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The Strollers : FAQs about Strolling
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What
is a typical stroll?
Strolls
are walks about 20 miles in length - sometimes less
in winter. The pace is steady with a stop for
lunch at a pub and where possible a stop for afternoon tea. During the
winter months the end of the walk will usually be completed in the
dark. So bring a torch
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Where
do they start?
All
strolls start and finish at a railway station. Some strolls are linear
but again they will finish at a railway station from where those
travelling by car can return to their vehicle.
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Where
do you walk?
We
have strolls in a variety of locations, the only criteria is that they
must be accessible from the London area and by
public transport. We try and fit the stroll to
the time of year, thus the strolls on the coast (e.g. Sussex) and
those involving longer travel
distances (e.g. Hampshire) tend to be held when the days are longer,
the winter strolls are generally
in more accessible areas, e.g. Surrey or the Chilterns.
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Do
you have any longer strolls?
We
organise weekends away in good walking areas
(e.g. the Cotswolds, Dorset) and have even organised some
foreign holidays (e,g, the Tour of Mt Blanc, Pyrenees).
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What
is the average size of the group?
This
does vary but we tend to have smallish groups of around 8 to 10.
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What
should I wear?
Many
of our members were lightweight boots and trainers are particularly
popular in the summer. Some wear heavier boots, especially in the
winter. It is really what you find comfortable bearing in mind the
weather and terrain. You should also bring waterproofs and a torch in
winter.
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Am
I fit enough?
Only
you know that. However if you are reasonably fit and used to walking
for a full day you should probably be OK. If
you are not sure about your fitness level - then try half a day to
start with.
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Do I
have to be a member before I take part in a stroll?
We like members to try out a
stroll before applying to join Surrey Walking Club.
Membership costs £5.00 per year and this includes copies of Strolling
News and the Club Gazette.
Strolls contacts
Roger Moss, Strolls Secretary:
remtongham@yahoo.co.uk
or
Gail and John Elrick
jandaelrick@btinternet.com
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see
EventsFinder2008 for
a list of walks
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