WALKING PROGRAMME The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. JUNE 2007
WALKING PROGRAMME for JUNE 2007
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Sun 3 June. 2.00 p.m. Meet. Leigh, Three Gates Farm GR117/634076. Farm is 1 km SE of Totnell Corner, 250 m from Leigh Equestrian Centre. Park at sides of wide farm entrance just north-west of entrance to farm shop. Walk 6 miles. C. Through Higher Holnest, Hermitage. On our return, Steve Perry at Three Gates would be happy to show people round the farm, with his herd of Limousin cattle. Leader Linda 01935 872616.

Thurs 7 June. Would walks’ leaders please let the programme secretary have final details of walks for the next programme by today.

Thurs

7 June

10.30 a.m.

Yeovil

Goldenstones CP

GR554153

8 miles. C. Exploring countryside south of Yeovil. Picnic.

Don 01935 477088.

Thurs.

7 June

10.30 a.m.

Shillingstone

The Willows

Tea Room

GR831106

4 miles. D. Easy walk, no hills, 2 crossings of the Stour. 18th century “tea room”, good food, not licensed, 24 max. Parking for 8 cars, overflow in lane around corner. Nearest pub Old Ox half mile away.. Doug & Sue 01305 263800.

Fri

8 June

6.30 p.m.

Over Stratton

Royal Oak

GR435154

3.5 miles. C. A gentle walk over fields and lanes.

Roger & Eileen 01460 241608.

Sat 9 June. Linear Rail walk. 13 miles. B. Picnic. From Castle Cary via Cadbury Castle and Corton Ridge to Marston Magna for bus to Yeovil. Train 09.36 from Yeovil Pen Mill arriving Castle Cary at 09.49. Leader Carl 01460 30163.

Sun

10 June

10.30 a.m.

Uplyme

Village Hall

GR324934

10 miles. B. Via Cannington, Chimney Rock, Cobb, Rhode Hill, Rocombe, Yawl Bottom, Holcombe. Some long slopes but not severe hills (cumulative ascent 335m.) Picnic. No dogs, please.

Mike 01935 824678.

Wed 13 June. 7.30 p.m. Group Committee Meeting.

Thurs 14 June.  Would those wishing to come to the Summer Supper (see 12 July) please book by today.

Thurs

14 June

10.15 a.m.

Nettlecombe

Marquis of Lorne

GR517956

5.5 miles. C. Via Wytherston Farm, North Poorton, West Milton.

Keith S 01300 320362.

Thurs

14 June

10.30 a.m.

Ham Hill

Prince of Wales GR479169

4 miles. D. Towards East Stoke.

J’Ann & Gordon 01935 823249.

Fri

15 June

6.30 p.m.

Stourhead

Main CP

GR778341

4 miles. C. Meet at large CP and afterwards at Spread Eagle Inn.

Alan & Paula 01749 860508.

Sat

16 June

9.45 a.m.

Yeovil

Pen Mill station

GR570163

10 miles. C. Via Chilton Grove Recreation Ground, Ashington, Yeovil Marsh. Picnic. Part of Rail Walks programme.

Daphne 01935 881802.

Sun

17 June

10.30 a.m.

Chard

Crowshute CP

GR321083

16 miles. A. Towards Cotley Wash, Membury, Chardstock. Picnic lunch.

Brian 01460 72892.

Thurs

21 June

10.00 a.m.

Stonebarrow Hill

NT car park

GR382933

6.5 miles. C. Towards Charmouth, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Morecombelake.

John O 01935 414745.

Thurs

21 June

10.00 a.m.

Portland Bill

Pulpit Inn

Rear CP

GR678688

5.5 miles. D. A pleasant ramble along southern cliff tops with fine sea views and through quarrying villages. Meet in rear CP of Pulpit Inn. Parking at pubis for patrons only. Others please use public CP. David K 01935 420545.

Fri

22 June

6.30 p.m.

Winsham

Bell Inn

GR375063

3.5 miles. C.

Carl 01460 30163.

Sat 23 June. Linear Rail Walk. 7 miles. C/D. Picnic. From Saltford. Walk by River Avon on Avon Walkway to Bath entering Bath via Royal Victoria Park. Train from Yeovil Pen Mill at 9.36 a.m. to Bath then by frequent bus to Saltford. Return train: dep. Bath 5.21, arr. Yeovil 6.38 p.m. Norman 01935 479129.

Sun

24 June

10.30 a.m.

Abbotsbury CP (by church)

GR578852

11 miles. C. Via Langton Herring, Portisham, coast. Some inclines. Picnic.

Ann D 01935 816731.

Thurs

28 June

9.45 a.m.

North Perrott

Manor Arms

GR475095

7 miles. B. To White Vine, Marsh Farms, along part of Monarch’s Way.

Phil 01458 850834.

Thurs

28 June

10.30 a.m.

Meet. Burton Bradstock Beach CP (National Trust charge if not a member.) GR491888. Walk. 4 miles. D. A summer special coastal walk with good views. We walk over low cliffs to the attractive village of Burton Bradstock. Lunch at Beach café (NT) or pubs in village. Leader Norman 01935 479129.