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SOUTH SOMERSET GROUP www.somersetramblers.co.uk A local group of the Ramblers’ Association. Registered. Charity No.1093577. Promoting rambling, protecting rights of way, campaigning for access to open country and defending the beauty of the countryside. AUG 2019 - NOV 2019 WALKS New walk leaders should contact the appropriate programme secretary. If you would like help in organising your walk, please contact any committee member who will be able to assist. Walk leaders and back-markers should exchange mobile phone numbers so that contact can be maintained in cases of emergency. Leaders and back-markers without phones should appoint substitutes. Numbers should be exchanged at the start of the walk. Every effort should be made to ensure a first-aid kit is available on all walks.. Walks are graded according to the following classification of pace:- A = Fast B = Brisk C = 5-7 miles Medium pace D = generally 4-5 miles at a more moderate pace Starting times of walks vary and need to be noted carefully. Members should ensure they carry their membership cards on all walks. NOTICES Annual General Meeting The Committee would welcome your presence on Saturday 3rd Nov at East Coker Village Hall 2.00 pm to meet with other members in reviewing the past year and planning for the future.. Motions and other items should be sent to the secretary by 16th October. Group Committee Meeting: will be held on Thu Oct 3rd 2019. Programme Distribution. Short walk distribution is on 7th November and Medium walk distribution is on 14th November. Christmas Lunch. This will be held at 1.00pm on Thursday 12th December at the Muddled Man, West Chinnock. For full details see page 8 Electronic copy. To receive the Walk programme and Somerset Rambler by e-mail contact Ruth at [email protected]. Walks leaders. Details of walks on the Dec 2019 – Mar 2020 programme need to reach the appropriate organiser by Oct 1st Walk category Organiser Thurs & Sat C Walks June Curtis Thurs D Walks Phil Bradshaw Sunday Walks Jean Verkroost Find us on line at http://www.southsomersetramblers.org.uk/ 1 Thu 1 Aug 10.00 C 6 miles Abbotsbury Village CP GR SY578853 (£3.50) via Ridge to West and East Bexington and Coast Phil R 01935 587555 Thu 1 Aug 10.00 D 4.2 miles Yeovil, Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill GR ST548149 To Barwick and Treacle Eater. Fairly level. Marion and Derek 01460 57093 Sun 4 Aug 10:30. B. 13 miles. Picnic. Meet at Curry Rivel CP. GR ST 390252. Via Isle Brewers, Isle Abbots and Fivehead. Registered assistance dogs only. Carl E 01460 30163 Thu 8 Aug 10.00 C 6 miles West Camel Walnut Tree BA22 7QW GR ST578248 to Bridgehampton Chilton Cantello and Marston Magna, flat walk Les 01935 850810 Thu 8 Aug 10.00 D 4.25 miles Winsham, The Bell Inn TA20 4HU GR ST375064. Via Forde Abbey and River Axe. Peter and Maggie 01935 826821 Sun 11 Aug. 10:00. A. 12 miles. Picnic. Meet at Dead Womens Ditch CP. GR ST162381. Via Holford, Kilve, East Quantoxhead, Bicknoller Post Jean V 01935 826089. Thu 15 Aug 10.00 C 6.5 miles Winyards Gap Inn Chedington GR ST491062 to Higher Halstock Leigh and Wyke Farm some hills Phil B 01458 850834 Thu 15 Aug 10.00 D 5 miles Walton, nr Street, Royal Oak BA16 9QG GR ST465364 Park in CP opposite. Flat walk on moors around Sharpham Park. Les 01935 850810 Sun 18 Aug. 10:00. B. 11 miles. Picnic. Meet at Langport Cocklemoor long term CP.GR ST419266 TA10 9PG. Via Drayton, Westport canal, Kingsbury Episcopi, Muchelney Bridge. Alan 07811 619889 Thu 22 Aug 10.00 C 5.5 miles Forestry CP South of Coldharbour, GR SY906895 walk around Wareham Forest tracks Phil E 01935 429302/07502492239 Thu 22 Aug 10.00 D 5 miles Drayton (nr Langport) Crown Inn TA10 0JY GR ST405247 To Muchelney and Midelney. Sue A 01458 252130 2 Sun 25 Aug MENDIP WALKING FESTIVAL. See page 7 for details. No South Somerset Walk today. Thu 29 Aug 10.00 C 5 miles The Brewers Arms Martinstown (park by Church if not eating in pub) GR SY643889 B3159 Road DT2 9LB June and Brian 01460 77057 Thu 29 Aug 10.00 D 4.8 miles. East Street Martock, Nags Head TA12 6NF GR ST466192 very level walk via Madley Mills, Parrett Trail, Bower Hinton, Hinton Bow. Stuart and Rosemary 01460 259964/07443953354 Sun 1 Sep 10:00. B. 12 miles. Picnic. Meet at Win Green Walker’s CP. GR ST923204. Walking through Ludwell, Old Wardour Castle, Berwick St. John. Mike P 01963 363077. Thu 5 Sep 