2002 - 03 Programme
6 April 2002 Start: 10:15 8-9 miles Area: Bracknell
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in free car park opposite Warfield Church (880,723). Warfield lies 3 miles north of Bracknell, between A3095 and A330. Pub lunch is available at Bridge House, Paley Street (876,764) on B3024.
27 April 2002 Start: 10:00 10 miles Area: W of Henley
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 171 or 3
Meet at the eastern edge of green (710,817), opposite Peppard Primary School. Rotherfield Peppard is on B481 between Reading and Nettlebed, about 6 miles north of Reading
Pub lunch is at the Bird in Hand, Sonning Common (716,792) on B481.
11 May 2002 Start: 10:30 9-10 miles Area: S Oxon
Leader: Ian and Sue Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Bury Down (479,841) Ridgeway, free car park. Bury Down is on a minor road from Chilton to West Ilsley, (signposted the Ridgeway from the A34).
Pub lunch is at the George and Dragon, Upton, on A417 (512,867).
25 May 2002 Start: 10:00 12 miles Area: N of High Wycombe
Leader: Martyn Maps: LR 165, Expl 181/172
Meet at the picnic site car park (866,991) reached via Hughenden Valley. Take the minor road north from Hughenden Valley and turn right at theHarrow pub and continue on this road until just past the junction on right with Perk’s Lane (to Prestwood) where the parking is on the right.
Pub lunch is available at the Polecat, Prestwood (875,993).
15 June 2002 Start: 10:00 13 miles Area: Princes Risborough
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 165, Expl 2 or 181
Meet by Saunderton Church (796,019), W of A4010 on southern outskirts of Princes Risborough. Bring food and drink for the day. Please let Valerie know by 12 June if you intend to come: this linear walk requires a car shuttle to the start at Russell’s Water. (Part of Chiltern Way walk.)
29 June 2002 Start: 10:15 10 miles Area: W of Maidenhead
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet in the car park (825,841) on left (opposite church) at far end of HurleyHigh St (by river). Hurley is on the north side of the A4123, between this road and the Thames, NE of Maidenhead and SE of Marlow.
Pub lunch at the Dew Drop Inn (823,815), 1 mile W of Burchetts Green.
12-14 July 2002 Quantocks Alan and Jenny
Details and B&B accommodation list available on request.
Please let Alan and Jenny know by 15 June if you have booked for the weekend, so that they can organise other meals.
27 July 2002 Start: 10:15 10-11 miles Area: mid Berks
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 174, Expl 158
Meet at the Pot Kiln pub, Frilsham Common (552,731). The pub has its own car park in a field, on a minor road 1 mile south of Yattendon. Yattendon is on minor road 2½ miles NE of Hermitage (near M4 junc 13).
Figure of eight walk: simple pub lunch (baguettes) at the Pot Kiln.
10 August 2002 Start: 10:15 12 miles Area: W of Amersham
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165, Expl 3 or 172
Meet at Ash Grove picnic site near Little Missenden (937,988). This is 200 yds north of A413, up a lane signposted “Chesham and Hyde Heath”.
Pub lunch available at the Red Lion, Coleshill (948,951). Tea is available in Old Amersham, which is quite near the end of the walk.
31 August 2002 Start: 10:00 12-13 miles Area: N of Chesham
Leader: Grahame and Jill Maps: LR 165, Expl 2 or 181
Meet at Wigginton Bottom (943,095), 1½ miles SE of Tring. Please let Grahame know by 23 August if you intend to come, as this is a linear walk, which requires a car shuttle to the start at Saunderton Church. Bring food and drink for the day.
7 September 2002 Start: 10:15 20th Anniversary Event Windsor/Egham
********* ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL ********
Meet at Magna Carta Tearooms, Runnymede (996,732), A308. This is an 8-mile walk, followed by river cruise and evening meal. To book contact Martyn on 01494 527735
13 September 2002 National W/E Ridgeway Barn Dance
21 September 2002 Start: 10:00 9 miles Area: N of Maidenhead
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet in NT car park (893,853) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham.
Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Cookham. This is on the B4447, just east of the car park. The walk will end in Marlow and we will enjoy a scenic train journey back to Cookham. Allow £2.30 for the fare. This is a figure of six walk!
5 October 2002 Start: 10:00 9-10 miles W of High Wycombe
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 171
Meet by Fingest Church (777,912), south of M40, junction 4 or 5 between High Wycombe and Stokenchurch. Access from the north via the B482; access from the south via the A4155 or B482.
Pub lunch is available at the Prince Albert, Frieth (798,907).
