Walks Programme
- Day Walks: meet at 9:45am for a 10:00am start
- Evening Walks: start at 6:45pm
- Car share wherever possible and ask around if you need a lift
- Assume a picnic lunch is required unless other type is specified
- Contact the walk leader if you would like to know more about
their walk
- Map reference key: GR = Grid reference, L = Landranger,
E = Explorer, OL = Outdoor Leisure
- Walks are graded Easy, Moderate or Strenuous by the walk leader
If you are thinking of leading a walk for the next programme, please
have a read of our walk
leader top tips which will help to make the walk a safe
and enjoyable experience for everyone !
Evening Walk – Thursday 3rd July 2008 - Newland (Forest
of Dean)
Meeting Point & Parking: *19.30pm - please note later
start time ! Parking: The Old Barn, Laundry Road, Newland near Coleford
in the Forest of Dean (G/R: SO554093 OL14). If approaching from
the South on the road from Coleford, Laundry Lane is first left
just after the road narrows. Due to the Highnam road works we've
decided to modify the plans for Thursday: We are now planning to
leave at 19:30pm, and rather than have a late pub meal, a picnic
tea has been suggested. We still plan to visit the pub later for
'pudding'.
Distance & Terrain: 3.5 miles. Grade: Moderate.
Walk Leader: Colin (07807-682048 evenings & weekends
only)
NEW ! Day Walk – Saturday 5th July 2008 - Selsey
Common, Stroud
Meeting Point & Parking: Marcus is organising
a walk and then picnic and games - feel free to turn up for either
or both. However, if it is bad weather on the day, we'll still meet
up at the same time in the same place and we can go to a pub or
tea shop until it brightens up.
Part 1 - Walk: Meet at 10am on Selsley Common,
Stroud, Gloucestershire (G/R: SO 830030). 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.
Walk Leader: Marcus (07826-437652) or by email
Day Walk – Sunday 13th July 2008 - Colesbourne
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Limited parking alongside
minor road where the bridleway crosses, approximately 0.5 mile north
of the A435 Cirencester Road (G/R: SO995141 E179).
Distance & Terrain: 12 miles approx. Grade:
Moderate. The walk climbs gradually to reveal wonderful views from
the Cotswold ridge. Some places may be muddy. Possibility of a pub
visit after the walk.
Walk Leader: Colin (07807-682048 evenings & weekends
only)
Evening Walk – Thursday 17th July 2008 - Stanton
Meeting Point & Parking: 18.45pm. Meet in the car park
next to the cricket ground in Stanton.
Distance & Terrain: 4.5 miles. Grade: Moderate.
A circular route, from Stanton to Stanway (G/R: SP067343). Hopefully
finishing with a meal at The Mount Inn.
Walk Leader: Geoff (07964-395494 or 01242-673947)
Day Walk – Sunday 27th July 2008 - Land of Mary Knoll
& Beyond (Mortimer Forest)
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Meet in the Forestry
Commission Car Park off B4361 on the left hand side, immediately
after entering the woods (approx 1 mile north of Richards Castle)
(G/R: SO498717 L148) at 9.45am for 10am start. OR possible meeting
point on route: Great Malvern Railway station (depart by 8.30am)
to share cars. Best route from Gloucester: head up A417 to Leominster,
then A49 north. Turn left at the Salwey Arms crossroads (near the
Woofferton transmitters) on the B4362, then after 2 miles, north
on B4361, through Richards Castle. (Approx 1h15 drive from Gloucester).
Distance & Terrain: 12.5 miles. Grade: Moderate/Strenuous.
Hilly in parts, walk along Forestry Commission marked trails from
Mary Knoll Valley and through Bringewood, down to Burrington, followed
by a strenuous climb up to the top of the High Vinalls. Rewarded
by views of the Clee Hills, River Teme and mid Wales. Bring Packed
Lunch.
Walk Leader: Kevin (01684-573347)
Evening Walk – Thursday 31st July 2008 - tbc
Meeting Point & Parking: 18.45pm. For more details
of the walk, watch this space !
Distance & Terrain: tbc
Walk Leader: Graham (07973-345317)
Day Walk – Sunday 10th August 2008 - Northleach
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Meet in the car park
by the traffic lights on the Fosse Way (A429) just west of Northleach
(0.5 mile south of A40/A429 roundabout) (G/R: SP109149).
Distance & Terrain: 10.5 miles. Grade: Moderate.
A pleasant walk around the hills and valleys near Northleach. Picnic
lunch. Good pub near the end.
