Three short family walks took place during August.  Pictures kindly provided by Anne Pullinger.

 

Champagne walks, celebrating the Ramblers 75th birthday

The first was on the sunny 7th July when Peter led us around Churt for 3 miles and we enjoyed champagne or Bucks Fizz in the luxury of his garden. The second was on the damp and windy St Swithun's Day, 15th July around Pitch Hill and we needed the fizz after climbing a steep ravine at Jelleys Hollow.

 

These pictures were taken on the annual coach ramble on Sunday 18th July, 2010 which this year went to Brighton.  Pictures kindly provided by Liz Witham, Mike Desborough and Tim Devis.

setting out from Ditchling Beacon

stepping out

lunch stop in the middle distance

new life on the South Downs

we can almost smell the sea!

 

This picture was taken in Crondall on Wednesday 12th May, 2010 to give to David Billett who has had to step down as a walk leader through ill health. He will be presented with this picture framed next week, in thanks for all his work over the years.  Picture kindly provided by David Fisher.

 

The St Swithun's Way walk, which Dudley Elsmore led over 3 days in early September (4th, 5th & 6th), 2009.  Pictures kindly provided by Dudley Elsmore and Elaine Turnbull.

 

This annual coach ramble took place on Sunday 19th July, 2009 - this year's destination being Canterbury.  A choice of walks - 10, 7 or 4 miles in length was on offer or the option of spending in the day in the city.

 

Walkers on the Get Walking Day, Saturday 30th May 2009

 

The Annual Lunch and walk took place on Saturday 16th May 2009 at The Rose and Crown, Upper Farringdon.  Pictures kindly provided by Andy Nelson.

 

The Christmas lunch took place on Wednesday 17th December 2008 at The Wellington Arms, Folly Hill, Farnham.  A great meal with lots to eat was enjoyed by 37 following a morning walk which 30 turned out for.  Pictures kindly provided by David Fisher

 

Thirty intrepid ramblers from Farnham, other groups and friends descended on London in rather inclement weather on our Saturday special ramble on 8th November which took in the 'Walk for Diana' and the Lord Mayor's Procession, pictures of which have been kindly provided by Nick Houston

 

Our Saturday special ramble on 11th October took us to West Wycombe which took in Hughenden Manor among points of interest.  Pictures kindly provided by Ann Nelson

 

The Green Sand Way underpass of the A3 at Thursley was opened by the Highways Agency on Friday 10th October at Noon. To mark the occasion the Highways Agency invited ramblers, horseriders, cyclists and local people to a short ceremony at the underpass.  The photos showing our members attending kindly provided by Maz Viveash and John Plympton

 

This walk billed as the 'Sunday Challenge' was some 13 miles long, visiting three hills and six pubs.  The photos are the evidence that we completed it!  Pictures kindly provided by Tim Devis

Top of Pitch Hill

Duke of Kent school, near Ewhurst

Coffee break at top of Holmbury Hill

Aperitifs at the Royal Oak, Holmbury St Mary

Leaving the Kings Head, Holmbury St Mary

Lunch by Leith Hill tower

Picking up supplies at the Stephan Langton, at Friday Street

Arriving at the Abinger Hatch, at Abinger Common

The Volunteer, Sutton Abinger

Journey's End - the Hurtwood Inn, Peaslake

 

The third Real Ale Special Walk took place on Saturday 16th August 2008.  The 7 mile linear walk started at Aldershot, calling at 7 pubs along the way back to Farnham.  Pictures kindly provided by Maz Viveash

 

The Annual Coach Ramble to Swanage and Corfe Castle took place on Sunday 13th July.  Pictures kindly provided by Sheila Adams, Maz Viveash and Mike Desborough

Corfe Castle

The 13 milers ready for the off! - Corfe

Lunchtime!

"Above Dancing Ledge"

 

4 kissing gates were installed by the maintenance team at Hollowdene, Frensham in 2008, replacing old stiles.  Pictures kindly provided by Sheila Adams and Mary Stuart-Jones

 

The Annual Lunch held at The Lobster Pot in Upper Hale followed a walk on Saturday 17th May.  Pictures kindly provided by Maz Viveash and Sheila Adams

 

On Saturday 19th April the group enjoyed a special Walker Miles ramble to the top of Leith Hill.  Pictures kindly provided by the leader Margaret Houston

 

On Saturday 9th February the group had a special walk in London to view the developing new Olympic Game sites in London.  Pictures kindly provided by the leader Margaret Houston

The Excel Centre at the Royal Docks

Fantastic views all around from the Victoria Bridge

Sailing boat on the Thames below Woolwich Ferry

Royal Naval College and Canary Wharf from Greenwich Hill

The sun brought the crowds out in mid February

Nearly the end of an excellent day

 

We had 8 rambles in the Festival of Winter Walks 2007/2008 programme.  Pictures kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams.

