FARNHAM WALKING FESTIVAL€¦ · FARNHAM WALKING FESTIVAL 2019 TOWN AND COUNTRY FARNHAM Walk Leader: Chris Shepheard Start Time: 10 am Finish Time: 12.30 pm Distance: 4 miles Meeting

FARNHAMWALKING FESTIVAL

19 MAY – 2 JUNE 2019

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WELCOME TO THE FARNHAM WALKING FESTIVAL

2019TOWN AND COUNTRY FARNHAM

Walk Leader: Chris Shepheard

Start Time: 10 am

Finish Time: 12.30 pm

Distance: 4 miles

Meeting Point: Gostrey Meadow (SU 841466) GU9 7RZ

This walk will start in the centre of Farnham pointing out associations with local characters, historic buildings and events, before heading into open country and farmers’ fields. We will return via Farnham Castle and, arguably, England’s finest Georgian street.

THROUGH FARNHAM TOWN

Walk Leader: Roy Waight

Start Time: 6 pm

Finish Time: 8 pm

Distance: 2 miles

Meeting Point: Waggon Yard car park (free on Sunday) (SU 839466) GU9 7PS

Discover some of the quirky things people often miss when they walk around Farnham. The walk takes you from Waggon Yard where the old corn-market wagons once gathered, via Farnham Maltings, through the old Saxon centre around the church, to The Borough and beyond.

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Front cover image: the Arboretum at Alice Holt

Welcome to our 2019 Festival of Walking. We hope to meet you during this event, share with you some of the beautiful Surrey and Hampshire countryside and show you our delightful town and villages. Set across the two weeks from 19 May to 2 June, we have walks for all – whatever your age, fitness or walking ability. We offer a range from half-mile strolls around town to 14-mile hikes through the countryside and everything in between. All walks during this festival are led by experts in their field and are free of charge to join. We hope to encourage fitness, a knowledge of Farnham and its surrounding villages and help you have a good time.

HOW TO BOOKAll bookings are online through www.FarnhamWalkingFestival.org. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please check the webpage for additional walks and changes to the programme.

Key Walk Grade

Dogs Café/pub Easy allowed

Family Parking Moderate friendly

Wheelchair Bring Packed Strenuous friendly Lunch THE SMALL PRINTFarnham Town Council, the organisers and the walk leaders have undertaken risk assessments for all walks, but all walkers are entirely responsible for their own fitness levels and safety. Walkers are also responsible for ensuring they wear the correct clothing and footwear and register on the walk prior to departure. If you have booked a walk that allows you to take your dog, you must ensure the safety of other participants. Please do not bring your dog if you have any concerns about being able to keep it under control.

For further information, please see www.FarnhamWalkingFestival.org or email [email protected].

Farnham Town Council would like to thank Chris Shepheard, Guy Singer and Dave Harvey and main sponsors Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society and Southern Co-Op for their support.

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FARNHAM’S “MOUNTAIN”

Walk Leader: Guy Singer

Start Time: 10 am

Finish Time: 3 pm

Distance: 10 miles

Meeting Point: Outside Council Offices, South Street (SU 842468) GU9 7RN

A walk to Tilford down the North Downs Way and back along the Greensand Way. The high point is Crooksbury Hill which is quite brutal but mercifully short (less than 50 metres of climb). The rest of the walk is gently undulating.

OFF LIMITS AT RSPB FARNHAM HEATH

Walk Leader: Mike Coates (RSPB)

Start Time: 11.30 am


Distance: 2.5 miles

Meeting Point: Rural Life Centre car park, Tilford (SU 858433) GU10 2DL

This walk offers a rare opportunity to explore parts of the nature reserve that aren't usually open to the public. There will be a chance to discover the history of the land, how it is managed to promote its special wildlife and a chance to see and hear some of the creatures that make their home there.

EXPLORING THE HERITAGE, WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION OF THE BOURNE VALLEY

Walk Leader: Richard Sandars and Charles Fearnley (Bourne Conservation Group)

Start Time: 2.15 pm


Distance: 3 miles

Meeting Point: St Thomas-on-The Bourne Church (SU 844455) GU9 8HA

A circular walk which begins at the Church of St Thomas-on-The Bourne, visiting sites of heritage and wildlife interest in the area, giving a historical account of the development of The Bourne through the writings of George Sturt and other local residents.

