WALKS PROGRAMME JULY – OCTOBER 2018

Sun 1 July 2018 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA13 4QF, ST927535 THE EDGE OF THE PLAIN Edington, Littleton Panell, Wessex Ridgeway and Imber Range Perimeter Path. Meet on Steeple Ashton Road, Edington round the corner from Priory. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

Wed 4 July 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0AD, ST870480 UPTON SCUDAMORE & COP HEAP Meet on Upton Scudamore slip road above A350. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

Sun 8 July 2018 - 10.5 miles/16.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0HE, ST932425 HEYTESBURY - CHITTERNE and Wylye Valley, with hills and stiles. Meet at Park Street (old A36), Heytesbury. Bring lunch. (Exp145) Contact: 01373 864598 or 07913 291 816

Wed 11 July 2018 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 5SY, ST955370 STOCKTON WOOD & THE MONARCH'S WAY Woods of Great Ridge and Chilmark Down. Possibility of seeing Buzzards and Red Kites. Meet near Park Bottom, turn off south on road between Stockton and Sherrington - just as the road bridges the railway. Limited parking so car share if possible. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sun 15 July 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 7ES, ST846373 KINGSTON DEVERILL, SUMMERSLADE DOWN & COLD KITCHEN HILL Climb through to Keysley Farm, up to Summerslade Down, through Brixton Deverill to final hill at Cold Kitchen. Meet by old phone box at Kingston Deverill. Bring lunch. (Exp145) Contact: 01373 864598 or 07913 291 816

Wed 18 July 2018 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 6HJ, ST940298 OLD WARDOUR CASTLE & FONTHILL LAKE Meet at Nadder Sports Centre, Tisbury. If possible please park at the old sports centre - to the right of the new one. Bring lunch. (Exp118) Contact: 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

Wed 18 July 2018 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: BA12 7DS, ST870409 AMBLE RAMBLE - LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL & SOUTHLEIGH WOODS Exploring Southleigh Woods with one hill but excellent views on return. Meet at Sand Street (adjacent to BP garage) just beyond the bridge at Longbridge Deverill. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 07963 747 663

Sun 22 July 2018 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 4DS, SU024534 MARKET LAVINGTON & SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE Including West Lavington, Wessex Ridgeway, Great Cheverell and Littleton Panell. Meet at Wessex Ridgeway where there is ample parking. Approach from White Street, Market Lavington and where it meets Wessex Ridgeway, at top of hill, turn left and park just beyond Vedette Post. Bring lunch. Unsuitable for dogs. (Exp130) Contact: 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

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Wed 25 July 2018 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN12 8NX, ST874642 BROUGHTON GIFFORD, ATWORTH & HOLT Via Great Chalfield Manor. Meet at southern end of The Common, Broughton Gifford, near The Bell. Not suitable for dogs. Bring lunch. (Exp156) Contact: 07732 932 409

Sun 29 July 2018 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0HE, ST932425 HEYTESBURY - HIGH RIDGE Meet at Park Street (end of old A36) Heytesbury. Please park considerately. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: 01380 831385 or 07870 768 707

Wed 1 August 2018 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN15 2LG, ST918682 LACOCK Pleasant walk from one of 's 'gem' villages. Meet at NT car park, Lacock (free to NT members, otherwise £3). Bring lunch but tea rooms/cafes/pubs available at end of walk. (Exp156) Contact: 07501 254 491

Sun 5 August 2018 - 8.6 miles/13.8 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN14 7HH, ST845776 CASTLE COMBE & NORTH WRAXALL Castle Combe, Macmillan Way, Long Dean, Ford, North Wraxall and Broadmead Brook Valley. Meet at Upper Castle Combe car park (free). Bring lunch. (Exp156) Contact: 01225 759324 or 07810 645 467

Wed 8 August 2018 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 6HF, ST814324 MERE TO STOURHEAD & THE ZEALS Stour Valley and Monarch's Way. Across farmland and through pretty villages. Meet at Salisbury Street car park (free) toilet facilities. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sun 12 August 2018 COACH TRIP/WALK - WESTON SUPER MARE Options: 1) long walk - start point A38 Lower Weare ST406537 to Loxton, Bleadon Hill, Bleadon Uphill, Weston Super Mare sea front. Distance to Grand Pier 11.2 miles (Exp153). 2) short walk - Weston north to Worlebury Hill and on to Kewstoke then round coast road and path returning to the Old Pier. 6 miles 3) spend time as you please in Weston. Bring lunch. Coach pickup points - Melksham Town Hall 08:00, Bradford Town Bridge 08:10, Trowbridge Trinity Church 08:20, Westbury Haynes Road 08:30, Warminster Weymouth Street 08:40. Coach will return at 17:15 via M4 and therefore will drop off in the same order as start pick up. (This is because of start point of long walk and home pick up on seafront at Weston being near the M4). Send cheque for £15, payable to West Wilts Ramblers. Contact: 01380 726 779 or 07872 104 672

