Walkfest Chairmans Event - A walk around Albury Heath and Shere

SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

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Join the Chairman of Guildford’s Walkfest for this 4 ½ mile( 7km) walk around the magical woods of Albury, Albury Saxon Church  and the historic and popular village of Shere before returning to Albury Heath for an optional picnic.

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The Grade 1 listed Albury Saxon Church dates from the Anglo Saxon period. It has been used in many movies and TV series including “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, and “Hornblower”.  Shere is one of the Surrey Hills’ most popular villages – with tourists and film companies alike.  St James Church in Shere also appeared in “Four Weddings and a Funeral” as well as “Bridget Jones - Edge of Reason”, and “The Wedding Date”.

We will stop to explore Shere and enjoy a coffee or ice cream before returning to Albury Heath, where participants can stay on for a BYO picnic (weather permitting).

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Time: 10.30am for 11am prompt start   Finish about 1.00pm

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Meet:  Starting point is the car park adjacent to the Albury Heath Cricket Ground, Sandy Lane, Albury Heath. 

Nearest postcode is GU5 9DA 

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Travel Notes:  From the A25, travelling from Guildford, turn right onto A248, then after 600 yards, left on to New Road. Car park is on right after about half a mile

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Length of walk: 4.5 miles

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General Notes:   Option to BYO refreshments for our stop in Shere, or purchase a drink at one of the cafes in the village.

Bring Your own picnic for when we return to Albury Heath at the end of the morning walk.

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THERE ARE NO TOILETS AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE WALK. Public toilets available in Shere.

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Well behaved dogs welcome on leads. Not suitable for children.

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Book via Surrey Hills Society website Events page www.surreyhillssociety.org/events/ or click HERE

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Contact: Surrey Hills Society 07530 949302

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Email: info@surreyhillssociety.org

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Led by: Surrey Hills Society www.surreyhillssociety.org