19 October 2002 Start: 10:00 12 miles Area: E of Guildford
Leader: John Maps: LR 186/187, Expl 145
Meet in Newlands Corner free park, (044,492). The car park is on the A25 Guildford to Dorking road, about 1 mile south of the junction with the A246 (Guildford to Leatherhead).
Pub lunch is at the White Horse, Shere (073,479).
2 November 2002 Start: 10:15 9 miles Area: N Chilterns
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 2 or 181
Meet at Whiteleaf Hill picnic site (823,036). Whiteleaf Hill is ¾ mile along a minor road running south-east from the A4010 at Monks Risborough (on the northern outskirts of Princes Risborough).
Pub lunch is available at the Pink and Lily, Parslow’s Hillock (827,019).
16 November 2002 Start: 10:30 8-9 miles Area: S Oxon
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 164, Expl 170
Meet in the car park by the bridge just south of the abbey at Dorchester-on-Thames (579,941), on minor road off the A4074.
Lunch is in the tropical garden tea shop at Newington Garden Centre.
30 November 2002 National CRC weekend in South East
30 November 2002 Start: 10:15 9 miles Area: E of High Wycombe
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet at the Red Lion in Penn (908,936), Elm Road on the B474, 4 miles north of Beaconsfield.
Pub lunch is available at the Red Lion – figure of eight walk.
7 December 2002 National CRC weekend in Midlands
14 December 2002 Start: 10:15 8-9 miles Area: W of Slough
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in the car park of the Palmers Arms pub in Dorney (930,792) near the common. Please park at the far end of the car park. Dorney is south of M4 junction 7.
Pub lunch is available at the Palmers Arms - figure of eight walk.
1 January 2003 Start: 10:45 8 miles Area: M40 Chilterns
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 165, Expl 3 or 171
Meet to right of entrance to Cowleaze Wood (Chiltern Sculpture Trail) car park (727,957), about 2 miles south of A40, about 1 mile north-west of M40 junction 5, on minor road to Christmas Common. About 5 miles north of Nettlebed.
Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Hounds, Christmas Common(714,933). Limited menu, probably a wide selection of breakfasts.
11 January 2003 Start: 10:30 8-9 miles Area: Henley
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 171
Meet at the free car park to the west of Marsh Lock (772,817). Approach by turning east off A4155 into Mill Lane beside Jet garage on southern outskirts of Henley.
Pub lunch is available at the Stag and Huntsman, Hambledon (785,865).
18 January 2003 Planning and Social Meeting
25 January 2003 Start: 10:15 8-9 miles Area: NW of Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 171
Meet in the car park next to the Copper Inn at Pangbourne (637,769). Pangbourne lies 6 miles west of Reading on the A329. (Use M4 junction 12.)
Pub lunch at the Miller of Mansfield, Goring High Street (601,808).
8 February 2003 Start: 10:30 10 miles Area: Woking/Guildford
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at Whitmoor Common car park (982,530), 1 mile south-east ofWorplesdon, just off the A322 on Salt Box Road, which runs east from the A322 to the A320, 2½ miles north of Guildford. (Note do not confuse with Britten’s Pond car park, which is ½ mile further east.)
Pub lunch is available at the New Inn, Send (017,560), by the bridge over the canal, on the road from Send to Woking.
22 February 2003 Start: 10:15 8-9 miles Area: N of Maidenhead
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet in National Trust car park at Cookham (894,854) on the B4447, 3½ miles north of Maidenhead, ¼ mile west of Cookham village.
Pub lunch is available at the George and Dragon, Marlow High Street(852,863). This is next to the parish church and near Marlow Bridge. Parking in Court Park public car park near by.
8 March 2003 Start: 10:00 8-10 miles Area: Reading/Newbury
Leader: Bill Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/159
Meet at the Rowbarge Inn free car park (573,663), Woolhampton. Woolhampton is midway between Reading and Newbury on the A4. Turn south opposite the Falmouth Arms, towards Midgham Railway Station. Go over crossing and canal bridge. Car park is on the right hand side.
Pub lunch is available at the Old Boot Inn, Stanford Dingley (577,713).
22 March 2003 Start: 10:00 8-9 miles Area: W of Luton
Leader: Grahame Maps: LR 166, Expl 182
Meet at Dunstable Downs public car park (007,198), which is on the B4541,
2 miles south-west of Dunstable. Follow the B489 from Tring for 9 miles and turn right at the roundabout to join the B4541 to Whipsnade. The car park is 1¼ miles along the B4541 on the right hand side. Bring food and drink for the day. Please let Grahame know by 15 March if you intend to come: this linear walk requires a car shuffle to the start at Wiggington Bottom. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in free car park opposite Warfield Church (880,723). Warfield lies 3 miles north of Bracknell, between A3095 and A330. Pub lunch is available at Bridge House, Paley Street (876,764) on B3024.
