SHBC Walks and Events April - September 2013

‘Come along, join in and get active whilstenjoying the beautiful open spaces of Surrey Heath’

Walks and Events DiaryApril - September 2013

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Walks and Events DiaryWelcome to our latest events brochure. The Business Services Team welcomes you to come along, join in and get active whilst enjoying the beautiful coutryside of Surrey Heath.

Surrey Heath Borough Council manages over 254 hectares of openspace. The following pages offer you the opportunity to explore some of the areas we have on our doorstep with some fun activities along the way.

We have colour coded the brochure to help distinguish between our events: - Health Walks - Greenspace Events - Flourish Community Garden Events All our events and more information can be found by checking our website:

www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisureYour feedback is important to us, so please feel free to let us know what you think:

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April

3rd April Swinley Forest Trek – Challenging – 2 hours 30 minsWeds An hours trek through Swinley Forest to The Lookout for 10am refreshments before the return journey.

Meet outside St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, GU19 5EQ

3rd/4th The Great Easter Bunny HuntApril Join the fun at the Visitor Centre, Lightwater CountryWeds & Park, where the Easter holiday bunny hunt will haveThurs families finding clues, solving puzzles and claiming rewards. After that you can make a wildlife hat and meet the animals from the Farms 2 Ewe mobile farm.

Turn up anytime between 11am and 3.30pm.

Cost is £4 per child (with one accompanying adult free- £4 per additional adult). For more information call 01276 707166. Especially suitable for children

10th April Chobham Place Woods – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Walk through woods with a historical significance and 10am enjoy wildlife spotting.

Meet outside Chobham Place Woods Car Park,Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL


14th April Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke 10am Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale.

Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge Park,GU16 6HY

16th April Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hourTuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake.

Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP

17th April Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting.


24th April Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful 10am SSSI protected woodland.


28th April Blackwater Park – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday Meander along the Blackwater Valley Path from the 10am Meadows to Horseshoe Lake, Sandhurst. Refreshments at a local pub before returning.

Meet at Blackwater Station Car Park, GU17 9AB


May1st May Lightwater Country Park – Moderate – 1 hourWeds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information.

Meet at the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, GU18 5RG

4th May Flourish Community GardenSaturday Surrey Heath Show Open Day. Small charges may apply

For further information contact Kate Turner on 07500087689 or email [email protected]

8th May Swinley Forest – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds A circular walk along forest tracks, through trees and 10am along streams.


12th May Basingstoke Canal – Challenging – 3 hours 30 minsSunday Follow the canal to Brookwood via the 14 locks of the 10am Deepcut flight. Quick coffee stop then return to Frimley Lodge via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill.



14th May Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hourTuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake.


15th May Windlesham Arboretum – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Walk through the trees, lakes, streams and follies of this 10am little-known private arboretum.

Meet at South Farm Lane, GU18 5RN

22nd May Chobham Riverside Walk – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds Follow a circuit walk taking in the river, wildlife and it’s 10am beautiful setting. Please note there is one stile on this route.

Meet in Chobham High Street Car Park (free for 2 hours, but please collect a Pay & Display ticket), GU24 8LZ

26th May Wildmoor Heath – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday A choice of walks through heathland, meadow and 10am woodland, taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor. Please park with consideration for local residents.

Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, Crowthorne Road, RG45 7PP


28th May Field Safari at Frimley Lodge ParkTuesday Join a Greenspace Officer for a safari session amongst 10am - the long grass and flower meadows of Frimley Lodge Park, 11.30am to spot the mini-beasts that call it home. Gawk and gaze at Chafer Beetles, Field Crickets and many more! Nets provided but places are limited.

Cost £2.50 per child. Pre-booking essential. Family event, suitable for children.For more information call 01276 707323. Sorry, no dogs.

29th May Turf Hill – Gentle – 1hourWeds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information. Please park with consideration for local residents.

Meet at Turf Hill Car Park, Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SW

30th May Totem Maypole Madness!Thurs Bring your children along to Lightwater Country Park and 10am - watch as they unleash their creative sides, painting their 12.30pm own totem poles with colourful wildlife themes. Paints and poles are provided and the finished totems are yours to take away – perfect garden ornaments! Wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting splashed with paint…

Cost £8 per child, pre-booking essential.For more information, call 01276 707166.


Various Ranger Patrol – Dusk Discoveries on the Heath Join Peter Maynard on his moonlit patrols of Lightwater Country Park. See the dark side of the Heathland and hunt for amazing nocturnal beasts such as NIGHTJARS, BATS and TAWNY OWLS! If the skies are clear then there’ll be a chance to do some star-gazing too. Wear warm clothing as it may become cool later.

