UPDATED: Tilford, Crooksbury Hill & Elstead, 9 miles, moderate

Calendar

When:

December 29, 2021 @ 10:15 am

2021-12-29T10:15:00+00:00

2021-12-29T10:30:00+00:00

Where:

Tilford Green Car Park
Tilford
Farnham GU10 2BU
UK

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Jen H.

Walk

Booking Required Circular moderate public transport Walk

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME – following the recce, the walk has been changed to start an hour earlier, at 10:15, to ensure it finishes in the light.

The route is a picturesque walk (if weather stays dry) that heads up towards Crooksbury Hill.

Walk details

The walk starts in the small village of Tilford, where we head up towards Crooksbury Hill. Once we have reached the top you will appreciate the climb for the amazing views! That’s if the weather is on our side!!

We continue through Crooksbury Common and Charles Hill after our descent.

We shall stop for drink at The Mill pub in Elstead (this is a converted 17th century converted mill that sits besides the River Wey) before we walk through the pretty village of Elstead and on to Hankley Common where a few blockbuster films have been filmed… such as Skyfall, 1917 to name a couple and anyone older enough to remember the TV programme Soldier, Soldier (with Robson Green and Jerome Flynn) apparently…

We admire Stockbridge pond before heading back to the Tilford Green.

There is the option to stop for drinks at The Barley Mow at the end of the walk.

Travel details

There is an option to use public transport by catching the # 46 (Stagecoach) that runs from Guildford (and includes Farnham train station) which stops at Charles Hill (Tilford). It’s about a 10 mins journey from Farnham train station.

By using this option you’re a little over a mile (30 mins) from the start of the walk, therefore you must remember to factor this in if you choose to use this route. Also, please check the timetable nearer the time as alterations over the holiday period may not yet be announced!

We can park at the car park (GU10 2BU) or along the green if full. Both options are free.

Notes

If you or someone else from your household has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
Please be considerate to other path users and step aside to let people past – and don’t forget to say ‘hi’ or ‘thanks’!
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
If it’s a rainy day, please bring waterproofs.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
Book a place on this walk by completing this Google Form. Booking will open the Wednesday evening before the walk.
If you have any queries, please email walkbookings@berkshirewalkers.co.uk.

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.