Walks Programme

It is not necessary to contact the walk leader before coming on a walk. Most of our members just turn up at the start point at or a little before the stated time.

In bad weather the leader may alter the route and in severe weather the walk may be cancelled.

Please telephone the leader before the walk, should you have any queries.

The walks below are upcoming walks. Walks are removed soon after they have been completed. New walks are added as they are confirmed.

Date	Walk & Leader	Meet At & Notes
Sunday 19th February	Balcombe Circular Steve Tel. 07958 036927	Meet Balcombe Station car park at 10:15 am for a prompt 10.30 am start. Steve will arrive at 10:26 am on train from Brighton. Car park is £1. GR 307 302, Explorer map 134. Distance 11 miles. The Chequers Pub in Slaugham. Please see http://www.the-chequers.com/restaurant/our-menus.html for prices. Or picnic if you prefer.
Sunday 11th March	The Wey Arun Canal James Tel. 01403 753617	Meet 10:30 am at the corner of the green of Wisborough Green, near to the Cricketers pub. Plenty of places to park nearby. Grid Ref. TQ 050 260, Explorer Map 134. Distance 5.5 miles. Pub lunch.
Sunday 25th March	The Long Furlong James Tel. 01403 753617	Meet the Dover car park, Butler's Copse at 10:30 AM. Grid Ref. TQ 060 064. Explorer Map 121. Walk around the "Long Furlong" near Clapham in West Sussex. Distance 8 miles. Currently picnic lunch, but local pubs being considered. Watch this space!
Sunday 15th April	Robertsbridge and Bodiam Sue	Meet 10 am at Robertsbridge village car park. Grid Ref. TQ 737 236, Explorer Map 125. Distance 9.5 miles. Pub lunch.
Sunday 29th April	Bluebell Walk Claire agentorange20012001@yahoo.co.uk	Details TBC.
Sunday 13th May	Cowfold and Wineham James Tel. 01403 753617	Meet Cowfold Recreation Ground Car Park, Cowfold at 10:30 AM. Grid Ref. TQ 214 225, Explorer Map 134. Either park in the car park or in the nearby side road. Distance 7 miles. Pub lunch at the Royal Oak, Wineham (or picnic, if you prefer).
Saturday 19th May	Stonegate Circular Steve Tel. 07958 036927	Meet Stonegate Station car park at 10:15 am for a prompt 10.30 am start. Car park is £1. Grid Ref. TQ659 272, Explorer Map 136. Distance 9.5 miles. Lunch at the Rose and Crown Pub in Burwash.
Sunday 22nd July	Buxted Circular Steve Tel. 07958 036927	Meet Buxted Station car park at 10:15 am for a prompt 10.30 am start. Car park is £1. Grid Ref. TQ 497 234, Explorer Map 135. Distance 10 miles. Lunch at the Crow and Gate Pub in Poundgate.

The walk grades are defined as follows:

• Grade 1: flat, easy, slower pace, suitable for beginners, 7-8 miles
• Grade 2: mostly flat but maybe a couple of hills and styles, slower pace, 7-8 miles
• Grade 3: more hilly, rough underfoot (muddy fields, styles etc.), maybe faster pace, 8-10 miles
• Grade 4: hilly, rough underfoot, faster pace, 10 miles or more
• Grade 5: hilly, long distance, faster pace, strenuous, 12 miles or more

Make sure that you are dressed and equipped for the occasion; boots are the norm except in the driest weather and on easy walks. Always carry waterproof clothing no matter how fine the start of the day. In cold or windy weather, gloves, hat and an extra layer of clothing might be appropriate. In very hot or wet weather, a change of socks at lunch time can be a real luxury. A plastic bag can be used inside your rucksack to keep the contents dry.

Carry adequate food and drink, with some spare. There will be rest/refreshment stops. It is indicated on the program whether the lunch stop is at a pub or will be a picnic.