WALKING PROGRAMME
The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. OCTOBER 2009
WALKING PROGRAMME for OCTOBER 2009

Thurs 1 Oct. 10.00 am. Meet Unicorn Inn, Bayford, Wincanton GR 727291. Parking at pub is for patrons only. Alternative parking in the street outside the pub, or in the Stoke Trister road GR 729292. 6 miles. C. From Bayford to Cucklington, Clapton Farm and Stoke Trister on footpaths and quiet roads. Roger & Janet. 01963 34965.

Thurs 1 Oct. Meet 10.15 am at Old Barn Owl PH, Westport. GR 386201. 4.5 miles. D. To Barrington and back using paths and droves. Pub CP for patrons only. Dick & Jasmine. 01963 440968.

Sat 3 Oct. Meet 10.30 am in free car park, East Street, Milborne Port. GR 673183. 5.5 miles. C. Bracing walk to Poyntington Hill. Lunch may be pre-booked at the Queen’s Head. Richard C. 01935 473951.

Sun 4 Oct. Meet 10.30 am at Loders GR 496943. 13 miles. B. Loders, Spyway, Knowle Hill, South Poorton, West Milton, Powerstock, Mappercombe Manor. Picnic. Gerry 01935 881317.

Wed 7 Oct Would walk leaders for the December-March programme please let the programme secretaries have final details by today.

Thurs 8 Oct. 7.30 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETING at 18 Sandhurst Road, Yeovil.

Thurs 8 Oct. Meet 10.00 am at Crowshute car park, Chard. GR 320083. 6.5 miles. C. Via Wadeford, Scrapton and Higher Wambrook. Martin & Jean.01460 76366.

Thurs 8 Oct. Meet 10.30 am at Ship Inn, West Stour GR 785225. OS Explorer 129. 4.5 miles. D. Down to the Stour through Stour Provost and Fifehead Magdalen. Quite a few stiles, of different types, some as old as me. Pam F 01747 826394 & Barbara.                               

Sun 11 Oct. Meet 10.30 am at Hillfield Hill Picnic Site Car Park, Batcombe (Dorset). GR 637039. 8 miles. C. Towards Up Sydling. Picnic lunch. Derek 01935 426842.

Thurs 15 Oct. Meet 10.00 am at Haydon Church GR 670157. Park in road. 6 miles. C. Varied walk exploring the countryside towards Purse Caundle returning via Goathill and the deer park. Ann & Ritch 01935 473754..

Thurs 15 Oct. Meet 10.15 am at Chedington, Winyards Gap Inn. GR 492061. 4.5 miles. D. The hills will be taken slowly. Valerie 01935 862721.

Sun 18 Oct. Meet 10.30 am at Coney’s Castle CP GR 372977. 13 miles. B. Whitchurch Canonicorum, Shave Cross, Bettiscombe, Wessex Ridgeway. Picnic. Gerry 01935 881317.

Thurs 22 Oct. Meet 10.00 am  at The New Inn, Shipton Gorge GR 496916. 6 miles. C. Via Bredy Cottages, Sturthill, Shipton Hill, Innsacre. Roger & Eileen.01460 241608.

Thurs 22 Oct. Meet 10.30 am at Stourhead car park by visitor entrance. GR 778341. 4.5 miles. D. Circular walk. Hills will be taken slowly. Timed to appreciate Autumn colours. Alan & Paula. 01749 860508.

Sun 25 Oct. Meet 10.00 am at Mappowder Church GR 735060. 11 miles. B. Via Bulbarrow Hill, Bingham’s Melcombe, Dorsetshire Gap. Picnic. Peter B. 01935 862229.

Thurs 29 Oct. Meet 10.15 am at Sutton Bingham Reservoir car park GR 547112. 5.5 miles. C. Via Isles Lane, Lyatts, East Coker. Richard & Monica 01935 472826.

Thurs 29 Oct. Meet 11.15 am NOTE TIME in Wells Market Square (near Cathedral) or Wells Bus Station at 10.56 a.m. 4 miles. D. A delightful Autumn circular walk from Wells via Tor Hill Woods, Kings Castle and Dinder. Due to the late start bring a snack for a short stop on the walk but there are many pubs and cafes at the end of the walk in Wells. Use the bus if you can. Bus No 377 from Yeovil bus Station at 9.39 a.m. Buses return to Yeovil hourly. Leader Norman 01935 479129. This is the last walk I will be leading for The Ramblers.

Sat 31 Oct. Walk and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. East Coker Village Hall. GR 537126.10.30 am. Local walk towards Pavyotts Mill. 4.5miles. C. Derek 01935 426842. 2.00 pm. Annual General Meeting. Motions and other items should be sent to the secretary by 17 October.