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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
will not be available en-route.... |
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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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June
(changes to original programme in blue)
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See
May's programme for a walk
on Saturday 31st |
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1st |
1
boot |
Strawberry
Line. 6.5 miles.
A
walk partially following the disused Cheddar
Valley railway line (including an illuminated
tunnel) with views over the Somerset Levels.
Also includes part of the West Mendip Way.
We pass a huge working quarry. There
is one steep climb. There are several
pubs in Axbridge for drinks and/or lunch
afterwards. Bring snacks or Packed lunch
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Depart:
10.30am St Mary Redcliffe car park, Bristol
or 11.00am
at car park on the A371 between Sidcot and
Axbridge
Leader: Duncan
M Tel: 07932 643203 |
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1st |
2
boot |
Cold
Kitchen, Wiltshire. 10 Miles
This
is a walk with a couple of steep climbs
but at an easy pace. Some lovely countryside
and pleasant views of the Deverills.
Please bring packed lunch.
Depart:
9:30am, St Mary Redcliffe Car Park.
Leader:
Alan, Tel: 01225-832817. |
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| Tues
3rd |
Evening
Walk |
Frampton
Cotterell and the River Frome.
5 miles.
Field
paths and lanes in and around Frampton Cotterell.
Depart:
Mill Lane (between the Globe pub and the
church), off Church Road, Frampton Cotterell.
Meet:
at 6pm for a quick meal in the Globe, or 7pm
for the walk.
Leader:
Philip T (0117 969 1395) |
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| Sat
7th |
Walk
& Social |
Walk
& Picnic (Marcus’s 30th Birthday)
Part
1 – Walk
Depart:
9.30 am Pizza Hut Car Park, Bradley Stoke
(Contact Philip 0117-969-1395) or Meet at
10am on Selsley Common, Stroud, Gloucestershire.
The walk will be about 6 miles, aiming to
get back to the common in time for lunch.
Part
2 – Picnic & Games
Meet:
at 1pm
on Selsley
Common, Stroud, Gloucestershire. Bring
food, plus any fun games stuff like Frisbees,
bats and balls, etc., and we’ll have a good
laugh in the sunshine, above views of Stroud
and the River Severn.
Leader:
Marcus: mejc@mejc.demon.co.uk Tel: 07826 437
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8th |
? |
Offers
of a 3 boot walk appreciated |
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8th |
1+/2
boot |
Contrasts
in The Quantocks. 10 miles
Attractive
wooded combes with sparkling streams contrast
with open moorland on the Quantock ridge.
The moderate ascent should reward us with
sensational views and a superb panorama.
Possible refreshments at Combe House Hotel
at end. Bring packed lunch.
Depart:
09:30am Pizza Hut Car Park, Bradley Stoke.
Leader:
Rupert, 01454 415522. |
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| Tues
10th |
Evening
Walk |
Cadbury
Camp. 10k
A
pleasant walk around and along the ridge
of Tickenham and Cadbury Camp, there are
2 easy climbs and we should enjoy the views
of Somerset, Quantocks, Exmoor, Forrest
of Dean & the Cotswolds.
Depart:
St Mary Redcliffe @ 6.30pm
or Tickenham Hill @ 7pm (Grid Ref ST437 721 - Explorer 154)
Leader:
Duncan ( the caving one) 0791 331 2957 |
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15th |
1
boot |
Visiting
the scene of the battle< -Faulkland
- Norton St Phillip (about 7 miles south
of Bath).
Through the farmland of the east Mendips,
rolling country with combes, woods, streams
and unique villages, like the gem of Norton
St Phillip. The walk is generally flat with
one small hill and there will be good changing
views across the country.
Is a very good introductory walk which is
perfect for new members. Bring picnic lunch,
pub stop halfway and at end.
Depart:
10:30am St Mary Redcliffe Car Park.
Leader:
James 07871 906607 or Landline 01749 675056 |
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| Sun
15th |
3
boot |
Pen
y Fan and surrounding area. 15
miles.
An
area many people will be familiar with.
A few good climbs (although nothing
too outrageous) and far reaching views (hopefully).
Bring Packed Lunch.
Depart:
9.00am,
Water Tower Clifton.
Leader:
Tom, Tel 07970-182449 |
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| Tues
17th |
Social |
Theatre
Evening – “A Month in the Country” performed
by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School at the
Tobacco Factory, Bedminster.
“A
comic classic of the world theatre, written
in the mid-nineteenth century by the dashing
Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev. At the heart
of the action is a comfortable aristocratic
household which is shaken out of its apparent
stability by the arrival of an eager young
student, who has a domino effect on each
of them. Turgenev uses the complex interplay
of love, esteem and affection, to explore
the fragilities of human relationships,
with comic results. Now a refreshing version
of the play comes from the pen of Brian
Friel, the leading contemporary Irish dramatist
(Dancing at Lughnasa, Translations) who
has clothed it in a language sparkling in
its humour and utterly contemporary in its
feel.”
Tickets
are £13. Names, please, by 31 May at the
latest.
Contact:
Philip T (0117 969 1395) |
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| Weds
18th |
Evening
Walk |
Keynsham
and Kelston. 9 miles
Taking
advantage of the long evening to squeeze
in some miles and a couple of bumps with
great views of Bristol and Bath, as well
as walking beside the river. This
won’t be a bimble, more a chance to use
up some energy, though still at a chatting
pace! It will finish in the gloom
so you may want a torch.
Depart:
Leaving the Lockkeeper pub in Keynsham at 7pm. This is only a few hundred metres
from the train station, so that may help
you get there, and is also easily accessible
from the ring road.
Leader:
Dean & Angela 0117 9422552
or 07771 911223 on the day |
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22nd |
1+
boot |
Bath
Circular. 9 miles.
A rewarding walk from Bath Spa station up
through Widcombe, Lyncombe Vale and Odd
Down, then out of the city down to Midford.
We then join the Limestone Link path to
Monkton Combe, down to Dundas Aqueduct and
along the Kennet and Avon Canal back to
Bath Spa station. Just one hill- the beginning
climb from Bath Spa to Odd Down but this
is along pavements and shouldn’t be a problem.
Pub at end and bring Packed Lunch.
Depart:
Meet just outside the front doors of Bristol
Temple Meads station at 09:45
to catch the 10:00 to Bath Spa. Arriving Bath Spa at 10:10.
Leader:
Graham (07985 347591) |
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22nd |
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boot |
Offers
of a 3 boot walk appreciated |
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| Thurs
26th |
Evening
Walk |
Clevedon
Coast Path - 6 miles
A nice walk along the coast path north of
Clevedon. The terrain is fairly easy going,
and, if the weather behaves itself, the
evening sunshine should be very pleasant.
Depart:
7pm at the Water Tower on the Downs
Leader:
Andrew, 01179522514 or 07914186249 on the
day. |
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| Sun
29th |
1+
boot |
Painswick
& Harefield Beacon. 9 miles
A lovely undulating walk, with a few steep
bits and good views, through some unspoilt
villages and past a load of stunning houses/
gardens. Come and have a good
nosy at how the other half live!
The second half of this walk comes
back to Painswick on the Cotswold Way.
There are toilets in the car park at Painswick.
Bring packed lunch.
Depart:
9.00am St Mary Redcliffe Car Park or 9.45am
(ish) at the car
park in southern end of Painswick (S0
865095).
Leader:
Leanda 0117 965 2868 or on day
07840 209 038 |
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29th |
3
boot |
Offers
of a 3 boot walk appreciated |
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