North Kingston Hillwalking Club

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

June 3-10: Club Scottish holiday, Speyside
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-10 | Scotland
Barry has booked accommodation at Glenlivet House, Ballindalloch
FULLY BOOKED

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

Day Walk - Parts of Sussex Border Path and the West Sussex Literary Trail
2023-04-21 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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 - 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.

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 - The North Downs
2023-02-25 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

3-5 February 2023: Lakes - Duddon valley
2023-02-03 - 2023-02-05 | Lakes
By popular demand, an extra lakes trip in February. We have booked 10 places at the tried and trusted Rucksack Club hut at the foot of the Walna Scar track to Coniston. See rucksackclub.org/huts
Great access to the Coniston fells. Additional beds and nights can be booked nearer the time.
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13-15 January 2023: Peak District - Fallcliffe
2023-01-13 - 2023-01-15 | Peak district
For January we have booked a cosy hut in the Peak District. It is 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 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 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.

2-4 December: Black Mountains
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-04 | Wales
Christmas is booked! We have secured Perth y Pia (see website), a nice looking bunkhouse, for a pre-Christmas weekend in the Black Mountains. The bunkhouse is well equipped and in a great location – the slopes leading to Table Mountain are right outside, with the village of Llanbedr in the valley below. Shops and hostelries in Crickhowell are also nearby.
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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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18-20 November: Lakes - Coniston
2022-11-18 - 2022-11-20 | Lakes
We have rescheduled the planned January 2022 joint meet with the STMC to this date in November. By this time it will be four years since we have visited the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club’s hut (see website) in a spectacular location in the heart of the Coniston Fells. Irish Row, Coniston.
There is a possibility of adding extra night(s), to be agreed nearer the time.
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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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30 Sept-2 Oct 2022: Lakes - Langdale
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | Lakes
RESCHEDULED FROM 2020 –
A weekend at the classic Wayfarers’ Club Robertson Lamb hut (see website) in Langdale, a popular venue in a great location right under the Langdale Pikes and close to the famous Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.
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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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16-18 September: Snowdonia – Cwm Dyli
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-18 | Snowdonia
RESCHEDULED FROM 2020 This will be our first visit for a while to the Pinnacle Club hut in Nant Gwynant, in a spectacular location below Snowdon. More details on the Pinnacle Club website.
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Camping in Dorset - 18-21 August
2022-08-18 - 2022-08-22
We have booked some spaces at Acton Field campsite, near Swanage on Thursday 18 – Monday 22 August. The club had a great weekend there last year. There’s great swimming, walking, and mountain biking, and YH and bunkhouse accommodation in Swanage for those who don’t want to camp. It’s a loose arrangement: some members will be arriving earlier, leaving later or staying for some of the above dates.
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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 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 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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June 12-19: Club Scottish holiday, Glenshiel Lodge
2022-06-12 - 2022-06-19 | Scotland
RESCHEDULED FROM 2020 – The Club is returning to Glenshiel Lodge (see website here) where we have had a couple of successful weeks in the past. We have had to move the booking again from 2021. Note this is a Sunday-Sunday booking.
Glenshiel Lodge is just to the south of Shiel Bridge in Kintail, literally in the shadow of the famous Saddle and Five Sisters of Kintail. There are 21 Munros in Glen Shiel no less, and numerous other hills within striking distance, not least those on the Isle of Skye.
Sorry this trip was FULLY BOOKED when it was planned for 2020; I will update this post if any places become available.

20-22 May 2022: North Wales – Rhyd-ddu
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | Wales
RESCHEDULED FROM 2021 – Another visit to the Oread MC hut (see website) at Rhyd-ddu in Snowdonia. A really well-placed hut for hill walks from the door in several directions, including one of the best routes up Snowdon.
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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

22-24 April: Exmoor - Northcombe camping barn
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Exmoor
We have booked this 16-bed bunkhouse (see website) a mile outside Dulverton in the southern part of Exmoor national park. It’s a converted water mill on a working farm in the Barle river valley, near the Two Moors way and Exe Valley Way. Extra nights available on request nearer the time.
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Day walk on 9 April - South Downs/Goodwood
2022-04-09
Bill will be leading the April day walk on Saturday the 9th in the South Downs Way and Goodwood area. 9.00 am for a 9.30. start as the starting car park gets busy later. Start point on the South Downs Way, then a 12 mile route via Goodwood and West Dean with several possible refreshment stops.
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