BEACON RAMBLERS

 

The Club’s activities include weekly Sunday rambles in Surrey and surrounding areas. There are a mixture of longer and shorter and rambles.  Other social events may be organised during the year.

The club is open to all over 18.  There are no formalities; if you wish to join a ramble, turn up at the starting point at the time stated. 

Strong shoes or boots are recommended on rambles, also rainwear and a packed lunch.   Walkers join rambles at their own risk.  Own transport usually essential.  Dogs must be on leads through crops, where livestock is present, and under owner’s control at all times.

For further details  contact Nick at nick.hoyle@icloud.com

 

PROGRAMME JULY TO OCTOBER 2024

 

Maps:  OS Landranger (Pink)/Explorer (Orange)

Days of week/start times may be variable so please check carefully.

FIGURE OF 8 RAMBLES - return to start at lunchtime so can be done as morning only, afternoon only, or all day ramble. 

 JULY 2024

 SUNDAY 7th    RAMBLE Time: 10.30am

Meet at: Chalk Farm, Coopers Hill Road, Willingdon, East Sussex

Directions: Travelling on the A22 in the direction of Eastbourne, approaching the Cophall Roundabout near Polegate, go straight ahead and onto the A27 before joining the A2270 Eastbourne Road. Drive through LOWER Willingdon (not to get muddled with nearby Wilmington) and, on reaching Willingdon turn right onto Coopers Hill Road. Parking should be possible here but if not try Church Road on left and here there is also a tea shop open from 10am until 4pm. Meet by the side of Chalk Farm Hotel on Coopers Hill Road.

Map: 123

GR: TQ586025

Length: 7 miles

Lunch: Jevington

Leader: Linda 

 

SUNDAY 14th   NO RAMBLE 

(a chance to walk out your next walk or watch the Men’s Tennis final.  NB: M25 road closure that weekend)

  SATURDAY 20th      BARBEQUE   (6 p.m.)

BBQ at Caroline’s house:15 Warnham Court Road, Carshalton, SM5 3LY.

Contact Caroline to confirm your attendance and wine preference of Red, White or Rosè by Wednesday 17th July please.

Bring your own meat or veggie burger to cook, plus drinks.  

A glass of wine, salad, a baked potato and dessert provided.   

Cost £10.00 payable on the day.

 SUNDAY 21st    RAMBLE Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at:  Puttenham Common top car park (the big car park), nearest postcode GU3 1BG.  In Puttenham village turn into Suffield Lane opposite the Good Intent pub.  The car park is about 1.3 miles on right hand side.

Maps: Exp. 145

GR:     913458 

Length:   7.5 miles (with an optional additional 3 mile loop after that)

Lunch:   picnic lunch

Leader:    Natalie 

 SUNDAY 28th   RAMBLE   Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Horsted Keynes Village Hall, RH17 7AP.  (Car share if possible as car park is popular with locals.  It is fine to park on surrounding roads if necessary)

Maps: Ashdown Forest 135

GR:  384281

Length: 7.5 miles.  A couple of stiles and a bit of uphill but none of it is challenging.

Lunch:  bring picnic

Leader:  Michelle

 

 AUGUST 2024

SUNDAY 4th   RAMBLE (Slaugham and Warninglid)Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Nymans car park, RH17 6EB   (N.B. Although this is a National Trust car park, it is free for everyone)

Map: OL34 GR: 297263

Length: 8.25 miles

Lunch: Picnic 

Leader: Gill 

SUNDAY 11th  RAMBLE  Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Tilford car park, Tilford Street, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2BU

Map: 145 Guildford & Farnham      

GR: 873435

Length: 8.6 miles. 

Lunch: picnic.

Leader: Tamsin     

 SUNDAY 18th    2 x HALF RAMBLES   (2 straight line rambles with a historic train ride in the middle.  Full details to be sent separately nearer the time)Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Groombridge Spa Valley Railway Station, Newton Willows, Groombridge, TN3 9RF.

Maps:  135  GR:     533372            

w3w: regrowth.streetcar.elsewhere

Length:     4 miles a.m., 4.5 miles p.m.

