We are a very active and friendly Ramblers group. Our programme explores the most attractive countryside in the surrounding area including the Surrey Hills.
Important Note: Pre-booking required by latest 7.30pm the day before. If you want a pub lunch contact us several days prior.
Meet at Hydon’s Ball NT car park, Salt Lane, Godalming GU8 4BB – (free at the time of publication) for a hilly walk, firstly via a wooded valley on public footpaths up to the National Trust’s Winkworth Arboretum and a morning coffee stop at the Winkworth tea room. (If you are a NT member, please bring your membership card and scan it at the kiosk.) Then descending through the Arboretum’s grounds to their lakeside and valley floor before ascending through hilly farmland and traversing southwards along the Greensand Way to the White Horse pub at Hascombe for lunch, or a picnic spot near the village pond and St Peter’s church with its beautifully decorated interior. After lunch continuing along the Greensand Way for a while before ascending Hydon’s Ball where there is a wonderful viewpoint and the memorial to Octavia Hill. Finally a gentle short descent to the cars.
Contact details - to book your place call or message the leaders on the following:
Margaret D: mob:07530 811104; Alan L: tel:07736 066638
Nearest postcode: GU8 4BB
CORRECT What 3 Words location is: flag.monkey.dugouts
Start time: 10:00
This is a circular walk
Hydons Ball National Trust Car park, Salt Lane.
