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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
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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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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
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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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(changes to original programme in blue)
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4th |
1+
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Box
Hill (near Bath) 9 miles
A
picturesque and varied walk along a riverbank
and through woodland and hills with many sights
including the dramatic entrance to Brunel's famous
Box Tunnel, a farm with peacocks, geese and turkeys,
several manor houses (one of which we go through
the gardens of), a disused quarry which has been
converted to tennis courts, and a tumbledown cottage
with a tree growing out of its chimney!
Several long steep climbs (which could be slippery
if wet) means this is a 1+ boot and not suitable
for absolute beginners. There are 2 pubs in Box
for drinks and snacks afterwards (the Queens Head
has a beer garden). Bring PL.
Depart: 10.30am St Mary Redcliffe
car park, Bristol or 11.15am at Market Place car
park, Box town centre (probably limited spaces)
Leader: Duncan M Tel: 07932 643203
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| Tues
6th |
Evening
Walk |
The
Bluebells of Portbury. 7km.
Please
join me on this extremely pretty 7k walk through
Prior’s wood. There is one small hill, fantastic
views across the channel to Wales
& the Forest of Dean and picture postcard bluebells.
Don’t forget your camera. The pub at the finish
serves good food to 10pm
Depart:
St Mary Redcliffe Car Park @ 6.30pm or Portbury @ 7pm
(Grid Ref ST499 752 - Explorer 154)
Leader:
Duncan ( the caving one) 0791 331 2957 |
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11th |
1
Boot |
Hillesley
and Hawkesbury Upton. 7 miles.
It
will follow hillsides and valleys in and around
the Cotswold escarpment. Please bring packed lunch.
Depart:
St Mary Redcliffe Car Park, at 10:00, or Kilcott
Road, which is near The Fleece Inn, in Hillesley,
at 10:45.
Leader:
Richard M, Tel: 0117 9877618 or on the day 07858
081116. |
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11th |
2+
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Bristol
Channel to Nova Scotia. 24km/15miles.
A
great opportunity to walk into Bristol, the scenic
way! 1-boot terrain at a 3-boot pace – previous
experience says all 2 booters will be able to
do this. A linear walk, enjoying lovely
views of the Bristol Channel, Gordano Valley,
the Mendips and beyond. Bluebells, bluebells and
more bluebells and no big hills! Bring packed
lunch. After the walk we'll stick around
for beers, and maybe some food, in one of the
local pubs.
Depart:
Take the 363 bus to Clevedon at 10.10 from bay
16 at Bristol bus station or be ready at the bus
stop opposite the Merchants Arms in Cumberland Basin at the same time (there’s
a free car park nearby and we finish nearby) for the 45 minute trip.
Remember you need to be in your walking gear ready
to get on the bus at these times!! Call
us if you want to meet in Clevedon.
Leader:
Dean & Angela 0117 9422552 and
07771 911223 |
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13 |
Evening
Walk |
Crook
Peak Evening Walk. (10km/6miles).
Continuing
the (Sugar Loaf) theme of walking up a fab
hill in the evening. This peak will give great
views of the western Mendips and across to Wales
- hopefully we should finish before dark but bring
a torch just in case!
Depart:
St Mary Redcliffe Car Park at 1830.
Leader:
Paul E, Tel: 07736 674401 |
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17th |
Saturday
Walk |
Big
Black Mountain Challenge. 2 or 3 boot.
If
you want to test how hill fit you are, you could
try the Big Black Mountain Challenge. Actually,
you don't need to be super-fit at all, as there
is a choice of routes - 10, 18 and 27 miles.
Brilliant terrain with top class organisation,
the BBMC is the main fundraiser for the Longtown
Mountain Rescue Team, who serve an area in which
we regularly walk. We've always known that
it could just take a twisted ankle for us to need
to call out these guys, so this is your opportunity
to support them as well as enjoying a great day
on the hills. Bring packed lunch.
You
need to enter well ahead as entries will fill
before the day. Complete and send an Entry Form then drop
a note to the group account telling us you'll
be doing it, and we'll come up with the co-ordinated
plan, including transport. We will likely
lead for the longer distances.
