2009 - 10 Programme
4 April 2009 Start: 10:00 11½ miles Islip (N of Oxford)
Leader: Dennis Maps LR 164, Expl 180
Meet at car park opposite The Swan Inn, Islip (SP 528140). From A34 N of Oxford, midway between A44 Peartree Rbt & M40 Junc 9, take B4027 SE to Islip. Car park is S of village, on the left in Lower St, just before river bridge. Alternative route via B4027 from A40 at Wheatley. Third part of Oxfordshire Way (linear walk). Car shuttle to start of walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Optional evening meal at Woodstock. Let Dennis know by Wed 1st April if you intend to come.
17/19 April 2009 EXMOOR WEEKEND
If you would like to join the party already booked on this trip contact Exford YHA on 0845 371 9634. Also let Paula know that you are coming on 01189 661587.
25 April 2009 Start: 10.00 12 miles Amersham
Leader:Chris Maps: LR176/166, Expl 172/181/182
Meet at Westwood Park free car park, Little Chalfont (SU997,981). From Amersham take A404 towards Rickmansworth; at traffic lights by White Lion pub turn left into Bell Lane; cross railway bridge and take next right into Elizabeth Avenue. Take 4th left into Chenies Avenue; car park is 400 yds on right through gates. Walk is around Chess Valley. Pub lunch is available at the Green Dragon, Flaunden (TL014,008).
9 May 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles E of Swindon
Leader: Ursula Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Ashdown House NT free car park (SU285,823) (RG17 8RE). From M4 Junc14 take A338 N for 500yds, turn left onto B4000 to Lambourne. Turn left, still B4000, and continue for 3½ miles to Ashdown House. Walk is in the Vale of White Horse. Pub lunch is available at the White Horse, Woolstone (SU295,877) (SN7 7QL). Please let Ursula know your choice from pre-circulated menu by 25 Apr on 0118-9661975.
16 May 2009 Start: 10.15 11 miles near Tadley
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/144
Meet at Silchester Roman walls car park (SU636,628). From M4 Junc11, take A33 south. Turn right at 1st roundabout. Continue to Mortimer and turn left at the church. After 1½ miles turn left, signed Roman Silchester, then turn left where the road bends sharp right. The car park is about 50 yds on the RHS. Pub lunch (baguettes only) available at the Plough, Little London (SU622,597).
30 May 2009 Start 10.15 9 miles Windsor
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in Virginia Water car park (SU981,688) near the small gate into the grounds.. Approaching on A30 towards London, the car park is on the left just past theWheatsheaf Hotel. Car park £5, but there may be free parking in a lay-by on A30. Pub lunch is available at The Union Inn, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor (SU979,741).
13 June 2009 Start: 10.00 14 miles Henley
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Henley railway station (SU764,823). Station car park £2.70. Walk is described as "Hidden valleys of the southern Chilterns". Pub lunch available at The Crown Inn, Pishill (SU723,900). Tea in Henley Tea Rooms after walk.
27 June 2009 Start: 10.00 12 miles Cholsey / Goring
Leader: David Maps: LR 174/175, Expl 170/171
Meet at Goring and Streatley railway station (SU603,806). Station car park £1.70. We will take the train to Cholsey (fare £3.30). This is a linear walk and there are no pubs en route. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day.
11 July 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles NE of Reading
Leader: Sheila / Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet at St Peter’s church, The Warren, Caversham, RG4 7AQ (SU707,749). This is on A4074 ¼mile north of Caversham Bridge. Park in the road. Pub lunch is available at The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, RG4 9RB (SU746,767).
25 July 2009 Start: 10.30 8 miles SE of Henley
Leader: Mike Maps: LR 175, Expl 171 / 172
Meet at rough car park behind The Horns pub, Crazies Hill, (SU799,809). This is on a minor road about 1½ miles east of A321 between Henley and Wargrave.
Visit Rebecca's well. Figure of 8 walk. Pub lunch is available at The Horns.
8 August 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles Burnham Beeches
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at the Jolly Woodman pub, Littleworth Common (SU935,866). This is on a minor road which links Burnham with the A355 200yards south of M40 Junc 2. This is a figure of eight walk; it is moderately hilly and includes part of The Beeches Way. Pub lunch is available at the Jolly Woodman.
22 August 2009 Start: 10.00 10 / 11 miles W of Maidenhead
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 172/160
Meet in car park by minor road beside A404 (SU857,809). From A404 between M4junc 8/9 and M40 junc 4 take A4 towards Maidenhead; turn left at roundabout then car park is on left after about ¼ mile.
