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Event Details

Date:

9th October 2005

Start Time:

2:00pm

Location:

The Derby Arms, Epsom Downs

Organisers:

Joan & Andy Wilson

Walk Distance:

2½ miles (4 Km)

Directions

Nat Grid Ref: TQ 215 590

Location
The Derby Arms is situated opposite the grandstand of Epsom Racecourse, in easy reach of the M25. Exit the M25 at Junction 9 onto the A24 towards Epsom. On arriving at the town centre enter the one way system, continue ¾ of the way around and exit onto the B290 (Ashley Road) following signs to Epsom Downs. Continue and the road eventually bends left and the grandstand comes into view on your right, the pub is opposite on the left.


Public Transport
There are two railway stations to choose from (Tattenham Corner & Epsom Downs) depending on the direction you are travelling from. Both are in easy walking distance of the pub. Please click on the link for timetable and availability. www.nationalrail.co.uk


Map

Walk Information
For those of you who are regular walkers you will recall we have attempted this walk twice over the last two years and been rained off on both occasions, hopefully its third time lucky for Andy and Joan, so lets all give them our full support, also this is the last walk of the season, its nice and short with no stiles.
The Derby Arms is open and serves food all day (From 12.00). They do not accept reservations and get very busy, it is advisable to get there early to avoid disappointment. There is a large car park adjacent to the pub.

 

Route & Question Sheets

Starter Clues

1, Initially you need power under manal persuasion.

 2,

If Mars be dry, then in here fly.

 3,

Through sounding just a little gruff, she's access to the harder stuff.

Stage I
Turn right from pub. At traffic lights cross road and follow path to right with white wire fence on your left. Soon cross track on left. Carry on down path with short wooden fence on left. Take first sandy path on right, 40 yds before a white metal post turn left and follow a narrow grassy path to posts and five yellow arrows.

4, Environmentalist figure on caucasion position.

 5,

Why not? Sounds better than standing.

 6,

A scenic ice route, how refreshing.

 7,

Good order on pitch or park.

Stage II
Cross path, and cross course, then left and quickly right. Follow path with bushes on each side. Cross two sandy paths, down chalk path. Just before two wood and one metal posts on right, take path on left. Follow through woods, and end at "T" and wider path.

8, Usually seen as party hacks, here they could follow more open tracks.

 9,

Black, granny, lock or tin, all preceded by a spin.

 10,

Or afternoon.

 11,

All worry woe is here, but after lunch your way is clear.

Stage III
Here left, soon cross track, cross the Downs and cross track again. End at two signs marked " The Hill"

12, Twist the handy taps.

 13,

Sounds like a transparent Spaniard, but he's on top.

 14,

A bush gives security here.

Stage IV
On to road, here left, then almost immediately right across road at traffic island. Take path on right and across to woods. Into woods and end at road.

15, Not a word Al.

 16,

They may be carried by knights of old, but the hue suggests they're less than bold.

 17,

Should 16's owner get into a skirmish, he'll very likely unfurl this.

 18,

Unravel gender to lad.

Stage V
Cross road, straight down path, pass "Ladies 12th. Tee" sign on right, follow this winding path until you reach a "T" and two wooden posts.

19, West of England musicians up the pole.

 20,

Four goes + 150 confused? It should suit you to a tee.

 21,

Perhaps Fido's on a diet.

 22,

Like the start of a puppet's dance?

Stage VI
Here left, straight on ignoring left and right paths. Just before road the path divides, take narrow path on right to road. Cross road and back to pub.

23, Former line takes it easy.

 24,

For a parliamentary environmentalist?

 25,

If I was sitting on a moke, a button here I'd have to poke.

Young Walkers Questions

There were no young walker clues issued on this walk.

Answers

1, PUMP (Initial letters) 

 2,

DERBY ARMS (Anag.)

 3,

TRACY BARKER (Above water for dogs)

 4,

GREEN FIGURE 2 (on white post)

 5,

TRI SEAT (on manhole cover)

 6,

CICERO (on horse trough - part of sentence)

 7,

NO FOULING (on post)

 8,

M.P's ONLY (on post)

 9,

D.J. SMITH (on signboard)

 10,

IFAM (on padlock)

 11,

YELLOW ARROW (Anag.- ALL WORRY WOE)

 12,

SANDY PATH (Anag.- HANDY TAPS)

 13,

GLASDON (on top of rubbish bin)

 14,

ABUS (on padlock)

 15,

WALTON ROAD (Anag.on Bridleway sign)

 16,

SIX YELLOW SHEILDS (on traffic island)

 17,

YELLOW OR WHITE FLAGS

 18,

DEE ORGAN LTD (Anag.)

 19,

SIGNFIX BAND BRISTOL ENGLAND (Metal clip around sign)

 20,

GOLF COURSE (Anag. FOUR GOES + CL)

 21,

WYBONE LTD (on litter bin)

 22,

THREE WOODEN STEPS

 23,

BRAMBLE (B.R.AMBLE)

 24,

GREEN BENCH

 25,

"EQUESTRIANS PUSH BUTTON" (on traffic lights)

 

Young Walker Answers