2004 - 05 Programme
3 April 2004 Start:10.15 10 miles Henley
Leader: Christine Maps: LR175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park of the Maltsters Arms pub in Rotherfield Greys (726,824). This is on a minor road about 2 miles west of Henley.
Pub lunch is available at the Maltsters Arms. This is a figure of eight walk.
17 April 2004 Start: 10.15 10 miles N of High Wycombe
Leaders: Martyn & Pauline Maps: LR 165, Expl 172
Meet at Hughenden Parish Church (864,956) on the Hughenden Manor estate, which is on the A4128 1½ miles north of High Wycombe. After a modest climb out of the Hughenden Valley the walk is via Hazlemere to lunch.
Pub lunch is available at The Full Moon on Hare Lane, Little Kingshill. (893,992).
8 May 2004 Start: 10.15 8 miles SW of Guildford
Leader: Barbara Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at Puttenham Common Middle Car Park on minor road, 2 miles SW ofPuttenham (912,458). From A3 or A31, take B3000 towards Puttenham, turn west into village, then take 1st turning SW towards Elstead.
Pub lunch is available at The Barley Mow, The Sands next to village Post Office / shop (882,464).
22 May 2004 Start: 10.00 13 miles H H’stead / Chalfonts
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 166/176, Expl 172/182
Meet near the playing fields at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (Newland Park), Chalfont St Giles (014,935). Use the rear entrance to the college, which is approx ¾mile east of the Main Entrance. Please let Chris know by 15 May if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of theChiltern Way walk.
5 June 2004 Start: 10.30 8 miles Pangbourne / Goring
Leader: Dave Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the car park next to the Copper Kettle Inn (633,765) at Pangbourne, which is on the A329 between Reading and Streatley.
Pub lunch is available at the Miller of Mansfield, High Street, Goring. (601,808).
19 June 2004 Start: 10.15 11 miles Abingdon / Dorchester
Leaders: Ian & Sue Maps: LR 164, Expl 170
Meet at free car park at Culham Lock (509,950). Turn off the A415 [Abingdon-Dorchester road] at traffic lights at 509,953, then turn right just before traffic lights over river bridge. The walk includes a large section of the Thames Path never previously walked by the club. It begins with a loop so latecomers may join at 10.45 (latest) when we pass the car park.
Pub lunch is available at the Barley Mow, Clifton Hampden (548,953).
2-4 July 2004 Quantocks Weekend
Leaders: Alan & Jenny Maps: LR 181, Expl 140
Details and B&B accommodation list available on request. Please let Alan and Jenny know by 13 June if you have booked for the weekend, so that they can organise other meals. Tel: 01984 632773
17 July 2004 Start: 10.00 12 miles SW of Reading
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 174 , Expl 158
Meet in the free car park next to the Rowbarge Inn at Woolhampton (573,663). On entering Woolhampton on the A4 from Reading, take the first turning on the left towards Midgham Railway Station. Go over crossing and canal bridge. The car park is on the right hand side.
Pub lunch is available at The Travellers Friend at Crookham Common (538,644).
31 July 2004 Start: 10.30 10 miles S of Newbury
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/144
Meet at lodge of Sydmonton Court (477,580), 1¼ miles E of A34, 3½ miles W ofKingsclere. From M4 junction 13: A34 S for 8 miles, then 3 miles on minor roads via Old Burghclere. Park on verge at lane junction.
Pub lunch is available at the Royal Oak, Ecchinswell (499 595).
14 August 2004 Start: 10:30 8 / 9 miles SW of Hungerford
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 174/185, Expl 131
Meet opposite Tidcombe Church (291,583). Outside the normal area, so allow extra travelling time. Access from M4 Junction 14: A388 SW for 5½ miles via Hungerford, turn left opposite the "Windmill" restaurant to Marten. 1 mile after Marten, turn right into Tidcombe. Fairly hilly walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute (311,532).
