Govenrment legislation relating to outdoor social gatherings changed on the 14th September 2020. The changes are widely known as the 'rule of six'.

Nat Ram always looks to the guidance of the Ramblers who state that we are exempt from the new restrictions and are not bound by the 'rule of six' restrictions.

However, although we are exempt, we will still follow the 'rule of six' legislation. We will continue operate our multiple pod system for all our walks, but the pod sizes will be no more than six people. We will ensure a suitable distance between pods.

For walks in September and onwards, you will need to reserve your place as before on each walk. We need to know the demand for each walk to that we can provide sufficient pod leaders.

Do not turn up on a walk if you have not reserved your place on the walk.

Please stay at home if you are unwell or experiencing symptoms of Covid 19.


Please contact our Secretary for further details.

Tuesday 14th July - Wotton Wander - Dorking
Distance 12 / Short Walk Option 6 Miles

This was new for 2018 and is becoming our regular walking season opener. It starts at the same place as the Leith Hill walk. Instead of going south, we go north to the Downs which are open with south facing slopes for a good part of the way, but which also have extensive areas of varied and sheltered woodland; the slopes themselves may well be studded with orchids. We rise gently eastwards with fine views south across the peaceful valley around Wotton Hatch to the forested tops of the North Downs ridge, through a gap of which it is possible later to glimpse Chanctonbury Ring on the far-distant South Downs. When we reach the North Downs Way, we follow it west for several miles before returning.

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Wednesday 22nd July - Mayfield - Mayfield
Distance 11 Miles

This walk follows a delightful wiggling route through a mixture of pasture and woodland combining great views across the Weald with some enchanting almost Alpine settings. We usually stop for lunch in Wadhurst Park where herds of deer are often seen grazing. In early May the wooded sections will be full of colourful wild flowers including some rare species.A shorter version of the walk is possible.

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Stark Trekkers Walk - Monday 27th July

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

Thursday 30th July - Great Bottom - Amberley
Distance 12 Miles

This walk is a modified version of the old Whiteways walk with its new start location. The walk starts off with a steady climb up onto the downs, through a mixture of farmland and woodland. We walk along a section of Stane Street the old Roman Road which is still in good condition! The walk then takes in lovely chalk downland and deserted valleys before joining part of the South Downs Way with stunning views as we return to the pub.

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Tuesday 4th August - Ashdown Forest - East Grinstead
Distance 11 Miles

The route for this walk has evolved over the years and is a lovely circuit around the High Weald with a good mix of delightful wooded tracks and open heathland paths, providing spectacular views across to both the North and South Downs. The Forest is full of local history from King Henry VIII's hunting ground to the location of England's first blast Furnace.

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Wednesday 12th August- Grovely - Salisbury
Distance 11 Miles

For many years we have looked north across the wide valley when walking along the top of escarpment that is a major feature of our Broad Chalke walk, and admired a wooded parallel ridge with woods on top but open sides. When we investigated we were far from disappointed. It follows a mixture of Roman Roads and old ox drove tracks, with distant views of Salisbury Cathedral and its spire! A shorter version of the walk is possible.

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Stark Trekkers Walk - Friday 14th August

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

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Saturday 22nd August - Hoo Peninsula - Gravesend
Distance 11 Miles

This walk is in a most unusual setting exploring a huge and virtually deserted area of marshland alongside the Thames Estuary. This area is full of historical interest, it being the setting for Charles Dickens 'Great Expectations'. In addition there is much evidence of WWII, not to mention its chequered smuggling history! The date of the walk has been planned so that the state of the tide should give us the opportunity for swimming in the Thames at some stage during the walk.

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Wednesday 26th August - Ackling Dyke - Salisbury
Distance 11 Miles

Ackling Dyke is a name bestowed locally on the Roman road between Sarum (now Salisbury) and Poole Harbour, which we follow for several miles. We are again on the high chalk downland and much of the scenery is spectacular with lunch in a secluded Alpine meadow. A shorter version of the walk is possible.

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Thursday 10th September - Pilgrim's Way - Canterbury
Distance 12 Miles

This was a new walk for 2019. The walk starts in a woodland car park just outside Challock. The walk passes through a delightful mixture of open countryside and woodland. It then follows a section of the Pilgrim's Way with great views of Canterbury Cathedral, the Wye Downs and across to Romney Marsh. Returning back to the car park, our welcoming pub is just a short drive away in Challock for a beer and supper.

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Stark Trekkers Walk - Saturday 12th September

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

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Tuesday 15th September - Harting Down - Petersfield
Distance 12 Miles

Downland walks are always popular and this circuit starts at the southernmost point. We head north-east gradually ascending the dip slope to the crest of the South Downs where we enjoy splendid views over the countryside around the village of South Harting. After heading west along the ridge, we close the loop through rolling fields and woods.

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Tuesday 22nd September - King's Castle - Lewes
Distance 10 Miles

This walk is new for 2020, and is a superb ramble over the South Downs near Lewes. Its start point is a very fine village pub: from here we follow the South Downs Way up a paved lane up onto the ridge. In a couple of miles the Way reaches the highest point of our walk which stretches as a most stridable sward of closely cropped turf with splendid views in all directions over the Ouse Gap. There are glimpses of the sea to the south, and east to the tops of the white cliffs of Seaford Head and the Seven Sisters. After two miles or so of walking this 'roof of the world' we leave the Way and dip into a splendid coombe which is a National Nature Reserve which we follow as it winds seawards. Eventually our route turns east over varied countryside until a last short steep green hill brings us back to the head of the lane back to the village with its welcome and welcoming pub.

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Thursday 1st October - Leith Hill - Dorking
Distance 11 Miles

This is a popular walk, much enjoyed and provides an excellent route through pleasant sheltered woodland and very attractive valleys sloping gently up to Leith Hill Tower. At 1000ft (317m) above sea level it is the highest point in SE England. From here it is possible to see some of the high buildings in Central London. In the other direction you can look out across Gatwick Airport and see as far as the South Downs.

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Stark Trekkers Walk - Friday 9th October

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

Stark Trekkers Walk - Tuesday 10th November

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

Stark Trekkers Walk - Friday 4th December

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

 Stark Trekkers Walk - Monday 4th January 2021

Salehurst Saunter

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

 Stark Trekkers Walk - Friday 19th February 2021

Burwash Bash

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

 Stark Trekkers Walk - Wednesday 17th March 2021

Mayfield Meander

A delightful walk through the Kent / East Sussex countryside.

For location of this walk please contact the Secretary.

Stark Trekkers Walk for the rest of 2021

More details of these walks will be given in the 2021 Walks Programme which should be published in late January 2021.

14th April
30th April (this is the May walk really)
26th June
8th July
16th July (cycle ride only)
16th August
4th September
14th October (walk and fungus foray)
10th November
22nd December (pre-Christmas walk)

2019 Walks - and photos from the walks

2018 Walks - and photos from the walks

2017 Walks - and photos from the walks

2016 Walks - and photos from the walks

We were born to be Naturist Ramblers

Meet some of the walkers