Long Walks
The Ramblers
organises walks of all types: short, long,
country, city, flat, hilly, gentle, energetic, etc.
The majority of walks are in the range of 5 to 15 miles. For those that like a
challenge, below we've picked out some of the longer walks (15 miles and over)
from our walks programmes.
If you're not a member of the Ramblers, you're welcome to come on one of these
walks for no charge, though we do ask that after you've come on a couple of
walks with us and wish to continue, that you
join as a member.
Because of their length, these walks are relatively fast paced and quite
strenous in nature. If you're new to walking then we recommend you start with
our short walks first, and then move up to our
regular walks, before embarking on these
longer walks.
January to February 2010
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Saturday 2nd January
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Gomshall Circular via Hurtwood — 16 miles, fast pace
Meet at Gomshall Station at 9:55am (train from London Bridge at 08:48
calling at East Croydon at 09:03; change at Redhill at 09:21 for 09:34
train to Gomshall). Check train times the day before.
This walk takes in a few vast woodlands in the area, with good viewpoints
at Pitch Hill, Holmbury Hill and the North Downs. Bring packed lunch.
Midway pub stop at Holmbury.
A Festival of Winter Walks Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
More information |
Saturday 9th January
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The Long Man of Wilmington & Willingdon Hill — 17 miles, strenuous and fast pace
Meet at Hampden Park station at 9:40am (train from London Victoria at
08:17 calling at Clapham Junction at 08:23; buy return to Hampden Park).
Check train times the day before.
Please note this walk will be fast and extremely hilly. It is suitable for
experienced long-distance walkers only. Please bring a packed lunch.
A Mountain Fitness Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
More information |
Sunday 10th January
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Glynde circular via Berwick — CANCELLED |
Sunday 31st January
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Polegate to Seaford — 15 miles, fast pace
Meet at Polegate Station at 10:11 (train from Victoria at 08:47, calling
at Clapham Junction at 08:52 and East Croydon at 09:03). Check train times
the day before. Buy return ticket to Polegate or visit
www.southernrailway.com/downlander
for a £12.50 All Network Downlander ticket (has to be booked on the
Internet two days in advance).
Fast pace but with 5-minute break every hour. Over hilly terrain taking a
series of long distance trails, including 1066, Wealdway and SDW,
westwards to Alfriston for lunch (pub available but bring food), then
south to Cuckmere Haven and over Seaford Head to Seaford Station.
A Group Walk led by the Hampstead & District Group.
More information |
Saturday 20th February
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Haywards Heath Circular — 18 miles, fast pace
Meet at Haywards Heath Station at 09:07 (train from Victoria at 08:17,
calling at Clapham Junction at 08:52 and East Croydon at 09:03). Check
train times the day before.
Fast pace but with 5-minute break every hour. Over undulating terrain.
Pretty countryside along the northern part of the High Weald Landscape
Trail to Balcombe and Hand Cross, returning southeastwards to Cuckfield
and Haywards Heath. Lunch stop at the 'Red Lion' pub at Hand Cross but
bring food with you.
A Group Walk led by the Hampstead & District Group.
More information |
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