JANUARY 2008 The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. JANUARY 2008
WALKS in JANUARY 2008

 

Sunday 6th January            Easy                     6.5 miles          4 hours

Short First:  Wells, Dinder, Croscombe, Lyatt, Tor Hill.  A pleasant walk through fields and lanes with a pretty village, views and an Iron Age Camp.  One climb at an easy pace.  Possibility of tea at the end.  Dogs allowed under control.

Meet:  10:00 Gateway to the Cathedral complex, Bishop’s Palace side.  Please note that the car parks in Wells now charge on a Sunday.

Leader:  Pat and June. 

 

Sunday 13th January    Moderate           10miles             5 hrs


Saltford Shallows.  A ramble by the river, through parks and over hills.  Good views of Bath and Bristol weather permitting.

Meet:  10.00 a.m. Saltford car park. Take the A368 through Blagdon to A39 North. Turn left at the roundabout on the A4.  When entering Saltford take 1st right down narrow lane to car park.  No dogs allowed.  Explorer 155 Grid Ref. ST686673.

Leader: David

 

Wednesday 16th January. Easy to moderate. 5-6 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

 

Sunday 20th January          Hard                      16 miles           7 hrs

Bleadon to Rowberrow over West Mendip Hills.  Leg 4 of the Butcombe Trail.  Finish below Crook Peak.  Car shuffle necessary  Please contact leader if you intend to go on this walk.  Dogs allowed under control.

Meet:  09:30 Car park by the hall in Bleadon. Explorer 153 Grid Ref. ST341568

Leader:  Eddy

Sunday, 27th January.        Moderate               11 miles           6 hrs

Winscombe-Rowberrow – Shipham.  A Mendip Medley of Meadows, Mud and Magnificent views (weather permitting).  Dogs allowed under control.

Meet:  09;30  Car park behind the Woodborough Inn Winscombe. 

Explorer 141 Grid Ref. 421576

Leader:  Pat

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