Wed 15 August 2018 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: SN10 1QS, ST986616 AMBLE RAMBLE - DEVIZES K&A canal, Whistley Road and Hartmoor. Route includes part of medieval Devizes and old Deer Park. Meet at Caen Hill Locks car park - £1 charge payable at Lock Cottage Cafe. Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: 01380 828949 or 07855 075 780

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Wed 15 August 2018 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN8 3DW, SU264623 CROFTON AND Fields, forest and canal. Meet at Beams Engine car park (attraction closed on Wednesday so car park won't be busy). Pay and display £1.50 for up to 6 hours. Bring lunch. (Exp157) Contact: 07966 477 732 or 01225 761342

Sun 19 August 2018 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 08:00: SN10 1RT, ST969596 SUMMER BREAKFAST WALK Poulshot, Potterne, cooked breakfast in Devizes between 11:00 and 11:30. Return to Poulshot via different route.

Meet at Poulshot car park (free). Bring lunch if not having breakfast. (Exp143) Contact: 01373 825265 or 07821 760 042

Wed 22 August 2018 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA2 9BB, ST701652 DUCHY ORIGINAL Newton St Loe, Newton Park (including Capability Brown landscape detour), Stantonbury Hill and Stanton Prior. Meet at The Globe car park, Newton St Loe. Bring lunch. There is a good Farm Shop and cafe in village and food at the pub. (Exp155) Contact: 01380 828949 or 07855 075 780 & 07501 424 744

Sat 25 August 2018 (Bank Holiday Weekend) 6.5 miles Wessex Wanderer – Rail Walk – circular – Bradford on Avon. See leaflet for times of trains or contact leader: 01225 866671

Sun 26 August 2018 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: GL9 1DF, ST803826 LITTLE BADMINTON & SODBURY HILL FORT Via Hawksbury Upton, Horton and Little Sodbury with a few steep ascents. Meet on the High Street, Great Badminton. Bring lunch. (Exp167/168) Contact: 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Tues 28 August 2018 6/7 miles Wessex Wanderer – Rail Walk – circular – Dorchester West. See leaflet for times of trains or contact leader: 07791 492 224

Wed 29 August 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 4LA, SU005532 WEST LAVINGTON & SALISBURY PLAIN Wessex Ridgeway, Imber Range Perimeter Path with magnificent views. Meet at White Street, West Lavington and park considerately in the village. Bring snack. (Exp130) Contact: 07967 635 678

Sun 2 September 2018 - 6.3 miles/10.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 8AE, ST855420 SHEARWATER Woodland, farm fields and lakeside tracks. Meet at Shearwater car park (honesty box at £1 parking fee). Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 01225 785001 or 07826 630 669

Sun 2 September 2018 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN8 4BX, SU188687 MARLBOROUGH & THE DOWNS Marlborough, College grounds, White Horse, Manton village, Rockley, The Ogbournes & railway path. Meet at George Lane public car park (free on Sundays). Bring lunch. Unsuitable for dogs. (Exp157) Contact: 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

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Wed 5 September 2018 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 5HT, SU009315 DINTON PARK & GROVELY WOOD Dinton, Teffont Magna, Grovely Wood and Baverstock. Meet at NT car park (free) next to parish church Dinton. Bring lunch. Unsuitable for dogs. (Exp130) Contact: 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

Wed 5 September 2018 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: SN14 7BD, ST867763 AMBLE RAMBLE - CASTLE COMBE Long Dean, West Yatton Down. Meet at Yatton Keynell village hall (entrance off Biddestone Lane). Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

Sat 8 September 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Leisurely. Starts at 09:20: BA15 1DB, ST825606 CENTRAL LONDON WALK Train to Waterloo from BOA 09:22, Trowbridge 09:27, Westbury 09:39 and Warminster 09:46 to arrive at London Waterloo 11:49. Return from Waterloo 19:20. Bring lunch. Contact: 01225 866671 or 07791 492 224

Sun 9 September 2018 - 10.5 miles/16.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA11 3PZ, ST724492 MELLS & NUNNEY Via Great Elm and return via a route east of Whatley Quarry. Meet and park at Visitors car park, Mells - near to recreation ground, approx 400m past Talbot Inn, second on the left (signposted). Bring lunch. (Exp142) Contact: 07979 064 517 or 01225 864 510

