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Saturday Special 11th October - to West Wycombe

 

 Our special ramble took us to West Wycombe which took in Hughenden Manor among points of interest.

Two pictures of these walks are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Ann Nelson
   
Sunday Challenge - Sunday 21st September

 

 This walk billed as the 'Sunday Challenge' was some 13 miles long, visiting three hills and six pubs.  The photos are the evidence that we completed it!

A few pictures of this walk are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Tim Devis
   
August Real Ale Walk

 

 The third Real Ale Special Walk took place on Saturday 16th August 2008.  The 7 mile linear walk started at Aldershot, calling at 7 pubs along the way back to Farnham.

A few pictures of this walk are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Maz Viveash
   

Farnham Ramblers invade The Isle of Purbeck Sunday 13th July

 

 This year the coach ramble started at Corfe among the lovely Purbeck Hills.  There were 52 folk, so it was fortunate that four options were available, all ending in Swanage.

There was a 5 mile walk from Studland along the coast; an 8 mile walk along Ballard Down on the ridge and then the coastal path; a 13 mile brisk(!) walk in undulating countryside to the South West long distance coastal path or taking the steam train spending the day in Swanage.  It was glorious weather and the scenery superb.  As one of the pictures shows, we shared our picnic lunch with some very friendly ducks!

An hour was spent in Swanage consuming large cups of tea (or ale!) and exploring the town.  A tired and contented coachload arrived in Farnham at 8 o'clock.  Our thanks to David and Gaynor for the organisation and to Devine's for safe travelling.

A few pictures of these walks are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Maz Viveash and Sheila Adams
   

Saturday Special 19th April -  Walker Miles Ramble

 

 Our special Walker Miles Ramble from Holmbury St. Mary took us to the highest point in Surrey, Leith Hill Tower.

A few pictures of these walks are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Margaret Houston
   

Saturday Special 9th February - London Olympic Sites

 

 We had an excellent day visiting the new Olympic sites in London.

A few pictures of these walks are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Margaret Houston
   

Festival of Winter Walks 2007/2008

 

 We had 8 rambles in the Festival of Winter Walks 2007/2008 programme.  A total turnout of 210 was recorded for all the walks, with 14 new members being welcomed to the group.

A few pictures of these walks are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Sheila Adams (Publicity Officer)
   
August Real Ale Walk

 

 The second Real Ale Special Walk took place on Saturday 4th August 2007.  The 8 mile circular ramble started in Alton going via Upper and Lower Farringdon and Chawton.

Finding some welcome rest (and support) at the French Horn  provided a photo opportunity.

Contributed by Mike Desborough
   
Ramble in the Vale of Pewsey

 

 In July 2007, 52 members of the Farnham Group had their annual coach ramble in the fields and hills to the west of Marlborough.  Three walks were available - six, eight and ten miles.  There were far reaching views to the north, of the Kennet long barrows and Silchester Hill. Lunch stop was on the hillside above the Wansdyke; an ancient dyke built by a Saxon king to mark the boundary of Wessex.  The wild flowers there were superb - an unusual orchid was found and prompted a few folk to go on their knees to take a photograph!

A welcome pub was found where a few folk stopped for refreshment, whilst the remainder of the party carried along the Kennet and Avon canal in search of a cuppa in Devizes.

The area is full of history - ancient burial grounds, battleground of the Cavaliers and Roundheads as well as pretty little hamlets.  We were fortunate in having a dry day and a tired coachload arrived back in Farnham at 7pm.  Our thanks to Margaret for the organisation and to her, Nick and John McQuinn for leading the walks.

See two photos from the day.

Contributed by Sheila Adams (Publicity Officer)
   
February Real Ale Walk

 

 A Real Ale Special Walk took place on Saturday 3rd February 2007.  The 7 mile ramble starting from Farnham Station and calling at 6 pubs! was organised by Mike Desborough and Paul Viveash.

This port of call at The Shepherd and Flock provided a photo opportunity.

Contributed by David Ross
   

Festival of Winter Walks 2006/2007

 

 Our Festival of Winter Walks 2006/2007 programme proved to be popular - with 174 people and 8 dogs coming out on the eight walks put on by the group.  Quite a record!

A few pictures of these walks are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Sheila Adams (Publicity Officer)
   

Welcome to Walking Week

 During Welcome to Walking Week 2006, the group led nine walks ranging from three miles (the family walk) to twelve miles.  Is this a record?

We had 142 folk in total - 11 were given discount forms - there was 1 child (my grandson of two) and 1 dog!

Hard to believe that the Thursday walk from Buriton in 24° was followed by the Friday walk in the Bourne Woods, where everyone was soaked to the skin!  The vagaries of the British Climate!

A few pictures of these walks are available to view in our photo gallery.

Contributed by Sheila Adams (Publicity Officer)
   

Annual Coach Ramble

 On 16th July 2006, 50 members of the group started out from Sunbury Lock to walk to Ham House on their annual coach ramble.  A shorter walk was available and the group spent a pleasant afternoon at Hampton Court, visiting the Palace and strolling in the grounds.  The longer walkers had a picnic on the riverbank near Hampton Court and then continued towards Ham House.  A welcome interlude was taken at 'The Bouter' in Canbury Gardens, where vast amounts of liquid were consumed!  On reaching Ham House, some folk visited the house and the gardens, whilst others relaxed under the trees, until the coach arrived to take us back to Farnham.  There was so much to see on the river; many types of rivercraft - canoes to paddlesteamers, points of historic interest and lovely riverside houses. In spite of the intense temperatures, there were no heat casualties! and everyone said how much they had enjoyed the day.

To view some photos from the day, taken by Sheila, please visit our Special Events Photo Gallery. Sheila Adams (Publicity Officer)
   

First Saturday Walk - along the Brunel Way

 A 12 mile 'Saturday Special' walk along the Brunel Way from Hanwell to Kensal Green was led by Mike and Gaynor.  Please visit our Special Events Photo Gallery.

Contributed by Mike Desborough
   

Last updated: 25/10/2008