A shorter than usual walk through this delightfully quiet, unspoiled part of mid-Sussex, followed by a pub lunch.  NOTE 10.15AM WALK START TIME

Our 4.5-5 mile route takes in a series of picturesque angling lakes, then a mix of light woodland and farmland. By design, it is mostly on hard tracks and well surfaced paths; expect some mud on the paths, however, at this time of year.  Terrain is undulating with no major gradients (some 100m in total).

For lunch (booking required - see below) a table in The Crown at Horsted Keynes has been reserved for 1pm. On Sundays The Crown offers a well-reviewed carvery with choice of three meats (£20 per head).  Vegetarian option is vegetable tart and this must be ordered in advance.  Desserts are a choice of Sticky Toffee, Apple Crumble and Syrup Sponge (all £8). If you want to order the vegetarian meal or a dessert, or have any dietary requirements, please specify when you contact the walk leader (see below).  As we will be a large group we recommend not ordering starters.  Members and friends are of course welcome to join for the lunch only. Numbers will be limited to 20 people.

To book a place at the lunch, please contact walk leader (Justin) via the website by 30 January (latest) and pay a £10 deposit, refunded in cash on the day of the event.  I will provide bank details by return mail; when paying the deposit please put your own name (rather than GOC lunch) as a reference!  Please remember also to advise me of any orders for vegetarian/desserts/other dietary requirements. A place at the lunch will be kept only for those who have contacted Justin and paid a deposit!

It would be advisable to bring a change of footwear for the lunch.

Wear clothes appropriate for the weather and terrain. Dogs are welcome if kept on leads whenever near livestock, on roads or if requested by the walk leader. The pub is dog friendly as long as the dogs are pub friendly. New members are always welcome. There is a free no commitment four month trial - see https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/. Any enquiries contact [email protected].