Eagle House School began as a prep school in 1820 in Hammersmith. It moved to Sandhurst in 1886, after a short period in Wimbledon. The (pictured) nearby Wellington College is celebrating its 150th year: twice as old as the ramblers!Wellington College was founded by Queen Vicoria and Prime Minister The Earl of Derby in 1859 as the national momument to Britain's greatest millitary figure, the Duke of Wellington, who also served the country with distinction twice, as Prime Minister.We have arranged access for our walk to the grounds of Wellington College, which is not usually open to the public. Our walk through the woods of the campus of Wellington College will start with a visit to the front of the school. We will then walk beside their impressive lakes and circumnavigate the perimeter of the estate. Our route takes us through the Ambarrow Court woods, before reaching the Horseshoe Lake. The waterside walk gives good views of the whole lake and activity of the bird life. We return to the Wellington College grounds and walk through the woodland back to Eagle House.

On arrival at the car park, tea will be served with the schools infamous cookies: a must after a gentle walk! By kind permission of the Headmasters of Eagle House and Wellington College.