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| OCTOBER 2008 | The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. | OCTOBER 2008 |
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Sunday 5th October. Special Event: Joint Woodspring and Clevedon Ramblers Coach
Trip to Totnes. There will be two walks. One 6 mile linear walk
East Cornworthy to Dartmouth and along the Dart Valley trail. Easy to moderate. One 12 miles linear walk Totnes to Dartmouth
visiting many villages along the Dart Valley. Possible pub stop for lunch. Moderate to hard. Alternatively you may wish to come along
and spend the day in Dartmouth.
Price of coach trip will be £10
per person. Meet:
The coach will pick up at
Homebase bus stop at 08:00 and Clevedon at 08:15. Return approximately 7pm Details of drop off and pick up points at
Totnes and Dartmouth will be given on the way to Totnes. Leaders:
Mary and Martin for the long walk., Cliff and Ann for the short. For further details and to book a seat on
the coach please email woodspring.ramblers@tesco.net or phone Marion 01934-833605
by 26th September. Sunday 12th October Moderate 12 ½ miles 7 hours The Somerset Coal Canal (part 2).This
walk follows a fascinating section of the coal canal from Combe Hay
to Midford. Additional walking to Limpley Stoke, Tucking Mill and Combe
Down. A couple of steep hills towards the end. There is a choice of
2 pubs or park for lunch at Hinton Charterhouse. Meet: 09:30 Southstoke,
South of Combe Down. Right at the ‘Cross Keys’ on the B3110 road to
Midford. Grid ref ST 747613.
Park near white railings around the park. Leader: David Wednesday 15th October
Easy/moderate. 5-6 miles.
3-4 hours Mid Week Walk: Winscombe and surrounding hills. An easy pace;
please bring a picnic lunch. Dogs
allowed under control. Leader: Pat Sunday 19th October. Easy
9 miles Combwich – Ashford Reservoir. A gently undulating walk from Combwich Wharf
and around Ashford Reservoir. Coffee and lunch stops. No
dogs allowed. Meet: 10:00 at the car
park on northern side of Combwich Wharf. From Cannington take the RH
turning to Combwich and Stockland Bristol.
After approx. 1.75 miles turn right into Combwich and continue
through the village until you reach a sharp bend to the left but go
straight on here to the Wharf. ¼ mile. Limited parking.
Explorer 140. Grid ref: 260423, Leader: Pat Sunday 26th October Moderate 10 miles Around Barrow Gurney. Meet: 10:00 Old magistrates
Court. Turn off A370 for Long Ashton and, at 2nd mini roundabout,
turn sharp left and park near the old Magistrates Court. Grid ref: ST
520696. Picnic lunch. Leader: Alan Sunday 26th October Easy 7 miles 4 hours Alternative
walk: Sandford to Dolebury Warren. A
gentle walk from Sandford to Star, Rowberrow and Dolebury Warren. Dogs
allowed under control. Meet: 10:00 Quarry Road,
Sandford. Explorer 141 Grid ref:
ST420590 Leader: Roy |
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