TUESDAY 21 MAY

FARNHAM ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALK

Walk Leader: Anne Sassin Allen (Surrey Archaeological Society)

Start Time: 10 am


Distance: 1.5 miles

Meeting Point: Waggon Yard car park (parking charges) (SU 839466) GU9 7PS

This walk explores Farnham’s past through prior archaeological excavations, including Farnham Castle, St Andrew’s and along The Borough. It finishes at the Museum of Farnham, where the curators will provide a special viewing of some of the archaeological material. Moderate walk up to the Castle.

FROM ALTON TO FARNHAM ALONG THE ST SWITHUN’S WAY

Walk Leader: Nick Baxter (Farnham Ramblers)

Start Time: 10.15 am (Alton Station)


Distance: 11 miles

Meeting Point: Farnham Station, Alton Platform 2 (SU 844465) GU9 8AG at 9.45 am to catch the train to Alton (ticket required) or Alton Station at 10.15 am.

Join Farnham Ramblers for an undulating walk along part of the St Swithun’s Way using unsurfaced paths. Rain not guaranteed!

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ROWLEDGE THROUGH THE AGES

Walk Leader: Roy Waight

Start Time: 10 am

Finish Time: 1 pm

Distance: 4.5 miles

Meeting Point: The Old Vicarage, Opposite St James Church, Rowledge (SU 820431) GU10 4EN

Through the village of Rowledge, trespassing into Wrecclesham, we see the old row ditch, lanes between squatters’ plots, learn something of the history of the village and end up with a light meal and wine in the original vicarage.

FARNHAM’S INDUSTRIAL PAST


Start Time: 7 pm


Distance: 4 miles

Meeting Point: Waggon Yard car park (free after 7 pm) (SU 839466) GU9 7PS

A walk around the town centre exploring the remnants of Farnham’s old industries. Hops, corsets, twine and mineral waters are just a few of those, but we’ll also look at defence, transport and entertainment.

WATERSIDE WANDERINGS


Start Time: 10 am

Finish Time: 3 pm

Distance: 9 miles


A meander along the Wey, Blackwater and the Basingstoke Canal to the Mytchett Canal Centre. We are met at the aqueduct by the Canal tripboat, Rosebud, to ferry tired walkers to Ash Vale Station or back from the Centre (to the station) for a small charge.

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY

THE BASICS OF AN EFFICIENT GAIT

Walk Leader: Danny Bridgeman

Start Time: 10 am

Finish Time: 11 am

Distance: Very short

Meeting Point: Gostrey Meadow (SU 841466) GU9 7RH

We might think we know how to walk well, but in reality, are you matching your anatomy? In this walking class, you will learn a new gait; one that is comfortable, natural, easy to adopt and very efficient for those who like long walks.

EXPLORING THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR FAMILIES

Walk Leader: Suzân Lewis-Jones


Finish Time: 2 pm

Distance: 1 mile


A walk in the Farnham Heath RSPB land where family groups can explore and investigate the countryside and use the activity boxes. Time has been allowed in this walk for a picnic lunch. Ideally suited for children up to 11 years old, but all welcome. Some tree roots.

A HISTORICAL EVENING’S STROLL


Start Time: 7 pm

Finish Time: 9 pm

Distance: 2.5 miles


A lovely evening’s meander through Farnham Park to the Castle and back across farmland, with a good view back to the town. This is intended to be a leisurely walk, sharing our mutual local knowledge and information.

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FARNHAM’S WW2 DEFENCES – Walk updated from 2018


Start Time: 10 am

Finish Time: 1 pm

Distance: 5 miles

Meeting Point: Park Ranger’s Office, Farnham Park car park (SU 837475) GU9 0AU

The walk follows the WW2 GHQ defence line of 1940 through the town from Folly Hill south. Walkers will be able to see some of the existing structures and learn about those that have vanished. Other aspects of the town’s military history will be included.

MAN-MADE CREATIONS


Start Time: 2.30 pm


Distance: 1/2 mile

Meeting Point: In front of Farnham Maltings (parking charges) (SU 840465) GU9 7QR

We walk around the outside of Farnham Maltings in a circular route looking at the buildings, surrounding area and across Longbridge.