10.00 C 5.6 miles Horton Village Hall (overflow CP) GR ST318147 TA19 9QR Around Horton/Broadway close to Ashill and Windmill Hill Bill T 07850402404/01823 365703 Thu 5 Sep 10.00 D 4.5 miles Haselbury Plucknett, The White Horse TA18 7RJ. GR ST472110 Alan and Nina 07977698748 Sun 8 Sep. 10:15. B. 11 miles. Linear walk. Picnic. Meet at Crowcombe Heathfield Station to get 10:30 train to Stogumber. Fare £4 (£3.90 senior). GR ST137343. TA4 4PA. Via Rook's Nest and Tolland. Please note there is limited parking so car sharing is advisable. Martin R 01458 259333 Thu 12 Sep 10.00 C 6 miles North Perrott Manor Arms Inn GR ST475095 to Marsh Farm Phil B 01458 850834 Thu 12 Sep 10.30 D 4.7 miles Kingsbury Episcopi, Wyndham Arms TA12 6AT GR ST433210 Level walk along River Parrett and trail. Stuart and Rosemary 01460 259964/ 07443 953354. Sun 15 Sep. 10:00. A. 13 ½ miles. Picnic. Meet Uplyme Village Hall rear CP. DT7 3UY. GR SY324934. Via Chimney Rock, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Wootton Fitzpaine, Monkton Wyld, Harcombe. Peter B 01935 389348. 3 Thu 19 Sep 10.00 C 6.5 miles Canal Way Ilminster (by Childrens Play Ground) GR ST359145 circular walk via Beacon Hill and Herne Hill Tom T 01460 242729 Thu 19 Sep 10.00 D 4.2 miles North Cadbury Catash Inn GR ST634273 Towards North Leaze cheese factory ! Phil B. 01458 850834 Sun 22 Sep. 10:00. B. 11 miles. Picnic. Park at Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe. There is an overflow car park. GR SY554990. Via Mapperton. Maureen L 01458 741880. Thu 26 Sep 10.00 C 5.5 miles Tippling Philospher PH High St Milborne Port DT9 5AG GR ST677186 Patrons only in pub CP. Public CP in East Street. Hills and valleys and Milborne Wick Roger and Janet 01963 34965 Thu 26 Sep 10.30 D 4.8 miles Langport long stay CP GR ST419266. Towards Muchelney via River Parrett. Black Swan pub available. Christine F 01935 411446 Sun 29 Sep 10:00. B. 12 miles. Picnic. Meet at South Cadbury. GR ST632254. Via Charlton Horethorne, Corton Denham. Peter M 01935 429477. Thu 3 Oct 10.00 C 6 miles Beaminster Yarn Barton CP GR ST482012 via Gerrards Hill and Stoke Abbot Martin and Jean 01823 619887 Thu 3 Oct 10.00 D 4.5 miles North Brewham, The Old Red Lion BA10 0JL GR ST723370. Ancient forest walk via Druly Hill. Peter and Maggie 01935 826821 Sun 6 Oct 10:30. B. 11 miles. Picnic. Meet at NT CP Stourhead visitor centre. GR ST779340. Charge if not a member. Via White Sheet Hill, Little Knoll Wood, Dead Woman's Corner, Brewham. Sue Fox 01935 476540. Thu 10 Oct 10.00 C 5.5 miles Misterton Village Hall GR ST456084 to Seaborough, some hills Marion and Derek 01460 57093 Thu 10 Oct 10,00 D 5.2 miles West Pennard, Red Lion GR ST 546385 On A361 east of Glastonbury. To Washing Stones Gulley and Worthy Lane, some hills. Phil B 01458 850834 Sun 13 Oct. 10:30. B. 13 miles. Picnic. Meet at old A37 road North of Clay Pigeon. GR ST604031. Via Batcombe. Registered assistance dogs only. Derek L 01935 426842. 4 Thu 17 Oct 10.00 C 5.5 miles Broadwindsor Craft Centre GR ST441027 on B3163 via Lewesdon Hill June and Brian 01460 77057 Thu 17 Oct 10.00 D 4.6 miles Chardstock, The George. GR ST310045. Around the border of Somerset/Devon Philip B-T 01460 62060 Sun 20 Oct 10:00. B. 12 miles. Picnic. Meet Culverhayes long stay CP, Sherborne. DT9 3ND. GR ST641163. Via Oborne, Poyntington Hill, Stafford's Green, Sandford Orcas. Peter B 01935 389348. Thu 24 Oct 10.00 C 5.5 miles Horseshoe Lane Thorncombe GR ST371030 park in layby nr Thorncombe Sports Club via Forde Abbey mostly field paths David and Linda 01460 929350 Thu 24 Oct 10.15 D 4.5 miles West Coker church CP GR ST516136 To Camp Road and The Ridge. Some hills. Marion and Derek 01460 57093 Sun 27 Oct 10:00. B. 10 miles. Picnic. Meet at Ham Hill, Lime Kiln CP. GR ST480164. Via E. Chinnock, Haselbury Plucknett and Middle Chinnock. Registered assistance dogs only. Carl 01460 30163 Thu 31 Oct 10.15 C 6 miles Royal Oak (Sonny’s) Pub CP Hardington Moor Lane GR ST519122 to East Chinnock and back. Lunch specials available Richard and Wendy 01935 862340 Thu 31 Oct 10.00 D 4.5 miles Stoke St Gregory Square Village Stores TA3 6EJ GR ST348271. Stiles 14. The local pub no food and might be closed. Nearby is Black Swan Langport. Close by King Alfred. Walk around the Levels. Sue A 01458 252130 Sat 2 Nov 10.30 C 5 miles AGM East Coker Village Hall GR ST537128 Registered assistance dogs only Derek L 01935 426842 Sun 3 Nov 09:45.