Leader:
Dean & Angela 0117 9422552 and
07771 911223 |
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18th |
1+
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East
Harptree Woods & Harptree Combe. 8.5 miles.
A walk past the last lead smelting chimney on
the Mendips, down Harptree Combe where the stream
bubbles its way through wild flowers, ferns and
mosses, then climb steeply up to Prospect Stile
(one of the best viewpoints in the area). Then
we visit Hinton Blewett and a welcoming pub before
starting the return which does involves quite
a lot of uphill work. Option of pub lunch or bring
picnic.
Depart:
St Mary Redcliffe Car Park at 10am or East Harptree
woods car park 10:45am
Leader:
James S, Tel: 01749 675056 or Mobile 07871906607. |
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18th |
2+
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West
Wood, nr Marlborough. 22Km/14 Miles
On the pre walk we saw, lots and lots of bluebells
and views for miles, including several swallows,
a heron, nesting swans, an adder, a deer, biplanes,
monoplanes, canal barges, a strange building and
a Giants Grave. What will you spot? Bring
packed lunch.
Depart:
9.00am St Mary Redcliffe Car Park.
Leader:
Richard H, Tel: 07881 912628. |
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22nd |
Social |
Theatre
Night - Robert Haws in Blackbird @ the Theatre
Royal, Bath
Please book your own ticket (£5 standby tickets
available on the day from 12) on 01225 448844.
Further Details at www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Depart:
Starts at 7.30pm - meet up in dress circle bar at the
interval and afterwards at the Garrick's Head
pub next door.
Leader:
Contact Alex T (0787 7784876) |
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23rd |
Deadline |
September
Weekend Away in the Gower
Today is your deadline for reserving a place on
the Gower weekend.
Details:
See the Weekends page. |
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25th |
1+
boot |
Waun
Fach for 1-Booters. 8 miles
Following the success of the 1-boot ascent of
Pen-y-fan, it's now time for another mountain.
Although smaller than Pen-y-fan (886m), at 810m
Waun Fach is the highest of the Black Mountains
(the eastern region of the Brecon Beacons National
Park). If you did the Pen-y-fan walk then you'll
find Waun Fach quite achievable. As before, we'll
be taking it easy and allowing each person to
walk at their own pace. If you missed Pen-y-fan,
then here's your chance to make up for it.
Bring packed lunch, and plenty of water. You'll
need proper walking boots and clothing suitable
for all weathers - no jeans, no trainers (or high-heels).
Depart: 9:30am at the Water Tower on the
Downs.
Leader: Andrew S, Tel: 0117 9522514 or
07914 186249 on the day. |
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25th |
2
boot |
Forest
of Dean - Sculpture Tail, Speech House, Cannop
Ponds & Edge End. 11-12 miles.
A lovely walk through some of the best bits of
the Forest of Dean. A bit steep in places
but generally fairly flat. Bring packed lunch.
Depart:
9.00am Pizza Hut Car Park, Bradley Stoke.
Leader:
Leanda, Tel: 0117 965 2868 or on day
07840 209 038 |
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| Thurs
29th |
Evening
Walk |
More lanes
and paths of S Glos
Depart:
Meet 7.15pm the Swan, Tockington
Leader:
Emmy |
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29th |
Social |
Theatre
Night -Nigel Havers in Single Spies by Alan Bennett
@ the Theatre Royal, Bath
Please book your own ticket (£5 standby tickets
available on the day from 12) on 01225 448844.
Further Details at www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Depart:
Starts at 8.00pm - meet up in dress circle bar at the interval
and afterwards at the Garrick's Head pub next
door.
Leader:
Contact Philip T( 0117 969 1395) or Alex T (0787
7784876) |
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31st |
Saturday
Walk
1
boot |
Saturday
Walk around historic Bath centre. 5 miles.
Looking
at the sights of Bath past and present, including
the gothic Abbey, Georgian streets & famous
Pulteney Bridge.
Depart:
10am outside Bath pump rooms. Stop for lunch
at restaurant/pub. Sensible shoes fine.
Leaders:
Alex T (0787 7784876) or Alan (01225 832817). |
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