TDR winter quiz – where was I? Taunton Deane Ramblers Four of my friends and I were out walking. Friend A is at Church of the Holy Ghost in , friend B is at Church of St Peter in North Newton. Friend C is at All SPRING & SUMMER Saints Church in Dodington and friend D is at Church of the Holy Trinity in Ash Priors. PROGRAMME & NEWSLETTER

On an OS map the intersection of lines between friends A & B and C & D show me to be at Triscombe Stone. 1st April 2019 – 31st July 2019

Andy N Registered Charity Number 1093577 Rambler Part of the Ramblers' Association, a company limited by guarantee, Reg. No. 4458492

The latest edition of the Somerset Rambler newsletter can be found at :- See our Newsletter section for special events and details. www.tauntonramblers.org.uk http://www.somersetramblers.co.uk/ and click on Somerset Rambler Check our website for up-to-date information on our programme, including social or on our website in the Publications section events, last minute changes, walk reports and link to the Area website.

Your ©ommittee and Officers See our Facebook page and join our Facebook group Chairman 01984 John Ollerenshaw © 624477 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/TauntonDeaneRamblers/ Minute Secretary

Dot Mackay © 270773 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/TauntonDeaneRamblers/ Correspondence Secretary

Lynda Stewart © 272405 [email protected] Join our group and you will be able to post pictures, items for discussion and simply Treasurer chat about anything to do with walking! Gill Lee © 331474 [email protected] Programme Secretary Andy N Andy Norris © 282282 [email protected] The Walking Partnership Assistant Programme Secretaries Sunday all day Taunton Deane Ramblers are now a member of the Walking Partnership. As such Davina Cole 256834 [email protected] every time one of us books a holiday and mentions at the time that they are a member Sunday afternoons of TDR, the group will receive a contribution of :- Janice Cockett 257337 [email protected] Wednesday walks £10 per person for UK holidays, £20 per person for short haul holidays, £30 per Andy Norris © 282282 [email protected] person for long haul holidays Friday walks Mike Whitmore 252733 [email protected] This applies if you book with the following companies :- Footpath Secretary

Ramblers Walking Holidays, Ramblers Cruise & Walk or Adagio Philip Bisatt © 275348 [email protected] Membership Secretary For more information go to www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk Val Norris 282282 [email protected] Or ring 01707 331133 Area Representative Philip Bisatt © 275348 [email protected] I also have newsletters and pamphlets which I can bring on the short walks if anyone Committee Member is interested. Just give me a ring on 01823 272405 Janice Cockett © 257337 [email protected] Website Thanks to everyone who has already used this service. Dave Patten 490782 [email protected] Lynda Stewart Publicity Officer vacant 28/02/2019 16:16

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NOTES FOR NEWCOMERS Membership Secretary CP: Car park NT: National Trust PH: Public House VH: Village Hall All mileages are approximate Wendy Camp has decided to stand down as Membership Secretary, with Val

Medium & Short walks: The letters (MED or MEDIUM) denote walks of seven to nine Norris taking over this role. miles in length led at a more relaxed pace. SHORT denotes walks of less than three- A big thanks to Wendy over the past nine years  and-a-half miles at a very relaxed pace.

Rendezvous: The figure below the date/time of walks is the grid or map reference for Andy N the location of the walk’s starting point. For further explanation of *, rendezvous times and other details: see ‘Transport’ on page 3. Paying by Direct Bank Transfer

Telephone numbers for walk leaders: unless otherwise indicated all numbers are We are looking to introduce the ability to enable payment of TDR meals and preceded by 01823 when calling from outside the Taunton area. events by bank transfer. This can help us reduce any costs incurred by the Pub grub! Wednesday: walks often start in a village with a pub and some walkers may bank with payments by cheque. be found inside having a meal (or just a drink). Ring the walk leader if you would like details. Working Parties

Friday: There is an optional meal at end of all Friday evening walks. It has been agreed to work with Somerset County Council to help clear GO GREEN - CAR SHARE! stretches of footpaths and bridleways that have become overgrown.

