1 Programme : September, October & November 2013
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PROGRAMME : SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2013 NB 1: MEETING at MORRISON’S Car Park, Verwood is an opportunity for car sharing, but it cannot be guaranteed that anyone will be there. The time given is the latest departure time; please arrive at least a few minutes before. NB 2: CANCELLED WALKS: If you have any doubts, for whatever reason, that a walk may not go ahead as published, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM BY CONTACTING THE LEADER before going to the starting point. NB 3: DOGS: Members are not encouraged to bring dogs, as some members may feel discomfort. Walks invariably pass through areas containing livestock. If brought they should be on a lead at all times and under control. Damage by dogs is not covered by the Club’s insurance policy and would be the owner’s responsibility. All mileages are approximate. SEPTEMBER 2013 03 Tues M/SONS CP 09:30 or ROCKFORD COMMON CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 164 082 3.0 mls. Circular walk on forest tracks. No stiles. Could be muddy. 04 Weds M/SONS 09:20 or PAMPHILL GREEN 10:00 NT CP Exp118 GR ST 992 005 5.0 mls. All Fools Lane, Cowgrove, Stour Valley Way, Hillbutts 07 Sat M/SONS CP 08:50 or TYNEHAM VILLAGE CP 10:00 OL 15 GR SY 881 803 8.5 mls. Povington Hill, Grange Arch, Steeple, Kimmeridge, Tyneham Cap. Some hills. 10 Tues NOTE :POTTERS WHEEL CP VERWOOD 09:35 Exp OL22 GR SU 087 091 Catch 09:42 bus, route 301 to Alderholt BRING BUS PASSES 3.0mls Walk back to Verwood via Cranborne Common. 11 Weds M/SONS CP 09:30 or SMUGGLER’S PATH CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 189 040 5.5 mls. Vales Moor, Hightown, Foulford, Picket Hill, Smuggler’s Road. Footpaths, forest tracks and some stiles. Could be muddy. 1 13 Fri M/SONS 09:00 or CORFE CASTLE 10:10 Exp OL 15 GR SY 959 824 Park North of Castle or use NT car park. BRING BUS PASSES Catch No 40 bus from Corfe Castle NT Info Ctr. to Swanage,. 8.5 mls. Walk to Corfe Castle via Swanage, Ballard Point, Purbeck Way. 17 Tues M/SONS CP 9:20 or MILKHAM CP 10:00 Exp. OL 22 GR SU 216 102 3.0 mls Forest walk no stiles or hills. 18 Weds M/SONS CP 09:20 or SHAPWICK CP (next to Church) 10:00 Exp 118 GR ST 936 017 6.0 mls. Stour Valley Way, White Mill, Sweetbriar Drove 21 Sat M/SONS CP 08:15 or LYMINGTON FERRY TERMINAL 09:00 Exp OL22 GR SZ 333 955 CATCH THE 09.25 FERRY. BRING BUS PASSES Please be ready to leave ferry promptly so as not to miss the half hourly bus. Walk 1. 12.0 mls Yarmouth catch No.7 bus at 10:04 Bus fare £ 4.50 without bus pass. From Carisbrooke walk back to Yarmouth via Tennyson Trail and coastal path. Walk 2. 6.0 mls Yarmouth to Newtown area. Guest leader Alison Burton, who is an IOW resident, leading us to pastures new . Car Park charges £6.20 . Ferry Fare £13.30. Check www.wightlink.co.uk for any offers nearer the time. Ensure you have your bus pass even if the walk does not appear to require it. Please register your interest with, Ron (Walk 1) or Jeanne (Walk 2) in advance, in case of any last minute changes . In the event of bad weather, do not go to Lymington but phone your chosen leader early before leaving home. Keep an eye open for potential road works/closures for your chosen route to Lymington. 24 Tues Walk not submitted 25 Weds M/SONS CP 09:20 or BROAD CHALKE CHURCH 10:00 Exp 118 GR SU 041 254 5.5 mls Knapp Farm, Compton Down, Gurston Down 27 Fri M/SONS CP 9:00 or FRAMPTON 10:15 Exp 117 GR SY 624 950 Park in Lane to Southover opposite Millennium Green 9.5 mls, Undulating & Strenuous via. Frampton, Huish Barn, Sydling St Nicholas, Maiden Newton, Southover. OCTOBER 2013 ??? WALKS PLEASE FOR NEXT PROGRAMME 01 Tues M/SONS CP 9:20 or BROCK HILL CP 10:00 Exp. OL 22 GR SU 267 058 3.0 mls Flat forest walk no stiles 02 Weds M/SONS CP 09:20 or BOLDERWOOD CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 243 086 5.0 mls Forest Circular Mud possible 05 Sat M/SONS CP 09:00 or STUDLAND CP 10:15 Exp OL15 GR SZ 036 828 10.0 mls Moderate/Strenuous via SWCP Redland Point, Old Harry, Ballard Down Godlington and Studland Heath 08 Tues Walk not submitted 09 Weds M/SONS CP 09:30 or WILVERLEY INCLOSURE CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 252 007 5.5 mls Wilverley Inclosure, Holmsley Passage, Clay Hill, Wilverley Post. 11 Fri M/SONS CP 09:00 or MARTINSTOWN CHURCH 10:15 Exp OL 15 GR SY 646 890 10.0 mls. Pen Barn Farm, SW Coast Path, Corton Down, Upwey, Elwell, Ridgeway Hill, Higher Ashton Farm, Maiden Castle, Park Farm. 2 15 Tues M/SONS CP 09:30 or MARTIN DOWN CP 10:00 ( off A 354 ) Exp 118GR SU 037 201 3.5 mls Walk over downland. 