Pub lunch available at The Star (B3024) Waltham St Lawrence (SU833,766).
5 September 2009 Start: 10.00 12 miles NW of High Wycombe
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165 , Expl 172 / 181
Meet at Bradenham NT free car park (SU828,969 ). From the A40 at West Wycombe take the A4010 towards Aylesbury. After about 1½ miles turn right intoBradenham village. Take the first right and follow the left-hand track to car park on village green. The walk passes close to Saunderton railway station - contact Lesley if arriving by train. Pub lunch is available at The Lions, Bledlow (SP776,021).
19 September 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles W of Maidenhead
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl171 / 172
Meet in the car park by the River Thames in Hurley (SU827,841), which is north of the A4130 between Henley and Maidenhead.
Pub lunch is available at the Stag & Huntsman, Hambleden (SU786,866).
3 October 2009 Start: 10:00 12 miles Tiddington (E of Oxford)
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR164, Expl180
Meet in layby on A418, west of Tiddington (SP 639,049). From junction of A329, A40 and M40 junct. 7, (SP 653,033), take A40 west for 1½ miles to T junct. Turn right on A418 for ⅓ mile, and with care cross road and enter far end of long layby on RHS. Fourth part of Oxfordshire Way (linear walk). Car shuttle to start of walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Optional evening meal at Islip. Let Dennis know by Wednesday 30 September if you intend to come.
17 October 2009 Start: 10.00 8 miles West of Guildford
Leader: Stephen Maps: LR186, Expl145
Meet at Wood Street Village Green (SU955,509), parking carefully alongside the green. From A3 take A323 Aldershot Road and after approx 1 mile turn left onto Broad Street. The green is at the far end of the village. The walk will pass the Great Tithe Barn at Wanborough.
Pub lunch is available at The Good Intent in Puttenham (SU933,479) off B3000. Fairly pricey but wide ranging menu, including snacks. There is a rear car park through archway for small cars only.
31 October 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles Maidenhead
Leader: Sue Maps: LR175; Expl172
Meet outside the front of Taplow Railway Station (SU916,813), which is in Station Road north of A4, about 2miles west of slip road from M4 junct. 7. Parking is free at the front of the station.
Pub lunch is available at The Oak and Saw in Taplow Village (912,821).
14 November 2009 Start: 10.30 8 miles East of Swindon
Leader: Ron Maps: LR174, Expl170
Meet at White Horse Hill car park (SU293,867) off B4507 6.8 miles west of Wantage, signposted White Horse Hill. Parking £4 pay and display - free with NT sticker. Walk has stunning views!
Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Hounds in Uffington (SU305,890).
28 November 2009 Start: 10.00 8 miles East of Guildford
Leader: Brian Maps: LR186/187, Expl145
Meet at the information centre in Newlands Corner car park (TQ043,491) (GU4 8SE). Newlands Corner is on the A25 Shere Road, about 3 miles east of Guildford Town Centre between Guildford and Dorking. The area is in an AONB and SSSI and the walk will also include part of the Pilgrims Way.
Pub lunch is available at the Drummond Arms Hotel, The Street, Albury, (TQ047 478)(GU5 9AG).
12 December 2009 Start: 10.00 7 miles (½ Day) East of Basingstoke
Leader: Marion Maps: LR186, Expl144
Meet on The Street, Greywell by the Village Hall (SU717,513) (RG29 1BY). From M3 J5 head S on A287 towards N Warnborough. Almost immediately take 1st R across dual-carriageway into Hook Road. Proceed into Greywell. Park on the road opposite Village Hall, between the pub and the church.
Pub lunch is available at the The Fox and Goose. Contact Marion by 2 December if you expect to eat at the pub.
2January 2010 Start: 10.00 11 miles West of Guildford
Leader: Graham Maps: LR186, Expl145
Meet outside the Royal Oak pub in the centre of Wood Street Village (SU958,510). Park in a side road nearby or in the church car park opposite. From A323 enter Wood Street Village either from North on Frog Grove Lane, or from East on Broad Street. Figure of 8 walk. Fine views from the Hogs Back! Pub lunch is available at the Royal Oak.