Thursday 30th May 9pm - 11pm approximatelyThursday 6th June 9pm - 11pm approximatelyThursday 13th June 9pm - 11pm approximatelyThursday 20th June 9pm - 11pm approximatelySaturday 22nd June 9pm - 11pm approximately

Cost £3, pre-booking essential for these 2-3 hour events. For more information call 01276 707166. Sorry, no dogs.

June5th June Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting.


9th June Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke 10am Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale.



11th June Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hourTuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake.


12th June Swinley Forest Trek – Challenging – 2 hours 30 minsWeds An hours trek through Swinley Forest to The Lookout for 10am refreshments before the return journey.


16th June Water Beasts of Watchmoor!Sunday Join a Greenspace Officer, for an afternoon of family pond- 2.30pm - dipping at the Watchmoor Reserve. Discover some of the 4pm mysterious beasts that lurk in the murky depths - if you’re lucky you may catch a leech or even a water scorpion! Dipping nets provided.

Meet in the car park behind Sainsbury’s petrol station, Watchmoor Park.

Cost £2.50 per child, pre-booking essential.For more information phone 01276 707166.Sorry, no dogs. Family event, suitable for children.

19th June Blackwater Park – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Riverside walk through woods and meadows with wildlife 10am spotting.

Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT


23rd June Swinley Forest Lookout – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday Explore different trails in the tranquillity of Swinley Forest. 10am Option of refreshments at the end.

Meet at the Lookout Discovery Centre (Free parking in Ringmead and follow the signposted footpath to The Lookout), Nine Mile Road, RG12 7QW

26th June Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful 10am SSSI protected woodland.


July3rd July Really Wild Quiz Night – Stonechat ChallengeWeds Come along to the Visitor Centre at Lightwater Country 7pm - Park and pit your wits against other teams for the 9.30pm Stonechat Trophy. With Gordon and Peter from the Greenspace Team as Quiz Masters for the evening you’ll be guided through rounds of trivia and more serious questions, on topics ranging from wildlife to general knowledge. And as usual, a few random subjects thrown in as well! Teams of up to 4 members – cost £6 per team.

Tea and coffees provided but bring your own soft/alcoholic drinks and snacks if you wish.

Pre-booking essential as places are limited.For more information call 01276 707166.


3rd July Lightwater Country Park – Moderate – 1 hourWeds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information.


7th July Basingstoke Canal – Challenging – 3 hours 30 minsSunday Follow the canal to Brookwood via the 14 locks of the10am Deepcut flight. Quick coffee stop then return to Frimley Lodge via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill.


10th July Chobham Riverside Walk – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds Follow a circuit walk taking in the river, wildlife and it’s 10am beautiful setting. Please note there is one stile on this route.


16th July Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hourTuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake.


17th July Swinley Forest – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds A circular walk along forest tracks, through trees and 10am along streams.



20th July Meadow Beasts of Blackwater!Saturday Join a Greenspace Officer for an afternoon of mini- 10am - beasting in a lush wild-flower meadow next to the River 11.30am Blackwater. Delve between the grasses in the hunt for Assassin Bugs, Soldier Beetles and Leaf Hoppers! Nets provided but places are limited, pre-booking essential.

Meet in the car parking area in Admiralty Way (off the A331), behind the gas storage towers.For more information call 01276 707166. Sorry, no dogs. Cost £2.50 per child. Family event, suitable for children

21st July Blackwater Park – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday Meander along the Blackwater Valley Path from the 10am Meadows to Horseshoe Lake, Sandhurst. Refreshments at a local pub before returning.

Meet at Blackwater Station Car Park, GU17 9AB

24th July Turf Hill – Gentle – 1hourWeds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information. Please park with consideration for local residents.

Meet at Turf Hill Car Park, Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5SW

31st July Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting.



August4th Aug Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke 10am Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale.


7th Aug Chobham Place Woods – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Walk through woods with a historical significance and 10am enjoy wildlife spotting.

Meet outside Chobham Place Woods Car Park, Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL

13th Aug Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hourTuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake.


Various Countryside Fun August 2013Join the Rangers at Lightwater Country Park for a series of children-only events, suitable for 8-11 year olds.

Tuesday 13th August, 10am - 1pm - Survival SkillsWednesday 14th August, 10am - 12pm - Totem PolesThursday 15th August, 10am - 12pm - Mini BeastsTuesday 20th August, 10am - 1pm - Survival SkillsWednesday 21th August, 10am - 12pm - Totem PolesThursday 22th August, 10am - 12pm - Mini Beasts

Pre-booking essential. For prices and further information ring 01276 707166.


14th Aug Mytchett Ranges – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful 10am SSSI protected woodland.


18th Aug Wildmoor Heath – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday A choice of walks through heathland, meadow and 10am woodland, taking in Wildmoor Heath, the Devil’s Highway and Broadmoor. Please park with consideration for local residents.

