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| Before
Walking |
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You
don't necessarily need to do a lot to be prepared
for a day's walking, but
please read our 'Before
Walking' page so you know what to wear
and what to bring, to make sure you and everyone
else has an enjoyable and safe day. |
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Walk
Gradings |
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To
choose an appropriate walk please read the walk
descriptions along with their gradings - we grade
our walks from 1 boot to 3, as explained below.
Walks with a + sign after the grading indicate
that the terrain or pace of the walk will be slightly
harder or faster than would be expected for the
associated number. A “Bring packed lunch”
in the walk description means that the lunch stop
will be away from shops or pubs and refreshments
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Less
than 16km/10miles generally on recognizable paths,
between 2 to 5 hours walking at a reasonably gentle
pace. May involve an occasional hill but always
includes time to stop and look around. |
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Up
to 22km/14miles and between 4 to 7 hours walking
at a moderate pace. The terrain is likely to include
hills and some rough ground. It will be suitable
for most walkers or anyone of reasonable fitness. |
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A
full day of fairly strenuous walking, generally
over 22km/14miles and may involve long steep ascents
and descents, with the possibility of exposed
ridges and the odd scramble (often not on recognized
paths). If you are new to the group please check
with the leader about the difficulty of the walk.
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| April
(changes to original programme in blue)
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| Sun
6th |
1
boot |
Bradford
-on-Avon & Avoncliff 8 miles.
An
easy paced figure of 8 walk taking in the Kennet
& Avon canal along the beautiful and historic
Limpley Stoke Valley . We will be parking at Bradford
on Avon BR Station (parking £3.60). Bring
PL.
Depart: 10.00 St Mary Redcliffe
CP, Bristol
Leader:
Lee A Tel: 07727186589
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| Sun
6th |
3
boot |
Brecon Beacons. 13
miles.
A classic Brecon Beacons hill walk from
Llanbedr, taking in Sugar Loaf, Crug Mawr and
Grwyne Fawr Valley (900m of ascent). Bring packed
lunch.
Depart: 9.00 at the Water Tower on
the Downs/ 10.15 at Llanbedr
Leader: David B Tel: 0117 944 5649
& 07776 096 535 |
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| Tues
8th |
Evening Walk |
Bath
A
walk over top of Bath
racecourse, down a hill towards fields, then back
up the path following the edge of the racecourse
back towards Bath.
Depart: 7.00pm, Pizza Hut Car Park, Bradley Stoke
Leaders: Debbie & Paul
Tel: 07756 275298 |
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| Sat
12th |
Social |
Pub Crawl III - Bath
Come
along and enjoy the atmosphere and variety of
Bath pubs and join Alex, Jo and Alan at the Revolution
Bath, The Old Post Office, 2, York Buildings,George
St, BA1 2EB at 7.30pm for drink number 1.
Leaders: Alex T (07877 784876)
or Jo (0785 4002714) |
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| Sun
13th |
1
boot |
Reunion Walk in the Quantock
Hills. 7 Miles.
Hook up with former member, Nici Green, now a resident in the Quantocks, and
enjoy a relaxed 7 mile walk (approx) in the
rolling Quantock Hills, followed by tea or pub
stop depending on preferences. Bring packed
lunch.
Depart: 9.30am prompt Pizza Hut Car
Park, Bradley Stoke. Take the M5, coming off at
Taunton junction, then follow A358 to Bishops
Lydeard. Meet up with Nici in the car
park of the Lethbridge
Arms, Bishops Lydeard to then drive
a couple of miles into the hills to the start
of the walk. For those who know the
area, meet at 11am
(ish) public car park Lydeard Hill. (It
might be useful to print and take the linked map.)
Leader: Nici, Tel: 01823 430388 & 07793 205990 |
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| Sun
13th |
3
boot |
Cotswolds. 16 miles.
Varied
walk taking in the highest points of the Cotswolds,
Sudeley castle and part of the Cotswold
Way. The hills aren't particularly steep
but this will be a long, fast walk to bring it
up to the 3 boot level. Bring a packed lunch.
Depart: 8.30am,
Pizza hut car park, Bradley Stoke 8:30,
16 miles,
Leader: Andy B, Tel: 07905
682 628. |
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| Thurs
17th |
Evening Walk |
Evening Walk with
stunning views over river Severn
towards Lydney
Depart: 18.30 at Bradley
Stoke or 19.00 at Layby in Purton (Just after
2nd bridge over canal, having ignored turning
R over bridge to church and following sign to Berkeley
Arms. The Car Park at pub is very small hence
meet 100m before it.