9 January 2010 Start: 10.00 10 ½ miles Windsor Great Park
Leader: Ursula Maps: LR175, Expl160
Meet outside the Fox and Hounds pub, Bishopsgate (SU978,720) (TW20 0XU). From Windsor take A308 towards Staines, continue thru Old Windsor, then turn Rtonto A328. After approx 1 mile turn 1st Rt into Castle Hill Road, and at the end turnRt into Bishopsgate Road. Continue past the Fox and Hounds and park on LHS of road approaching the gate into Windsor Great Park. This is a figure of eight walk which includes several memorials of historical significance. Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Hounds.
16 January 2010 SOCIAL / PLANNING MEETING
Deferred until 13 Mar
23 January 2010 Start: 10.15 10 miles North of Henley
Leader: John Maps: LR175, Expl171
Meet in the free car park in Hambleden beyond the Stag and Huntsmen pub(SU785,865). This is about 1 mile north of Mill End on A4155 Henley to Marlow road.
Pub lunch is available at the Frog in Skirmett (SU775,902).
6 February 2010 Start: 10.00 10 miles Henley-on-Thames
Leader: Alan Maps: LR175, Expl171
Meet in the car park of the Maltsters Arms at Rotherfield Greys just west of Henley(SU726,824). From Henley take road west past the Town Hall. .After passing Grey’s Court (NT) turn left into village.This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the Maltsters Arms.
20 Febuary 2010 Start: 10.00 10 miles West of Marlow
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR175, Expl171/172
Meet in the car park at the Dog & Badger, Medmenham (SU805,845). 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.
6 March 2010 Start: 10.15 9 miles E of Wallingford
Leader: Christine Maps: LR175, Expl171
Meet at Swyncombe Church (SU683,902). This is on a dead-end road off a minor road and is about 1 mile west of Cookley Green. (Cookley Green is on the B481 and is about 3 miles north of Nettlebed).
Pub lunch is available at the Shepherds Hut, Ewelme (SU639,919).
13 March 2010 SOCIAL / PLANNING MEETING
(deferred from 16 Jan)
20 March 2010 Start: 10.00 8 miles Virginia Water
Leader: Ken Maps: LR175, Expl160
Meet in Virginia Water car park (SU981,688) near the small gate into the grounds. Approaching on A30 towards London, the car park is on the left just past theWheatsheaf Hotel. Car park £5, but possible free parking in a layby on A30. Possibility of visiting Savill Gardens, (£7.50 / £7 seniors). Lunch is available in SavillGardens Restaurant (SU977,708) (TW20 0UU).
Leader: Dennis Maps LR 164, Expl 180
Meet at car park opposite The Swan Inn, Islip (SP 528140). From A34 N of Oxford, midway between A44 Peartree Rbt & M40 Junc 9, take B4027 SE to Islip. Car park is S of village, on the left in Lower St, just before river bridge. Alternative route via B4027 from A40 at Wheatley. Third part of Oxfordshire Way (linear walk). Car shuttle to start of walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Optional evening meal at Woodstock. Let Dennis know by Wed 1st April if you intend to come.
17/19 April 2009 EXMOOR WEEKEND
If you would like to join the party already booked on this trip contact Exford YHA on 0845 371 9634. Also let Paula know that you are coming on 01189 661587.
25 April 2009 Start: 10.00 12 miles Amersham
Leader:Chris Maps: LR176/166, Expl 172/181/182
Meet at Westwood Park free car park, Little Chalfont (SU997,981). From Amersham take A404 towards Rickmansworth; at traffic lights by White Lion pub turn left into Bell Lane; cross railway bridge and take next right into Elizabeth Avenue. Take 4th left into Chenies Avenue; car park is 400 yds on right through gates. Walk is around Chess Valley. Pub lunch is available at the Green Dragon, Flaunden (TL014,008).
9 May 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles E of Swindon
Leader: Ursula Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Ashdown House NT free car park (SU285,823) (RG17 8RE). From M4 Junc14 take A338 N for 500yds, turn left onto B4000 to Lambourne. Turn left, still B4000, and continue for 3½ miles to Ashdown House. Walk is in the Vale of White Horse. Pub lunch is available at the White Horse, Woolstone (SU295,877) (SN7 7QL). Please let Ursula know your choice from pre-circulated menu by 25 Apr on 0118-9661975.
16 May 2009 Start: 10.15 11 miles near Tadley
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/144
Meet at Silchester Roman walls car park (SU636,628). From M4 Junc11, take A33 south. Turn right at 1st roundabout. Continue to Mortimer and turn left at the church. After 1½ miles turn left, signed Roman Silchester, then turn left where the road bends sharp right. The car park is about 50 yds on the RHS. Pub lunch (baguettes only) available at the Plough, Little London (SU622,597).
