Walks

OS: TQ 1305576
Post Code: KT23 3JG

Duration:  Half day walk

Leader:  Roger Beck

Directions:  Take A246 to Great Bookham, turn left into High Street then straight over crossroads signed to Station. After ¾ mile, before reaching the station, turn right into Tunnel Car Park. Parking free for members of National Trust – bring card; charge payable by non-members.

Habitat:  Woodland, open grassland, scrubby areas and ponds.  Some firm paths, can be extremely muddy and waterlogged in places after rain or in winter.

Attractions:  Birds depend on time of year; Hawfinch, Nightingale, various Tits and Finches, Nuthatch, Tree-Creeper, Woodpeckers, Cuckoo, Buzzards and Herons.  It is a known site for purple emperor butterfly and good for butterflies in general.

Amenities:  no facilities on site

Information:  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/bookham-commons

SU 895453
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Duration:1 mile walk in evening for around 2 hours

Leader:  Nick Baxter

Directions:  Please note the meeting point is NOT Crooksbury Hill - The car park is at SU 895453, off Seale Road between Farnham and Elstead on the western side and it will be at 8.30pm.

From Farnham take the B3001 Waverley Lane by the station as if travelling to Elstead.  After 3.8 miles turn left onto Seale Road.  After 0.8 miles on Seale Road turn left into the lane for the Forestry Commission car park.  Please make every attempt to car share as there is limited parking.

Habitat:  Open heathland and mixed woodland.  We will be sticking to firm open paths some parts can be steep.  Bring insect repellant and a torch.

Attractions:  Good site for Nightjar and Woodcock in summer and Crossbill all year round

Amenities:  No facilities on site

OS: TQ 084514

Postcode KT24 6EP

Duration:  Half day walk

Leader:  Sara Shepley

Directions:  Take A246 from Guildford. At West Horsley roundabout turn right. Use the Shere Road car park on left after ¾ mile.
Habitat:  Easy walking conditions (2 miles), but can be muddy.
Attractions:  Good for fungi in autumn and butterflies in summer

Amenities:  No facilities on site

Information:  Surrey Wildlife Trust

OS: SZ 857964

Postcode:  PO20 7NE

Duration: All day. Bring lunch.

Leader: Malcolm Toyer

Directions: From the A27 Chichester bypass, take the B1245 to Sidlesham. Continue on the B2145 for 1½ miles to the RSPB Pagham Harbour car park, signposted on left.  Meet here and use facilities then car share and transfer to Earnley car park on Drove Lane for Medmerry, postcode PO20 7JL.  Depending on time, we can also look in at the Ferry Pool hide at Pagham.

Habitat:  Flat walk through farmland to the coast with views over salt marsh and freshwater pools.  Medmerry was constructed between 2012 and 2013 as part of a major coastal realignment project by the Environment Agency. It opened in 2013 to provide flood protection and create 183 hectares of new intertidal habitat. The site, which replaces former 1960s sea defences, now acts as a natural buffer, featuring a 7 km embankment. 

Attractions: Waders, Raptors and general farmland birds such as Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting.  Sea Ducks and Divers in winter

Amenities: Toilets at car park (RSPB reception serves hot drinks).  No facilities at Medmerry

Start at RSPB Pagham Harbour car park and then transfer and car share to smaller car park at Earnley

OS: SU 912457

Postcode:  GU3 1BG

Duration: Half day walk.

Leader: Nick Baxter

Directions: From Puttenham church turn left by pub. After 2 miles before the road passes between two lakes, turn right and park in the Middle Car Park.

Habitat: Paths sandy with little mud, steep in places.

Attractions: Mandarin, woodlark, various lake, woodland and heathland species according to season. Winter finches (and firecrest) possible.

Amenities: No facilities

Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for conditions on the day which can be subject to change at any time. You will be expected to use the walk in such a way as not to place yourselves or others at risk and to follow all requirements set by the walk leader.

OS: SU 757048
Post Code: PO10 8DB

Duration:  Half day or all day walk (2 or 4 miles)

Leader:  John Curtin

Directions:  From A3(M) take A27 to Emsworth turn-off, then A259 through Emsworth. In ½ mile turn right (signed MoD) into Thorney Road and park on the left in Thornham Lane.  There are limited parking spaces so car sharing where possible is encouraged.

Habitat:  Walking on firm paths along harbour edge. Can be muddy.  This walk offers an option to cover an initial 2 miles only or continue for a total of four miles for those feeling more energetic.  This is a modified route rather than a full circle around the island.

Attractions:  Good selection of estuary and grassland birds including waders, ducks, possibly divers.  Raptors over grassland, possibly owls in winter.  Ospreys are regular in autumn and Wheatear and Winchat on passage.

Amenities:  Toilets in Emsworth town centre.

Postcode:  RH20 2EL

Duration: Half day walk.

Leader: Richard Morris

Directions: Take A283 to Pulborough. 2 miles south of Pulborough turn right into RSPB Reserve car park.

Habitat: Firm paths throughout, with hides and lookouts over flooded brooks (2 mile walk).

Attractions: Birds vary through year, with ducks and waders, migrant warblers, nightingales, woodpeckers and occasional raptors.

Amenities: Toilets in RSPB Information Centre. Bring lunch or use café.

Info: https://rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

OS: TQ 084514

Postcode KT24 6EP

Duration:  Half day walk

Leader:  Sara Shepley

Directions:  Take A246 from Guildford. At West Horsley roundabout turn right. Use the Shere Road car park on left after ¾ mile.

Habitat:  Easy walking conditions (2 miles), but can be muddy.

Attractions:  Good for fungi in autumn and butterflies in summer

Amenities:  No facilities on site

Information:  Surrey Wildlife Trust