RAMBLING CLUB Affiliated to the Ramblers Association Affiliated to HF Holidays Exeter Rambling Club At: www.exeterramblingclub.co.uk

CHAIRPERSON: Christabel Tel: 01392 215831 HON SECRETARY: Lesley 757483 HON TREASURER: Pete 860490 WALKS ORGANISER: Katherine 278396

5th February - 30th April 2017

SUNDAY 5th February Leader: CHRISTABEL (01392 215831) Cars 9.00 to FERNWORTHY, (SX 659 839). Not the Reservoir car park. Continue to small parking area at far end of lane. 10 – 11 miles via Watern, Whitehorse Hill and Sittaford Tor. Open moorland.

SUNDAY 12th February Leaders: ANDREW & LESLEY (01392 757483) Cars 9.00 to STOKE WOODS car park, off the A396, (SX 920 958). 9.5 miles in the Exe Valley via Huxham, Stoke Canon and Brampford Speke. Undulating footpaths and rural lanes.

THURSDAY 16th February Leader: HELEN (01392 464880) 9.50am EXETER BUS STATION. No. 57 to , for coffee. Then No. 157 to Littleham. 4.5 miles from Littleham to along disused railway line and coast path. Lunch at The Feathers, Budleigh Salterton. To book lunch, please phone Helen by Tuesday, 14 February.

SUNDAY 19th February Leader: KATHY (01363 84097 or Mob 07482 266447) Cars 9.00 to WHIDDON DOWN SERVICE STATION, where the leader will meet the group. Cars to Shilstone Tor, (SX 659 902). 9.5 miles via Shilstone, Gidleigh, Scorhill, Kestor Rock, Frenchbeer Rock, Two Moors Way to Teigncombe, Gidleigh Mill and Wonson.

SUNDAY 26th February ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING See Newsletter for details

SUNDAY 5th March Leaders: STEVEN & MARY (01392 660305 or Mob 07814 900835) Cars 9.00 to HAYTOR Visitors Centre (SX 766 772). 9 miles via Rippon Tor, Hound Tor and Black Hill. Mostly open moor, ups and downs all the way, but not too challenging.

SUNDAY 12th March Leaders: ANDREW & LESLEY (01392 757483) Cars 9.00 to Canaan Way car park, (SY 095 955). About 10 miles on footpaths and lanes around the Otter Valley.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEAD A LONG OR SHORT WALK (OR WALKS) ON OUR NEXT PROGRAMME, MAY – JULY 2017? IF SO, PLEASE GIVE DETAILS OF YOUR WALK(S) TO THE WALKS ORGANISER BY THIS FRIDAY, 17 MARCH.

THURSDAY 16th March Leader: HELEN (01392 464880) 9.50am EXETER BUS STATION. No. 57 to Exmouth, then No.157 to Mill, for coffee. 5 miles from Otterton to , along footpaths and coast path. Some hills, and can be muddy. Lunch at the Anchor Inn, Sidmouth. To book lunch, please phone Helen by Tuesday, 14 March.

SUNDAY 19th March Leader: KATHY (01363 84097 or Mob 07482 266447) Cars 9.30 to SWIMMING POOL, (SX 706 885), where the leader will meet the group. 9.5 miles via Two Moors Way, Padley Common, Meldon Common, Nattadon Common and Great Weeke. CLOCKS GO FORWARD SUNDAY 26th March Mothering Sunday

As none of our regular leaders will be available to lead a walk on this date, there is at present no programmed walk. If you have a walk in mind and would be prepared to lead it, please contact the Walks Organiser, who will publicise it for you by email and on the Club website.

SUNDAY 2nd April Leader: JUDY (01395 232880 or Mob 07964 303628) Cars 9.30 to DARTINGTON Cider Press top car park. 7 – 8 miles along the river to Dartington Hall and through the gardens.

SUNDAY 9th April Leader: ARTHUR (01837 880030) Cars 9.00 to WELLINGTON MONUMENT car park, (ST 143 467). 8 miles in the direction of Culmstock, rerturning via Culmstock Beacon.

SUNDAY 16th April EASTER DAY No Official Club Walk

THURSDAY 20th April Leaders: PETE & PAT (01392 860490 or Mob 07896 363246) 9.45am EXETER BUS STATION – 55B bus to Silverton. Alight at The Meads bus stop, where the leaders will meet the group. 4.5 miles via Greenslinch and Hayne. Lunch at the Lamb Inn. To book lunch, please phone Pat by Tuesday, 18 April. ______SUNDAY 23rd April Leader: JANET (Mob 07749 033153) Cars 9.00 to MALBOROUGH Village Hall car park, (SX 710 397). 10.5 miles along the cliffs via Bolt Head, Soar Mill Cove, Bolt Tail and Hope Cove.

SUNDAY 30th April Leader: RICARDA (01392 438214) Cars 9.00 to COLETON FISHACRE, car park to be confirmed. 8 miles via Scabbacombe Head, Pudcombe Cove, Froward Cove, Warren House, Home Farm and Brownstone.

Notes:

 Details of the walks on this programme are correct at the time of printing. Very occasionally changes may have to be made and these will be shown on the Club Website. If you do not have internet access and are in any doubt, or in the case of doubtful weather, it is advisable to check with the leader that the programmed walk will take place.  On car walks it would be appreciated if car owners would be prepared to take passengers.  All car walks start from the small car park at Bampfylde Street unless otherwise stated.  Always carry a packed lunch and plenty to drink.  Walking boots are preferable, and essential on moorland walks.  When walking, please stay with the group and let the leader know if you are leaving the walk.  Dogs are not allowed on any programmed walk.  Participants are reminded that walks are undertaken at their own risk.  Anyone wishing to meet the group at the actual start of the walk (rather than Bampfylde Street) should let the leader know, in case the walk has to be cancelled for any reason.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: 7.30pm on 11 April at Helen's.