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| SEPTEMBER 2008 | The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. | SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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WALKS
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Wednesday
3rd September. Sandford
evening walk: See
13th August for details. Thursday
4th September Easy 3 miles
1 ˝ hours Special Event: Be entertained
by the Mendip Morris Men. A climb up Hellenge Hill to admire the
views then returning, all limbered up, to be entertained by the Mendip
Morris men at the Queens Arms. Dogs allowed under control Meet:
18:30 at Bleadon Village car park. Grid ref: - ST341568 Postal
Code (For GPS owners use) BS24 0NF Leader: Robin Sunday 7th September Easy
7 miles 4 hours Short First: Avon
Gorge. Leigh Woods, Paradise Bottom, Abbots Pool, Ashton Court.
Steep stony path climb to start (alternate route available from leader). Fairly level woodland trails and metalled paths/lanes.
Lunch stop. Finish with tea and cakes or ice cream. Meet: 10:00 at Ashton Court House. (Air balloon Gate).
Enter estate via A369, Clannage Road Lodge entrance. Grid ref:
557718 Leaders: Pat and Mike. Sunday 7th September. Moderate
11˝ miles 7 hours Alternative walk:
Samaritans Way 6th
leg –Luxborough to Exford This
stage covers part of the Exmoor National Park. Continuing on from Luxborough,
across the Brendons and into the Exmoor National Park. Meet: 10:00
at the car park above the Royal Oak Inn, Luxborough. Grid Ref: 984376.
If you intend walking this excellent route please email woodspring.ramblers@tesco.net or phone Marion 01934-833605
before Friday 5th September
for directions and car share details.
Leader:
Alan Sunday Cotswold Special. 2 excellent walks for all to enjoy. Sunday
14th September. Moderate/Flat. 13 ˝ miles
7 hrs Distance
to the Walk: 56 miles and approx 1 hour travel from Worle The
Source of the Thames. A
fairly level walk through pretty Cotswold villages. See the official
source of the River Thames. Walk along the Thames and Severn canal to
the Sapperton tunnel. Pub stop for lunch. Meet:
09:30 at Tarlton. Grid Reference ST 959994.
M4 to Jct 18. North on A46 then A433 through Tetbury towards
Cirencester. Take first turning left for Tarlton (after Rodmarton sign).
This is a very narrow lane. At Tarlton look for water tower and park.
Parking is extremely tight so please car share as much as possible.
Explorer 168 Grid ref: ST959994 Leader: David Sunday 14th September. Moderate
8 miles 4 hours Alternative walk:
Wotton-under-edge. Enjoy a Cotswold kaleidoscope of combes,
woodland, undulating hills and honey coloured hamlets. Possible pub stop. No dogs allowed. Meet: 10:00 Wotton-under-Edge car park. Explorer167
Grid ref: 759932. Leaders: Joan, Frid and
Judy Wednesday 17th September
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 21st September Moderate 10 miles 5 hours Alternative walk:
Cleeve, Brockley, Chelvey. Fields, bridleways, quiet lanes.
One short climb. Dogs allowed under control Meet: 10:00 Goblin Combe Car Park, Plunder
Street, Cleeve. Explorer 154
Grid ref: 459654 Leaders: Nina and Janice Sunday 28th September Easy
6 miles 3˝ hours Bath
Skyline. Meet:10.00am
Cleveland
Walk, Bath. Coming in on A36 after
North Parade traffic lights (cricket ground on left) next right on to
Bathwick Hill > second on left is Cleveland Walk.
Grid ref:761646. Dogs allowed under control
Leaders: Cliff and Ann |
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