27 April 2002 Start: 10:00 10 miles Area: W of Henley
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 171 or 3
Meet at the eastern edge of green (710,817), opposite Peppard Primary School. Rotherfield Peppard is on B481 between Reading and Nettlebed, about 6 miles north of Reading
Pub lunch is at the Bird in Hand, Sonning Common (716,792) on B481.
11 May 2002 Start: 10:30 9-10 miles Area: S Oxon
Leader: Ian and Sue Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Bury Down (479,841) Ridgeway, free car park. Bury Down is on a minor road from Chilton to West Ilsley, (signposted the Ridgeway from the A34).
Pub lunch is at the George and Dragon, Upton, on A417 (512,867).
25 May 2002 Start: 10:00 12 miles Area: N of High Wycombe
Leader: Martyn Maps: LR 165, Expl 181/172
Meet at the picnic site car park (866,991) reached via Hughenden Valley. Take the minor road north from Hughenden Valley and turn right at theHarrow pub and continue on this road until just past the junction on right with Perk’s Lane (to Prestwood) where the parking is on the right.
Pub lunch is available at the Polecat, Prestwood (875,993).
15 June 2002 Start: 10:00 13 miles Area: Princes Risborough
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 165, Expl 2 or 181
Meet by Saunderton Church (796,019), W of A4010 on southern outskirts of Princes Risborough. Bring food and drink for the day. Please let Valerie know by 12 June if you intend to come: this linear walk requires a car shuttle to the start at Russell’s Water. (Part of Chiltern Way walk.)
29 June 2002 Start: 10:15 10 miles Area: W of Maidenhead
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet in the car park (825,841) on left (opposite church) at far end of HurleyHigh St (by river). Hurley is on the north side of the A4123, between this road and the Thames, NE of Maidenhead and SE of Marlow.
Pub lunch at the Dew Drop Inn (823,815), 1 mile W of Burchetts Green.
12-14 July 2002 Quantocks Alan and Jenny
Details and B&B accommodation list available on request.
Please let Alan and Jenny know by 15 June if you have booked for the weekend, so that they can organise other meals.
27 July 2002 Start: 10:15 10-11 miles Area: mid Berks
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 174, Expl 158
Meet at the Pot Kiln pub, Frilsham Common (552,731). The pub has its own car park in a field, on a minor road 1 mile south of Yattendon. Yattendon is on minor road 2½ miles NE of Hermitage (near M4 junc 13).
Figure of eight walk: simple pub lunch (baguettes) at the Pot Kiln.
10 August 2002 Start: 10:15 12 miles Area: W of Amersham
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165, Expl 3 or 172
Meet at Ash Grove picnic site near Little Missenden (937,988). This is 200 yds north of A413, up a lane signposted “Chesham and Hyde Heath”.
Pub lunch available at the Red Lion, Coleshill (948,951). Tea is available in Old Amersham, which is quite near the end of the walk.
31 August 2002 Start: 10:00 12-13 miles Area: N of Chesham
Leader: Grahame and Jill Maps: LR 165, Expl 2 or 181
Meet at Wigginton Bottom (943,095), 1½ miles SE of Tring. Please let Grahame know by 23 August if you intend to come, as this is a linear walk, which requires a car shuttle to the start at Saunderton Church. Bring food and drink for the day.
7 September 2002 Start: 10:15 20th Anniversary Event Windsor/Egham
********* ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL ********
Meet at Magna Carta Tearooms, Runnymede (996,732), A308. This is an 8-mile walk, followed by river cruise and evening meal. To book contact Martyn on 01494 527735
13 September 2002 National W/E Ridgeway Barn Dance
21 September 2002 Start: 10:00 9 miles Area: N of Maidenhead
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet in NT car park (893,853) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham.
Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Cookham. This is on the B4447, just east of the car park. The walk will end in Marlow and we will enjoy a scenic train journey back to Cookham. Allow £2.30 for the fare. This is a figure of six walk!
5 October 2002 Start: 10:00 9-10 miles W of High Wycombe
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 171
Meet by Fingest Church (777,912), south of M40, junction 4 or 5 between High Wycombe and Stokenchurch. Access from the north via the B482; access from the south via the A4155 or B482.
Pub lunch is available at the Prince Albert, Frieth (798,907).