THE BOURNE FOOTPATHS HISTORY

Walk Leader: Liz Witham (Farnham Ramblers)

Start Time: 2.30 pm


Distance: 4 miles

Meeting Point: The Bourne Green, Cricket Club car park (SU 849446) GU10 3PR

A hilly walk at a gentle pace with some history about the names of the footpaths.

SATURDAY 25 MAY

TILFORD TO FRENSHAM POND

Walk Leader: Chris Hodge (Farnham Ramblers)


Finish Time: 1 pm

Distance: 4.5 miles

Meeting Point: Tilford Green (SU 873434) GU10 2BU

Firstly, through the Bourne Woods and RSPB land to Frensham Little Pond and the National Trust café, returning through woods to Tilford. Refreshments at Frensham and an excellent pub on Tilford Green.

ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY OF FARNHAM PARK

Walk Leader: David Graham (Surrey Archaeological Society)

Start Time: 2 pm


Distance: 1.5 miles


A look at some of the prehistoric and historic features of the Park and surrounding countryside. First half easy, second half moderate.

ALICE HOLT FOREST – THE ARBORETUM

Walk Leader: Brian Greig

Start Time: 6 pm


Distance: 1.5 miles

Meeting Point: Alice Holt Forestry Commission Gravel Hill Road car park (SU 802433) GU10 4LQ

The walk will highlight 30 of the most interesting species of trees in the Arboretum and include a brief description of Alice Holt Forest.

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FARNHAM’S BREWING HERITAGE

Walk Leader: Alan Buttery (Farnham Ramblers)

Start Time: 10 am

Finish Time: 1 pm

Distance: 4 miles

Meeting Point: Waggon Yard car park (parking charges) (SU 839466) GU9 7PS

The walk will explore how Farnham has benefited over many years from the brewing industry. Towards the end of the walk, we will visit the Museum of Farnham where there will be some displays particularly relating to Farnham’s role in hop growing.

EXPLORING THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR FAMILIES



Finish Time: 2 pm

Distance: 1 mile


A walk in the Farnham Heath RSPB land where family groups can explore and investigate the countryside and use the activity boxes. Time has been allowed in this walk for a picnic lunch. Ideally suited for children up to 11 years old, but all welcome. Some tree roots.

RESTORATION OF SUEZ RUNFOLD SOUTH QUARRY AND LANDFILL

Walk Leader: Kacie Thompson (Suez)

Start Time: 1.30 pm


Distance: 2 miles

Meeting Point: SUEZ Runfold site (SU 867474) GU10 1PB

Accessibility: Unfortunately, the route is not safe for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Dogs on leads and accompanied children are welcome.

Join us for a walk around Runfold South Quarry and Landfill, which has been active since 1951, first as a sand quarry and later as a landfill, and is now being restored to woodland and grassland. The route will take you across the restored sections of the site, taking in lovely views of Farnham at the highest point.

TUESDAY 28 MAY

A WALK IN THE BOURNE WOODS

Walk Leader: David Dearsley (Bourne Conservation Group)



Distance: 4 miles

Meeting Point: St Thomas-on-The Bourne Church (SU 844455) GU9 8HA

A scenic circular walk down the Bourne Valley, into and around the Bourne Woods with special attention to local history, wildlife and filming in the Woods.

ABOVE FARNHAM’S ROOFTOPS – EXTENDED


Start Time: 11 am


Distance: 7 miles


A walk along some of Farnham’s footpaths and farm roads to the north of the town. By its very nature, this is an undulating route, with some of the views across the countryside being spectacular. This walk has been extended from last year’s.

A WILDLIFE WALK IN FARNHAM PARK

Walk Leader: Libby Ralph and Richard Burgess (Friends of Farnham Park)

Start Time: 2 pm


Distance: 2.5 miles


A wander in the Park, talking about the wildlife that uses the Park, and seeing what we can find, including (hopefully) flowers, butterflies and a look in the ponds.