4 September 2004 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hurley / Hambleden
Leader: Ian Maps LR175, Expl 171 / 172
Meet in the car park by the River Thames in Hurley (825,841), which is north of the A4130 between Henley and Maidenhead.
Pub lunch is available at the Stag & Huntsman (786,866) in Hambleden.
18 September 2004 Start: 10.00 12 miles Henley / Reading
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl: 159 / 171
Meet at the southern end of Sonning Common, at village sign on the triangle in the fork of the B481 Peppard Road running north from Reading (716,788). Please let Valerie know by 11 Sep if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.
2 October 2004 Start: 10.15 10 miles West Wycombe
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175 , Expl 171/172
Meet by The Dashwood Arms on the slip road south of, and parallel to, the A40 atPiddington, 2 miles west of West Wycombe (807,943). This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Dashwood Arms.
16 October 2004 Start: 10.15 8/9 miles N of Henley
Leaders: Keith & Lesley Maps : LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the rear car park (the field) of the Chequers Inn (777,911), opposite the church in Fingest which is in Hambleden Valley, 4 miles SE from M40 Junction 5. This a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Chequers Inn, Fingest; sandwiches are not served at week-ends!
30 October 2004 Start 10.15 8.miles N of Henley
Leader: Peter Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the southern edge of Ibstone Common (753,936) 2 miles south of M40 Junction 5.
Pub lunch is available at the Bull & Butcher, Turville (768,910)
13 November 2004 Start: 10.15 9 miles N Chilterns
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 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).
27 November 2004 Start: 10.00 8½ miles Windsor
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 , Expl 160
Meet at the front of Riverside Station in Windsor (969,772). Parking is available at the station (South West Trains) at £3.00 per day, or there are many other car parks in Windsor and Eton.
Pub lunch is at the Union Inn, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor (983,745).
11 December 2004 Start: 10.15 8 miles N of Slough
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175/176 , Expl 172
Meet at Lord Mayor's Drive, near Beaches Road, Burnham Beeches, (958,851). Access is from the A355 at Farnham Common, which is 3½ miles north of M4 Junction 6. The walk is fairly flat with a lot of woodland.
Pub lunch is available at the Black Horse, Fulmer (999,857).
1 January 2005 Start: 10.30 8½ miles N of Maidenhead
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175 , Expl 172
Meet in the NT car park (893,853) on B4447 on the western edge of Cookham. The walk is partly rural along the river, and part is through Marlow, CookhamDean and the Golf Course.
Pub lunch is available at the Hogshead, Marlow (850,863).
8 January 2005 Start:.10.15 8 miles NW of Henley
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the Crown Inn, Pishill, (725,900) which is on the B840 about 2 miles NE of Nettlebed. Park in lay-by opposite pub. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Pishill.
15 January 2005 Planning and Social Meeting
22 January 2005 Start: 10.00 10 miles W of Marlow
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet in the car park at the Dog & Badger, Medmenham (804,845). This is 3½ miles west of Marlow on the A4155. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Dog and Badger.
5 February 2005 Start: 10.30 6.miles NW of Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet at "Mapledurham Recreation Ground" (698,758) which is on the A4074,Woodcote Road 1¼ miles NW of Caversham Bridge. Park in the free car park.
Pub lunch is available at the Pack Horse, Chazey Heath, on A4074 (695,773).
19 February 2005 Start: 10.15 9/10 miles N of Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet in the Black Park car park (005,833). Access from the A412 about 2 miles north of Slough, turn left (north) onto a minor road for 1 mile. The car park is on the right and the charge is £2.
Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Pheasant which is on the B416 1 mile north of Stoke Poges (982,857)
5 March 2005 Start: 10.15 8/9 miles N of Woking
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 175/176, Expl 160
Meet in the car park of the Four Horseshoes pub, Burrowhill (970,632). This is on the B383, ½ mile north of Chobham, which is 3-4 miles east of M3 Junction 3. This is a figure of eight walk exploring the largest National Nature Reserve in SE England!
Pub lunch is available at the Four Horseshoes.
