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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.

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Route
& Question Sheets
Starter Clues
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1, |
Initially you need power under manal persuasion. |
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2, |
If Mars be dry, then in here fly. |
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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.
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4, |
Environmentalist figure on caucasion position. |
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5, |
Why not? Sounds better than standing. |
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6, |
A scenic ice route, how refreshing. |
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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.
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Usually seen as party hacks, here they
could follow more open tracks. |
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9, |
Black, granny, lock or tin, all preceded
by a spin. |
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10, |
Or afternoon. |
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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"
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12, |
Twist the handy taps. |
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13, |
Sounds like a transparent Spaniard, but
he's on top. |
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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.
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15, |
Not a word Al. |
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16, |
They may be carried by knights of old,
but the hue suggests they're less than bold. |
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17, |
Should 16's owner get into a skirmish,
he'll very likely unfurl this. |
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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.
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West of England musicians up the pole. |
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20, |
Four goes + 150 confused? It should suit
you to a tee. |
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21, |
Perhaps Fido's on a diet. |
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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.
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23, |
Former line takes it easy. |
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24, |
For a parliamentary environmentalist? |
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25, |
If I was sitting on a moke, a button here
I'd have to poke. |

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Answers
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PUMP (Initial letters) |
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2, |
DERBY ARMS (Anag.) |
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3, |
TRACY BARKER (Above water for dogs) |
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4, |
GREEN FIGURE 2 (on white post) |
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5, |
TRI SEAT (on manhole cover) |
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6, |
CICERO (on horse trough - part of sentence) |
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7, |
NO FOULING (on post) |
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8, |
M.P's ONLY (on post) |
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9, |
D.J. SMITH (on signboard) |
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10, |
IFAM (on padlock) |
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11, |
YELLOW ARROW (Anag.- ALL WORRY WOE) |
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12, |
SANDY PATH (Anag.- HANDY TAPS) |
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13, |
GLASDON (on top of rubbish bin) |
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14, |
ABUS (on padlock) |
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WALTON ROAD (Anag.on Bridleway sign) |
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SIX YELLOW SHEILDS (on traffic island) |
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YELLOW OR WHITE FLAGS |
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18, |
DEE ORGAN LTD (Anag.) |
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19, |
SIGNFIX BAND BRISTOL ENGLAND (Metal clip
around sign) |
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20, |
GOLF COURSE (Anag. FOUR GOES + CL) |
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WYBONE LTD (on litter bin) |
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22, |
THREE WOODEN STEPS |
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23, |
BRAMBLE (B.R.AMBLE) |
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24, |
GREEN BENCH |
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25, |
"EQUESTRIANS PUSH BUTTON" (on
traffic lights) |
Young Walker Answers

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