At present all-day Sunday walkers meet at the Crescent car park in Taunton in order to At the time of going to press, dates, times and locations of chosen sites are car share. It is important, however, to check with leader to confirm that there will be a car still to be decided but will be posted on our website and Facebook pages, as leaving from that point. well as being announced in advance on our walks. Friday, Wednesday and Sunday afternoon walkers do not have a car share system, instead relying on members getting together informally. To reduce the number of cars If you would like to help out, you would be most welcome. Of course, wear parked at the start of a walk, please offer lifts via the walk leader or directly to anyone old clothes and bring tough gardening gloves, and if you possess them bring who lives in your area. With the high cost of petrol it makes sense financially as well as secateurs and loppers. The group still has a few tools and these will be made ecologically. available.

Fairly new to TDR and don’t fancy driving all the way to some of the walk locations on Bring a flask and a small snack too! your own? Join our list of members who would be happy to car share – it makes sense to fill your car for a longer journey. Just supply first name, area where you live (eg: Please contact me for any further details Galmington) and your phone number. Email our webmaster, Dave Patten, [email protected], and ask to be added to the list. John O WALK OFFERS FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME Coach outing to Exmouth Have you enjoyed a walk and would like to do it again? If you would like to lead a walk, your offer will be gratefully received. Advice and help is available to new walk leaders. We are looking at a potential coach trip in August with 3 walk options ending Without walk leaders there will be no walks. at Exmouth. The start points being considered are Sidmouth for the long walk, Woodbury Common for the medium walk and Budleigh Salterton for To find out more, or to offer a walk, please talk to one of the Assistant Programme the short walk. Secretaries (see front page). Look out for the details in the next programme. THE ONLINE PROGRAMME

A Word or PDF version of this programme and newsletter is available as an attachment Andy N to an email. If you would like a copy please send an email request to the Programme

Secretary.

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England Coast Path Walking with Taunton Deane Ramblers Membership: We welcome newcomers to all our walks and up to three initially without Yes it's time for another long walk! commitment to joining the Ramblers’ Association. It should be remembered As the Coast Path is now finished and fully open to the public, I that membership of the RA involves more than walking in company with others (and with any other group in the Country). Annual subscriptions thought we could consider walking some of it. Unfortunately not enough contribute to the running of the Group and the printing of three four-monthly years left to complete it! programmes each year, to expenditure incurred in footpath work, and more particularly to national campaigns, promotions and publications produced I am offering the first 23 miles in 4 sections over the summer programme. by head office. Starting from and ending up at Steart. A couple of train rides, some car sharing and fantastic views. Bad Weather: In the event of extreme weather conditions please check on the website or telephone the walk leader as to whether the walk will take place. I know you love a challenge so do join me. Walks: All walks, outside open access areas, should, unless prior permission of the

landowner has been obtained, be on definitive or permissive rights of way. Judi T Damage or Please note that the RA cannot be held responsible for any damage or Templer Way - an 18 mile moor to coast trail personal injury: personal injury sustained by persons taking part in any activity organised by them. Starting on Sunday 26th May, Janice & Alan Cockett will be leading this Dogs: Dogs are allowed on walks unless otherwise stated in the programme. Dogs varied & interesting trail, in three stages. Primarily downhill, the initial 8 mile must be on leads at all times unless the walk leader permits otherwise. section wends from Haytor's famous rocks & quarries through moor & forest Dog owners are responsible for their dogs (including collecting faeces), and to finish at Stover Country Park. are strongly advised to take out third party insurance.

Continuing south, Stage 2 will follow a circular route along canals & Refreshments: All requirements should be carried, especially liquids, unless it is stated that waterways, with the option to return by bus for those choosing the shorter lunch, etc, can be obtained on the walk (e.g. pub lunch option). walk. Transport: Car sharing is encouraged. Members can contact each other or the walk leader for lifts. For all-day Sunday walks go to the Crescent Car Park, Stage 3 is all estuarine, at low tide, followed by a short ferry trip across the Taunton, at the time indicated by * on Sunday morning to car share. Phone Teign Estuary & a return to the start on the coastal rail service. This stage the leader if you want to be sure of a lift. A contribution towards the driver’s will be in the next programme, probably September. The sea will hopefully expenses is advised, at the rate of 28p/mile shared between all occupants. be warm! Security: Cars should be left with windows closed, doors locked and valuables, cases, handbags, etc, left out of sight. All stages are easily accessible from the main A38 Exeter to Plymouth road, with the final section also possible by train from Taunton or Tiverton. Please Programmes: A copy of the programme is available on the website: www.tauntonramblers.org.uk join us! Health and It is the responsibility of walkers to ensure that they believe they are capable Janice C Safety: of undertaking any walk before setting out. If in any doubt, contact the walk leader in advance. Walks for the next programme – Autumn 2019 Equipment: Strong footwear or wellingtons, windproof and waterproof clothing are If you’d like to offer a walk for the next programme August 2019 – November recommended. 2019, please contact the relevant Assistant Programme Secretary and pick Carry a First Aid kit and any personal medication. your preferred date. Hi-Vis It is recommended that the walk leader and back marker wear a Hi-vis waistcoat waistcoat or tabard, especially when on any road. The end date for walk offers is Friday 7 June 2019