Friday 28th December

Friday 28th December

Friday 28th December

Monday 31st December

Tuesday 1st January

Tuesday 1st January

Tuesday 1st January

Tuesday 1st January

Jolly group at The Six Bells, Wednesday 2nd January

 

The Christmas lunch was held at The Cedars in Binsted on 20th December.  Pictures kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams.

 

A skittles evening took place at The Jolly Farmer in Blacknest on  14th September, 2007.  Picture kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams.

How's that for determination!

A thoughtful John

 

The team meets for the maintenance day in Farnham Park.  Picture kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams.

 

The second Real Ale Special Walk took place on Saturday 4th August, 2007.  The 8 mile circular ramble started in Alton going via Upper and Lower Farringdon and Chawton.  Finding some welcome rest (and support) at the French Horn provided a photo opportunity.  Picture kindly provided by Mike Desborough.

 

In July, 52 members of the group had their annual coach ramble in the fields and hills to the west of Marlborough.  Pictures kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams and Mike Desborough.

Ready to start!

Climbing up Wansdyke

Coffee stop in long grass, near the Wansdyke

 

The group held their annual spring lunch at The George and Lobster in Crookham Village.  Pictures kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams.

 

A Real Ale Special Walk took place on Saturday 3rd February, 2007.  The 7 mile ramble starting from Farnham Station and calling at 6 pubs! was organised by Mike Desborough and Paul Viveash.  This port of call at The Shepherd and Flock provided a photo opportunity.  Pictures kindly provided by David Ross.

 

The Festival of Winter Walks, 2006/07 was a popular event for the group with 174 people coming out on the eight walks, plus 7 dogs.  Quite a record!  Pictures kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams

Boxing Day Walk - coffee stop at Dippenhall

Malcolm's walk from Aldershot Park, 27th December - 37!

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Lunch on Leith Hill, 28th December

22 brave souls at St. Andrews Church - Paul and Maz leading, 29th December

4 well-behaved dogs near Puttenham - Linda's walk, 30th December

Godfrey's walk from Puttenham - New Year's Eve

By Loseley House at the coffee break - New Year's Day

Lunch stop on St. Catherine's Hill, New Year's Day

Paul and Maz's walk from the Wellington Statue, 2nd January

 

During Welcome to Walking Week 2006, the group led nine walks ranging from 3-12 miles.  Pictures kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams.

John McQuin's walk from Upper Hale - On The Heath, Wednesday 20th September

Noel and Janet's walk from Buriton to Chalton, Thursday 21st September

Rose between two thorns - in reverse!, Thursday 21st September

Johnny P. enjoying a cider outside The Red Lion, Chalton, Thursday 21st September

Outside Mother Ludlam's cave on Anne's walk from Lower Bourne - Soaked but smiling!, Friday 22nd September

Elise's walk from East Tisted - Animal Lovers, Saturday 23rd September

Elise's walk from East Tisted - Caroline being shepherdess, Saturday 23rd September

 

The following picture was taken on the Farnham Ramblers' first Saturday Special Walk on 5th August, 2006 - kindly provided by Mike Desborough.

Farnham Ramblers at Isambard Kingdom Brunel's grave in Kensal Green Cemetery.  Taken at the end of a 12 mile 'Saturday Special' walk along the Brunel Way from Hanwell to Kensal Green, led by Mike and Gaynor.

 

The following pictures from our July 2006 coach ramble along The Thames Path have been kindly provided by our Publicity Officer, Sheila Adams.

A lunchtime photo

At Sunbury Lock

Where's it gone!

Enjoying a drink at 'The Bouter'

 

Eddie's & Jean's wedding photo on June 4th 2005

(Tim Devis)

Photo taken at Eddie's & Jean's wedding on June 4th 2005

(Tim Devis)

Farnham Group's only maintenance day this year erecting 2 new kissing gates on Footpath 5 North of Farnham - Oct 7th, 2005

(John Plympton)

Katrina handing over the ceremonial plate to our new chairman, Margaret Houston at the annual AGM, November 2005

(Anne Pullinger)

Christmas Lunch at The Cedars, Binsted, 15th December 2005

(Sheila Adams)

Christmas Lunch at The Cedars, Binsted, 15th December 2005

(Sheila Adams)

Watch out for this plaque next time you are walking in Thursley

(Anne Pullinger)

Christmas Lunch at The Cedars, Binsted, December 2006

(Sheila Adams)

Last updated: 05/09/2010