WALKING PROGRAMME The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. JULY 2010
WALKING PROGRAMME for JULY 2010

Thurs July 1st. Closing date for booking places at the Summer Supper on July 22nd.

Thurs July 1st. Start 10.00 at Shepton Beauchamp, Duke of York. GR 403172. 5.5 miles. C. Via Barrington NT going north & east. Patrons only, please, in pub CP, otherwise in road. Peter & Maggie T. 01935 826821.

Thurs July 1st. Start 10.30. The Masons Arms, Odcombe. GR 509158. 4 miles. D. Via Montacute Park, Abbey Farm, Five Ashes. Parking at pub for patrons only. Street parking is available but is rather limited. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227.

Sat July 3rd. Start 10.00. Shatcombe Lane Car Park, near Eggardon Hill. GR 550948. 6 miles. C. Along course of Roman Road to Spyway. Derek 01935 426842.

Sun July 4th. Start 10.30. Hawkchurch. Park safely near the church. ST 342004. 12 miles. B. Via Monarch’s Way, Wootton Fitzpaine, Marshwood, Sadborrow. Picnic. Carl 01460 30163.

Thurs July 8th. C Group Programme Distribution. Start 10.00. Rose & Crown, Bradford Abbas. GR 588143. 6 miles. C. Towards Yetminster & Thornford. Phil 01458 850834.

Thurs July 8th. Start 10.30. Fleur-de-Lys, Stoke-sub-Hamdon. GR 472172. 4 miles. D. Fairly flat. Via Stoke, Little Norton. J’Ann & Gordon 01935 823249.

Sun July 11th.  Start 10.30. King Alfred’s Tower. GR 746351. 15 miles. A. Towards Upton Noble, Wanstrow, Witham Priory. Picnic. Brian 01460 72892..

Thurs July 15th.  Start 10.30. From Kingston Church. GR 956795, (near Corfe Castle). 9 miles C. Towards Allington Wood, Worth Mattravers, Winspit, St Aldhelm’s Head, Chapman’s Pool, Houns-tout cliff. Note that there are about 100 steps down and 200 steps up which will be taken at leisure. Picnic. Maureen & John. 01935425037.

Thurs July 15th. D Group Programme Distribution. Start 10.30. Norton car park at Ham Hill. Going from Odcombe this is the second car park on the left just before the sharp turning to Little Norton. 4.5 miles. D. David K 01935 429545.

Sun July 18th. Start 10.30. Maiden Newton Walkers’ CP. GR 593979. 11 miles. C. Via Sydling St Nicholas, Frampton. Picnic. Richard 01935 473951.

Thurs July 22nd. Summer Supper at Royal Oak, Hardington Moor. GR 520122. There is only one walk this year. Start 4.00pm. 6 miles. C, To Pendomer and East Coker led by Marian & Derek 01460 73695. No dogs, please. At 7 pm there will be a 2 course hot buffet supper. Cost £10. Come for a walk or supper or both. Advance booking is necessary. Bookings and payment should be made to Sheila Fewkes by 1 July. Cheques should be made payable to S M Fewkes and may be posted to her at The Gables, Rimpton, Yeovil BA22 8AQ

Sun July 25th. Start 10.30. Piddletrenthide. Park near church. GR 702008. 12 miles. B. Plush, Wessex Ridgeway, Armswell Farm, Dorsetshire Gap, Ansty, Higher Melcombe. Picnic. Gerry 01935 881317..

Thurs July 29th.  Start 10.00. Yarn Barton Car Park, Beaminster. GR 482014. 5.5 miles. C. Via Gerrards Hill, Stoke Abbott, Netherbury. Several pubs available in town for meals. Peter 0146078182.

Thurs July 29th.  Start 10.30. Rose & Crown, East Lambrook. GR 432189. 4.5 miles. D. 2 course lunch for £6.95. Via Mid Lambrook, Burrow Hill, Stembridge. Ted & Jenny 01460 242253.