WALKING PROGRAMME The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. JULY 2008
WALKING PROGRAMME for JULY 2008
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Thurs 3 July. Summer Supper at The Queens Arms, Wraxall.

4.15 p.m. There will be two walks [1] 5 miles, C, led by Jim 01935 850227, [2] 5 miles, D, led by Alan & Paula 01749 860508.

7.00 p.m. 2 course supper at The Queens Arms. Cost £10.50. Come for a walk or supper or both. Bookings and payment please to Sheila Fewkes by 5 June, please. Cheques should be made payable to S M Fewkes and may be posted to The Gables, Rimpton, Yeovil BA22 8AQ. The PH is on the A37 north of Lydford Cross.

Sat 5 July. Circular walk from Castle Cary Station. Starting at 10.00 a.m. Approx. 12 miles, grade B, via Macmillan Way West to East Lydford and then back along the River Brue and over historic Bolter’s Bridge to Castle Cary Station. Picnic lunch. Train from Yeovil at 9.38 and from Bruton a7 9.49. Carl 01460 30163.

Sun

6 July

2.00 p.m.

Crewkerne

West Street CP

440097

5.5 miles. C. Via Merriottsford, Crow Castle, Bincombe. Jim 01935 850227.

Sun

6 July

10.00 a.m.

South Cadbury CP

GR632254

12 miles. B. Via Sandford Orcas, Patson Hill, Corton Beacon. Peter 01963 350634. Picnic.

*Thurs

10 July

10.00 a.m.

*Long Sutton

Village Hall CP

GR466257

* Programme Distribution. 5.5 miles. C. Towards Pitney. Phil 01458 850834.

Thurs

10 July

10.30 a.m.

Bishop’s Caundle

White Hart Inn

GR697132

4 miles. D. Via The Borough, Woodbridge Farm, Rowden Mill Farm. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227.

Fri

11 July 6.30 p.m.

Butleigh

Rose & Portcullis

GR520332

5.5 miles. C. Towards Hood Monument. 01458 850834. Phil 01458 850834.

Sun

13 July

10.30 a.m.

Ilminster

West Street CP

GR358147

16 miles. A. Chilworthy House, Windmill Hill, Broadway. Brian. 01460 72892. Picnic.

Thurs

17 July

10.30 a.m.

Cerne Abbas

Kettlebridge CP

GR664015

5.5 miles. C To Gore Hill and along Wessex Ridgeway. Pub meals available in Cerne Abbas. Peter B 01460 78182.

*Thurs

17 July

10.30 a.m.

Tintinhull

Lamb Inn

GR499197

* Programme Distribution. 4.5 miles. D. Circular walk using local paths around village and towards Montacute. Several stiles. Pub parking is for patrons only. There is nearby free parking for others e.g. by village green. Peter T 01935 826821.

Fri

18 July

6.30 p.m.

Laymore

Squirrel Inn

GR386046

4 miles. C. Circular. Carl 01460 30163.

Sat 19 July. Rail walk. 7 miles. An attractive walk in the Avon valley from Keynsham to Saltford and walking by the river Avon to Newbridge for a local bus onto Bath. Those who require a longer walk could continue on their own to Bath. Travel 9.38 train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Keynsham. Purchase day return to Keynsham. Return train from Bath at 17.07. Leader Norman 01935 479129

Sun

20 July

10.00 a.m.

Street

Ivy Thorn Hill CP

GR481346

8.5 miles. C. Via Dundon, Littleton, Magotty Pagotty, Butleigh Wood. Peter 01963 350634. Picnic.

Thurs

24 July

10.30 a.m.

Worth Matravers

Village CP

GR974777

9 miles. C. Along cliff path via Dancing Ledge to Durlston Head (picnic lunch). Return via ridge path. Hilly. John & Maureen 01935 425037.

Thurs

24 July

10.30 a.m.

Buckland Newton

Gaggle of Geese

GR688050

4 miles. D. To Little Minterne Hill. One hill which will be taken at a gentle pace. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227.

Sun

27 July

10.30 a.m.

Halstock

Village Hall CP

GR537082

9 miles. B. Pendomer, Crook Hill, Corscombe. Joanna 01935 429333. Picnic.

Thurs

31 July

10.00 a.m.

Cricket St Thomas

Walkers CP

GR364081

5.5 miles. C. Towards Winsham. Hilly. No dogs, please. From the A30 turn left down the Axminster Road. Take the left turn to the Lubborn cheese factory. CP is opposite the cheese factory. Marian & Derek 01460 73695.

Thurs

31 July

10.30 a.m.

Over Stratton

Royal Oak Inn

GR435154

4.5 miles. D. Via Lower Stratton, River Parrett Trail, Eggwood Lane, Lopen.  Ted & Jenny 01460 242253.