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Staines Group

We are a very active and friendly Ramblers group. Our programme explores the most attractive countryside in the surrounding area including the Surrey Hills.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet at Frensham Great Pond car park for a circular walk via Dockenfield and Shortfield Common.  Coffee stop at a cafe in the Alice Holt forest on the way and lunch at a pub/picnic stop in Short field Common. (If you want to eat in the pub contact us several days prior.)

Note: Parking free for National Trust card holders. (Machine is near cafe / toilets) Otherwise via Ringo app (16258), or card payment.

Location: SU844406; use postcode GU10 2QB; What3words; ///configure.speeding.online

Contact details - to book your place text the leaders by 7pm the day before on the following: Alan L: 07736 066638; or, Margaret D:07530 811104

Saturday, 29 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 84399 40601
Nearest postcode:
GU10 2QB
what3words:
congas.rucksack.darting
Start time:
9:30 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking