Bagshot Heath, visiting Rapley Lake, New England Hill, Wishmoor Cross, Deer Rock Hill

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Overview

Bagshot Heath (Swinley Forest), visiting Rapley Lake, New England Hill, Wishmoor Cross and Deer Rock Hill. Undulating forest tracks through conifer plantations and heathland over mainly sandy terrain should provide a mainly mud-free walk. No stiles. Dog-friendly.

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

LVR advise walkers to use the following details. START: GU19 5ES (51.35841,-0.70594) ///vaccines.financial.rabble , CONTACT Leader: Mark C Phone: 0790 500 8551

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 90200 62944
Nearest postcode:: GU19 5ES
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Considerate roadside parking along College Ride, Bagshot. Walk will start from junction with Pinewood Gardens.

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