Early April - Alice Holt Forest
This extensive area of woodland on the Surrey/Hampshire border is managed by the Forestry Commission, which has a research centre here, although we also make use of an abandoned railway outside the forest. Should the early spring weather be against us the Kingfisher naturist centre in Lightwater offers a possible refuge.
Late April - Ashdown Forest
A long standing feature of our programme has been a walk through Ashdown Forest. Different routes have been tried over the years to increase the proportion of nude walking, and a further variation has been devised this year that promises to be even more successful in this respect. It starts from the same pub, but follows less popular paths.
Early May - Hannington
We head south and then east over this very pleasant part of the Hampshire downs not far from Watership Down before completing our circuit, at a time when there will surely be lots of bluebells and other spring flowers in the woods and hedgerows.
Late May - Chiltern Scarp
This is the old Ibstone walk but we start from a different location and go round clockwise. Passing under M40, we climb to the summit of Beacon Hill for an early lunch, if the weather is kind, with a grandstand view of Didcot power station. Around teatime we have an opportunity to pause at The Fox & Hounds in Christmas Common. This walk involves two assaults on the scarp and is not suitable for weak hearts or knees.
Early June - Bury Down
This wonderful walk over the downs, formerly known as "The Ridgeway", still starts on the 80 mile Ridgeway long distance path heading west. In due course we turn south to drop down through a winding valley to make a wide circle through beautiful chalk downland. For the customary evening meal we drive to The Swan in East Ilsley not far away.
Mid June - Harting Down - Petersfield
Downland walks are always popular and this circuit of 10 miles 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.
Late June - Broad Chalke - Salisbury
We follow one of the lesser known ridgeways to the west of Salisbury, including the ancient earthwork of Chiselbury and regimental badges cut out of the chalk at Fovant. There are fine sweeping views as we follow the lip of a steep escarpment, although we found some of this too rough underfoot last year and will take another route in 2006. This walk has attracted record numbers and we can be nude for 85% of the time.
Early July - Sugar Hill - Near Hungerford
We visit the Ridgeway Path again on its way from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury during this walk, though not for long this time. Last year we extended the walk to include Liddington Castle, an impressive ancient earthwork, and then followed a fine route along a west facing escarpment parallel to The Ridgeway. Two years ago we watched a calf being born on the way back to Aldbourne.
Mid July - Whiteways Cross - Arundel
Another walk that starts from a car park rather than a pub, this is an old favourite in the forested downland west of Arundel which nevertheless includes some fine open country and a stretch of Roman road. Last year we went in the sea at Climping naturist beach west of Littlehampton after the walk, although its status is contested by Arun District Council. This year we have remembered to check the tide: high water is at 18.00.
Late July - Shepherds Rest
Last year we extended this walk to avoid covering up while walking past the Russley Park complex. The diversion proved to be a significant improvement scenically as well. It brings us closer to Ashdown Park stately home just before our traditional lunch stop on the ramparts of Alfred's Castle. This is a fine walk with vast fields of wheat, butterflies and many wild flowers - idyllic!
Early August - Graveley
This walk across the Hertfordshire Downs is unusual in having the start and finishing point quite a long way apart, which means moving some cars to the far end, but the second half in particular offers wide open spaces and pleasant views. If we hit poor weather there is a possibility of ending up at The Maltings Spa health club in Baldock, which is naturist only in the wet areas.
Mid August - Friston Forest - Eastbourne
This varied and beautiful area was the first of our naturist walks and is still a favourite, with forest, open downs, precipitous chalk cliffs and a naturist beach. We are meeting up for the first time with the Shabden Strollers, a naturist group led by David Piper which might be of interest to those who prefer shorter and less demanding walks. We all pack into as few cars as possible and go to the start of the walk in the Cuckmere valley before going our separate ways on foot. We hope to rejoin the Strollers on the naturist beach at Birling Gap before dining together. High tide is at 18.20.
Late August - The Giant's Grave - Near Marlborough
Having suffered rough weather on the first occasion in 2004, this walk was thoroughly enjoyed at the second attempt last year. After a steep ascent from Oare to Giant's Grave, we enjoy a fine view for an early lunch before heading north and then west through attractive woods and fields to Knap Hill, site of a Neolithic camp. The finest part of this spectacular circuit takes us along the escarpment of the Marlborough Downs.
Early September - Red Shoot - Ringwood
This is the first time a New Forest walk has appeared in our programme. We set out from Linwood on the western edge of the forest through Red Shoot Wood, but the trees soon open up and we walk through heathland for several miles, sometimes finding our own paths through the heather.
Mid September - Patching - Worthing
This circuit through wooded slopes where the South Downs run gently down towards the sea offers shelter in attractive country as we work our way around Angmering Park. But we also break out onto the Downs before following a Gallop down a delightful winding valley. Bristol Gardens health club in Brighton offers a naturist retreat should the weather be against us.
Late September - Charlbury - Oxford
An attractive circuit through rolling Cotswold Hills with woods and hedgerows providing plenty of opportunities to walk nude, except perhaps where our route takes us through the impressive grounds of Ditchley Park. This former stately home is now an international conference centre.
Early October - Leith Hill near Dorking
An excellent walk through extensive woodland and very attractive valleys that takes in Leith Hill Tower, the top of which is 1000ft (317m) above sea level and the highest point in South East England. The return path sets out along the crest of the Greensand Ridge, and towards the end passes an artificially created waterfall and pool where walkers have been known to plunge in and cool off.