What's coming up in the next few months - walks and events
Walks Calendar - OCTOBER 2020.
Please see the table at the end of the Walk Calendar for dates available on the next programme.
PLEASE BE AWARE. Satnav is given as a guide only and cannot be relied upon to take you to the meeting point, especially in a rural location. The OS grid ref GR: will get you to within a 100 metre square. Route directions in the programme should also get you to the meeting point.
PLEASE NOTE! THE NUMBER OF WALKERS WILL BE LIMITED. YOU MUST CONTACT THE LEADER THE DAY BEFORE AT THE LATEST. ON ARRIVAL STAY IN YOUR CAR UNTIL THE LEADER HAS SPOKEN TO YOU AND DO NOT MIX WITH ANY OTHER PERSON THAT MAY BE AT THE PARKING PLACE. THIS WILL BE IN FORCE FROM MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2020.
If a walk is cancelled members will be notified by email as soon as possible and this page updated.
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| DATE & DISTANCE | This Page Last Updated: MONDAY - 29th October 2020, 11: 00 am. |
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| Wednesday 28th OCTOBER 6 miles | Kingswood - Cross - Crook Peak Satnav: BS25 1NW * ///cadet.swing.evoke
Leader: Barbara (01934 624138, 07934 197780). Meet 10.30am at Kingswood CP (GR 422 560) *nearest postcode BS25 1NW. Route: A38 from Winscombe towards Sidcot. just after garage turn right into Winscombe Hill, CP is on the left. Grade: moderate with two stiff climbs. |
| Saturday 31st OCTOBER Approx 4 miles | Bleadon Hill, Christon, Keepers Cottage. (not difficult with pace at your own level. Might be muddy in parts.) Satnav: BS24 OAD ///sharp.wins.niece Leader Christine Wise. Tele: 01934 425318 / christineannwise@ yahoo.co.uk.” Meet at 10.30am at the car park on Bleadon Hill at the far end of Roman Road ( Grid ref: 358 579 ). Directions: From Weston take A370 South, past the hospital. At the top of the hill turn left over the railway bridge. Uphill and take the second turning on the left, Roman Road. Go to the far end of this road and the parking is on the left. Note! If you want me to book a table for lunch afterwards at the Old Inn in Hutton, please let me know by Thursday evening 29th October at the latest. Tele: 01934 425318 / christineannwise@ yahoo.co.uk.” |
| NOVEMBER | |
| Wednesday 4th November 7¾ miles | Shoscombe – Stoney Littleton and it’s Long Barrow – Foxcote. Satnav: BA2 8SQ ///congested.buns.riot Leader Ken (01278 793453/07770721954). Meet 10.30 am in Foxcote Ave Peasedown St. John by the Circle Hospital staff car park. GR: ST 711 570. Route: Make your way to Midsomer Norton either via A368 A37, or across the Mendip Hills A39, and then A362 to Radstock. In Radstock turn left onto A367 which bypasses Peasedown St. John. At the roundabout turn right to Wellow, (Mercedes Benz on right of roundabout), then immediately left into Foxcote Ave. Park on the right hand side. Grade: Moderate but there are a few hills. Bring a torch if you wish to go inside the Long Barrow. Picnic. |
| Saturday 7th November 7.5 miles | Blagdon Lake circular walk. Satnav: BS40 7TD ///charm.input.though Leaders: Vivienne & Richard. (814314 Mob. 0755 203 1213). Meet 10.30 am Blagdon Fire Station CP. GR:501 592. Route. From Weston, turn left at sharp corner in Blagdon, then first left again. Grade: One steady climb above the lake then walking on the south side to climb again back to start. Moderate/easy along lanes & footpaths. Picnic. |
| Wednesday 11th November 7 -7.5 miles | Backwell & Brockley Combe. Satnav: BS48 3JJ. ///like.serve.cabs Leader: Cheryl (01934 707276) Meet: 10:30am Backwell Church, Church Lane. GR:ST493 683. Route: A370 to Backwell, just after The Rising sun pub on R/H side, turn right into Church Lane and follow signs to the Church. Park considerately on road opposite the Church. Grade: Moderate with two main climbs. Picnic. |
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TABLE LAST UPDATED 29th October 2020
| DAY | DATE | LEADER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 28th October | Barbara | Kingswood |
| Sat | 31st October | Christine | Bleadon (short walk) |
| Nov - Dec | |||
| Wed | 4th November | Ken | Shoscombe |
| Sat | 7th November | Richard & Vivienne | Blagdon |
| Wed | 11th November | Cheryl | Backwell |
| Sat | 14th November | ||
| Wed | 18th November | Ken | West Monkton |
| Sat | 21st November | ||
| Wed | 25th November | John H | Bishop Sutton |
| Sat | 28th November | Christine & Jenny | Bleadon & Loxton |
| Wed | 2nd December | Ken | Wells |
| Sat | 5th December | ||
| Wed | 9th December | Phillip | ? |
| Sat | 12th December | Ken | Wells |
| Wed | 16th December | ||
| Sat | 19th December | ||
| Wed | 23rd December | Phillip | ? |
| Sat | Boxing Day | ||
| Wed | 30th December |
Let John Hartland, walks organiser know. Where will your walk be, how far and when do you want to lead.
Call him H 01934 633139 M 07799 307171 or email below
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