19 October 2002 Start: 10:00 12 miles Area: E of Guildford
Leader: John Maps: LR 186/187, Expl 145
Meet in Newlands Corner free park, (044,492). The car park is on the A25 Guildford to Dorking road, about 1 mile south of the junction with the A246 (Guildford to Leatherhead).
Pub lunch is at the White Horse, Shere (073,479).
2 November 2002 Start: 10:15 9 miles Area: N Chilterns
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 2 or 181
Meet at Whiteleaf Hill picnic site (823,036). Whiteleaf Hill is ¾ mile along a minor road running south-east from the A4010 at Monks Risborough (on the northern outskirts of Princes Risborough).
Pub lunch is available at the Pink and Lily, Parslow’s Hillock (827,019).
16 November 2002 Start: 10:30 8-9 miles Area: S Oxon
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 164, Expl 170
Meet in the car park by the bridge just south of the abbey at Dorchester-on-Thames (579,941), on minor road off the A4074.
Lunch is in the tropical garden tea shop at Newington Garden Centre.
30 November 2002 National CRC weekend in South East
30 November 2002 Start: 10:15 9 miles Area: E of High Wycombe
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet at the Red Lion in Penn (908,936), Elm Road on the B474, 4 miles north of Beaconsfield.
Pub lunch is available at the Red Lion – figure of eight walk.
7 December 2002 National CRC weekend in Midlands
14 December 2002 Start: 10:15 8-9 miles Area: W of Slough
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in the car park of the Palmers Arms pub in Dorney (930,792) near the common. Please park at the far end of the car park. Dorney is south of M4 junction 7.
Pub lunch is available at the Palmers Arms - figure of eight walk.
1 January 2003 Start: 10:45 8 miles Area: M40 Chilterns
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 165, Expl 3 or 171
Meet to right of entrance to Cowleaze Wood (Chiltern Sculpture Trail) car park (727,957), about 2 miles south of A40, about 1 mile north-west of M40 junction 5, on minor road to Christmas Common. About 5 miles north of Nettlebed.
Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Hounds, Christmas Common(714,933). Limited menu, probably a wide selection of breakfasts.
11 January 2003 Start: 10:30 8-9 miles Area: Henley
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 171
Meet at the free car park to the west of Marsh Lock (772,817). Approach by turning east off A4155 into Mill Lane beside Jet garage on southern outskirts of Henley.
Pub lunch is available at the Stag and Huntsman, Hambledon (785,865).
18 January 2003 Planning and Social Meeting
25 January 2003 Start: 10:15 8-9 miles Area: NW of Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 171
Meet in the car park next to the Copper Inn at Pangbourne (637,769). Pangbourne lies 6 miles west of Reading on the A329. (Use M4 junction 12.)
Pub lunch at the Miller of Mansfield, Goring High Street (601,808).
8 February 2003 Start: 10:30 10 miles Area: Woking/Guildford
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at Whitmoor Common car park (982,530), 1 mile south-east ofWorplesdon, just off the A322 on Salt Box Road, which runs east from the A322 to the A320, 2½ miles north of Guildford. (Note do not confuse with Britten’s Pond car park, which is ½ mile further east.)
Pub lunch is available at the New Inn, Send (017,560), by the bridge over the canal, on the road from Send to Woking.
22 February 2003 Start: 10:15 8-9 miles Area: N of Maidenhead
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 3 or 172
Meet in National Trust car park at Cookham (894,854) on the B4447, 3½ miles north of Maidenhead, ¼ mile west of Cookham village.
Pub lunch is available at the George and Dragon, Marlow High Street(852,863). This is next to the parish church and near Marlow Bridge. Parking in Court Park public car park near by.
8 March 2003 Start: 10:00 8-10 miles Area: Reading/Newbury
Leader: Bill Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/159
Meet at the Rowbarge Inn free car park (573,663), Woolhampton. Woolhampton is midway between Reading and Newbury on the A4. Turn south opposite the Falmouth Arms, towards Midgham Railway Station. Go over crossing and canal bridge. Car park is on the right hand side.
Pub lunch is available at the Old Boot Inn, Stanford Dingley (577,713).
22 March 2003 Start: 10:00 8-9 miles Area: W of Luton
Leader: Grahame Maps: LR 166, Expl 182
Meet at Dunstable Downs public car park (007,198), which is on the B4541,
2 miles south-west of Dunstable. Follow the B489 from Tring for 9 miles and turn right at the roundabout to join the B4541 to Whipsnade. The car park is 1¼ miles along the B4541 on the right hand side. Bring food and drink for the day. Please let Grahame know by 15 March if you intend to come: this linear walk requires a car shuffle to the start at Wiggington Bottom. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.