Discover new places to walk during this year’s Farnham Walking Festival which started on 13 May and runs until 4 June.
The walks cater for all abilities and a wide range of interests and are led by local experts and enthusiasts. Some walks require advance booking. It is free to take part in the Walking Festival.
Choose your walk
For full details about the walks, we recommend downloading our Walking Festival brochure.
Saturday 20 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroll and Sign at Alice Holt Forest | 1.5 miles / 11am | Stroll and Sign walks combine the benefits of gentle, accessible exercise in the natural environment with learning inclusive communication skills | Alice Holt at the start of the Easy Access Trail, GU10 4LS | No booking required. |
| Farnham Park Bat Walk for beginners | 2-3 miles / 8pm | An evening walk around Farnham Park looking for bats in a range of habitats | Farnham Park Car Park, GU9 0AU | No booking required. |
Sunday 21 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley and the Hangers | 10.5 miles / 10am | A fairly flat circular walk in a hilly part of Hampshire. | Kingsley Pond Car Park - SU788381. OS Map X133 | No booking required. |
| Circular Walk | 5 miles / 10.15am | A walk through Old Park, Upper Old Park, Middle Old Park and Lower Old Park. | Upper Hart car park, top end, GU9 7HD | No booking required |
| Big Walk for Dyslexia | 5k or 3k option / 1.30pm | Explore Farnham Park with its 600-year-old landscape of avenues, hills, hidden dells, streams and trees. | Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, 24 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DR | Book at www.helenarkell.org.uk – small fee |
Tuesday 23 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Walk for Wellness | 2 miles / 10.30am | A social and enjoyable wellbeing walk. | Farnham Leisure Centre, GU9 7UD | No booking required. |
| A Circular Walk from the Shepherd and Flock to Moor Park and Crooksbury Hill | Approx 5.5 miles / 11am | A walk taking in Moor Park House and its estate, Mother Ludlam's Cave, Crooksbury Hill and back via the North Downs Way. | Outside the Shepherd and Flock pub | No booking required |
Wednesday 24 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Centre Plaques featuring Famous Farnham Names and Events | 2 miles / 2pm | A circular walk taking in the range of some 60 plaques commemorating Farnham's great names, historic buildings and important events over the past millennium. | Borelli Walk, South Street near the River Wey, GU9 7RH | No booking required. |
Thursday 25 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley and Binstead | 10 miles / 10am | A walk through the rolling Hampshire countryside, with open views and a couple of short steep sections. | Kingsley Pond Car Park, Forge Road (between the Cricketers PH and St Nicholas Church). GU35 9LR | No booking required |
| Waverley Abbey Circular | 4.5 miles / 10.15am | Pleasant circular walk. | Shepherd and Flock pub, GU9 9JB | No booking required. |
Friday 26 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Walk for Ukrainians | 3 miles / 12pm | A walk around Farnham to showcase some of Anastasiia’s favourite hidden green spaces within Farnham. | Victoria Gardens – by statue, GU9 7RN | No booking required. |
| Walking Memories | 1-2 miles / 11.30am | An easy, fun dementia friendly walk with a twist; scavenge for clues, objects and letters to enjoy mental and physical activity | Farnham Park, GU9 0AB | No booking required. |
Saturday 27 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Downs Way to Guildford | 12 miles / 9.30am | Join the President of the Surrey Hills Society, Chris Howard to explore this section of the North Downs Way National Trail. | Entrance to Farnham railway station, GU9 8AD | No booking required |
| Crondall Circular | 4.8 miles / 10.15am | Pleasant circular walk with gentle inclines. | GU10 5QF Park in the Road near the School and Parish Church SU795 485 Map SU145 | No booking required |
Sunday 28 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Wintney to Rotherwick | 9 miles / 10am | A walk through fields and woods in the Hampshire countryside. | Hartley Wintney, Monachus Lane Car Park. OS Map X144. | No booking required |
Tuesday 30 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Walk for wellness | 2 miles / 10.30am | A social and enjoyable wellbeing walk. | Farnham Leisure Centre, GU9 7UD | No booking required. |
Tuesday 31 May
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A walk from Churt | 3.5 miles / 10.30am | This will be a fairly flat walk around Churt with lovely woodland and a river to enjoy. Dogs on leads welcome. We will include a 15 minute break for refreshments, so please bring a drink and snack. Grid reference: SU853384 Nearest postcode: GU10 2HZ | St John's Church Car Park, Old Kiln Lane, off Churt Road (at the top of hill, going into the village). OS Map X133 | No booking required |
| Bramshott Common and Ludshott Common | 6 miles / 10am | A walk across Ludshott Common from Bramshott Common, passing Waggoners Wells. There is a pub option at the end of the walk. We will include a 15 minute break for refreshments, so please bring a drink and snack. Grid reference: SU862344 Nearest postcode: GU26 6DT | Waggoners Wells Car Park, Waggoners Wells Lane. Near Grayshott. OS Map X133 | No booking required |
Thursday 1 June
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tice's Meadow Biodiversity Trail | 1.5 miles / 10am | A leisurely stroll around Tice's Meadow Nature Reserve, following the circular biodiversity trail. | Main entrance, Tice’s Meadow, Badshot Lea Road, GU11 3RJ | No booking required. |
| Medstead, Upper Wield and Some 'Wine Lands' | 8.2 miles / 10:15am | A walk through woodlands and farmlands with views over the Hampshire countryside. Bring lunch. | Medstead Recreation Ground. Park in the lay-by opposite on Roe Downs Road. OS Map X132. | No booking required. |
| Chilbolton and the Surrounding Villages | 10 miles / 10am | A walk from Chilbolton, taking in Wherwell, the Test Way and Goodworth Clatford. A fairly flat walk. Bring a drink and snack and also a picnic lunch and plenty of water if the weather is hot. | West Down Car Park, Coley Lane, Chilbolton. Just off the A3057, 4 miles south of Andover, by a sharp bend just over the bridge immediately past the Mayfly PH. OS Map X131. | No booking required. |
Friday 2 June
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldershot History | 4 miles / 10am | Walks around Aldershot town learning about the history and heritage of Aldershot. | Wellington Statue, Claycart Road, off Bourley Road, Aldershot | No booking required |
Saturday 3 June
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Park 10k (run) | 10k / 10am | A 10k run in Farnham Park. | The rangers house, Farnham Park | No booking required. |
Sunday 4 June
| Walk | Length | Walk description | Start point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froyle Circular | 5 miles / 10.15am | A circular walk which goes through open fields and country lanes. Includes a steep hill. | Lower Froyle Village Hall, GU34 4LG | No booking required |
| Chanctonbury and Cissbury Rings | 10.5 miles / 10am | A walk on the South Downs Way through Chanctonbury, Cissbury and Finden. A hilly walk on the South Downs with 445m (1460 ft) ascent and far reaching views. Please bring refreshments, including lunch. Assistance dogs only. | Washington Quarry Car Park on the South Downs Way. Approach via old Worthing Road, then follow signs south through Washington village from the A24/A283 roundabout. OS Map OL10/X121. | No booking required. |
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