16 Weds M/SONS CP 09:15 or UPTON HOUSE Main CP 10:00 Exp OL15 GR SY 992 929 5.0 mls Circuit of Holes Bay following waterside (Tide allowing), over new bridge & back north side metalled path. 19 Sat M/SONS CP 09:15 or Home Farm Shop TARRANT GUNVILLE 10:00 Exp 118 GR ST 915 121 Please park in the lane opposite, not the shop CP. Snacks & drinks available in the shop. 10.0 mls. Jubilee Trail, Handcock’s Bottom, Wessex R’way, Stubhampton, Chettle Long Barrow 22 Tues M/SONS CP 09:45 or EBBLAKE BRIDGE CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 108 077 3 mls Walk through Ringwood Forest to Moors Valley and back via Lookout. 23 Weds M/SONS CP 09:15 or SHAPWICK CP 10:00 (Church) Exp 18 GR ST 937 017 5.5 mls Tarrant Crawford, Bishop's Court Dairy 25 Fri M/SONS CP 09:00 or Sandringham Sports Ctr DORCH’R 10:00 Exp OL15 GR SY 700 900 From A35 take A352, at rab, left B3144, next rab, Left Buckingham Way and Right Balmoral Cres to Armada Way on Right 9.0 mls. Max gate, Winterborne Came, Jubilee Trail, Sutton Poyntz, Bowleaze Cove, Don’t forget BUS PASS for Firstbus No.10 Kings Statue back to Dorchester South Station. 29 Tues Walk not submitted 30 Weds M/SONS CP 09:15 or FARNHAM 10:00 In Road, Side of Museum Exp118 GR ST 959 151 6.0 mls New Town, Chettle Common, Main Down, Chettle, Jubilee trail. Some Stiles/Mud? NOVEMBER 2013 02 Sat M/SONS CP 09:15 DOWNTON MOOT CP 10:00 Exp 130/131 GR SU 182 213 9.0 mls Barford Down, Standlynch Down, Trafalgar Park, Charlton All Saints. Mud, stiles & steady climbs. 05 Tues M/SONS CP 09:15 or LAMB’s GREEN INN CP Corfe Mullen 10:00 Exp 118 GR SY 995 983 Consider a coffee or drink on return. 2.8mls Outskirts of Corfe Mullen. Lanes and tracks, some undulation. 06 Weds M/SONS CP 9:40 or FRYERS FIELD CP WEST MOORS 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 078 034 5.0 mls Castleman Trail Clayford Farm Holt Heath and Newmans Lane 08 Fri M/SONS CP 09:00 or HATCHET POND CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 369 017 10.0 mls Furzey Lodge, Hedge Corner, Church Lane, Norley Inclosure, East Boldre. 12 Tues M/SONS 09.30 or ROCKFORD COMMON NT CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 164 083 3.0 mls Walk round Blashford lakes. No stiles/hills. 13 Weds Walk not submitted 16 Sat NOTE : 1st SCHOOL MARGARDS LANE VERWOOD 10:00 In Lane OL22 GR SU 082 082 9.5 mls Horton Common Woodlands Pk, Kings Wd, Maldry Wd, Romford, Crane Valley Golf Course Moderate with some stiles & mud 19 Tues M/SONS CP 09.15 ASDA CAR PARK, Canford Heath 10.00 Exp 118 GR SZ 024 946 3.6 mls Walk on Canford Heath . 20 Weds M/SONS CP 09:15 or STOURPAINE CHURCH CP 10:00 Exp 117 GR ST 860 094 5.0 mls Gains Cross, Shillingstone Hill, Durweston. 3 22 Fri M/SONSCP 08:45 or LANGTON HERRING 10:00 Exp 0L15 GR SY 614 825 Meet at Elm Tree Car Park - Paddock area for walkers, adjoining the pub. 9.0 mls Langton Hive Point, East Fleet, Chickerell, Chickerell Hive Point 26 Tues NOTE: POTTERNE PARK 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 095 075 3.0 mls Potterne Park into Moors Valley Country Park, paths and tracks. 27 Weds M/SONS CP 09:20 or BROOMY WALK CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 197 100 5.0 mls Forest Circular Mud possible 30 Sat M/SONS CP 09:00 or MAIN STREET MILTON ABBAS 10:00 Exp 117 GR ST 806 017 9.5 mls Gallows Corner, Milborne St Andrew, Longmead, Jubilee Trail. Undulating some styles & usual autumn conditions. WALKING GENERAL INFORMATION All leaders should carry a First Aid Kit when leading a walk. These kits are the property of the club (one for each walk day). Leaders can get First Aid Kits from Geoff Batts ( 01202 874347), David Lanigan (01202 893981), John Wadge (01202 822874) or Graham Jakes (01202 825653) and return them after their walk.