The walk begins at 10

On the Toby 2008

The walk begins at 10:00 and leaves from the site of the Dorking Workhouse, now Dorking Hospital, meet by the Asquith Nursery or get a lift from the Spike, leaving from 09:15. A donation of £10 from each walker will be used to support the Spike Project but if you can get someone to sponsor you for more that would be even better!
	The route skirts south of Dorking town centre then heads west along the Greensand Way until it meets a Link path that heads north, up the scarp slope of the downs, to join the North Downs Way at Ranmore Common. It then follows the North Downs Way to Newlands Corner. A shorter walk to the Spike of about 2.5 miles will start from Newlands Corner at 15:30 - all welcome. Just beyond Newlands Corner the route leaves the North Downs Way, cuts north and skirts the south side of the golf course and Merrow Downs before heading down Warren Road to the Spike.
Schedule 0900 Meet at Spike car park, 0915 Depart Spike by car to Dorking 1000 Start from Dorking Hospital 1430 Arrive Newlands Corner (tea & chips?) 1530 Depart Newlands Corner 1630 Arrive at the Spike (wine & nibbles in the studio)		One of the pleasures of the downs at this time of year are the views. The leaves are still forming on the broad leaved trees, they are fresh and green and splendid views from the downs are not yet masked by the heavy green cloak that is forming as Spring progresses.
On completion of the walk there will be a small celebration at the Spike, most probably in the Studio as the popularity of the Community Centre means its fully booked at that time! There may even be the odd bottle of sparkling white wine! For Further Details - Timings and Route see our website www.charlotteville.co.uk or contact John Redpath - 01483 598420