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

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Thurs

1 May

10.00 a.m.

North Brewham

Old Red Lion PH

GR722370

5 miles. C. Cross fields and through woodland towards Alfred’s Tower. Roger & Janet 01963 34965.

Thurs

 1 May

10.30 a.m.

Nether Compton

Griffins Head

GR597175

4 miles. D. Circular walk using local paths. David K 01935 420545.

Sat 3 May. Meet Either [1] 10.00 a.m. for non-pub-patrons at Melbury Osmund Church (GR574078), street parking is available nearby. Or [2] 10.10 a.m. for pub patrons at Rest & Welcome Inn on A37 (GR581078).  Walk 5.5 miles. C. Via Chetnole, Bubb Down Hill, part of Melbury Park. One ascent. Leader  Linda 01935 872616.

Thurs

8 May

10.00 a.m.

Bourton

White Lion

GR778310

6.5 miles. C. A visit to Stourhead from the other end. 2 short sharp hills. Mervyn 01747 840896.

Thurs

8 May

10.30 a.m.

Norton-sub-Hamdon

Village Hall CP

GR470161

3.5 miles. D. Circular walk towards Chiselborough. “not level”. Lorna 01935 823372.

Sun

11 May

10.30 a.m.

Ilchester

Free CP

GR522225

17 miles. A. Charlton Mackrell, Babcary, West Camel. Brian 01460 72892. Picnic.

Thurs 15 May. South Cadbury. Either [1] 10.00 a.m. (pub patrons only) at Camelot Inn (GR632256) (please park at rear of CP) or [2] (others) 10.05 a.m. at Public Car Park (GR632253).(800 yards south of church).  5.5 miles. C. Circular walk to Corton Denham, Corton Ridge & Camelot Hillfort. Dick & Jasmine 01963 440968.

Thurs

15 May

10.30 a.m.

Chelwinch

The Poachers Pocket

GR648439

5 miles. D. Circular walk toards Beacon Wood. Diners may use pub CP. Village is east of Shepton Mallet & north of Doulting. Alan & Paula 01749 860508.

Sun

18 May

10.30 a.m.

Broadwindsor School

GR436027

13 miles. B. Stoke Abbott, Shave’s Cross, Laverstock Farm. Joanna 01935 429333. Picnic.

Thurs

22 May

10.00 a.m.

Crewkerne

Lang Road/ Kithill

GR441086

5.5 miles. C. Towards Misterton. Meet at crossroads, junction of Lang Road & Kithill. There is usually plenty of (free) parking space nearby. David & Christine 01460 271496.

Thurs

22 May

10.30 a.m.

Huish Episcopi

Rose & Crown

GR430266

4.5 miles. D. Circular walk using local paths. Helen & Tony 01458 251927.

Fri 23 May.  Closing date for booking Supper (Sunday walker).See Thurs 5 June.

Sun 25 May. No South Somerset walk today.

Thurs

29 May

10.00 a.m.

Laymore

Squirrel Inn

GR387047

6.25 miles. C. Via Thorncombe, Knackers Hole, River Synderford, Blackdown Hill. Inn is on B3162 between Winsham & Drimpton. Roger & Eileen 01460 241608.

Thurs

29 May

10.30 a.m.

Wincanton

Memorial Hall CP GR715285

4 miles. D. Towards Buckhorn Weston. Modest hills. Lunch can be booked at The Dolphin before the walk starts. Richard C 01935 473951.