Contact: Emmy 07957-354074 |
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| Sun
20th |
1+
boot |
The
walk planned for this date has been cancelled.
Any
offers of a substitute 1/2 boot walk gratefully
received. |
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| Sun
20th |
3
boot |
Mynyyd Troed and Waun Fach. 16 miles
An old fashioned 3-booter (the sort that feels a bit tough).
Distance, climbs, ridges, views. For those who've
got it in their legs this will be a rewarding
day, we spend most of the time on fun ridges with
views to both sides and take in some great tops
and a few bumps along the way (when you're there
you'll know what we mean!). Don't make it your first
3-boot walk, unless you know you have it in you
(which means do some other hill walks beforehand
rather than don't come, it will be worth it, it’s
a very rewarding walk!). Bring Packed Lunch.
Depart: 9.00am, Water Tower on the Downs.
Leaders: Dean and Angela 0117 942 2552
or 07771 911223 on the day |
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| Tues
22nd |
Social |
Theatre -Hamlet,
Tobacco Factory, Bristol.
I
have a few discounted tickets (£13); ring me early
to reserve one.
Meet: 6pm at Teohs or 7pm for 7.30pm in Tobacco Factory bar.
Leader: Philip T, 0117 969
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| Sun
27th |
1
boot |
Cheddar Gorge cliffs
and around. 6 miles
Some steep slopes paid off by beautiful views of Cheddar Reservoir and the
surrounding area. Bring packed lunch.
Teashop/pub at the end in Cheddar Gorge.
Depart: St Mary Redcliffe at 10.00 or 11.00 at Riverside Inn and public car park
and toilet Cliff Road. Cheddar Village.
Leader: Liz 07742628212
and Tracy 07929881546 |
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| Sun
27th |
2
boot |
Waterfall Walk, Wales.
11 miles.
A variation on the Ystradfelte Waterfall Walk which has been enjoyed many
times before. This time starting at Pontneddfechan
and walking up the Vale of Neath visiting all
of the best waterfalls on a route covering both
valleys. Ruth says "I've been to many far
flung tropical places and seen less impressive
waterfalls than these beautiful falls and they
are just down the road!" Walking boots
are essential and gaiters will be useful as you
should expect to encounter wet, slippery and muddy
ground! Bring PL.
Depart: 9am: Pizza Hut Car Park, Bradley Stoke.
Leader: Ruth G (0797 3307642)
& Paul S |
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AWAY
Thursday
24th – Monday 28th |
2+/3
boot |
Lake District Weekend –Ambleside
– 4 nights.
The
walks we’re going to be doing will all be 2+ at
minimum and 3 boot (or more):
If
you’re not a regular 2+/3 Booter today, that’s
not a problem – but you would need to show that
you’ve been on the Group’s harder walks between
now and the start of the trip – otherwise the
organisers would reserve the right not to take
you on the trip in your own interests.
Weekend Walks
*Blencathra
(Saddleback) with option for Sharp Edge
*Sca Fell (note not ScaFell
Pike) The Hard Way
*Bow Fell from the Langdale
Valley
*The High Street Circuit (not a shopping trip)
Also
note that the Lake District
is considerably further north of our usual
walking venues and weather conditions can be extreme.
Even in Spring snow and hail can hit just
a couple of hours after broad sunshine.
Leader: Robin, Tel: +44
7801 881202
Further
details about the weekend are available from robin_kellett@hotmail.com
Approx.
Cost: £85 per person - please send cheques to
Robin at 2, Stable Court, 63 Clifton Park Road,
Clifton BS8 3HN if you have already booked.
If you haven't booked do contact Robin, or there
may be spaces available direct with Ambleside
YHA or you could B&B.
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| Weds
30th |
Evening Walk |
Sugar
Loaf Sunset for Everyone– 5 miles.
No, we're not kidding! An evening walk up a Welsh mountain, but
completely do-able by anyone in the Group. We're
aiming for the top for sunset, so clearly you'll
need a bit of adventure in you and a torch for
the descent. 2-boot ish, and bring hill walking
kit - boots and things to keep you warm as it
can get a bit nippy stopped on the top. We'll
have you home well before midnight (unless you stop for lots of beers!).
Will be glorious if the weather's with us!
Depart: Water Tower on the Downs
at 6pm prompt (or contact us to arrange to meet
us near Sugar Loaf)
Leaders: Dean and Angela 0117 942 2552
or 07771 911223 on the day |
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