postcode SY10 7NZ
Springhill Farm https://springhill.farm/index.php/accommodation/bunkhouse
Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the trip please contact Meet Secretary
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this trip or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Sunday 1 Dec 2024 - Box Hill day walk
2024-12-01
Brian is basing his walk on the Box Hill Hike. It’s about 8 – 9 miles. It’s strenuous according to the NT.
See link https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/box-hill/the-box-hill-hike
Meet at 10:00 for 10:15 start.
Members – Please let Brian know in advance if you are intending to join this walk as he’ll then be able to confirm starting point ( in case people are arriving by train or want to avoid the NT car park).
Guests: If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

8- 10 Nov Bakewell, Derbyshire,
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-10
Unfortunately this trip has been cancelled. However if you’d like to express your interest in going on a future trip to this area please leave a message below.

26 Oct 2024 - Circular walk near Sevenoaks
2024-10-26
Charmian will lead this 8 mile circular walk taking in Knole Park (Sevenoaks) and Ightham Mote, returning on the Greensand Way.
The start point is the village green at Godden Green, leaving promptly at 10.30.

There’s a pub at the end of the walk at Godden Green for those who would like a drink at the end.

Members – If you’d like more information or to book onto 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 ‘@’)

11 - 13 Oct 2024 - The Lakes, Patterdale
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13
George Starkey hut https://george-starkey-hut.com/
Postcode: CA11 0NL
The hut is on the main A592 1 mile south of Glenridding. The track to Side Farm Campsite is on the immediate left of the hut, this leads to the hut car park which is at the back of the hut.

Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the trip please contact Meet Secretary

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

Day walk 21 September 2024 - North Downs
2024-09-21
Sharon and Tony will lead (and Coco on a lead) this walk from Silent Pool car park Grid ref: 059 485
Meet 9:45 for a 10 am start. We will walk along North Downs to St Martha’s church then to Little London, returning via Shere. Please bring a packed lunch, although there is also a possible stop for a drink at pub en route.
Finish around 4 pm, approximately 9 miles.
Club members – If you are interested in joining this walk please email Sharon direct
Guests and potential club members – If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

13-15 Sept 2024: Snowdonia - Capel Curig
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15 | Snowdonia
Gwydyr MC Hut at Pont Cyfing, Capel Curig.
https://www.gwydyrmc.org.uk/Hut/Location

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

Day walk 21st July - Loxwood
2024-07-21
Sheila’s walk will be In and around Loxwood which is west of Horsham and north of Billingshurst.
Start of walk 10.30am from the car park by Wey & Arun Canal Trust (Loxwood Canal Centre)
You will need to go through the car park for the Onslow Arms (RH14 0RD) to reach this car park. Grid ref: 041309
Length approx 7 miles
Please bring lunch etc….the pub closes at 8pm on a Sunday so we should
certainly find time to visit it at the end of the walk!!!
Guests and potential member if you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’). Members please email Sheila directly.

7-14 June 2024 - Killin, Scotland
2024-06-07 08:00 - 2024-06-14 17:00
Killin at the southwest end of Loch Tay and on the edge of the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. Located in central Scotland, this area is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse flora, and rich biodiversity.

Ben Lawers is the highest peak in the Ben Lawers nature reserve, with the Ben Lawers range also including several other Munros, such as Beinn Ghlas and An Stuc. There are many other different trails in the area providing options for all of the club

Day walk - May 25th - cancelled
2024-05-25
Unfortunately we won’t now be having a club walk on this date.

17 - 19 May - Cornwall
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19
Climbers Club Hut in Bosigran, near Penzance. Cornwall
Grid ref:SW 422 365
Post Code: TR20 8YX
https://www.climbers-club.co.uk/venues/count-house-bosigran/

Day walk 22 June 2024 - North Downs
2024-06-22
Sharon and Tony will lead (and Coco on a lead) this walk from Silent Pool car park Grid ref: 059 485
Meet 9:45 for a 10 am start. We will walk along North Downs to St Martha’s church then to Little London, returning via Shere. Please bring a packed lunch, although there is also a possible stop for a drink at pub en route.
Finish around 4 pm, approximately 9 miles.
If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

19 -21 April 2024: Great Langdale, The Lakes
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-21
Robertson Lamb hut, Great Langdale http://www.wayfarersclub.org.uk/robertson_lamb_hut.html

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

23- 25 Feb 2024 Newlands Valley in the Lakes
2024-02-23 08:00 - 2024-02-25 17:00
Take a trip to the Lakes in Feb, with the possibility of snowy winter walking, and the certainty of staying in an atmospheric climbing club hut – https://carlislemc.co.uk/carlisle-mountaineering-club-hut/
Members – If you’d like more information or to book on the trip please contact Meet Secretary
Potential guests – If you are interested in joining this trip or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

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 ‘@’)

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

12-14 January 2024: Peak District - Fallcliffe
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-14 | Peak district
This booking is rolled over from a cancelled meet last January: a small club hut, Fallcliffe, www.ulgmc.org.uk/huts/fallcliffe which I gather is a nostalgic venue for some in the club. It’s a great location near Grindleford, 1.5 miles south of Hathersage. Froggat, Stanage, Curbar, and Stoney Middleton are all within easy reach.

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

8- 10 December 2023 Minehead
2023-12-08 08:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 | Exmoor
In 2023 we are continuing with the club’s tradition of staging an Xmas bash – which will include great food and lots of good cheer, possibly some dancing – as well as excellent walking on Exmoor and along the coast.
We are staying at Base Lodge bunk house, Minehead on the edge of town and Exmoor.
16, The Parks, Minehead TA24 8BS
If you are interested in joining this meet or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

Sunday 12 November 2023: Day walk Devils Punchbowl, Ludshott Common &Waggoners Wells
2023-11-12
Distance; 10 miles. (hilly)
Start 9.45 am. at Devils Punchbowl car park (National Trust) car park is free to NT members.
Grid Ref; SU 890 357 Post code; GU26 6AG. What 3 Words; splashes,times,hammocks.
Toilets at start/finish (NT cafe) and in Grayshott village. Picnic lunch on Ludshott Common.
Leader: Derek
If you are interested in joining this walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

November 3-5: Yorkshire Dales: Clapham
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Yorkshire
Yorkshire Ramblers – Lowstern Hut,
www.yrc.org.uk

1st Nov 2023 - Club AGM - Leatherhead
2023-11-01 19:00 - 21:00
The AGM will start at 7pm and the side room at the pub is available to us from 6pm. So come along and chat beforehand, catch up with fellow walkers and have a swift half ( or 2).
Venue: The Star, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 ODP
https://www.baronspubs.com/star/find/

Day walk - In the Chilterns
2023-10-08
Paul will lead this walk. Details to be provided shortly.
If you are interested in joining the walk or want further information please email nkhcinfoATgmail.com (instead of ‘AT’ please type ‘@’)

29 Sept-1 Oct 2023: Lakes - Borrowdale
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Lakes
As it is so popular, we have booked the superb K Fellfarers hut (see website) again for 2023. It is at High House, Seathwaite, on the northern approach to Scafell Pike and very handy for Great Gable, Glaramara and the Borrowdale Fells.
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