We are the Surrey Heath Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
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Starting from the Nelson’s Arms on Castle Street, the route goes along Park Row into Farnham Park where we’ll walk the perimeter to Six Bells. Taking the footpath we will then walk to the Bourne Mill and take the underpass to the Shepherd and Flock. Walking towards Moor Park we join the N Downs Way passing meadows, historic mills and a forge. After walking for 3 miles we return to Farnham town doing a circuit taking in Gostrey Meadows, the Maltings, St Andrew’s church, West Street, Lion and Lamb Yard, The Burrough and return to Castle Street. Historic places of interest will be pointed out including the house where Charles 1st spent his last night as a free man, the architect Harold Falkner’s house, William Cobbett’s home and grave.
Carparking is free on Sundays but will be busy due to the Farmer’s Market held in the Central carpark until 1.30 pm. Alternatives are at the golf club by the castle (Birdies cafe and toilets), Sainsbury’s, Wagon Yard, Waitrose, Riverside. Depending on numbers and interest, we will stop afterwards in the cafes and pubs.
Christmas jumpers welcome! Bright clothes and/or high vis helpful as daylight will be going towards the end of the walk.
Flat walk no stiles. Could be muddy in places. Streets in Farnham are narrow and can be uneven in places and are likely to be crowded.
Meet outside Nelson’s Arms, Castle Street.