Leader: Christine Maps: LR175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park of the Maltsters Arms pub in Rotherfield Greys (726,824). This is on a minor road about 2 miles west of Henley.
Pub lunch is available at the Maltsters Arms. This is a figure of eight walk.
17 April 2004 Start: 10.15 10 miles N of High Wycombe
Leaders: Martyn & Pauline Maps: LR 165, Expl 172
Meet at Hughenden Parish Church (864,956) on the Hughenden Manor estate, which is on the A4128 1½ miles north of High Wycombe. After a modest climb out of the Hughenden Valley the walk is via Hazlemere to lunch.
Pub lunch is available at The Full Moon on Hare Lane, Little Kingshill. (893,992).
8 May 2004 Start: 10.15 8 miles SW of Guildford
Leader: Barbara Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at Puttenham Common Middle Car Park on minor road, 2 miles SW ofPuttenham (912,458). From A3 or A31, take B3000 towards Puttenham, turn west into village, then take 1st turning SW towards Elstead.
Pub lunch is available at The Barley Mow, The Sands next to village Post Office / shop (882,464).
22 May 2004 Start: 10.00 13 miles H H’stead / Chalfonts
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 166/176, Expl 172/182
Meet near the playing fields at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (Newland Park), Chalfont St Giles (014,935). Use the rear entrance to the college, which is approx ¾mile east of the Main Entrance. Please let Chris know by 15 May if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of theChiltern Way walk.
5 June 2004 Start: 10.30 8 miles Pangbourne / Goring
Leader: Dave Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the car park next to the Copper Kettle Inn (633,765) at Pangbourne, which is on the A329 between Reading and Streatley.
Pub lunch is available at the Miller of Mansfield, High Street, Goring. (601,808).
19 June 2004 Start: 10.15 11 miles Abingdon / Dorchester
Leaders: Ian & Sue Maps: LR 164, Expl 170
Meet at free car park at Culham Lock (509,950). Turn off the A415 [Abingdon-Dorchester road] at traffic lights at 509,953, then turn right just before traffic lights over river bridge. The walk includes a large section of the Thames Path never previously walked by the club. It begins with a loop so latecomers may join at 10.45 (latest) when we pass the car park.
Pub lunch is available at the Barley Mow, Clifton Hampden (548,953).
2-4 July 2004 Quantocks Weekend
Leaders: Alan & Jenny Maps: LR 181, Expl 140
Details and B&B accommodation list available on request. Please let Alan and Jenny know by 13 June if you have booked for the weekend, so that they can organise other meals. Tel: 01984 632773
17 July 2004 Start: 10.00 12 miles SW of Reading
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 174 , Expl 158
Meet in the free car park next to the Rowbarge Inn at Woolhampton (573,663). On entering Woolhampton on the A4 from Reading, take the first turning on the left towards Midgham Railway Station. Go over crossing and canal bridge. The car park is on the right hand side.
Pub lunch is available at The Travellers Friend at Crookham Common (538,644).
31 July 2004 Start: 10.30 10 miles S of Newbury
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 174, Expl 158/144
Meet at lodge of Sydmonton Court (477,580), 1¼ miles E of A34, 3½ miles W ofKingsclere. From M4 junction 13: A34 S for 8 miles, then 3 miles on minor roads via Old Burghclere. Park on verge at lane junction.
Pub lunch is available at the Royal Oak, Ecchinswell (499 595).
14 August 2004 Start: 10:30 8 / 9 miles SW of Hungerford
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 174/185, Expl 131
Meet opposite Tidcombe Church (291,583). Outside the normal area, so allow extra travelling time. Access from M4 Junction 14: A388 SW for 5½ miles via Hungerford, turn left opposite the "Windmill" restaurant to Marten. 1 mile after Marten, turn right into Tidcombe. Fairly hilly walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Hatchet Inn, Lower Chute (311,532).