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Date/Time & Walk Details Contact SPRING & SUMMER NEWSLETTER Start point st st Wed 3 Apr Taunton Waterways Walk Ann W 1 April 2019 – 31 July 2019 14:00 5½ miles approx, fairly easy. 01460 54622 ST256253 to Ruishton, then on to Creech, Ian F TA1 2LR Bathpool, Rd and along the River Tone 01460 55839 Chairman’s Chat to Hankridge River Park. Meet Hankridge Farm Retail Park. Parking outside Attendees at the 2018 AGM and 2019 Post Xmas lunch will no doubt recall Halfords the real concern I expressed over the apparent dwindling number of walk offers that was reflected in our Winter Programme. I even evoked a few lines Semi Urban Wellington Walk Fri 5 Apr Odile & Tim K from a famous Churchill speech to highlight the contribution made by our 18:00 3½ - 4 miles, fairly easy 07754 682791 committee! ST139204 Meet at South Street CP, Wellington TA21 8NR (Optional meal after at Green Dragon) Well, you may be relieved and possibly glad to hear that I’ve happily shelved Sun 7 Apr Dartmoor from Widecombe in the Moor Sue C-B gloomy words of lugubrious foreboding for those of hope and upbeat *08:40/10:00 Approx 10 miles, moderate/hilly. 07811 731278 promise.

SX720769 Park at Widecombe CP I would like to offer a big thank you for those who have responded with walk TQ13 7TA offers that have made our Spring/Summer Programme very full, varied and Sun 7 Apr England Coast Path - Stage 1: Blue Anchor to Judi T inviting. 13:30 Minehead 07870 871057 Further, before I forget, it was great to have late offers of walks to fill various ST022435 5 miles, easy. Walk from Blue Anchor to Minehead TA24 6LG & catch the 16.30 train to return. blanks in our Winter Programme. A big thank you for all concerned. As one LINEAR Park at Station end of Blue Anchor seafront (free) member said to me on a January walk: “It’s so good to have something to Note earlier start time look forward to during these dark days.”

Wed 10 Apr & Quantocks Kim A Returning to our Summer Programme, you will come across a few names 14:00 5½ miles, easy/moderate with a couple of inclines. 336784 that are new and perhaps unfamiliar to you. I hope, where possible, you will ST137435 Nice views! give their walks your support. Nothing encourages a new walk leader more TA5 1EJ Park/meet at East Quantoxhead church CP, than a good turn-out - and, of course, not getting lost on the way round! (nearest) opposite the duck pond – honesty box Tea option at The Chantry Tea Gardens, Two new trails to note on your programme are the Somerset portion of the England Coastal Path and the Devon Templer Way. The former, at one point, Fri 12 Apr Pawlett Hams Wetlands Lyn B skirts the extensive site of the controversial power station, and 18:00 4 miles, fairly easy 07970 772613 is a sight to behold. The other has many more “natural” wonders to enjoy on ST283429 Meet near Pawlett Barrage Balloon Hanger its way from higher Dartmoor down to the sea. I am sure both will be popular. TA6 4SS * (Roadside Parking at entrance to Nature Reserve) (*closest) (Optional meal at The Pimpernel) In conclusion, members may like to know that recently we have been Sun 14 Apr A walk in the Mendip Hills Daphne H contacted by a representative of SCC’s ROW Dept on the subject of possibly forming working parties. Older members of the group may recall that these *09:00/10:00 About 10 miles, moderate 254151 ST477590 Taking in a ruined mansion, an Iron Age Hillfort were a feature of our programmes some years ago and led by one of their BS40 7AT and lots of lovely views rangers. Please see the article ‘Working Parties’ later in the newsletter for Meet at Burrington Combe on the B3134. Park in some extra information. the CP planted with trees, just before the John O

