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December 2011 Top of Page
 Self drive walks:  Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Car passengers are encouraged to offer a fair, voluntary contribution towards petrol costs.

Walk Leaders are encouraged to send brief details of their walk to the Web Editor for inclusion on this page.
Non coach walks should also include directions & time of the walk start.

Date, start time,
Meeting Place		 Location Grade  Leader & additional information

Thursday 1st

9.30 am

 Drayton Bassett,
Staffordshire

 See Map

C
Easy

John Knight 355 5010
Todays ramble is a pleasant stroll through mixed countryside near Birmingham. It begins at historic Middleton Hall and follows a woodland trail to pick up the Heart of England Way alomgside the Fazeley Canal. After the little village of Drayton Bassett there are field paths to Middleton. Then it's through Aldermore Spinney and Hunts Green to pick up he path through the gravel workings back to Middleton Hall.
Parking is at the SPB car park near Middleton Hall (113982). There are toilets in the Craft Centre and a tea room at the end of this 8mile (12.9km) walk.
To get to Middleton Hall take the Tamworth Road to Bassetts Pole, then the A446 on to the Belfry island. Turn left here on the A 4091 towards Fazeley and Tamworth. Middleton Hall is 2 miles along this road on the right.

Sunday 4th

COACH
 08.00 am
South Parade

 Hutchinson Way East

B
Easy

Peter Bradburn 355 5378

C
Easy

Mike Fowler 07720 784 053

Saturday 10th

10.00 am

 Sutton Park,
Boldmere Gate		 D
Easy

Mike Fowler 07720 784 053
Meet at Boldmere Gate at 10:00.
Car users park in the park, not at Miller & Carter.
5 mile undulating walk.
Post walk refreshments at Miller & Carter.

Sunday 11th

09.00 am

Buzzards Valley, Staffordshire
plus post walk Christmas Meal
Tables in units of 4 have to be booked in
advance.  Contact June Bell  on 378 1146

If any one wants to bring something for the raffle it would be welcome and the proceeds will go to The John Taylor or they could make a donation to The John Taylor at this time.

 See Map

C
Easy

John Harden 354 2923 & John Brookes  350 4081
Meet 9.00am at South Parade and travel via Tamworth Road A453 to the Bassets Pole Island with the A38.  Continue on the A453 towards Tamworth and take the first turning on the right.  Buzzard Valley is about half a mile on the left.  Park on the edge of the field with the "Fisheries" sign. Be ready to walk at 9.30am.
This C walk is just over 6 miles (9.7km) partly on the Heart of England Way through rolling countryside with fine views. There are 10 stiles, three of which are a bit awkward to cross, and we pass through a large field of beet which may be wet. We advise wearing overtrousers.
For anyone who wants to avoid the stiles and wet field, an alternative D walk of 5 miles is available but this is mainly on tarmac roads and includes about a mile on the verge of the A453 main road.

D

Marcia Harden 354 2923

Sunday 18th

09.00 am

 Moira, Leicestershire

 See Map


This a change from the original programme		 C
Mod

John Knight 355 5010
 7.5 miles (12km)
The walk takes in the villages of Netherseal and Overseal. Rail enthusiasts will light up at the name Sir Nigel Gresley, who is buried in Netherseal Churchyard. It's an easy walk with a few stiles to negotiate that make it a Mod rather than an Easy
Directions:
From South Parade, it's a 25 mile car journey. Take M42 north. Leave the M42 at J11, travel north west on the A444 towards Burton-on-Trent. After approximately 2 miles, when reaching the village of Overseal turn right at the junction with the B5003 (Moira Road) for the Waterside Centre. There's lots of parking, toilets and refreshments.

Tuesday 20th

10.30 am

 Sutton Park,
Boldmere Gate		 D
Easy

Mike Fowler 07720 784 053
Meet at Boldmere Gate at 10:30.
Car users park in the park, not at Miller & Carter.
5 mile undulating walk.
Post walk refreshments at Miller & Carter

Wednesday 28th

12.00 noon

 The Medieval Heart
of Birmingham		  

Stephen Corfield  321 3214
Meet at the Nelson Statue in the Bull Ring. If it is pouring with rain on the day, please ring Stephen on 321 3214 by 10:00am. There will be a pub, with pub food, at the end of the walk.

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January 2012 Top of Page
Self drive walks:  Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Car passengers are encouraged to offer a fair, voluntary contribution towards petrol costs.

Walk Leaders are encouraged to send brief details of their walk to the Web Editor for inclusion on this page.
Non coach walks should also include directions & time of the walk start.

Date, start time,
Meeting Place		 Location Grade

 Leader & additional information

Sunday 1st

10.00am

 Haunton, Staffordshire C
Easy		 John Reynolds & Geoff Jones
01827314598 353 0504

Thursday 5th
09.30 am
at Wyndley Car Park

Wombourne, Staffordshire

C
Easy

 Sue Wright 355 1049

Sunday 8th

09.00am

Cannock Chase,
Staffordshire

 See Map

B
Mod

 Mike Fowler 07720 784053
 9 – 10 miles (16.1 km).
Parking - Cannock Chase Visitor Centre,  Brindley Heath.  Map Ref: SK 003 153
Park for free on the adjacent road, or in car park by Visitor Centre (£2 pay & display).
Toilets are available at start.
Directions:
A5127 towards Lichfield – at roundabout by Four Oaks Station take A454 towards Walsall through Little Aston to join the Chester Road by The Irish Harp PH.
Go north towards Cannock on A452 through Brownhills to join the A5 at large roundabout.  After 1 mile from here take 3rd exit at the roundabout (Toby Carvery) – B4154 towards Hednesford.  Follow the B4154 through 3 roundabouts.  At the next roundabout take 2nd exit A460 towards Rugeley.  Just after the 4th set of Traffic Lights - turn left into Station Road, then over the bridge at traffic lights turn right into Brindley Heath Road. Car park is on the right hand side about 1.3 miles from this point.
Distance from South Parade 16.6 miles
Hints, Staffordshire C
Easy		 Mary Christodoulou 351 5884

Sunday 15th

09.00am		 Horsley, Derbyshire

See Map
B
Mod

Jill Holtham 308 6909
Explorer Map 259   Grid ref:382 445
 The walk is 8 miles (12.9km).  Meet 9.00am South Parade car park.
Start 10.15am Coach & Horses Pub car park, Church Street, Horsley.
Directions:
Take A38 to Derby, continue on A38 north round Derby to the large roundabout just past the River Derwent. Stay on the A 38 up the hill for 2 1/2 miles to the first exit - B6179 (Kilburn and Belper). Turn left on B6179 for a short distance and take the first turning left to Coxbench. Follow the road to a T junction. Turn left for a short distance to Horsley and the Coach & Horses pub. Park in the pub car park.
The Walk:
This is a pleasant walk of about 8 miles (12.9km)  in the rural area south of Horsley. We head west from Horsley, then south through Daypark to join the Midshires Way at Eatonpark Wood. We follow the Midshires Way to Horsley Carr, walk up through the wood and across a golf course at Breadsall Moor, and on to Morley. Here the route heads north on paths and finally north west across another golf course back to Horsley and a nice cup of tea at the pub.
Facilities:  The nice lady at the pub has offered us use of the pub toilets before the start of the walk.
Lullington, Derbyshire C
Easy		 John Reynolds & Geoff Jones
01827314598 353 0504

Sunday 22nd

09.00am

 Clent, Worcestershire

 See Map

B
Mod

Tony Power & Rosie Power 580 9060 & 07759 300 856
Directions: About 20 miles – parking at the Nimmings Visitors Centre (Explorer 219 - OS Ref. 938808). Drive through the centre of Birmingham and along the Hagley Road, or take the M5 to junction 3 where you leave the motorway and then take the A456 towards Kidderminster. After 3.5 miles along the A456 at the third island from the M5 turn left into Hagley Wood Lane, which is sign-posted to the Clent Hills. The Nimmings Visitors Centre is at the top of the hill on the left. Parking at the Visitors Centre Car Park is £2.50 all day (£1 to NT members), or parking spaces are also available on the road by the car park entrance.
Walk Details: B Mod. We walk for 10 miles (16.1 km) through the Clent Hills to Chapman’s Hill and around Romsley with extensive views of the surrounding area. Toilets and refreshments are available at lunchtime as well as at the start and end of the walk.
Lickey Hills

 See Map 		C
 Easy+		 Elaine Horton 354 4465
The walk starts from the Lickey Hills visitors' centre. Either go straight through Birmingham and out on the A38 towards Longbridge.  At island leading to M5 and Rubery take left fork (B4120 I think) towards Cofton Hackett. Turn right into Rose Hill following signs for visitors' centre.  Alternatively take M5 to Lydiate Ash - junction 4 -then A38 towards Birmingham then right towards Cofton Hackett.  For those of you with technology the post code is B45 8ER. No charge for parking good loos and refreshments from around 10 am.

The walk is about 7 miles (11.3 km), not entirely flat - the clue is in the title - but not more than easy+. Some stiles but not too many. Good tea and buns at the visitors' centre at the end.
Sunday 29th
 09:15am
Sutton Park Visitors Centre		 The Seven Pools of
Sutton Park		 C
Mod		 John Knight 355 5010
 Meet at Sutton Park Visitors Centre at 09:15am

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 February 2012 Top of Page
 Self drive walks:  Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Car passengers are encouraged to offer a fair, voluntary contribution towards petrol costs.

Walk Leaders are encouraged to send brief details of their walk to the Web Editor for inclusion on this page.
Non coach walks should also include directions & time of the walk start.

Date, start time,
Meeting Place		 Location Grade  Leader & additional information

Thursday 2nd
09.30am
at Wyndley Car Park

Barr Beacon & Hayhead Wood

 See Map

C
Easy

 Tom Moore 353 4621   Mobile: 07854 452582 (on day of walk).
Walk is approximately 6 miles (9.7km). 
Refereshments at The Three Garden Centre after 3 miles.
Route to start:
Turn Right on leaving car park & right at traffic lights into Monmouth Drive. Continue to traffic lights at Chester Road and turn right.  After 0.5 mile turn left, signed Aldridge.
Continue ahead to 2nd island at Foley Arms and turn left.  Continue ahead towards Walsall for approx 1.75 miles then turn left at zebra crossing into Wood End Road (The Longhorn is on the right). Park in this road.  Assemble in front of The Longhorn.

Sunday 5th

 09.00am

 Cancelled

Bretby, Derbyshire
See Map

04/02/12  20:10hrs
Due to the current snow conditions and the potential for the situation to worsen over the next hours, Brian Nash has decided to cancel this walk.
Brian will be at South Parade at 9:00am & will try to arrange for an alternative local walk.

B
Mod

 Brian Nash 240 7771  Mobile 07799448623
Directions:
         In the case of a fair amount of snow overnight please
         check with me  before going direct to Repton.
Go on the A5127 Mere Green or the quicker A543 and then on the A38 North until you reach the Willington / Repton junction. Then take the B5066 to Repton. At the Stone Cross in the centre of Repton turn left into Brook End and go downhill 200yds then take the drive on the left going to Repton Tea Rooms.  Park in their Car Park.  Exc cup of tea and home made cakes at the end of the walk
The Walk:  The walk is 9 miles (14.5km) with 790ft of elevation . After leaving Repton we follow a ridge with good views to the East and later a view across Repton Park to the West. We then go along the edge of Repton Shrubs to Bretby for Lunch. We return mostly across grassland into Repton to visit St Wynstans Church where there is a Crypt which was built as a mausoleum for the Mercian royal family and dates back to the 8th Century. This was lost and rediscovered in 1779. The Vikings over wintered in Repton in the 9th century
Cancelled

 

Wishaw, Warwickshire

 See Map


04/02/12  19:45hrs
Due to the current snow conditions and the potential for the situation to worsen over the next hours, Stephen Corfield has decided to cancel this walk Stephen can be contacted on mobile : 07803 044 796

C
Easy

 Stephen Corfield 321 3214   Mobile 07803 044 796
Directions:  Leave the car park and turn left up Upper Holland Road.  At traffic lights, turn right onto Coleshill Road past the Kings Arms.  Go straight over the lights under the railway bridge.  Continue straight on over the lights past the Reddicap, then straight over the crossroads, past the Anvil and on to Ox Leys Road.  Keep going straight on, past Holly Lane on the left and past some big old houses on the left.  Just as the road bends left, turn right at a small green, near a turreted brick wall on to Grove Lane (though I didn't notice the name plate).   Continue down hill, then up a hill. At the road junction, the Cock Inn is on the left.
About the Walk:   The walk takes advantage of some quiet country lanes to take us to the isolated Wishaw Church and to skirt around some potentially very muddy fields. We do cross one field to take us down to the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal through the Curdworth Tunnel and along the canal towpath.. There is work going on restoring the towpath and this has churned it up somewhat. There are also anglers with very long rods on this stretch of canal. We leave the canal and walk up through a small estate to Peddimore Hall, then alongside and eventually across Wishaw Golf Course. We walk past the site of a demolished Victorian house and the rejoin Ox Leys Road and eventually back to the Cock Inn. The walk is very easy with only a couple of stiles. It is very open and flat with a few wooded copses.

Sunday 12th

09.00am

 Lichfield, Staffordshire

 See Map
B
Easy

Albert Smith 308 3840
“B” Easy 10 miles (16.1 km)
The ramble starts from the Bird Street car park adjacent to the Minster Pool in the centre of Lichfield. Map ref. SK116096 - Maps Landranger 128 or Explorer 244 Cannock Chase Directions to the start from Sutton take the A5127 to Lichfield. At the Bowling Green Island keep in the outside lane and follow the signs for City Centre to the next island and take the first exit. At the T junction by Minster Pool turn right and immediately left into the car park (Pay and Display £1).
There are toilets in car park.
The ramble will be led by Albert Smith and starts by following the Heart of England way to Chorley and then along field paths through Farewell to Elmhurst. The return to Lichfield is along tracks and alleyways via Stowe Pool and poolside paths

Lichfield, Staffordshire

 See Map
C
Easy		 Jeanette Cross 308 4609 & Vera Smith 308 3840
“C” Easy 7 miles (11.3 km).  With awkward Staffordshire stiles!
The ramble starts from the same car park as the “B” ramble so follow the same instructions to the start.
The ramble will be led by Vera Smith and Jeanette Cross and starts along Stowe Pool and then along alleyways and tracks to Elmhurst. From Elmhurst the route is along field paths through Ashmore Brook to pick up the Heart of England Way back to Lichfield via Beacon Park.

Sunday 19th

09.00am

Loggerheads, Staffordshire
See Map

B
Mod

Colin and Christine Little 323 2814
Directions:- Take the A51 from Lichfield and follow it to its junction with the A34 at Stone. Go north on the A34 for 3 miles before resuming your journey on the A51, signpost Nantwich. Keep on this road until you reach the junction with the A53. Turn left on the A53 and follow it into Loggerheads. At the roundabout in the centre of the village turn left, then left again into the car park above the Co-op. The journey should take about an hour.
The Walk :-  This walk of approximately 9 miles (14.5km) commences at Loggerheads (map ref SJ 739359) passing through woods and fields with the odd quiet lane thrown in for good measure. We start through an area of wooded access land before taking a bridle path SE to Fairoak Grange. Our route then continues south past Park House to a junction of paths in Bishop's Wood (SJ 754316) before turning west to join the lane at Linley Heath Farm. Continuing generally NW we pass Chipnall Mill and Dales Wood before arriving at the hamlet of Hales. Turning right at the church we take a series of paths via Blore to return to Loggerheads.
Parking in Loggerheads is limited. A few spaces may be available adjacent to the library and post office up the slope behind the Co-op. Failing that we have permission to park at the Loggerheads Inn opposite.
Refreshment will be available at the Loggerheads Inn or at the tea shop at nearby Hungersheath Farm (Map Ref SJ 762385).'

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

 C
Easy		 Freda Kirk 351 2267

Sunday 26th

COACH
 08.00 am
South Parade

 Hartington to Dovedale, Derbyshire B
Mod

June Bell 378 1146

C
Easy

Chris Herbert 308 4388

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March 2012 Top of Page
 Self drive walks:  Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Car passengers are encouraged to offer a fair, voluntary contribution towards petrol costs.

Walk Leaders are encouraged to send brief details of their walk to the Web Editor for inclusion on this page.
Non coach walks should also include directions & time of the walk start.

Date, start time,
Meeting Place		 Location Grade  Leader & additional information

Thursday 1st

09.30 am
at Wyndley Car Park

Tutbury, Staffordshire C
Easy

Andrew MacFarlane 382 6437

Sunday 4th

9.00am

 Droitwich, Worcestershire

B
Easy

 Judy Wade 354 8595
Tamworth, Staffordshire

C
Easy

 Vera Smith 308 3840

Sunday 11th

9.00am

 Hoar Cross, Staffordshire

B
Mod

 Tony Power & Rosie Power 580 9060
Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

C
Easy

 Mike Fowler 07720 784053

Sunday 18th

9.00am

 Harborough Hill, Worcestershire

B
Easy

 Sue Wright 355 1049
Beaudesert & Henley, Warwickshire

C
Easy

 Stephen Corfield 321 3214

Sunday 25th

COACH
 08.00 am
South Parade

 Clifford Chambers, Warwickshire

B
Easy

 Albert Smith 308 3840

C
Easy

 Vera Smith 308 3840

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April 2012 Top of Page
 Self drive walks:  Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Car passengers are encouraged to offer a fair, voluntary contribution towards petrol costs.

Walk Leaders are encouraged to send brief details of their walk to the Web Editor for inclusion on this page.
Non coach walks should also include directions & time of the walk start.

Date, start time,
Meeting Place		 Location Grade  Leader & additional information

Sunday 1st

09.00am

 Ashbourne, Derbyshire

B
Mod

 Albert Smith 308 3840
Tamworth Staffordshire

C
Easy

 Chris Herbert 308 4388
and Anita Wilkins 308 3376

Thursday 5th
09.30am
at Wyndley Car Park

Baddesley Clinton,
Warwickshire		 C
Easy		 Phil Naylor 354 4018, Judy Moore 354 1379
and Sue Smyth 354 9834

Sunday 8th

09.00am

 Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

B
Mod

 John Knight 355 5010
Thornton, Leicestershire

C
Easy

 Audrey Adams 378 1556

Sunday 15th

    08:30am        

Oakamoor,
Staffordshire

B
Mod

 Andrew MacFarlane 382 6437

Sunday 22nd

COACH
 08.00 am
South Parade

 Tankerville, 
Shropshire

B
Mod

 Jill Holtham  308 6909
C
Mod		 Peter Bradburn  355 5378

Sunday 29th

09.00am

 

 Stourport & Bewdley,
Worcestershire

B
Mod

 Trevor Davis 329 3733
& Carol Broadhurst 580 9399
Wappenbury,
Warwickshire

C
Easy

 Stephen Corfield 321 3214

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May 2012 Top of Page
 Self drive walks:  Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Car passengers are encouraged to offer a fair, voluntary contribution towards petrol costs.

Walk Leaders are encouraged to send brief details of their walk to the Web Editor for inclusion on this page.
Non coach walks should also include directions & time of the walk start.

Date, start time,
Meeting Place		 Location Grade  Leader & additional information

Thursday 3rd
09.30am
at Wyndley Car Park

Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire C
Easy		 Judy Wade  354 8595

Sunday 6th

9.00am

 Shrawley Wood,
Worcestershire

B
Mod

 Geoff Cashmore 386 2735
Hurley, Warwickshire

C
Easy

 John Knight 355 5010

Sunday 13th

COACH
 08.00 am
South Parade

 Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire

B
Mod

 Cath Jordan 01827 892069

C
Mod

 Mike Fowler O7720 784053

Wednesday 16th
Evening walk
7pm
The Holly Bush, Little Hay		 D John Harden 354 0034

Sunday 20th

9.00am

 Elmley Castle, Worcestershire

B
Mod

 Judy Wade  354 8595

C
Easy

 John Wade 354 8595

Saturday 26th

10:00 am
Town gate Sutton Park
Visitors Centre

 Get Walking Day

Sutton Park		 C Clive Hannaby 351 4613
D Andrew MacFarlane 382 6437
C
Easy
John Harden 354 0034

Sunday 27th

9.00am

 Belbroughton,
Worcestershire

B
Mod

 Mike Fowler 07720 784053

The Quarryman's Walk
Nuneaton, Warwickshire

C
Easy

 Maureen Aspinall 353 7880
& Jeanette Cross 308 4609

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June 2012 Top of Page
 Self drive walks:  Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Car passengers are encouraged to offer a fair, voluntary contribution towards petrol costs.

Walk Leaders are encouraged to send brief details of their walk to the Web Editor for inclusion on this page.
Non coach walks should also include directions & time of the walk start.

Date, start time,
Meeting Place		 Location Grade  Leader & additional information

Sunday 3rd

9.00am

 Alstonefield,
Staffordshire

B
Mod

 Andrew MacFarlane 382 6437
Norbury Junction, Staffordshire

C
Easy

 Sue Wright 355 1049

Thursday 7th

 09.30 am
Wyndley Car Park

Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

C
Easy

Mike Fowler 07720 784053

Sunday 10th

COACH
 08.00 am
South Parade

 Geopark Way Part 10
Gloucestershire

B
Mod

 Colin Little 323 2814

C
Mod

 Peter Ford 354 6637
Tuesday 12th
10:00 am		 Sutton Park D Colin Lowrey 382 1411

Sunday 17th

 08:30 am

 The Roaches, Staffordshire B
Mod		 Jill Holtham, 308 6909

Wednesday  20th
7:00 pm

 The Green Man, Middleton

D

John Harden 354 0034

Saturday  23rd
10:00 am

  Newhall Valley

D

Colin Lowrey 382 1411

Sunday 24th

COACH
 08.00 am
South Parade

 Llangollen,
Denbighshire

B
Mod

 John Brookes 350 4081

D

 Clive Hannaby 351 4613

Sunday  24th

9.00am

 Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire

C
Easy

Trevor Davis 329 3733

 

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Walk start times
 The Walks Programme tables state the Sutton meeting place and time (this is only rarely the start of the actual walk). The Walk Leader may also have stated a specific walk start location and time in any additional information supplied for publication.

Sunday Coach Walks
Leave from the South Parade Car Park at 8:00am. See map below.
To book a seat, contact the Coach secretary John Brookes  350 4081
Note that walkers should not take rucksacks & sticks into the coach seating area.

 Thursday Walks
Leave from Wyndley Leisure Centre Car Park at 09.30am (unless separately specified in the Walks Programme web page).
Enter the Car Park, then go straight ahead and turn left at the foot of the slope. We assemble in this area near to the Coach parking bays. See map below.

Tuesday Walks
 These are walks of variable regularity and start time. They are often a 'D Easy' grading.

Map and directions to Sutton Coldfield South Parade car Park
Map and directions to Sutton Coldfield Wyndley Leisure Centre car Park

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Walk grades

Walks vary in both length and difficulty and are graded as follows :

Length: 

A

 Over 11 miles (17.7 km)
 

B

 8 - 11 miles (12.9 - 17.7 km)
 

C

 6 - 8 miles (9.7 - 12.9 km)
  D Under 6 miles (9.7 km)
       
Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Strenuous

1 kilometer = 0.621 miles    1 mile = 1.609 km
 

Miles Km Miles Km
1 1.6 11 17.7
2 3.2 12 19.3
3 4.8 13 20.9
4 6.4 14 22.5
5 8.0 15 24.1
6 9.6 20 32.1
7 11.2
8 12.8
9 14.4
10 16.1

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Important Advice

  • All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, when entering into the activity, that each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

  • On roads members should walk in single file facing oncoming traffic unless, otherwise instructed by the walk leader.

  • The walk leader determines the pace of the walk.  Please do not walk in front of the leader or try to "force the pace".

  • It is essential to carry waterproof outer clothing ie jacket, trousers as well as spare items for emergency use.  Members must have footwear suitable for rough and muddy terrain.

  • Members are asked to carry a first aid kit and any personal medication.

  • Keep in sight of walkers in front - and more importantly - walkers behind you.  Contact the leader to ensure that those behind can catch up.

  • Walk in single file across cultivated and ploughed fields.

  • Use stiles wherever possible.  Leave gates as you find them - usually closed!

  • The Group does not permit dogs (except guide dogs), radios, CDs etc.  With the exception of the Easy Access walks, our routes are not suitable for pushchairs.

  • Walkers should bring sufficient food and drink.  Pub or Cafe stops are not guaranteed.

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