Walks in and around Bagshot
The new countryside access laws (CROW Act) provide for public access to much undeveloped land. There is one area within Bagshot that is designated under the Act but since this was open access anyway the Act has no particular influence. The area should be shown by this link, but if that does not work go to www.openaccess.gov.uk/wps/portal/lm/accessmap and enter Easting 489144 Northing 163380. There is further access land on Bagshot Heath south of the motorway (now known as Lightwater Country Park) which again was open access anyway.
Much of the Crown Estate woodland north of Bagshot now has permissive access.
There are currently two walk descriptions provided on my website:
- Rapley Lake. A pleasant, though sometimes muddy, short walk of about 4.5 km (3 mile) through Crown Estate woodland to a picturesque lake.
- A walk crossing the borders of Bagshot, Windlesham and Lightwater. A level, though sometimes muddy, walk of about 7 km (4.5 mile) over varied terrain.
Did you know:
- Walking briskly for 21 minutes can burn off about the same number of calories as a 15 minute bike ride or a medium leval aerobic workout, But with no gym fees or equipment costs.
- Increasing your pace from 3.5 to 4.5 mph burns 50% more calories
- Brisk walking releases endorphins and moves oxygen to the brain. This can help lower anxiety, increase wellbeing and leave you more relaxed.
- Experts suggest walking 10,000 steps a day.
- Bagshot Library has a selection of walks leaflets.
Links:
- The Rambler's Association and the local Surrey Heath group (follow link 'walks programme' for details of their forthcoming walks).
- The web site dirtyboots provides a number of walks not too far from Bagshot, the walk "Brick Fields and Treakle Mines" being the nearest. Link may no longer be valid
- www.walking.about.com
- www.walkinginsurrey.co.uk 8014.208
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