Burrington Inn with a ‘Bicycle Shop’ notice

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Date/Time & Date/Time & Walk Details Contact Walk Details Contact Start point Start point Fri 19 Jul A Tone Valley Walk - And The Pub Is Good! Colin & Sun 14 Apr Out from Ash Priors towards Pyleigh Shirley & 18:30 4 miles, easy/moderate Heather F 14:00 4-5 miles, moderate with one long slope & several Richard W ST172229 Meet at White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone 288588 ST151289 undulations. 277234 TA4 1HF (Optional meal after walk) TA4 3LZ Park at end of Ash Priors common near West Ash Farm Sun 21 Jul Let’s try again – Woodbury Common Bridget H *09:15/10:00 About 11 miles, moderate 01984 623621 Wed 17 Apr Bishopswood & Buckland St Mary Circuit Joy C SY041881 Another attempt at last year’s washed out walk! 14:00 3½ miles, moderate 282827 EX5 1EZ Come prepared for all weathers this time. ST259127 Park/meet at The Candlelight Inn, Bishopswood. Meet at The Warren CP on south side B3180 TA20 3RS Street parking if not eating Sun 21 Jul Golden Cap, high point of the South Coast Colin & 14:00 5 miles, moderate/hilly. Possible tea option. Heather F Please check our website. If the date is still free and you wish to Fri 19 Apr SY389935 Up Stonebarrow Lane, Charmouth. Meet at far end 288588 offer a walk, please contact Mike W nr DT6 6SD of NT CP (½ mile beyond ticket machine) Wed 24 Jul Colyton circular Dot M Sun 21 Apr Easter on the West of the Quantocks Bridget H 12:30 5 miles, moderate 270773 *09:30/10:00 10 - 11 miles, moderate including a steep up. 01984 623621 SY246940 Bring a picnic lunch as we will stop along the path ST140366 Includes the ridge and the railway line EX24 6JS at a viewing point where there is a picnic site. TA4 4AR Meet at Crowcombe village CP Meet Colcombe Castle pub, Market square, Colyton. Park in town CP in Dolphin Street Please check our website. If the date is still free and you wish to Note earlier start time Sun 21 Apr offer a walk, please contact Janice C Fri 26 Jul A Wivey Circular Philip B 18:30 4½ miles, moderate 275348 ST080279 Meet at North Street CP, Wed 24 Apr Staple Hill and Staple Park Wood Lynda K TA4 2JY 14:00 5 miles, moderate/hilly. 480814 ST246159 Meet at Staple Hill CP Sun 28 Jul , Hawkridge Common, Sherdon Sue C-B TA20 3RA *08:40/10:00 Water and Cow Castle 07811 731278 SS844354 Approx 12 miles, moderate/hilly. Fri 26 Apr West Monkton Circular Kim A TA24 7RA Park at Withypool CP 18:00 4 miles, moderate 336784 ST260282 Meet at The Monkton Inn PH, West Monkton Sun 28 Jul Woody Bay & Hunter's Inn Beatrice & TA2 8NP (Optional meal after walk) 14:00 4½ miles, moderate, not as hilly as you'd expect. Wrio R SS676486 Tea option. 421796 Sun 28 Apr Out from Nether Stowey east towards Jane L nr EX31 4QX Park at Woody Bay NT CP - on lower seaward *09:15/10:00 Fiddington 07779 142227 road marked Inkerman Bridge on OS map. Please ST190396 Approx 10 miles, moderate. car share. TA5 1LW Meet at Nether Stowey CP by the Library Wed 31 Jul Horner, Bossington and John O Sun 28 Apr East of Combe St Nicholas Philip B 14:00 5 miles, easy, with great views but with one steep 01984 624477 14:00 5½ miles, moderate/hilly. 275348 SS898455 hill. Tea and bird spotting options ST302113 Meet on village green; roadside parking TA24 8HY Meet at Horner NT CP (fee for non-members) TA20 3NG

