WALKING PROGRAMME The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. APRIL 2008
WALKING PROGRAMME for APRIL 2008
Date/time

Meeting place

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Thurs

3 Apr

10.15 a.m.

Loders

Loders Arms

GR495941

5.5 miles. C. Via Uploders and skirting western edge of Eggardon Hill to return via Nettlecombe. Pub patrons use pub CP; others park in street nearby. Ann & Ritch 01935 473754.

Thurs

3 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Sherborne

Culverhayes CP

GR642164

4.5 miles. D. Circular walk via Pinford Lane, with fine views of both castles & lake; not level in latter part.  CP £1.10 for 4 hours. Peter T 01935 826821.

Sat

5 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Evershot

The Common

GR576047

5.5 miles. C. Walk through Melbury Park towards Melbury Osmund. Derek 01935 426842.

Sun

6 Apr

10.00 a.m.

Oakhill Village Hall CP

GR633475

12 miles. B. Via Harridge Wood, Beacon Hill, Ham Woods. Peter 01963 350634. Picnic.

Thurs

10 Apr

10.00 a.m.

Melbury Osmund

Rest & Welcome

GR582078

6.3 miles. C. Towards Lewcombe & Closworth. Pub is on A37. Phil 01458 850834.

Thurs

10 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Somerton

Somerton Hotel

GR492287

3.5 miles. D. Leisurely spring walk via Somerton Erleigh, Ashes Cross, Lower Somerton. John G 01935 425802.

Sun

13 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Ilminster

West Street CP

GR358147

11 miles. B. Knowle St Giles, Chaffcombe, Cricket Malherbie, Dowlish Wake, Paul & Sarah 01935 412327. Picnic.

Thurs

17 Apr

10.00 a.m.

Mosterton

Orchard Way

GR457053

6 miles. C. Via Baker’s Mill Farm, Chedington, Pickett Farmhouse. Park in Orchard Way or village. Martin & Jean 01460 76366.

Thurs

17 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Hardington Moor

Royal Oak

GR521123

4 miles. D. Towards East Coker. Hills will be taken slowly. Valerie 01935 862721.

Sun

20 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Yeovil

Sandhurst Road

Gr544145

9.5 miles. C. Towards Sutton Bingham. Meet at junction of Sandhurst Road & Arnewood Gardens. Derek 01935 426842. Picnic.

Thurs

24 Apr

10.00 a.m.

Blackdown

Village Hall CP

GR 397024

6 miles. C. Wessex Ridgeway to Burscombe, Whetham Mill, Childhay Manor. Return via Monarch’s Way. Gerry 01935 881317.

Thurs

24 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Ilminster

Stonemasons Inn

GR352148

4 miles. D. Up the Isle to Donyatt and return via Herne Hill (taken slowly). Inn is close to Station Road roundabout. Roger & Eileen 01460 241608.

Sun

27 Apr

10.30 a.m.

Dorchester

Maiden Castle CP

GR664889

12 miles. B. Winterborne Steepleton, Hardy Monument, Friar Waddon. Gerry 01935 881317. Picnic (Joint walk with North Dorset).