We walk on the first Tuesday of each month. Most of our walks are in the countryside - often in the Surrey Hills and beyond, by woods, rivers or across fields and open commons and over hills or along the Downs. There is a lot of variety.

Our walks are usually between six and seven miles. With a 10am start, this allows us time to arrive at a pub for lunch and refreshments at the end of the walk. Most walkers stay for lunch but this is optional. We find walk leaders from within the group and any offers to lead are always welcome. The member leading the walk chooses the location of the walk and the pub to be frequented for lunch. The group has 15 members and on average 10-12 come on any one walk. Our numbers are not limited and new members are very welcome. 

Guidance as given by the u3a Walking Adviser is that members should:

• know their own capabilities and limitations

• walk behind the leader and stay with the group at all times

• if they have an underlying health problem, to carry with them any medication that may be needed and ensure that a companion or the leader of the walk knows what to do

• carry with them a contact name and telephone number in case of emergency

• wear appropriate walking boots/shoes, wet weather gear or sun hats, as appropriate and carry adequate drinks especially in the warmer weather.  The use of walking pole is also recommended.

To help walkers comply with the above, the walk leader will advise them beforehand of the terrain to be covered, the number of stiles to be climbed as well as a reasonable assessment of the distance and likely ground conditions.