30 May 2009 Start 10.15 9 miles Windsor
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in Virginia Water car park (SU981,688) near the small gate into the grounds.. Approaching on A30 towards London, the car park is on the left just past theWheatsheaf Hotel. Car park £5, but there may be free parking in a lay-by on A30. Pub lunch is available at The Union Inn, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor (SU979,741).
13 June 2009 Start: 10.00 14 miles Henley
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Henley railway station (SU764,823). Station car park £2.70. Walk is described as "Hidden valleys of the southern Chilterns". Pub lunch available at The Crown Inn, Pishill (SU723,900). Tea in Henley Tea Rooms after walk.
27 June 2009 Start: 10.00 12 miles Cholsey / Goring
Leader: David Maps: LR 174/175, Expl 170/171
Meet at Goring and Streatley railway station (SU603,806). Station car park £1.70. We will take the train to Cholsey (fare £3.30). This is a linear walk and there are no pubs en route. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day.
11 July 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles NE of Reading
Leader: Sheila / Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet at St Peter’s church, The Warren, Caversham, RG4 7AQ (SU707,749). This is on A4074 ¼mile north of Caversham Bridge. Park in the road. Pub lunch is available at The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, RG4 9RB (SU746,767).
25 July 2009 Start: 10.30 8 miles SE of Henley
Leader: Mike Maps: LR 175, Expl 171 / 172
Meet at rough car park behind The Horns pub, Crazies Hill, (SU799,809). This is on a minor road about 1½ miles east of A321 between Henley and Wargrave.
Visit Rebecca's well. Figure of 8 walk. Pub lunch is available at The Horns.
8 August 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles Burnham Beeches
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at the Jolly Woodman pub, Littleworth Common (SU935,866). This is on a minor road which links Burnham with the A355 200yards south of M40 Junc 2. This is a figure of eight walk; it is moderately hilly and includes part of The Beeches Way. Pub lunch is available at the Jolly Woodman.
22 August 2009 Start: 10.00 10 / 11 miles W of Maidenhead
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 172/160
Meet in car park by minor road beside A404 (SU857,809). From A404 between M4junc 8/9 and M40 junc 4 take A4 towards Maidenhead; turn left at roundabout then car park is on left after about ¼ mile.
Pub lunch available at The Star (B3024) Waltham St Lawrence (SU833,766).
5 September 2009 Start: 10.00 12 miles NW of High Wycombe
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165 , Expl 172 / 181
Meet at Bradenham NT free car park (SU828,969 ). From the A40 at West Wycombe take the A4010 towards Aylesbury. After about 1½ miles turn right intoBradenham village. Take the first right and follow the left-hand track to car park on village green. The walk passes close to Saunderton railway station - contact Lesley if arriving by train. Pub lunch is available at The Lions, Bledlow (SP776,021).
19 September 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles W of Maidenhead
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl171 / 172
Meet in the car park by the River Thames in Hurley (SU827,841), which is north of the A4130 between Henley and Maidenhead.
Pub lunch is available at the Stag & Huntsman, Hambleden (SU786,866).
3 October 2009 Start: 10:00 12 miles Tiddington (E of Oxford)
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR164, Expl180
Meet in layby on A418, west of Tiddington (SP 639,049). From junction of A329, A40 and M40 junct. 7, (SP 653,033), take A40 west for 1½ miles to T junct. Turn right on A418 for ⅓ mile, and with care cross road and enter far end of long layby on RHS. Fourth part of Oxfordshire Way (linear walk). Car shuttle to start of walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Optional evening meal at Islip. Let Dennis know by Wednesday 30 September if you intend to come.
17 October 2009 Start: 10.00 8 miles West of Guildford
Leader: Stephen Maps: LR186, Expl145
Meet at Wood Street Village Green (SU955,509), parking carefully alongside the green. From A3 take A323 Aldershot Road and after approx 1 mile turn left onto Broad Street. The green is at the far end of the village. The walk will pass the Great Tithe Barn at Wanborough.
Pub lunch is available at The Good Intent in Puttenham (SU933,479) off B3000. Fairly pricey but wide ranging menu, including snacks. There is a rear car park through archway for small cars only.
31 October 2009 Start: 10.00 10 miles Maidenhead
Leader: Sue Maps: LR175; Expl172
Meet outside the front of Taplow Railway Station (SU916,813), which is in Station Road north of A4, about 2miles west of slip road from M4 junct. 7. Parking is free at the front of the station.
