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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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(changes to original programme in blue)
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| Sat
5th |
Social |
Bath
Pub Crawl IV
Come
along and enjoy the atmosphere and variety of
Bath pubs and join Alan and Alex at the Bell,
103 Walcott Street, BA1 5BW.
Meet: at 7.30pm for drink number 1.
Contact:
Alan R (0777 5946202/01225 828317) or Alex T (07877
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6th |
1+
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Lancaut.
6/7 miles.
A
fantastic walk along lanes and riverbank.
Starting at Chepstow Castle we’ll then cross parkland
with dramatic views over the River Wye.
The tiny hamlet of Lancaut has a ruined chapel.
Upon completing the walk, we shall stop at a local
tea shop or pub. Be aware, the walk has a couple
of steady hills, however these will be taken at
a very steady pace and add to the enjoyment of
the walk. Bring packed lunch.
Depart:
11:00am, Pizza Hut Car Park – Bradley Stoke
Leader:
Neil, Tel: 0117 966 6088 |
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| Sun
6th |
2
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Llyn-Y-Fan
Fach and Llyn-Y-Fan Fawr (eastern border of the
Black Mountain). 12 miles
This
is a walk around part of The Black Mountain (that
would be the one in the west of the Brecons, not
the range we more frequently visit in the east!).
We'll see two marvellous lakes en route and if
weather is good, there'll be great potential for
swimming. Graded a 2+ boot walk for a long, but
gradual slog up hill for most of the first half
and occasionally difficult terrain. Plenty of
parking available at the start of this circular
walk, where there is also a pub. Bring
packed lunch.
Depart:
9am at the Water Tower, Clifton Downs
Leader:
Alex M (0781 450 9427) & Chris P (0787
902 4891) |
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8th |
Evening
Walk |
Hambrook.
5 miles.
Field
paths and lanes in the countryside north of Hambrook.
Depart:
White Horse, Mill Lane, Hambrook, on B4058 north
of the ring road. Meet at 6pm for a quick meal in the White Horse, or 7pm
for the walk.
Leader:
Philip T (0117 969 1395) |
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| Weds
9th |
Evening
Walks |
The
Historic Parks of North East Bristol - Purdown,
Stoke Park, Snuff Mills, Eastville Park. 5 miles.
This walk explores the historic parkland landscapes
of the River Frome, with fine views across the
city. We will walk through wildflower meadows,
woodland and Repton landscaped parks, following
the river Frome. There is also industrial and
wartime history and a pub stop on route.
Meet
at: The car
park to Lockleaze Open Space, top end of Lindsay
Road, off Shalldon Road (Romney Avenue), Muller
Road, Horfield. For Sat Navs BS7 9NP - 7pm
prompt ready to go.
Leader:
Keith C, Tel: |
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| Sat
12th |
Social |
Bike
ride Bath to Bradford-on-Avon
20 miles (back and forth) route website: www.visitkanda.com
Stopping for pub lunch or packed lunch in Bradford-on-Avon.
Depart:
10.30am at the tunnel to the left of the entrance of the
Bath
Spa train station.
Leaders:
Alex T (0787 7784876) or Sarah (0777 9145441) |
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13th |
1
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Winchcombe,
Hailes Abbey and Sudeley Castle. 9 miles.
A relatively easy walk that combines magnificent
scenery with considerable historical interest.
Starting and ending in Winchcombe, it follows
the Cotswold way via the ruins of Hailes Abbey,
woodland paths through Farmcote and tracks
leading to Sudeley castle. Bring packed lunch.
Depart:
10.00am Pizza Hut Car Park, Bradley Stoke
Leader:
Lee A Tel: 07727186589 |
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| Sun
13th |
2+
boot |
The
walk planned for this date has been moved to next
week.
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16th |
Evening
Walk |
Leigh
Woods & Ashton Court. 8 miles.
Exploring
a few of the hidden nooks and crannies of the
area on our doorstep, this walk will be one of
our brisk paced ones, to get the distance in and
still have time for a drink; it's great fun to
have a bit of a blast and no one's had a problem
before, but do arrive with the right expectation!
It will also involve walking in the dark....
Depart:
Clifton side of the Suspension Bridge at 7pm
Leaders:
Dean and Angela 0117 942 2552 or 07771 911223
on the day |
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| Sun
20th |
2
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Avebury
in Wiltshire, 12.5 miles
Starting
near Avebury taking in the burial mounds at Windmill
Hill the route then meanders through fields and
byways to the Wiltshire Ridgeway path. We will
then walk through the stone circle and quaint
village at Aveburya. Bring packed lunch.
Depart:
9.00am St Mary Redcliffe Car Park.
Leader:
Matt B (07853 124080) |
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20th |
2+
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Symonds
Yat annd Surrounding Area
Explore
this beautiful part of the Wye Valley and its
surrounding hills and landmarks. We may see peregrine
falcons so bring binoculars if that's your thing.
A few very steep hills but also the opportunity
for ice cream and pub in the afternoon!
Bring PL.
Depart:
9.30am Water Tower, Clifton Down
Leader:
Liz E |
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| Tues
22nd |
Evening
Walk |
Clevedon
Coast path. 10k
Starting
from Ladye bay in Clevedon we will got through
the local golf course on Castle Hill &
in to the Woods of Walton Down. A short road section
takes us to Redcliffe Bay & down to the coast
path and our return to Clevedon.
Depart:
St Mary Redcliffe @ 6.30pm or Ladye Bay @ 7pm (Grid Ref ST 409 728 - Explorer 154).
Leader:
Duncan ( the caving one) 0791 331 2957 |
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| Sun
27th |
2
boot |
Band
of Brothers walk, 11.5 miles
This walk is suitable for 1 boot walkers wanting
to try a 2 boot - there are no steep climbs, just
a couple of extra miles.
Starting
from the pretty village of Aldbourne, the base
for Easy Company as featured in the TV series,
Band of Brothers, we climb up onto the ridge of
Sugar Hill and pass the Four Barrows before descending
to the valley. Following the Ridgeway, we take
a brief detour to visit the Iron Age Liddington
Castle, offering spectacular views in all directions.
We then pass through Upper Upham before passing
more barrows on the way back to Aldbourne. Bring
PL. Drinks
in the Enlisted Men's pub afterwards.
Leader: Stephen W on 07800 892166
Depart: 9.30am,
Pizza Hut Car Park, Bradley Stoke
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27th |
3
boot |
Mendips
15 miles
Classic
Brunel Group walking territory on our doorsteps.
Featuring Beacon Batch and Cheddar. Bring
PL
Depart:
Water
Tower at 9.00 or start from Nature reserve near
Charterhouse at 10:00 grid ref. 557505
Leader:
Phil
N (0117 9681596 or 07932 180333 on the day) |
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29 |
Evening
Walk |
Aust
and the Severn. 5 miles. 1 boot
Field
paths and lanes north of Aust, returning along
the Severn.
Depart:
Aust Church at 7pm.
Leader:
Philip T (0117 969 1395) |
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