This year’s Festival of Walking runs from 19 May to 2 June and our Group is again contributing two guided walks. Full details of the Festival are at https://www.farnhamwalkingfestival.org/ where all places on walks need to be booked in advance.
Our two walks are:
Monday 20 May: EXPLORING THE HERITAGE, WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION OF THE BOURNE VALLEY.
Walk Leader: Richard Sandars and Charles Fearnley (Bourne Conservation Group)
Start Time: 2.15 pm Finish Time: 4.30 pm
Distance: 3 miles
Meeting Point: St Thomas-on-The Bourne Church (SU 844455) GU9 8HA
A circular walk which begins at the Church of St Thomas-on-The Bourne, visiting sites of heritage and wildlife interest in the area, giving a historical account of the development of The Bourne through the writings of George Sturt and other local residents.
Wednesday 29 May: A WALK IN THE BOURNE WOODS
Walk Leader: David Dearsley (Bourne Conservation Group)
Start Time: 10.30 am Finish Time: 1.30 pm
Distance: 4 miles
Meeting Point: St Thomas-on-The Bourne Church (SU 844455) GU9 8HA
A scenic circular walk down the Bourne Valley, into and around the Bourne Woods with special attention to local history, wildlife and filming in the Woods.