Lunch:   Eridge Station

Leader:   Morag  07474 113587

 

 SUNDAY 25th    CREAM TEA RAMBLE

Time:   2 p.m.

Meet at:    Pat’s home – 2 Cunningham Road, Banstead, SM7 3HG.   Parking in road.

Map: Exp 146  Grid Ref: 266598

What3Words: beyond.buck.army

Length: 4 miles.  Walk to be followed by cream tea in Pat’s garden.  Please let Pat know in good time if you will be coming, whether walking or not.

Leader for walk:     Kate       

 SEPTEMBER 2024

 SUNDAY  1st   RAMBLE   Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Downs walk to Burpham.  Meet at Kithurst Hill CP.  Take B2139 Amberley Road at Storrington for 2.5 miles.  then left up a narrow lane to the top of the downs.

Map: 121  GR: 070124

W3W:  evenings.confetti.trucks

Length:  8 miles

Lunch: Picnic lunch at Burpham.

Leader: Chris-John 

 SUNDAY  8th     HALF DAY RAMBLE

Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at:   Outside The Plough Inn, Church Road, Leigh.   Parking available in surrounding streets (Church Road, The Glebe, Clayhill Road)

Map:  Exp. 146 GR:   224469

W3W:  tanks.desire.dishes

Length:   5 miles

Lunch:  picnic

Leader:  Tony  

 SUNDAY 15th    RAMBLE  Time:  10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Park in High Elms Road, Downe and meet near the Church of St Mary the Virgin which is on the corner of High Elms Road and the High Street. There is also some parking in the village if needed. 

Map: 147

GR: 616432

Length: 8 miles 

Lunch: Cudham. Picnic in the park but also a pub nearby. 

Leader:    Margaret

SUNDAY 22nd    RAMBLE  Time:  10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Glovers Road, off Rectory Lane, Charlwood

Map: 187/146  GR:  239411

W3W:  calls.lasts.sleepy

Length:   7 miles

Lunch:   Newdigate

Leader: Kate 

 SUNDAY 29th   RAMBLE  Time:  10.30 a.m.

Meet at: public car park behind The Fox pub, Coulsdon Common, CR3 5QS.  From Coulsdon Road, B2030, turn right along Fox Lane, past the pub and the car park is at the back along a short track.

Map:  Exp. 146  GR:   316568

Length:   8 miles

Lunch: picnic

Leader: Lynne 

 

OCTOBER 2024

SUNDAY 6th   RAMBLE Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at: Castle Hill Car Park, Woodingdean BN2 6QE (near Norton Drive)

Maps:   122/198  GR:  TQ358064

W3W:   drummers.latched.smothered

Length:   7.5 miles.       3 stiles.

Lunch: picnic

Leaders:   Jeanette 

SUNDAY 13th  RAMBLE Time:  10.30 a.m.

Meet at:  Rockshaw Road, Merstham. Plenty of street parking is available. Park as close to GR 298537 as is comfortable.

Map:   187/146  GR:  298537

Length:  7.5 miles

Lunch:  picnic

Leader:   Gill 

 SUNDAY 20th   RAMBLE  Time: 10.30 a.m.

Meet at:   Petworth North Car Park, postcode GU28 9LS  Follow the brown "Petworth Park" signs - the Deer Park (NOT the house). On A283 coming north from Petworth village, past the House car park, it is some way up on the left.Parking is free for NT members or a charge of £3

Map:  197/OL33  GR: 966238

Length:    7.5 miles

Lunch:  picnic

Leader: Kathy  

 SUNDAY 27th   HALF DAY RAMBLE  Time:  10.30 a.m.

Meet at Flanchford Road car park Reigate Heath. West of Reigate turn off A25. Downs walk with one steep climb,  avoidable if necessary.

Maps: 187/146  GR: 239502

W3W: shut.bets.misty

Length: 6 miles

Leaders: Chris and John

 

 

DON’T FORGET – IF YOU GO ON A RAMBLERS HOLIDAY PLEASE TELL THEM YOU ARE A MEMBER OF BEACON RAMBLERS SO WE GET OUR PAYMENT FROM THEM

SUBS   Subs are due on 1st April (N.B.  £10). If you do not pay by standing order please contact our Treasurer Gill Woolland.