Guided Walks 2009
Guided Walks are free walks around the Elmbridge Commons, led by members of the Countryside Team throughout the year. |Discover more about the Commons and the |current management on these beautiful walks that are open to everyone. Call 01372 474575 or email the |Countryside Team for more information on any event.
March
Underwater Safari
Discover what lurks beneath the surface of the ponds on Old Common.
Saturday 20 March, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
Meet at the corner of Old Common Road and Portsmouth Road, Cobham
April
Junior Rangers
For young wildlife explorers and their families. Take part in practical work and enjoy an underwater safari! Bring a picnic. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday 7 and Wednesday 14 April, 10.00 am - 13.00 pm
Booking is essential. For information on location and to book contact the Countryside Team on 01372 474575.
Spotting Signs of Spring
Are you a nature detective; can you spot the signs of spring? Come for a walk along The Ledges and River Mole and see how many signs of spring you can tick off your spotter sheet. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday 8 April, 10.00 am - 12 noon
Horseshoe Clump car park, off the Portsmouth Road, opposite Blackhills
Bug Hunt
Centipedes, millipedes, worms and spiders, what can you find on Telegraph Hill?
Friday 9 April, 10.00 am - 11.00 am
At the entrance to Telegraph Hill on Manor Road South
Explore Brooklands Community Park
Try photo orienteering and nature crafts and puzzles at Brooklands Community Park.
Thursday 15 April, drop in between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm
Brooklands Community Park, Sopwith Drive (off Byfleet Road A245)
Underwater Safari
What is lurking beneath the surface of Chequers Pond?
Friday 16 April, drop in between 10.00 am and 11.30 am
Chequers Pond, West End Common (or meet at West End Lane car park, off West End Lane at 10 am)
Coppicing on Littleheath
Enjoy a guided walk around this interesting site and find out about the new woodland management.
Sunday 25 April, 10.00 am
Meet at the end of Hawkhurst, Oxshott
May
Bat Walk on The Ledges
Find out more about these fascinating little critters on one of our popular bat walks.
Friday 7 May, meet at 8.20 pm
Horseshoe Clump Car Park, Portsmouth Road (opposite Blackhills)
Go Wild!
Hunt for creepy crawlies in the grassland and pond on Hersham Riverside. Try some nature related puzzles, colouring and crafts! Why not bring a picnic?
Sunday 9 May,10.00 am to 12 noon
Hersham Riverside, Brittain Road entrance
If you would like more information about Guided Walks, |please contact the Countryside Team.
Want to do more walking?
We also run a programme of Healthy Walks, |visit our pages for more information.