Wed 12 September 2018 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 9HW, ST893433 SOUTHLEIGH & CROCKERTON Visit Southleigh Woods including Robin Hood's Bower, return via Crockerton and Henford Marsh. Meet and park at beginning of Eastleigh Wood Lane, which is found just before Bishopstrow to Sutton Veny Road crosses A36 bypass. (Nearby Eastleigh Court has the postcode BA12 9HW but you would drive past if coming from Bishopstrow direction). Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sun 16 September 2018 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP2 0RH, SU087346 HILL & VALLEY WALK CROSSING RIVERS AVON & WYLYE South Newton, Lower Woodford, Upper Woodford, Druids' Lodge, Stapleford and Great Wishford. Meet at South Newton car park (free). From Warminster on A36 turn left into St Andrew's Road, immediately after speed camera and bus shelter. Parking is next right after Jubilee Terrace. Bring lunch. Unsuitable for dogs. (Exp130) Contact: 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

Wed 19 September 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA13 4AP, ST818480 CHAPMANSLADE To Upton Scudamore and back, gently undulating. Meet at Chapmanslade village hall car park. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 01373 670378 or 07552 634 088

Sun 23 September 2018 - 9.1 miles/14.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA5 2LW, ST547464 WELLS & WOOKEY HOLE Gentle climb through woodland to Pen Hill TV mast, superb views over Somerset levels. Steep descent to Wookey Hole. Could be muddy. Meet at east end of Ash Lane, Wells - this is residential road so park considerately. Bring lunch. Choice of cafes or wander around Wells at end of walk. (Exp141) Contact: 07714 237 035 or 01249 323821

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Wed 26 September 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN13 8NT, ST824686 BOX, WADSWICK, CHAPEL PLAISTER, HENLEY Two steep ascents and one steep descent. Meet at Selwyn Hall car park, Box. Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: 01225 703833 or 07969 151 154

Sun 30 September 2018 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 3NR, SU077623 KENNET & AVON CANAL & WANSDYKE K & A canal to Honeystreet, Alton Priors, Downs National Nature Reserve, Wansdyke, Harepath Farm. One steep ascent onto the Downs. Meet at car park by All Cannings Bridge. Bring lunch. (Exp155) Contact: 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Wed 3 October 2018 - 6.2 miles/10 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 8AE, ST855420 SHEARWATER Via Foxholes and Shute Farm. Meet at Shearwater car park (honesty box at £1 parking fee). Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 07969 790 216

Fri 5 October 2018 – Monday 8 October 2018. ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING AWAY BREAK Details of walks to follow.

Wed 10 October 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 7BR, ST898420 SUTTON VENY Paths, tracks and byways with a long climb and descent. Meet by the church on High Street, Sutton Veny. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: 07963 747 663

Sun 14 October 2018 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 3QF, SU060553 HAMLETS OFF THE A342 Connock, Chirton, Marden, Wilsford to the Imber Path. Meet at Vedette post at top of Redhorn Hill 1.5 miles SE of Urchfont. Bring lunch. (Exp173) Contact: 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

Wed 17 October 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN11 9ET, ST994719 BREMHILL Bremhill, Monument and Charlcutt. Meet at Bremhill View car park, Calne - near Calne Town Football Club. Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

Sun 21 October 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA2 6TR, ST777665 BATHAMPTON DOWN TO BATHFORD Via Bushey Norwood, Brassknocker Hill, Dundas, Sheephouse Farm and Brown's Folly. A couple of climbs. Meet at lower, unmetalled end of car park at George pub, Bathhampton. Bring lunch. (Exp155) Contact: 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Wed 24 October 2018 - 7.2 miles/11.6 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA1 3NB, ST718658 BATH, SALTFORD & KELSTON ROUNDHILL Meet at Newbridge Park and Ride, Bath - turn into P & R and immediately turn left towards Boathouse and then turn right into P & R site nearest to Boathouse. Bring lunch but pub at end of walk. (Exp155) Contact: 01373 830349 or 07986 133 311

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Sun 28 October 2018 - 14.5 miles/23.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN15 3RX, ST949710 BOWOOD ESTATE & SPYE ESTATE Bowood Park, Sandy Lane, Bowden Hill, Chittoe, Bewley Green, Old Canal and Nocketts Hill. Meet at 1 Old Derry Hill. An 8 mile shorter option is to return to Derry Hill from Sandy Lane. Bring lunch. (Exp156) Contact: 01380 726 779 or 07872 104 672

Wed 31 October 2018 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA15 1EF, ST825606 BRADFORD ON AVON TO STAVERTON Along River Avon from BOA to Staverton, returning via Kennet & Avon canal. Meet at Bradford on Avon Station car park (charges apply so car share where possible). Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Wed 31 October 2018 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:30: SN14 8JT, ST747726 CHARMY DOWN, UPPER SWAINSWICK, WOOLLEY & LANGRIDGE Meet at Cold Ashton village car park. Bring lunch. (Exp155) Contact: 01179 442 078 or 07751 447 770

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