AUGUST 2007	The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside.	AUGUST 2007
WALKS in AUGUST 2007

Wednesday 1^st August Easy/Moderate 4 to 5 miles Sandford evening walk. A pleasant and friendly walk around the Sandford, Winscombe and Churchill countryside, on alternate Wednesday evenings through the summer. Finish the evening with a refreshing drink and a supper snack at the Railway Inn if you wish. Meet: 6.45 Sandford Railway Inn car park Grid ref:- 419597. Leader: Mike, Roy or Robin Sunday 5^th August Easy 6 miles 3½ hours Short First: Wedmore – Sand - Blackford A walk around a ridge of hills takes in lovely views and ends near a spot where buried treasure was found. Coffee and lunch stops No dogs allowed. Meet: 10:00 Wedmore – New village car park. Explorer 141 Grid Ref: - 437474 Leaders: Joan and Judy Sunday 5^th August Alternative long walk Moderate 16 ½ miles Chew Magna, Maes Knoll, Pensford, Hunstrete, Clutton, Knowle Hill. Diverse hill and valley landscape with views over Chew Valley Lake. No dogs allowed. Meet: 10:00 Pelican Inn car park Chew Magna. Explorer 154 Grid Ref: - 576631 Leader: David Wednesday 8^th August Easy 4 miles 1 ½ to 2 hours Evening walk at Congresbury. Ancient woodland and along a riverbank. One short steep ascent and one gentle descent. Adjourn to the Ship and Castle afterwards for a meal and/or drinks. Dogs allowed under control. Meet: 6:45 at the Ship and Castle pub, Congresbury. Grid ref: - 695523 Leader: Pat. Sunday 12 August Easy 6 miles 2½ hours plus boat trip Dulverton and Canal trip. Walk around Dulverton and along the river. One climb. Back to Tiverton for a 2½ hour horse drawn barge trip along the canal. Barge leaves at 2:30. Please let Mary know well in advance if you wish to come on the walk and Barge or just the Barge trip as 7 days prior booking is required. Price £9:70. Children £7:20. Meet : 10:15 at Dulverton car park. Explorer 114 Grid Ref: - 913280 Leader: Mary Mobile No. 07896 812566 Wednesday 15th August. Easy to moderate. 6 miles. 3 to 4 hours. Mid-week Walk. Winscombe and surrounding hills. An easy pace; please bring a picnic lunch. Dogs allowed under control. Meet: 11:30 Car park behind the Woodborough Inn, Winscombe. Grid Ref. 421576 Leader: Pat Wednesday 15^th August Sandford evening walk - see 1^st August for details Thursday 16^th August Easy 4miles 2 hours Be entertained with the Mendip Morris Men. Come with Cliff for a short evening walk through Weston Woods then meet at The Captains Cabin at 9:00 pm to watch the Morris Men entertain you. Dogs allowed under control. Meet: - (for Walk) 6:45 at Madeira Cove car park, opposite Claremont Vaults near the boating lake. Leader: Cliff Sunday 19^th August Moderate 9 miles Blagdon Round. A meander from Blagdon via Redhill and back. An undulating walk with some difficult stiles. Could be muddy if wet. Good views of surrounding area if weather permits. Picnic lunch. No dogs allowed. Meet: 10:00 Blagdon village car park and Fire station. Turn left on the right hand bend in Blagdon, signposted ‘Pumping Station’, then left. Grid Ref 501592 Leaders: Alan and Audrey. Wednesday 22^nd August. Easy 3 miles 1 ½ to 2 hours Evening walk Ebdon Arms to Middle Hope. A leisurely walk from the Ebdon Arms pub, Worle across the levels to Middle Hope and back to the Ebdon for supper or a drink. Meet: 6:45 Ebdon Arms pub, Worle. Leader: David Sunday 26^th August Moderate 11 Miles 6 Hours Flax Bourton, Tyntesfield Estate, Down School. Up and down but nothing too steep. Fields, tracks, woods, quiet lanes. Coffee stop in Tyntesfield estate. Lunch stop in Birchwood. Dogs allowed under control. Meet: 10:30 Station Road, Flax Bourton. Explorer 154. Grid ref: 511694 Leaders: Janice and Nina Wednesday 29^th August Sandford evening walk - see 1^st August for details. This will be the last evening walk of the season.

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