Current walks


Please see below our forthcoming scheduled walks.

Walks are regularly added, so please keep checking these pages for up to date information.

As always, thanks to all members who volunteer to lead.
IT IS NOT USUALLY NECESSARY TO BOOK A PLACE ON WALKS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY ADVISED.
HOWEVER, SOME WALKS ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. IF THIS IS THE CASE CONTACT DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN AND YOU ARE ASKED TO CHECK AVAILABILITY WITH THE LEADER DIRECT.

Please note: In the event of very extreme weather forecasts (heavy rain, storms, snow AND heatwaves) walks may be cancelled at short notice. In which case the Walks Programme organiser will email all members and amend the website accordingly.
If in doubt the walks programme organiser can be contacted on 07791 222647 or email: [email protected]

KEY EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR
2023
Wed 7 June – Summer Outing to Isle of Wight
Wed 5 July – Member’s BBQ at QECP
Mon 2 to Fri 6 October – Club holiday to Church Stretton, Shropshire


2024 – Dates and venues to be confirmed
Saturday 17 February – AGM at the Henry Warren Hall, Nyewood
Leaders Lunch
Wed 5 June – Summer Outing
BBQ
October – Club Holiday, St Ives
Day Trip to Arundel


MAY
Sat 20Leaders: Paul & Linda Farley 07972101215
Meet: for 10am start for a MORNING walk from South Harting National Trust CP, charge for non-members (by phone or internet only). GR: SU790 181
Distance: 5.3 miles, total ascent: 352 metres (2256ft)
Details: A circular walk including Beacon Hill, Mount Sanai, Germanleith Copse, Telegraph House, Little Round Down and Whitcombe Bottom. A fair amount of
ascent.
Wed 24LEISURELY WALK
Leader: Freda
Meet: for 10am start at Fernhurst CP, GR.SU896284
Distance: 7 1/2 miles
Details: via Reeth Wood, Cotchet Farm, Valewood Farm, Marley Common and Marley Heights. An undulating route taken at a leisurely pace.
Sat 27MORNING WALK
Leader: David
Meet: for 10am start at second layby on South Harting to Elsted road. GR. SU801192.
Distance: 6 mile morning walk.
Details: Walking through Treyford, Elsted and East Harting with lovely views of the South Downs. Some stiles and hills.
Wed 31Leaders: Lynne, Sandy and Helen
Meet: for 10m start CP at the bottom of the Trundle GR.SU879113
Distance: 12 miles
Ascent: 1800ft, not to steep
Details: An interesting walk takes us up the Trundle and down into West Dean over the River Lavant. After skirting the village we walk through farmland and forestry, past Lodge Hill Farm and onto West Dean Woods. Past the charcoal making area, up onto the Downs and we head for the cafe at Cocking Gap. Refreshed with coffee and cake (bring some money) we then ascend the South Downs Way to turn off at the brow descending towards Singleton, following the New Lipchis Way. A reviving packed lunch will then aid you as you tackle the last ascent back to the car.
A beautiful walk in breathtaking countryside.
JUNE
Sat 3
Wed 7SUMMER OUTING
Day Trip to the Isle of Wight
Full details in email to members
Sat 10
Monday 12Evening Walk
Leader: Tony
Meet: for 6pm start at parking area on the left beyond Deers Hut PH. GR.SU824 316
Distance: 5 miles
Details: Via Weavers Down, Sussex Border Path, Wheatsheaf Common and Foley Manor.
Some undulations near the start, but no stiles or gates. It may be muddy/wet on the Sussex Border Path in several places.
Wed 14Leader: Val
Meet: for 10am start at Lower Froyle village hall CP, GR.SU760 440
Distance: aprox 10.5 miles
Details: Via Husseys Lane, Isnage, High Wood, Sheephouse Copse, Frog Lane, Well, Stapely and Andrews Farm, Lord Wandsworth College, Highnam Copse, Little/Great Wood, Saintbury Farm and Hill.
Some fairly steep ascents.
Sat 17MORNING WALK
Leader: Freda
Meet for 10am start at Steep Church, GR.SU746254
Distance: 6 – 6 1/2 miles
Details: Down to Bell Hill, bridge across A3 to Ridge Common, on via Island to Ashford Chase then back via Steep Marsh and Steep Farms. 
Wed 21Leaders: Lynne, Helen, Sandy
Meet: for 10am start at Hedge Corner on, far side of the A32
GR. SU 688304.
Distance: approx 10 miles
Ascent: 700 ft
Details: Walk on paths many of which I can almost guarantee you won’t have walked before. Along minor roads to Monkwood, around to Gilbert Street and Ropley across varied farmland. Wending our way over more farmland we arrive at Brick Kiln Farm on our way back to the cars.
A gentle walk around an area we don’t often venture onto.
Sat 24MORNING WALK
Leader: Barbara
Start: Meet for 10am start at Stansted House CP GR. SU757099
Distance: 6 miles
Details: Via Sussex Border Path, The Avenue, Forestside Farm, and Wythy Piece.
Wed 28Walk No.1
Leaders: Lynne, Sandy, Helen
LINEAR WALK FROM HASLEMERE TO PETERSFIELD
 Meet: at Petersfield Rail station. Catch 9.18am train (to be confirmed closer to date).
Distance: 15 miles approx
Ascent: 1800ft
Details: Disembark from the train to wend our way back through Cameldale, Marley Combe, the Sussex Border Path, Linchmere Common, Lower Bookham, Stanley Common, yet again Sussex Border Path, Hatch Farm, Milland House, Maysleith, Harting Combe, Tullecombe, Rogate Lodge, across to Sheet Common and home. Phew!
An adventurous trek across many well known paths at the height of the summer with hopefully good weather.
A delight not to be missed!
Wed 28Walk No.2
Leaders: Chris (Mob: 07826 108863) and Martin
Meet: for 10am start at QECP CP ((charges apply, pay when you leave, up to 4hrs = £7). GR. SU719185
Distance: 7 – 8 miles
Details: via A3, Ditch Acre copse, Hyden Wood, South Downs Way, Butser Hill. 
For those coming from Petersfield, there is a Stagecoach bus Number 37 to QECP. Check times.