SWC (Free) Walks

These walks:

• have been devised by members of the Walking Club.
• are available to print out and use for free (but not to edit, copy or use for commercial gain)
• There are 2 types of walk:
  • walks with detailed walking instructions (no map required)
  • walks which require the appropriate OS map (these can be printed out from www.streetmap.co.uk)

Walks with Detailed Walking Instructions

These walks contain a full description of the route. No OS Map required.

#	Walk	Updated	Photos	Downloads	Description
Ashdown Forest
29	Ashdown Forest and Medway Valley	Mar-08			Ashdown Forest (elevated heathland) and the Upper Medway Valley. Walks start at either Ashurst (station) or Hartfield (car/bus)
Berkshire
17	Goring Circular	Feb-07			An undulating route through Berkshire with lunch at The Bell, a refreshingly traditional pub.
Cambridgeshire
31	Huntingdon Circular	Mar-08			An easy walk beside the Great Ouse river to the attractive village of Houghton and its restored water mill, returning through water meadows and a nature reserve.
Chilterns
36	Amersham Circular via Chalfont St Giles	Mar-08			An easy walk along gentle hills above the Misbourne valley to the attractive village of Chalfont St Giles.
10	Little Kimble to Saunderton	Jun-06			An easy Chilterns walk with lunch at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke
Coastal Walks (Kent)
28	Birchington to Herne Bay	Sep-07			Easy coastal walks, passing the dramatic ruins at Recluver
12	Faversham to Whitstable	Apr-07			Easy Coastal Walk
13	Folkestone Circular	Sep-07			Adventurous Coastal Walk. Out besides the sea, back via the cliffs above.
North Downs (NW Kent)
35	Cuxton to Sole Street	May-08			Open views and a wooded ridge before lunch. A short afternoon passes a large organic farm (wildflowers) and the Leather Bottle pub (of Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers) in Cobham
37	Knockholt to Otford	Feb-08			A moderately strenous stroll in the North Downs, taking in the pretty village of Shoreham
1	Lenham to Charing	Feb-06			A tranquil walk along the North Downs.
South Downs (Arun Valley)
11	Amberley Circular	Feb-07			Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs. The Wild Brook Option detours via the wetland
39	Amberley to Pulborough	Mar-08			The South Downs with good views in the morning. Lunch in a small village. A gentle afternoon stroll through the West Weald with downland views to finish.
8	Billingshurst to Amberley	May-07			Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon, then via some steep hills and hidden vallies to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panormaic view
14	Pulborough Circular	Mar-08			This is a long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop.
9	Pulborough to Amberley	Sep-06			Historic Pulborough, gentle hill, an RSPB marshland and up and over the South Downs (hill)to Amberley.
South Downs (East Sussex)
47	Lewes via Glynde and Southease Circular	Jun-08			An engergetic walk over the South Downs with great views, 3 hills, 3 pubs, and a ridge.
South Downs (Hampshire)
18	Petersfield to Rowlands Castle	Aug-07			An easy southerly trek through East Hampshire.
15	Winchester Circular	Jan-07			A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.
South Downs Way
26	South Downs Way : Amberley to Lancing	Jul-08			A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.
South London
7	Knockholt Circular	May-06			An enjoyable day out in the country within zone 6, thanks to those who campaigned for and legislated the Green Belt policy.
43	Whyteleafe Circular	May-08			A circular walk through fields, valleys, woods and nature reserves on the fringe of London, covered by a Travelcard Zone 6 ticket.
38	Whyteleafe to Hayes	Mar-08			Field, woods, quiet valleys, a gem of a pub, and close to London.
Surrey Hills
16	Dorking to Reigate	Dec-06			A mainly level route along the River Mole and then the Greensand Way via several picturesque villages.
32	Holmwood to Reigate	Oct-07			An easy walk through Surrey's Low Weald and the Mole Valley.
4	Merstham to Epsom Downs	Dec-07			Viewpoints on the North Downs to start, a pub lunch in Mogador, and a London panorama from the Epsom Downs to finish.
2	Woldingham to Oxted	Dec-07			Close to London, this walk combines stretches of both The North Downs Way, and the Greensand Way.
Thames Valley
44	Appleford Circular	Jun-08			A walk in Oxfordshire, taking in Dorchester-on-Thames and the Clumps
34	Newbury Racecourse to Woolhampton	Jul-08			Easy walk with some gentle climbs en route which crosses Greenham Common, a former World War II and NATO airfield.
The Weald
22	Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir	Jan-08			Two interlocking walks in a figure of 8 around Balcombe (one for Summer, one for Winter), taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory.
30	Battle Circular	Oct-07			The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey
3	Cowden to Eridge	Apr-06			Starts along a valley and then over hills to Hartfield for lunch, followed by an undulating trek thorough woods and fields to Eridge.
40	East Grinstead Circular	Jul-08			A walk in classic Weald territory, with an optional afternoon circuit around Weir Water reservoir.
19	Frant to Tunbridge Wells	May-08			A varied High Weald walk, with the option of finishing with a trip on a steam train.
21	Sevenoaks Circular	Nov-07			Out via the National Trust's Knowle Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs.
5	Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular	Dec-07			This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat.
41	Yalding to Sevenoakes	May-08			Kent Orchards, then follows the Greensand Way to Igtham Mote (NT), One Tree Hill, Knole House and deer park (NT)
West London
42	Greenford to Osterley	May-08			A walk through attractive open spaces in West London, visiting parks, a viaduct, a series of locks and a NT stately home.
Wiltshire
6	Bradford-upon-Avon to Bath	Feb-08			Follow the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal through a pretty valley between the historic towns of Bradford-upon-Avon and Bath
Map Walks These walks require an OS Map and a compass (or GPS). NB: 3x3 km square OS Map segments at 1:25,000 can be printed out from websites like www.streetmap.co.uk
Ashdown Forest
23	Forest Row Circular	Aug-07			Ashdown Forest. Travel by Train & Bus or Car
27	Forest Row to Sheffield Park	Aug-07			Heath and Mixed Woodland. Returm by Bluebell Line Steam Train, or longer Circular Walk
North Downs Way
24	North Downs Way : Sandling to Wye	Feb-08			Pretty Ridge Walk along the North Downs Way with lovely views. Nice pubs for lunch and tea
South Downs Way
33	South Downs Way : Amberley to Petersfield	Feb-08			A 2 day walk along the South Downs Ridge, with a good path, easy navigation, and fine views.
25	South Downs Way : Eastbourne to Glynde or Southease	Jul-08			Eastbourne pier and prom, 2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston, and excellent pubs for lunch and tea
The Weald
20	Sevenoaks to Westerham	Jul-07			Through the Weald of Kent.
West London
45	West Byfleet to Hampton Court	Jun-08			The Thames Path, the Wey Navigation and several pubs.
46	Wimbledon to Kingston	Jun-08			Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and the Thames Path.

Last Updated : Jul-08

Devise Your Own Walk

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