BADSHOT LEA 1851 TO THE PRESENT DAY

Walk Leader: Maurice Hewins

Start Time: 7 pm

Finish Time: 9 pm

Distance: 3 miles

Meeting Point: Badshot Lea Village Pond (Opposite Village Green) (SU 863485) GU9 9JZ

We will examine the development of the Victorian village and explore Tice’s Meadow Nature Reserve.

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FARNHAM WATERMILLS

Walk Leader: John Cregan (Farnham Ramblers)


Finish Time: 3 pm

Distance: 7 miles

Meeting Point: Opposite Hatch Mill at Riverside 2 car park, Mike Hawthorn Drive (parking charges) (SU 845471) GU9 7UE

Elongated ellipse along the River Wey. Looking at history, use and siting of the watermills and river re-routing for flood prevention. You’ll see four mills (plus the remains of two more) and a very long leat.

CENTRAL FARNHAM TREE WALK

Walk Leader: Peter Bridgeman

Start Time: 2 pm

Finish Time: 4 pm

Distance: 2 miles

Meeting Point: Upper Hart car park, nearest to the UCA Sculpture Park (parking charges) (SU 836469) GU9 7HD

A walk around the Central Farnham Conservation Area and featuring some 50 native and exotic trees and identifying others during the walk. A list of trees with brief descriptions will be provided.

EXPLORING PATHS AROUND PIERREPONT

Walk Leader: Sarah Burt (Farnham Ramblers)

Start Time: 10 am


Distance: 4.5 miles

Meeting Point: Frensham Little Pond car park (parking charge for Non-NT Members) (SU 857418) GU10 3BT

Explore the paths, tracks, woods, and meadows around Frensham village and Pierrepont House and Farm.

ALICE HOLT LODGE

Walk Leader: Brian Greig

Start Time: 6 pm


Distance: 1 mile

Meeting Point: Alice Holt car park at Research Station (SU 803428) GU10 4LH

A walk around the grounds of Alice Holt Lodge on a trail of 30 specimen trees several of which have survived from Victorian times when the Lodge was a private residence. More rare and interesting species have been planted by the Forestry Commission.

CHAPELS & CHALK – A PILGRIMAGE TO CHILWORTH

Walk Leaders: Peter Morris and Christine Howard (North Downs Way and Surrey Hills Society)

Start Time: 10 am


Distance: 14 miles

Meeting Point: Start of North Downs Way – Station Hill (SU 843466) GU9 8AH (return by train or bus).

A walk and talk on the chalk along the National Trail. We stop at Puttenham for a quick tour of St John the Baptist followed by a lunch break at Watts Chapel. The walk continues across the Wey Navigation, the remains of St Catherine’s Chapel, on to the Church of St Martha on the Hill, through Newlands Corner and to the Chilworth Gunpowder Mills. We finish at The Percy Arms, Chilworth.

FRENSHAM POND, CHURCH & SPREAKLEY

Walk Leader: Liz Witham (Farnham Ramblers)



Distance: 4 miles

Meeting Point: Frensham Great Pond car park (parking charge for Non-NT Members) (SU 844406) near GU10 3DX

Walk along the river, past Frensham Manor, Spreakley and Frensham church.

BENTLEY TO FARNHAM VIA ST SWITHUN’S WAY

Walk Leader: Martin Butcher

Start Time: 2.45 pm

Finish Time: 6 pm

Distance: 6 miles

Meeting Point: Farnham Station, Alton Platform (Platform 2) (SU 844465) GU9 8AG for the train to Bentley – ticket needed.

We take the 2.56 pm train from Farnham to Bentley Station. We walk across fields and over the A31 to join the St Swithun’s Way into Farnham. Passing Farnham Castle, we finish back at Farnham Station.

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SIMPLE SKILLS SAVE LIVES FARNHAM LIONS HEARTSTART WALKS

Walk Leader: Phil Williams (Farnham Lions)

Start Time: 1 pm


Distance: 3 – 5 miles

Meeting Points: Various, see website link below.

Farnham Lions, members of Heartstart, family and friends will walk on 2 June in memory of Lion Keith Aston, and in support of the Aston Defibrillator Fund and of raising awareness of simple life-saving skills. Keith’s motto was “Don’t be a bystander,” so we encourage all to join in.

