Horsell Walks D1: Wheatsheaf Common, Bedser Trail, Muslim Peace Garden and the Basingstoke Canal Time: 90 minutes, Distance: 3 miles 1.Horsell High Street to St Mary’s Churchyard: From the Beijing Restaurant looking out into Horsell High Street, turn left and walk down Horsell High Street.
The common covers 880 acres.• The headquarters of the McLaren Group opened in 2003 and was designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster.• Fairoaks Airport was opened in 1931.
Walk through a canopy of a thousand trees, protected heathland and Bronze Age barrows at Horsell Common. We turn left up Carlton Road as far as a footpath to the right opposite the Fennies Day Nursery and follow this to Shores Rd Car Park. %���� The route across Horsell Common takes you through areas of heather which have been greatly expanded in recent years due to the conservation path which goes over the railway to Hook Heath Golf Club. To extend your walking in the area you can head to the pretty Goldsworth Park Lake or pick up the Basingstoke Canal. Horsell and provides a lovely open view to the south. by H.G Wells novel "War of the Worlds". Cross over Littlewick Road to area known as the "The Grasslands" and follow paths which cross Horsell Common Road to area known as "The Triangle". This page contains descriptions of walks developed by Second Thursday Club for the "Wednesday Walks". we reach Wheatsheaf Common. For details of this free event, see • Author HG Wells, who lived in nearby Maybury, used this sandpit as the landing site for alien space craft in his novel • In 1966, the Horsell Common Preservation Society purchased the site at a price of £1 per acre and still owns and manages the site today. 24th June 2019. There are several car parks on this road so make sure you park in the one closest to the roundabout. Walk along quiet footpaths to Goldsworth Park. Home Free walks Walking: Maps Clubs Books Useful links Contact. From the High Street we take the new path alongside Queen Elizabeth Gardens, passing the tennis courts and Pares Woodlands Garden. From there we follow a very old footpath that joins the Chertsey Road (A320) Turn right along the tow path in the direction of St Johns. Enjoying a day exploring Horsell Common (Photo: Matthew Williams) Discover the area made famous by sci-fi author, HG Wells, who imagined his aliens landing in a sandpit on Horsell Common. From there the walk takes you to Heather Farm, the boardwalks across The Meadows and returns via Horsell Common and Cheapside. via The Triangle, Forge Common, South Road and any convenient route back to the High Street. All rights reserved. Lovely views, easy walking and great for buggies. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs. In 2013 the BBC commissioned a documentary... Heathweek local events 28th July to 3rd August! start of the Bedser Trail - a clear all weather path. Horsell walks are starting again but on a booking basis only with contact details.
Download the PDF above for a map and a detailed route description. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. Over 6,000 Tiger Moth pilots trained here. efforts of Horsell Common Preservation Society. ��/~_��?���|����|1�x�������������_�+��N�,��x�69�^�%9�������6��(I�w�5k�:�O��aM��;�)����:[�����/�:�>�ϒ=#�� �Ǿ?�~:�9�@R�(IJ� AllTrails have created a 5.5 mile pub walk beginning and ending at The Cricketers to help you work up an appetite! 2 0 obj cross the golf course. Continuing across and beyond the goal posts Walk along the High Street to Horsell Birch. Takes in some lesser known local footpaths in Horsell and takes an interesting endobj In reaching Broomhall Common we turn left on another path which emerges on the Chobham Road opposite the Wheatsheaf recreation ground. Allow about two hours for this walk.Food and drink: While The Hangar Café at Fairoaks Airport, The Cricketers Pub and The Red Lion are all nearby, there’s something extra-special waiting at the newly-expanded While you’re there: Head into the nearby town to discover Guided walk: The Surrey Hills Society, who provided this walk, will be repeating their North Downs Way walk (originally done on a very wet day in January) on Sunday August 7. The common is famous for its sand pits which were used by H.G. 75-90 mins. Browse the descriptions and download any of interest. Cross over Littlewick Road to area known as the "The Grasslands" and follow paths which cross Horsell Common Road to area known as "The Triangle". Walking in Surrey Woking walks to download and print FREE! We have sadly closed our doors for now. 4 0 obj
<> Cross back over Littlewick Road and return via Forge Common, Grobars Avenue and Hammond Road to the High Street. Take quiet footpath to Littlewick Road going past Warren Pond. Easy walks Horsell Common A pleasant circular route from the car park, off Shores Road, through woodland and heathland to the sandpits at the centre of the Common. Horsell Common is criss-crossed with paths which are great fun to explore, and has a range of terrains that can provide something for everyone. 1 This walk starts from the free Horsell Common car park on the A245 near to the Six Crossroads Roundabout, just north of Woking. 3 0 obj Continuing across and beyond the goal posts Turn left through the entrance to the Grade: Easy Meet in the cafe at The Lightbox 1 0 obj "naturalistic" landscaping and many picnic sites. A pub walk around Horsell A leisurely walk (city/town) in Surrey, England, about 7.90km (4.91 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 2:15h.
stream Pit stop for refreshments at The Cricketters pub in Horsell. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. near the entrance to Carlton Road. Woking walks to download and print FREE!
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