North Kingston Hillwalking Club

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.

17-19 March 2023: Gower peninsula
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-19
We have made a reservation at an independent hostel on the Gower for 17-18 March 2023. It is close to Worms Head and Rhossili beach and sleeps 12. This is provisional until we can confirm there is sufficient interest.
https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/hardingsdownbunkhouse/

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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.

14-16 April 2023: Lakes - Patterdale
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-16 | Lakes
An overdue return to the brilliantly situated George Starkey hut (see website) in Patterdale, which aims to recreate the ambience of a traditional alpine hut (it is co-owned by the Alpine Club and Swiss Alpine Club) but has been substantially refurbished since our last visit.
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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

19-21 May 2023: North Wales - Beddgelert
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-21 | Snowdonia
We have booked the recently built, Sport England-funded bunkhouse near Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia. A new one on me but it looks well-appointed – see the hut website – and in a great location. Extra nights available on request nearer the time.
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June 3-10: Club Scottish holiday, Speyside
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-10 | Scotland
Barry has booked accommodation at Glenlivet House, Ballindalloch
FULLY BOOKED

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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Camping Purbeck
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-20
Following the huge success of last year we are again taking our tents/ camper vans/ bivvies (possibly?) to Langton Matravers on Purbeck. The great location ticks all the boxes:- it’s not too far away; it’s on the coast; there’s some good walking, mountain biking and swimming options. PLUS it’s a shortish walk to The Square and Compass historic pub.
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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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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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Day walk - In the Chilterns
2023-10-08
Paul will lead this walk. Details to be provided shortly.
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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/

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

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
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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 ‘@’)

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

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.

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 ‘@’)

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 ‘@’)

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 ‘@’)

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

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 ‘@’)

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

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