For more details, please see www.farnhamlions.org.uk/community/walk.html

SUNDAY 2 JUNE THANKS TO THE ORGANISATIONS LEADING OUR WALKS

FARNHAM & DISTRICT RAMBLERS

Farnham & District Ramblers are a very active and friendly group of over 500 members. They organise walks on most days of the week which vary in length from three miles to 10 miles.

We all know the benefits of exercise in the fresh air with great company and lovely views, so Farnham Ramblers are pleased to welcome you for two or three walks to see if you like them before joining!

They invite you to visit their website at www.farnhamramblers.org.uk or phone/email 01252 725899 [email protected] for details of the walks and to answer any questions you may have.

FRIENDS OF FARNHAM PARK

The Friends of Farnham Park are a group of people who appreciate the simple pleasures of Farnham Park and who want everybody to be able to continue to enjoy them into the future. They liaise closely with, and support, the Waverley Countryside Management team in preserving the character of this wonderful local amenity. Many of their activities are open to everybody, and

most are free to members, with a small charge to non-members. They include:

• Keeping members informed through a biannual newsletter

• Interpretive walks• Conservation activities and working

parties• Liaison with Waverley Borough Council

on long term management strategies• Social events

BOURNE CONSERVATION GROUP

The Bourne Conservation Group aims to improve the landscape and biodiversity of South Farnham by carrying out practical work in public open spaces including woodland, gardens and footpaths. It also manages the Old Bourne Churchyard, the Middle Bourne Lane community garden and the flowers at the Lower Bourne crossroads.

The group participates in the Farnham in Bloom campaign and has led successful walks in the first two Walking Festivals. New members of all ages are made very welcome, and several young people are currently working with them as part of the voluntary service section of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme. Contact can be made through [email protected] or www.bourneconservation.org.uk

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SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD

Part of the global SUEZ group, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK Ltd employs over 5,000 people and handles more than 10 million tonnes of waste each year. Since it was established in the UK in 1988, the company has delivered innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for the waste generated by households and businesses across the country.

SURREY HILLS SOCIETY

The Surrey Hills Society is an independent charity promoting the positive enjoyment and care of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for those who live, work in, or visit the area. The Society encourages people to explore and learn about the special qualities and distinctiveness of the area.

At its heart, the Society has a strong membership which provides a vehicle for increasing the knowledge and enjoyment of the area by their members.

LIONS CLUB OF FARNHAM

Heartstart Farnham Lions was formed seven years ago, with the intention of teaching emergency life support skills to Farnham residents. A founding member Keith Aston suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the street in September 2009. Many people gathered, not knowing what to do, until a passer-by stopped in her car and gave mouth to mouth and CPR until the emergency services arrived. Keith survived and was reunited with his rescuer, Joanna Michaelides, about six months later. They were both very concerned by the number of people who had no idea how to help. They resolved to help their wider community learn the simple skills that saved Keith, and with help from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), the Farnham Lions and the local branch of the St John Ambulance, they formed one of the BHF's Heartstart groups.

Since then, the team has grown and have trained over 1,000 people at their twice-monthly courses, held in the local SJA Hall. Heartstart Farnham Lions also aims to raise awareness of the role defibrillators play in a successful resuscitation, and help the wider community learn about what they are and how to use them. The team has helped with the installation of 10 public access defibrillators in the Farnham area, with plans for more!

Sundays: 10.00am till 1.30pm 28 April 25 August 26 May 22 September23 June 27 October28 July 24 November

22 December

Farnham Town Council Events – 2019

For more information on Events, visit: www.farnham.gov.uk

Selected highlights

Farmers' Markets Central Car Park

Farnham Gin Festival 13-14th September Farnham Maltings

Farnham Food Festival 29th September Castle Street, The Borough

Events in Gostrey Meadow – Sundays

Spring Festival 26th May, 12-6pm

Music in the Meadow 2nd June - 1st September, 3-5pm

Picnic in the Park 30th June, 12-6pm

The Allotment Show 1st September

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Published by Farnham Town Council Council Office, South Street, Farnham, GU9 7RN Tel: 01252 712667 Web: www.farnham.gov.uk Email: [email protected] Twitter: @farnhamofficial Facebook: @farnhamofficial

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