4 September 2004 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hurley / Hambleden
Leader: Ian Maps LR175, Expl 171 / 172
Meet in the car park by the River Thames in Hurley (825,841), which is north of the A4130 between Henley and Maidenhead.
Pub lunch is available at the Stag & Huntsman (786,866) in Hambleden.
18 September 2004 Start: 10.00 12 miles Henley / Reading
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl: 159 / 171
Meet at the southern end of Sonning Common, at village sign on the triangle in the fork of the B481 Peppard Road running north from Reading (716,788). Please let Valerie know by 11 Sep if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.
2 October 2004 Start: 10.15 10 miles West Wycombe
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175 , Expl 171/172
Meet by The Dashwood Arms on the slip road south of, and parallel to, the A40 atPiddington, 2 miles west of West Wycombe (807,943). This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Dashwood Arms.
16 October 2004 Start: 10.15 8/9 miles N of Henley
Leaders: Keith & Lesley Maps : LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the rear car park (the field) of the Chequers Inn (777,911), opposite the church in Fingest which is in Hambleden Valley, 4 miles SE from M40 Junction 5. This a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Chequers Inn, Fingest; sandwiches are not served at week-ends!
30 October 2004 Start 10.15 8.miles N of Henley
Leader: Peter Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the southern edge of Ibstone Common (753,936) 2 miles south of M40 Junction 5.
Pub lunch is available at the Bull & Butcher, Turville (768,910)
13 November 2004 Start: 10.15 9 miles N Chilterns
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 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).
27 November 2004 Start: 10.00 8½ miles Windsor
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 , Expl 160
Meet at the front of Riverside Station in Windsor (969,772). Parking is available at the station (South West Trains) at £3.00 per day, or there are many other car parks in Windsor and Eton.
Pub lunch is at the Union Inn, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor (983,745).
11 December 2004 Start: 10.15 8 miles N of Slough
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175/176 , Expl 172
Meet at Lord Mayor's Drive, near Beaches Road, Burnham Beeches, (958,851). Access is from the A355 at Farnham Common, which is 3½ miles north of M4 Junction 6. The walk is fairly flat with a lot of woodland.
Pub lunch is available at the Black Horse, Fulmer (999,857).
1 January 2005 Start: 10.30 8½ miles N of Maidenhead
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175 , Expl 172
Meet in the NT car park (893,853) on B4447 on the western edge of Cookham. The walk is partly rural along the river, and part is through Marlow, CookhamDean and the Golf Course.
Pub lunch is available at the Hogshead, Marlow (850,863).
8 January 2005 Start:.10.15 8 miles NW of Henley
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the Crown Inn, Pishill, (725,900) which is on the B840 about 2 miles NE of Nettlebed. Park in lay-by opposite pub. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Pishill.
15 January 2005 Planning and Social Meeting
22 January 2005 Start: 10.00 10 miles W of Marlow
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet in the car park at the Dog & Badger, Medmenham (804,845). This is 3½ miles west of Marlow on the A4155. This is a figure of eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at the Dog and Badger.
5 February 2005 Start: 10.30 6.miles NW of Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet at "Mapledurham Recreation Ground" (698,758) which is on the A4074,Woodcote Road 1¼ miles NW of Caversham Bridge. Park in the free car park.
Pub lunch is available at the Pack Horse, Chazey Heath, on A4074 (695,773).
19 February 2005 Start: 10.15 9/10 miles N of Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet in the Black Park car park (005,833). Access from the A412 about 2 miles north of Slough, turn left (north) onto a minor road for 1 mile. The car park is on the right and the charge is £2.
Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Pheasant which is on the B416 1 mile north of Stoke Poges (982,857)
5 March 2005 Start: 10.15 8/9 miles N of Woking
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 175/176, Expl 160
Meet in the car park of the Four Horseshoes pub, Burrowhill (970,632). This is on the B383, ½ mile north of Chobham, which is 3-4 miles east of M3 Junction 3. This is a figure of eight walk exploring the largest National Nature Reserve in SE England!
Pub lunch is available at the Four Horseshoes.