Nordic Walking in the Surrey area
Please see www.surreyhills.org for ideas about the area. We have the good fortune to both live and work in this area of outstanding natural beauty. It is an area called the Surrey Hills and includes the villages of Abinger Hammer, Abinger Common, Coldharbour, Shere, Peaslake, Holmbury St. Mary, Pitch Hill and many more. It is also includes the 3,000 acres of the Hurtwood forest which is where some of our walks take place. It is an area of natural woodland, forests, hills, ponds, and views that will stop you in your tracks. It is a special place that must be experienced. Please see each walk location and attached photos to get an idea of the walks in the different areas.
The Hurtwood Forest
This is truly one of our most spectacular classes and walks. We have 4,000 acres of forest in which to Nordic Walk. So many people have told us it is as if we are in northern Sweden or Germany. This area is known locally as Little Switzerland and you will understand why when you join us for this class. We will cover much of the forest in our two hour walk and it is a lovely comfortable walk. This one is mostly for the sheer enjoyment of Mother Nature at her best.Get away from London for a few hours, have some fun and breathe the fresh air and have lunch at one of our country pubs.
Sutton Abinger
This is a class where we walk through beautiful countryside, fields, hills, woodland. We will meet at Water Lane just opposite the Volunteer Pub in Sutton Abinger (serves delicious food) at the crossroads of Raikes Lane and Water Lane.This is a good walk for really getting an idea of what this part of the Surrey Hills is like.
Holmbury St. Mary to Leith Hill via the Green Sands Way
This is a two hour class and although challenging, it is really great fun. It is a good walk for fitness training. We will start at Holmbury St. Mary. We will meet at the car park across from the garage in Holmbury St. Mary near the bus stop. We will walk along the Green Sands Way up and down hills, through the woodland and up to the top of Leith Hill and then back again. Please check with Jodechi before joining this one as it is a fast paced walk and there are many hills for a bit of a challenge.
Friday Street
We will meet in the main car park just up from the village of Friday Street, which is very near the village of Abinger Common. We will walk past the lake, through the forests, up and down hills.It is the perfect time of year for this forest walk as we will be able to enjoy the beauty of autumn.
Leith Hill- Coldharbour
This is a two hour class and quite a challenge, but we have had positive feedback and big smiles from people that have taken this class. We will move along at a brisk pace. It is mostly flat paths but there are a few hills, two of which are very challenging but we will go at a pace where everyone is comfortable. We meander through the forests that surround Leith Hill and Coldharbour and often stop for a cup of tea and piece of cake at the kiosk at the top of Leith Hill. Everyone that has taken a beginners workshop is welcome to join us.We meet at Starveall Corner car park at the base of Leith Hill. Just outside of Abinger Common, towards Leith Hill car park on your left hand side. This is past High Ashes farm which you will pass on your right.Please email or call us to book.
Peaslake
This will be a 90 minute-2 hour class. We will meet outside the village shop in Peaslake, where you can get a hot cup of tea or coffee and lovely cakes. This walk takes us through the village and out into the countryside and up through the Hurtwood forest stopping to gaze at the stunning views to be found at the ancient Roman fort and then we walk back to Peaslake via another route.People seem to really enjoy this one as the forest has many moods and we often see the red deer and other animals.
Newlands Corner
This is a two hour class. We will meet in the main car park at Newlands Corner which is just off the A25 past the village of Sheer towards Guildford. Continue up the steep hill until you come to the top and you will see the Barn restaurant on one side and the entrance to Newlands Corner just opposite. The views are stunning. This is a nice gentle walk over bridle paths, up and down hills and through woodland. There are two lovely cafes in the area where we have been known to stop and drink a cup of tea and take in the views. Please click through to see more photos of this special place.
The Roughs-Hackhurst farm and Bishops Cross
A beautiful walk out of Abinger Hammer village. We go through the village, past the clock tower up the hill and down into the valley, past Hackhurst farm. Up towards the North Downs over the chalky hills and down again along the hedgerows. Up into the area known locally as The Roughs, through forests, fields and woodland and then back down around again into Abinger Hammer.
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