Category Archives: Walks

Conditions were excellent for walking today (except underfoot!) with the sun coming out. Steve led a circular from Balcombe Station, which went via Handcross, Slaugham and Staplefield. The group managed a good pace to make the 11 miles seem no … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel today’s “Cowfold and Wineham” walk due to the weather. We hope to be able to hold it at a later date.

It is unclear whether the weather will prevent the Cowfold and Wineham walk tomorrow happening. A decision will be made by the walk leader James tomorrow morning. If you are thinking of attending the walk, please call James on 01403 … Continue reading →

Hampshire Area is organising a walk for 1 April to mark the first aniversary of South Downs National Park. Here are the details as supplied by them: Hampshire Area of the Ramblers invites you to help us to Celebrate the … Continue reading →

Many thanks to all who attended the first walk of the new year, Windmills and Beacons. This walk took in the traditional sights of the Jack and Jill Windmills near Clayton (see this website for more information), and Ditchling Beacon, … Continue reading →

Today saw the group’s muddy but enjoyable “Christmas Lunch Walk”, which started and ended near the Balcombe Tea Rooms. The lunch itself was at the White Hart in West Hoathly and was excellent. They were rather busy, however, so we … Continue reading →

I am now looking ahead to the start of next years and getting together some walks for our new programme. I am interested in walks to be held sometime from January to April 2012. Walks have traditionally been held on … Continue reading →

When I got up this morning, it was overcast and raining, but by the start of the walk, the sun was out. It was pretty warm and dry underfoot for this time of year, and so the conditions were right … Continue reading →

Claire has kindly volunteered to lead “The Christmas Lunch” walk on Sunday 11th December, starting at 10:45 am from the tea shop in Balcombe. The tea shop is at grid ref. TQ 309306 (web page http://thebalcombetearooms.co.uk/). It can be reached … Continue reading →