Early April - Mereworth Woods
This is an area of extensive woodland but there open stretches where the broad Medway valley through the North Downs can be seen. As it is well sheltered we walk here early or late in the season when the weather can be less benign. Should the weather be poor we can finish up at Silverleigh in West Kingsdown for some indoor naturism.
Late April - Alice Holt Forest
This pleasant 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 in open country on the western side. We avoid the more popular areas by taking quieter routes that mostly go around the periphery of the forest.
Mid May - Ardeley
We first set out on this attractive circuit through the Hertfordshire Downs in 1999, but switched to Aspenden in 2001 because of problems with the pub at Ardeley. The route was significantly revised and improved during last summer, and this year we start from the original pub which is now under new management keen to welcome us.
Late 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 spring flowers in the woods and hedgerows.
Early June - Quainton
Quainton Hill rises out of the Vale of Aylesbury offering fine views of the surrounding countryside. Later, we descend from a second high ridge into quiet fields and woodlands. This route is not a closed circle, and it is necessary to park some cars at the far end to ferry us back to our pub on the village green.
Mid June - Shepherds Rest
This is a fine walk with vast fields of wheat, butterflies and many wild flowers - idyllic! It is all wide open, apart from some sections along The Ridgeway long distance path. We pass close to Ashdown Park stately home just before our traditional lunch stop at the halfway point on the ramparts of Alfred's Castle, and for a tea-break in a most unusual secret valley near the end of the walk.
Late June - Broad Chalke - Salisbury
We follow one of the lesser known ridgeways to the west of Salisbury, including the ancient earthwork of Chiselbury. There are fine sweeping views as we follow the lip of a steep escarpment for 4 miles. Be aware that, in some respects, this is our toughest walk and rough underfoot in places, but it has nevertheless attracted record numbers and we can be nude for more than 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. In 2005 we extended the walk to include Liddington Castle, an impressive ancient earthwork on which we now have lunch - and last year watched hang gliding on the slope just below. We then follow a fine route along a west facing escarpment parallel to The Ridgeway.
Mid July - Giant's Grave
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 back to the pub along the escarpment of the superb Marlborough Downs.
Late July - Whiteways Cross
This walk starts from a car park rather than a pub, though refreshments are available. An old favourite featuring in our first 1993 programme, it passes through forested downland west of Arundel but also 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 high water is at 18.25. We then dine at The Black Horse near the beach.
Early August - Friston Forest
This varied and beautiful area also featured in our first programme and is still a favourite, with forest, open downs, precipitous chalk cliffs and a naturist beach. Last year we met up with the Shabden Strollers, a naturist group who prefer shorter and less demanding walks. We all piled into a double-deck bus to start walking from Exceat in the Cuckmere valley. This year the Strollers propose to go their own way and take a shorter route of about 5 miles back to Birling Gap. If the weather is kind, we may rejoin the Strollers on the naturist beach there later in the afternoon. High tide is at 17.20.
Mid August - Harting Down
Downland walks are always popular and this circuit 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 August - Bury Down
This wonderful walk over the downs also starts on The Ridgeway 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 2 miles away.
Early September - Red Shoot - Ringwood
This is the second 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 - Chiltern Scarp
This is the old Ibstone walk, but from last year 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.
Late September - The Missendens
This is quite a demanding walk through beautiful wooded Chiltern hills, starting from Great Missenden and crossing the Wendover Gap at the halfway point close enough to Wendover Station for anyone who has had enough to catch a half-hourly train back to Great Missenden. It is also our longest walk, and can be hard going in places if the ground is muddy. Stiles are a feature of the second half.
Early October - Ashdown Forest
To complete our programme we return to another old favourite: Ashdown Forest. Different routes have been tried over the years to increase the proportion of nude walking, and there may be a further variation this year. The aim always is to find less popular paths while enhancing the scenic quality.