Pub lunch is available at The Oak and Saw in Taplow Village (912,821).
14 November 2009 Start: 10.30 8 miles East of Swindon
Leader: Ron Maps: LR174, Expl170
Meet at White Horse Hill car park (SU293,867) off B4507 6.8 miles west of Wantage, signposted White Horse Hill. Parking £4 pay and display - free with NT sticker. Walk has stunning views!
Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Hounds in Uffington (SU305,890).
28 November 2009 Start: 10.00 8 miles East of Guildford
Leader: Brian Maps: LR186/187, Expl145
Meet at the information centre in Newlands Corner car park (TQ043,491) (GU4 8SE). Newlands Corner is on the A25 Shere Road, about 3 miles east of Guildford Town Centre between Guildford and Dorking. The area is in an AONB and SSSI and the walk will also include part of the Pilgrims Way.
Pub lunch is available at the Drummond Arms Hotel, The Street, Albury, (TQ047 478)(GU5 9AG).
12 December 2009 Start: 10.00 7 miles (½ Day) East of Basingstoke
Leader: Marion Maps: LR186, Expl144
Meet on The Street, Greywell by the Village Hall (SU717,513) (RG29 1BY). From M3 J5 head S on A287 towards N Warnborough. Almost immediately take 1st R across dual-carriageway into Hook Road. Proceed into Greywell. Park on the road opposite Village Hall, between the pub and the church.
Pub lunch is available at the The Fox and Goose. Contact Marion by 2 December if you expect to eat at the pub.
2January 2010 Start: 10.00 11 miles West of Guildford
Leader: Graham Maps: LR186, Expl145
Meet outside the Royal Oak pub in the centre of Wood Street Village (SU958,510). Park in a side road nearby or in the church car park opposite. From A323 enter Wood Street Village either from North on Frog Grove Lane, or from East on Broad Street. Figure of 8 walk. Fine views from the Hogs Back! Pub lunch is available at the Royal Oak.
9 January 2010 Start: 10.00 10 ½ miles Windsor Great Park
Leader: Ursula Maps: LR175, Expl160
Meet outside the Fox and Hounds pub, Bishopsgate (SU978,720) (TW20 0XU). From Windsor take A308 towards Staines, continue thru Old Windsor, then turn Rtonto A328. After approx 1 mile turn 1st Rt into Castle Hill Road, and at the end turnRt into Bishopsgate Road. Continue past the Fox and Hounds and park on LHS of road approaching the gate into Windsor Great Park. This is a figure of eight walk which includes several memorials of historical significance. Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Hounds.
16 January 2010 SOCIAL / PLANNING MEETING
Deferred until 13 Mar
23 January 2010 Start: 10.15 10 miles North of Henley
Leader: John Maps: LR175, Expl171
Meet in the free car park in Hambleden beyond the Stag and Huntsmen pub(SU785,865). This is about 1 mile north of Mill End on A4155 Henley to Marlow road.
Pub lunch is available at the Frog in Skirmett (SU775,902).
6 February 2010 Start: 10.00 10 miles Henley-on-Thames
Leader: Alan Maps: LR175, Expl171
Meet in the car park of the Maltsters Arms at Rotherfield Greys just west of Henley(SU726,824). From Henley take road west past the Town Hall. .After passing Grey’s Court (NT) turn left into village.This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the Maltsters Arms.
20 Febuary 2010 Start: 10.00 10 miles West of Marlow
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR175, Expl171/172
Meet in the car park at the Dog & Badger, Medmenham (SU805,845). 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.
6 March 2010 Start: 10.15 9 miles E of Wallingford
Leader: Christine Maps: LR175, Expl171
Meet at Swyncombe Church (SU683,902). This is on a dead-end road off a minor road and is about 1 mile west of Cookley Green. (Cookley Green is on the B481 and is about 3 miles north of Nettlebed).
Pub lunch is available at the Shepherds Hut, Ewelme (SU639,919).
13 March 2010 SOCIAL / PLANNING MEETING
(deferred from 16 Jan)
20 March 2010 Start: 10.00 8 miles Virginia Water
Leader: Ken Maps: LR175, Expl160
Meet in Virginia Water car park (SU981,688) near the small gate into the grounds. Approaching on A30 towards London, the car park is on the left just past theWheatsheaf Hotel. Car park £5, but possible free parking in a layby on A30. Possibility of visiting Savill Gardens, (£7.50 / £7 seniors). Lunch is available in SavillGardens Restaurant (SU977,708) (TW20 0UU).