Walk Leader: Gordon (0781-797-2096)
Evening Walk – Thursday 14th August 2008 - Minchinchampton
Meeting Point & Parking: 18.45pm. Meet at the Market
Square in Minchinhampton (G/R: SO873007 E168).
Distance & Terrain: 3 miles. Grade: Easy. Flat
and easy walk around Minchinhampton Common. Fabulous views. Pub
meal afterwards for those who would like to join us.
Walk Leaders: Lesley (07771-863015) and Nichola
(07776-074928)
Day Walk – Sunday 17th August 2008 - Coppett Hill
& Wye Valley
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Meet Goodrich village
(park in village or at the Castle - may charge for parking !) for
a 9 mile walk in the Wye valley. Bring Packed Lunch (G/R: SO575194).
Distance & Terrain: 9 miles. Grade: Moderate.
Takes in stretches of the Wye Valley along the Herefordshire border.
Not far from Symonds Yat but without the steep bits ! Picnic lunch.
Walk Leader: Kevin (01684-573347)
Day Walk – Sunday 24th August 2008 - Winchcombe
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Library car park in
Winchcombe (G/R: SP023284). There may be a charge for parking.
Distance & Terrain: 10 miles. Grade: Moderate.
A 'reasonably flat' walk, passing by Sudeley Castle. Picnic lunch,
but there are some nice teashops back in Winchcombe.
Walk Leader: Geoff (07964-395494 or 01242-673947)
Evening Walk – Thursday 28th August
2008 - Brockhampton
Meeting Point & Parking: 18.45pm. Meet at the Craven
Arms Public House in Brockhampton (G/R: SP034223 L163). There will
be an opportunity for a drink or meal at the Craven Arms after the
walk, for those who would like to join us.
Distance & Terrain: 3-4 miles. Grade: Easy.
Walk Leader: Heather (07941-758891)
Evening Walk – Thursday 4th September
2008 - Ravensgate Hill, Cheltenham
Meeting Point & Parking: 18.45pm. Meet on Little Herbert's
Road just beforeTimbercombe Mews by old railway bridge. Parking
along Little Herbert's Road (G/R: SO966196).
Distance & Terrain: 3-4 miles. Grade: Easy/Moderate.
Pub meal in The Owl, Cirencester Road.
Walk Leader: Jo (01242-252543 or 07821-415161)
Day Walk – Sunday 7th September
2008 - Bourton-on-the-Water (Walk Planning Meeting)
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Car park in Bourton-on-the-Water,
east of the town centre, next to Birdland (pay & display) (G/R:
SP171203).
Distance & Terrain: 6 miles. Grade: Moderate.
Short walk, but with a large hill. Followed by pub lunch and planning
meeting for November 2008 to February 2009 walks programme.
Walk Leader: Gordon (0781-797-2096)
Day Walk – Sunday 14th September 2008 - Coaley Peak
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Coaley Peak Car Park
(G/R: SO794014).
Distance & Terrain: 7-8 miles. Grade: Moderate.
Picnic lunch.
Walk Leader: Clare (07976-981752)
Day Walk – Friday 19th - Sunday 21st September 2008
-
Ramblers Hikefest: Hawkshead, Lake District
The annual get together for 20s-30s Ramblers Groups. For
more details and booking information, have a look at the Ramblers'
website
Day Walk – Sunday 28th September 2008 - Five Valleys
Walk
The 2008 Five Valleys Walk will be taking place in aid
of the Meningitis Trust. Up to 21 miles, although shorter versions
are possible. More details will follow.
Distance & Terrain: 21 miles. Grade: Strenuous.
Picnic lunch.
Walk Leader: Nichola (07776-074928)
Day Walk – Sunday 12th October 2008 - Cotswold Water
Park
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Neigh Bridge Country
Park car park - signposted off Spine Road West, just to the South
of Somerford Keynes (G/R: SU018947).
Distance & Terrain: 9.5 miles. Grade: Moderate.
The walk passes through Somerford Keynes, Shorncote, Ashton Down,
Cotswold Community, Ashton Keynes and Swillbrook. Picnic lunch.
Walk Leader: Brian (07713-629099)
Day Walk – Sunday 26th October 2008 - Wotton-under-Edge
Meeting Point & Parking: 9.45am. Chipping car park,
Wooton-under-edge (G/R: ST756931).
Distance & Terrain: 7 miles. Grade: Moderate.
The walk will take in the Tyndale Monument by North Nibley. Picnic
lunch.
Walk Leader: Julie (0796-956-6716)
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