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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 an attractive country walk via Shortfield, Alice Holt forest and Dockenfield. Coffee stop on the way at Shortfield village stores / recreation ground  and a pub, or picnic, stop in Dockenfield.
Note: Parking free for National Trust card holders. (Machine is near cafe / toilets) Otherwise £6.50 all day via Ringo app (16258), or card payment.

Location: SU844406; nearest postcode GU10 2QD; 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: mob:07530 811104


 

Saturday, 3 January 2026
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
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 84459 40525
Nearest postcode:
GU10 2QD
what3words:
awakes.century.companies
Start time:
9:30 am

Frensham Great Pond car park

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