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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A brisk walk beginning with an easy stretch along the Basingstoke Canal before undulating across the Ash Ranges to the North East. This is MOD land but there are no access restrictions.  A second, more remote, stretch of canal is followed by a section of woodland and the lunch stop at Pirbright.  After lunch we visit the fascinating Brookwood civilian and military cemeteries.  There are toilets at Ash Vale station but they are not always open. Please use toilets on the train.  There will be no more facilities until lunch time.

Lunch: at Pirbright.  Please bring picnic - pub for drinks/loos only.

Train/transport details: London Waterloo 09:24; Clapham Junction 09:31; Surbiton 09:42; Woking 10:00 (Alton train).  Freedom Pass holders buy from Surbiton.

Saturday, 15 March 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 89272 53326
Nearest postcode:
GU12 5LP
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Start time:
10:15 am

Ash Vale Railway Station. Meet in Station Approach. Exit by stairs nearest to Platform 2.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 95181 56980
Nearest postcode:
GU24 0ER
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Brookwood Railway Station. Map: E133.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking