Walks

SUNDAY.  Paula C is leading a walk on the Quantocks from Lydeard Hill to Triscombe and West Bagborough.  8 miles, fairly easy with one steep climb just before the end.

SUNDAY.  Karen and Tim (G) will lead a walk from Haddon Hill including Wimbleball Lake.  About 9 miles, moderate.

SUNDAY.  Helen T will lead a circular walk from Beaminster, about 10 miles, moderate with a few hills.  Finishing in town for pub refreshments.

SUNDAY.  Jan and Pat will lead a walk from Stourhead.  Moderate with several hills, about 9 miles.  Tea and cake in the NT cafe afterwards.

SUNDAY.  Judi and Paula will lead a walk in the Colyton area of east Devon.  More details to follow.

SATURDAY.  Mike W and Alison will lead a longer walk provisionally between Bridport and Lyme Regis.  12-13 miles, quite hilly.  There's another easier walk on the Sunday for anyone who wants to do one.

SUNDAY.  Mike & Alison will lead another walk on the Sunday this weekend - more local and gentler than the Saturday walk, about 8/9 miles, details TBC. 

SUNDAY.  Chrissie is leading a walk from Velvet Bottom on the Mendips, above Cheddar Gorge and over to Beacon Batch.  9 miles, moderate with some hills.

SUNDAY.  A 10 mile moderate walk from Wivey (Croft Way car park) to Hurstone and back via Pyncombe Lane.  Tea and cake in the White Hart afterwards.

Walk leaders are needed for the last two weekends in March, then May onwards.

Contact Stan if you want to lead a walk to arrange a suitable date - check the calendar first to see which dates have been taken. 

Advice and help are available if you haven't led a walk before, and there are some tips and ideas under 'Leading Walks' on the web site.

FRIDAY - MONDAY.  A weekend in the River Wye Lodge next to the River Wye near Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean.  Walks on the Saturday, Sunday or Monday.  Contact Fran for more details and to book.

Sat/Sun TBC.  Sally R will be leading a walk in the West Pennard area, near Glastonbury.  About 10 miles, moderate.

SUNDAY.  Join Jan L & Pat for a walk from Compton Dundon, between Street and Somerton.  More details to follow.

SUNDAY.  Jane L & Annie will lead an 8/9 mile circular walk from Swell Wood RSPB reserve, taking in Isle Brewers, Isle Abbots and Fivehead. The gradient ranges from flat to moderately sloping to steep. Expansive views, ancient woodland, bluebells, wildflowers, riverside paths and herons – what else could you ask for? Oh yes ...... cake!!

Sat/Sun TBC depending on refreshments.  Stan & Philippa will lead a fairly level 8.5 mile walk along the canal from Tiverton to Halberton, returning via Halberton village and the disused Tiverton branch railway.  Date and refreshment arrangements TBC.

Location

SUNDAY.  Pete W will lead a walk on Dartmoor from Combestone Tor car park near Holne.  8 miles. 

 

 

Friday - Monday.  The next stage of Kim's coast path walk. 

FRI-SUN.  This year's Devon weekend will be in south Devon - likely to be based around Dartmouth with coastal and riverside walks.  Same format as last year - book your own accommodation and optional meal on the Saturday.  We are planning to do the recces in Jan/Feb and will post more details after then.