Meet at Wildmoor Heath Car Park, Crowthorne Road, RG45 7PP

21st Aug Windlesham Arboretum – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Walk through the trees, lakes, streams and follies of this 10am little-known private arboretum.

Meet at South Farm Lane, GU18 5RN

28th Aug Lightwater Country Park – Moderate – 1 hourWeds A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation 10am information.



29th Aug Field Safari at Frimley Lodge ParkThurs Join a Greenspace Officer for a safari session amongst 10am - the long grass and flower meadows of Frimley Lodge Park, 12pm to spot the mini-beasts that call it home. Peek and peer through the plants at Shield Bugs, Damselflies and maybe even a Stag Beetle! Nets provided but places are limited. Cost £2.50 per child. Pre-booking essential. Family event, suitable for children.

For more information call 01276 707323. Sorry, no dogs.

September1st Sept Basingstoke Canal – Challenging – 3 hours 30 minsSunday Follow the canal to Brookwood via the 14 locks of the 10am Deepcut flight. Quick coffee stop then return to Frimley Lodge via Mytchett Ranges and Tunnel Hill.


4th Sept Chobham Riverside Walk – Moderate – 1 hour 30 minsWeds Follow a circuit walk taking in the river, wildlife and it’s 10am beautiful setting. Please note there is one stile on this route.



8th Sept Water Beasts of Watchmoor!Sunday Join a Greenspace Officer for an afternoon of family pond 2.30pm - dipping at the Watchmoor Reserve. Discover some of the 4pm mysterious beasts that lurk in the murky depths - if you’re lucky you may catch a Leech or even a Water Scorpion! Dipping nets provided.

Meet in the car park behind Sainsbury’s petrol station, Watchmoor Park. Cost £2.50 per child. Family event, suitable for children.Pre-booking essential; phone 01276 707166 for more information. Sorry, no dogs.

10th Sept Minley Lake – Gentle – 1 hourTuesday A circular walk along mostly man made tracks, through 10am trees and skirting the lake.


11th Sept Blackwater Park – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Riverside walk through woods and meadows with wildlife 10am spotting.

Meet at Admiralty Way Car Park, GU15 3DT

15th Sept Swinley Forest Lookout – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday Explore different trails in the tranquillity of Swinley Forest. 10am Option of refreshments at the end.

Meet at the Lookout Discovery Centre (Free parking in Ringmead and follow the signposted footpath to The Lookout), Nine Mile Road, RG12 7QW


18th Sept Basingstoke Canal – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Follow the peaceful canal towpath up to the lock-keepers 10am cottage with wildlife spotting.

Meet outside Pistachio’s Café, Frimley Lodge ParkGU16 6HY

25th Sept Chobham Place Woods – Gentle – 1 hourWeds Walk through woods with a historical significance and 10am enjoy wildlife spotting.

Meet outside Chobham Place Woods Car Park, Valley End Road (off Windsor Road), Chobham, GU24 8TL

29th Sept Basingstoke Canal – Moderate – 2 hoursSunday A peaceful, medium length walk beside the Basingstoke 10am Canal. Starting and finishing at Frimley Lodge Park with a refreshment stop at the Swan Inn at Ash Vale.


Flourish Community Garden

There are various activities and events at Flourish Community Garden throughout the year, for further information contact Kate Turner on 0750087689, email [email protected] alternatively you can visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/communitygarden


Based at the popular Frimley Lodge Park in Frimley Green, Flourish aims to get you gardening.

Community gardening will help get you fitter and feel better in a relaxed environment, ready to make new friends and to learn new skills. There will be a variety of tasks on offer to suit your ability from seed sowing to building compost bins. Workshops will be held throughout the year covering various activities including “Grow your own salad bowl”, cut flower gardening, compost making and working with wildlife. There will also be an After School Club which will run during term time as well as various taster days for children during the school holidays. All our activities and workshops will be led by Kate Turner our experienced community gardener and local volunteers.

Contact Details:Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley Green, Surrey GU16 6HYKate Turner: 07500 087689 or email [email protected].

Hampton Court Flower Show: 9-14th July 2013

This year, Surrey Heath is entering the Hampton Court Flower Show with a garden entitled “A Moveable Feast” which has been designed by Kate Turner from Flourish Community Garden and volunteer Army Wives from Deepcut.


Our ideas and designs were accepted on Friday 1 March 2013 and now the hard work begins!

The Army Wives are frequently relocated so they wanted to find ways of growing things they could take with them. That’s where the theme for the garden entry ‘A Moveable Feast’ came from.

It features a wide variety of edible plants and uses cheap and attractive ideas for growing that can easily be moved with The Army Wives or replaced at little cost.

Over the coming weeks and months we will be updating our website with photos, videos, blogs and news on the latest developments of the garden. You can follow the progress and interact with us: SurreyHeathBC

/SurreyHeath #SHBCflower

Email: [email protected] or call 01276 707338

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