MARCH 2010
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MARCH 2010
WALKS in MARCH 2010

Wednesday 3rd March.     Moderate    Distance and time is weather dependent.

Mid Week Walks:-Christon..  Picnic lunch  Dogs not allowed.

Meet:-10:00 am. Purn Lane off Bleadon Hill, at the end by the sign to Southridge Heights.

Explorer 153.  Grid Ref. 332 577.

Leader:-Alan

Sunday 7th March.                 Moderate hilly walk      6 miles

Short First:  Tickenham, Cadbury Camp, Chummock Wood, Stone-edge-Batch, Tickenham.  Given suitable weather there could be spectacular views from this varied walk, which includes woodland, river banks, fields and lanes and also a stop at the historic Cadbury Camp. The walk contains some hilly sections, steep in parts , but all taken at a very easy pace.  Coffee and lunch stops. Mud is always possible!  Dogs not allowed.

Meet:-10.00 am. Lay-by near to Tickenham Church. Please park sensitively and try to car share as much as possible.

Explorer 154  Grid Ref. ST458 714.

Leaders:-June, Joan and Pat

Sunday 7th March.     Moderate hilly walk              8 miles             5 hours

Alternative walk:-Box Hill  A gem of a walk along riverbank and through woodland, passing manor houses and hamlets in hidden combes. A couple of ascents- nothing too strenuous. Picnic/pub lunch. Dogs allowed under control.

Meet:-10:00 am. Box – Selwyn Hall car park.  A4 east from Bath. On reaching traffic lights at Box, keep left on the A4. In a few yards pass ‘The Bear’ pub then look for a turning left, Valence Terrace, and a sign to Selwyn Hall.  Follow this driveway to the recreation ground ‘free’ car park.

Explorer 156  Grid Ref. ST823 685.

Leader:-Di  and David

Sunday 14th March    Easy over fairly level ground                       11 miles.  6 hours.

Hambridge, Thorney - Muchelney.  A nice walk across the Somerset levels.

Meet:-10:00 am.  Hambridge Church (3 miles south of Curry Rivel on the B3168

Explorer 128 and 129 Grid Ref: ST392 210.

Leaders:-Madge and Pat

Wednesday 17th March.    Easy to moderate.     5-6 miles.        3 to 4 hours

Mid Week Walks:-Winscombe and surrounding hills. An easy pace; please bring a picnic lunch. 

Dogs allowed under control.
Meet:-11:30 am. Car park behind the Woodborough Inn, Winscombe. Grid Ref. 421576

Leader:-Pat

Sunday 21st March.           Moderate hilly walk  14 miles           6 ˝ hours

Newent - May Hill and the Daffodils   Commencing from the lakeside car park we head north meeting the disused canal then join part of the daffodil trail where, given normal Spring weather, we should be surrounded by 1000’s of woodland daffodils.  Next stop, a steady climb to May Hill where there are breath taking views of the Severn, Brecon’s and Cotswold’s to name just a few before returning to Newent.  Probable pub stop for a drink.  Dogs allowed under control.

Meet:-09:30 am at the lakeside car park, Newent.

Explorer 014  Grid Ref. SO 722 260.

Leaders:-Robert and Robin. 

Wednesday 24th March.

Social Event:-Darts Evening at the Railway Inn, Sandford

Optional supper available from 7 p.m.  Darts starts at 8.p.m.

Everyone welcome for an evening of fun. No previous experience necessary. Darts Master:-Roy.

Sunday 28th March.              Easy walking with low or short hills     7 miles

Backwell – Taps Combe – Lulsgate Bottom.    Dogs not allowed.

Meet:-10:00 am. Church lane, Backwell

Explorer 154 Grid Ref. 480 680

Leaders:-Pat and Joan.