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Date/Time & Date/Time & Walk Details Contact Walk Details Contact Start point Start point Wed 1 May Ash Priors to Coombe Florey via Denbury Dave G Sun 7 Jul to the coast and up to top of Quantocks Hazel B 14:00 Wood 451275 *09:20/10:00 and down Hodder's Combe 07576 111141 ST151289 About 5 miles, moderate ST137435 10½ miles. A steep climb. Start at sea level and up Meet at Ash Priors Common TA5 1EJ to 320 meters and some steep down. Sticks useful. (nearest) Park/meet at East Quantoxhead church CP, Fri 3 May Walk around Kentisbeare Susannah & Jo opposite the duck pond – honesty box 18:30 3 miles, easy with one gentle incline. Grass and 01884 821286 ST069080 road walking. 01392 882283 Sun 7 Jul The Templer Way - Stage 2: Stover Country Janice & nr EX15 2AA Meet at Kentisbeare VH CP 11:30 Park/Newton Abbot Circular Alan C (Optional meal after walk at The Wyndham Arms, SX832749 4½ miles OR 8 miles (optional), easy/moderate. 257337 Kenstisbeare) TQ12 6QG Shorter option returns by bi-hourly bus (No 39). Optional Tea, ice cream & poetry trail options, & birding. Sun 5 May Baltonsborough via East Pennard Claire & Terry medium Park at Stover Country Park off A382 (Trago Mills *09:00/10:00 Approx 10½ miles, moderate. 442661 exit off A38) ST541348 Meet by the church, road parking in cul de sac Note much earlier start time BA6 8RL Wed 10 Jul Enmore, Charlynch and Spaxton Rod & Ruth F Sun 5 May England Coast Path - Stage 2: Blue Anchor to Judi T 14:00 5½ miles, moderate and undulating. 257236 14:00 Doniford Halt 07870 871057 ST240352 Mainly fields and tracks with short distances on ST032435 4½ miles, moderate. Walk to Doniford Halt & catch TA5 2DU quiet country lanes. TA24 6JP the 17:21 train to return. Street parking by Enmore Church LINEAR Park at eastern end of Blue Anchor seafront (free) Fri 12 Jul Around North Newton Mike & Wed 8 May Out from Quants Nature Reserve Lynda S 18:30 4 miles, fairly easy Chris W 14:00 4½ miles, easy/moderate, woods and fields. 07942 230453 ST299310 Meet at The Harvest Moon PH, North Newton 252733 ST189176 Meet at entrance to Nature Reserve near Dot M TA7 0BG (Optional meal after walk) TA21 9LW Angersleigh and Lowton. Limited roadside parking. 270773 Post code is nearest. Sun 14 Jul Cerne Abbas going to Buckland Newton, Michael B *09:00/10:00 Minterne Magna, and Wessex Ridgeway 274827 Fri 10 May A Fishy Walk From Langport Gill L ST662015 About 10½ miles, moderate/hilly 18:30 4 miles, fairly easy 331474 DT2 7JX Start from the Giant's CP at Cerne Abbas. ST419266 Meet at Main CP, Langport (far end) TA10 9PG (Fish & Chips, etc., Supper on river bank, or bring Sun 14 Jul An (Exe)cursion (Winsford) Joy C own picnic. Bring your own drink too!) 14:00 5 miles, moderate with one steady climb. 282827 SS906349 Meet at Winsford roadside CP in village centre Sun 12 May Killerton and Ashclyst Forest via Clyston Mill Jan F nr TA24 7JE (Tea option) *09:00/10:00 11½ miles, moderate 270018 SS977002 Tea option in the NT cafe. Wed 17 Jul England Coast Path - Stage 4: Steart to Lilstock Judi T EX5 3LE Meet NT CP, Killerton. Charge for non-members. 13:00 7 miles, moderate. 07870 871057 ST172452 Walk from Steart back to Lilstock and then car Sun 12 May Aller Hill from Michael B & LINEAR share returning to Steart. 14:00 5 miles, moderate/hilly. Joyce L Meet at Lilstock CP to car share to Steart beach SS993437 Park at Dunster Castle NT CP (£4.50 for non- 274827 or CP. Not our usual CP at Steart, but further along TA24 6SL members) 432182 the road to sea edge.

