Founders Footpaths

Sat 18th Jun 2022

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Southern England
Local Group
Surrey
Distance
26ml.
Start Time
Early start, tba
Route
St Martha?s East car park Guildford Lane

This route over the North Downs and Greensand Hills has some splendid views and includes several sites of significance in the history of the LDWA

General Notes
We shall be walking this anytime challenge together as a group as part of the Surrey groups celebrations of the LDWAs 50th anniversary. It will be hilly and walked at a moderate pace, but quite arduous and to be completed within 10 hours. We shall have two breaks for refreshments. Please bring with you all the food, drink and snacks you will need for the whole day. Finishers may be able to claim a certificate! For further details of the route and the LDWA history to be seen on the way please see https://ldwa.org.uk/Surrey/W/7712/founders-footpaths-anytime.html. Please print off a route description and bring this with you, as well as a compass. There is also a gpx available. Please contact Mary as soon as possible but definitely by June 14 if you wish to come
Web Site
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/surrey
Start and Finish
TQ035484

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