tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post359727269992690867..comments2024-03-29T11:20:22.205+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Farnham to Godalming (or Circular) - Surprisingly remote for SurreyAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-89198354182497721972017-10-07T20:45:28.554+01:002017-10-07T20:45:28.554+01:00About 10 ate in the earlier pub, the report was al...About 10 ate in the earlier pub, the report was also excellent, one said it was the best pub he ate for a while, so thumb up for this pub. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-3042410377928162612017-10-07T20:25:45.408+01:002017-10-07T20:25:45.408+01:00n=30 got off of the train at Farnham
The guard on ...n=30 got off of the train at Farnham<br />The guard on the train seemed to have loads of extra work to do as over the intercom he offered tickets for future travel to save people queuing at the station on Sunday or Monday morning and also offered to print out time tables - is this part of the idea to increase guards productivity ? As we left the train he announced 'To the majority of you leaving at this station I have one word for you " Walkies " ' - which raised a titter - nice to have happy guards - we were hoping to get him on the way back but no such luck - our return guard was a lot less sanguine.<br />I guess 20 of the walkers did the short version ( Farnham circular ) and so returned to that station in dribs and drabs for the return journey which means about 10 did the Godalming version<br />The weather was w=overcast-all-day but still quite mild so it was shirt sleeves for most of us throughout the walk<br />This walk is very pretty with lots of autumnal leaves and some violet toadstools - see pics - in the woods and occasional views out to the surrounding area. It is easy and flatish so the short version is no more than say a grade 2. We measured it as 17.4 km. The only downside is the amount of metaled paths which were a bit hard on my feet knees and hips<br />About 18 of us had lunch in The Donkey - excellent service and the food was wonderful according to the 5 others on my table and the staff were good natured. 2 of the walkers seemed determined to moan and whine loudly about the service whilst waiting at the counter - well done the staff for keeping a good attitude and looking after us - thank you to them <br />Five of us researched a new cafe the Krema in Farnham old town - about 500 meters form the station and the cafe was very good as was the tea ( loose leaf ) and the cakes - not too sweet. One of our group mentioned that service in this area seemed to be very good - on the train, in the Donkey and now at Krema - it works we all left feeling really good. <br />https://www.facebook.com/Kremacoffeefarnham-947903108614897/ and they do well on trip advisor <br />For those who are interested there is a good selection of charity shops in Farnham<br />Thank you to the people I walked with for a good day <br />General MalaiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-17111616200787902132017-10-06T12:00:46.776+01:002017-10-06T12:00:46.776+01:00Sounds good, Stephen and Gabriella. I will join y...Sounds good, Stephen and Gabriella. I will join you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-2426841669262018062017-10-06T06:02:48.939+01:002017-10-06T06:02:48.939+01:00Yes,I'm keener on doing the circular one. Als...Yes,I'm keener on doing the circular one. Also at lunching at the Donkey, the other one sounds too soon into the walk.<br />See you on Saturday !<br />Gabriella Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-82059920146115855622017-10-04T19:58:30.127+01:002017-10-04T19:58:30.127+01:00I probably will do the Farnham Circular but we do ...I probably will do the Farnham Circular but we do not need to choose until after The Donkey pub - the recommended lunch venue. StephenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-49781985921723848732017-10-04T08:08:12.905+01:002017-10-04T08:08:12.905+01:00Anyone interested in doing Farnham circular?Anyone interested in doing Farnham circular?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com