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Date/Time & Date/Time & Walk Details Contact Walk Details Contact Start point Start point Sun 23 Jun Blackborough Whetstone Mines Dot M Wed 15 May circular from the Station Kim A 14:00 5 miles, moderate 270773 14:00 5½ miles, easy/moderate. Circular walk 336784 ST095093 Park at N end of Blackborough by church wall ST111372 Park/meet at Stogumber Station on the West EX15 2HP TA4 3TR Somerset Railway. Limited parking, please car (nearest) share. Wed 26 Jun England Coast Path - Stage 3: Lilstock to Judi T 13:00 Doniford 07870 871057 Fri 17 May A Walk From Trull Jackie H ST087430 6 miles, moderate. 18:30 3½ - 4 miles, easy/moderate 07590 334676 TA23 0TQ Walk the coast path from Lilstock to Doniford. Tea ST217221 Meet at The Winchester Arms CP, Trull LINEAR option if back before 5pm. Car share back to TA3 7LG (Optional meal after walk) Lilstock. Meet at Doniford Farm Park CP on main road in Sun 19 May Up, along and down to the sea at Charmouth - Wendy & Linda Doniford. Free parking. Then car share to Lilstock *08:45/10:00 back along the River Char 331058 or CP which is immediately on a left hand bend after SY393954 11 miles, some hills midway. 662232 Lilstock Farm house. Very pothole road to CP!! DT6 6RF Meet Whitchurch Canonicorum VH. Donations Note earlier start time please. Tea option at Annie’s, Morcombelake after Fri 28 Jun A Walk from The Orchard Quentin H 18:30 4 miles, moderate 325752 Sun 19 May The World's End to Wellington linear walk Odile & Tim K ST150261 Meet at The Orchard PH, Hillcommon 13:20 4¾ miles, easy. 07754 682791 TA4 1DS (Optional meal after walk) ST138209 Sections of the WDW & former Grand Western TA21 8RQ Canal. Finish at The Iron Duke, Wellington. Sun 30 Jun Ham Hill & Chinnocks Carol A LINEAR Park in Asda CP, Wellington (free Sun) for 13.32 *09:15/10:00 Approx 11 miles, moderate. 619914 No 22 bus to Heatherton Grange (arr 13.39ish) ST498170 Start at Montecute NT overflow CP 07999 770039 Note earlier start time TA15 6XP Wed 22 May Barrington to Puckington and Stocklinch Liz H Sun 30 Jun Quantock Lodge & the Quantock Fringe Cath R 14:00 5½ miles, moderate. Lovely views from the top and 490828 14:00 6 miles, moderate/hilly 270308 ST396183 Stocklinch church is of interest. ST190396 Meet at Nether Stowey Library CP - also on-street TA19 0NQ Start from the National Trust CP at Barrington TA5 1LW parking if full Court Wed 3 Jul Clayhidon and the Culm Valley Cath R Fri 24 May Around Curry Mallet Lynda S 14:00 5 miles, moderate 270308 18:30 3½ miles, easy 272405 ST161156 Meet at CP near Clayhidon church ST328219 Meet at Village Hall CP, Curry Mallet EX15 3TJ TA3 6SY (Optional meal at Bell Inn, after walk) Fri 5 Jul River & Canal from The Master Joy W Sun 26 May The Templer Way - Stage 1: Haytor to Stover Janice & 18:30 4 miles, easy 07951 348299 11:30 Country Park (linear) Alan C ST243245 Meet at The Master Thatcher PH, Lisieux Way SX832749 8 miles, moderate, ALL downhill! Tea option. 257337 TA1 2PD (Optional meal after walk) TQ12 6QG Meet at Stover Country Park main CP (£3) for car MEDIUM shuttle to Haytor Visitor Centre CP (TQ13 9XT) LINEAR Note much earlier start time

This is a joint walk for all Sunday walkers

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Date/Time & Date/Time & Walk Details Contact Walk Details Contact Start point Start point Wed 29 May Walk around Reservoir Tim & Odile K Wed 12 Jun Westonzoyland, Chedzoy and the Battlefield Robert W 14:00 5 miles, leisurely. 07754 682790 14:00 A 5½ mile (8.8 km) level walk, some road walking 07974 866030 ST042311 Start across the dam, pass the Clatworthy Castle. ST352348 and stiles. TA4 2EJ One incline after the dam and another incline near TA7 0EP Start from St Mary the Virgin church, the end. Wonderful views. Westonzoyland. Roadside parking by church. Park at the Clatworthy Reservoir Public CP. Dogs on leads please. Note: No dogs allowed Fri 14 Jun Corfe & Poundisford Andy & Val N Fri 31 May Out from The Farmers Rod & Ruth F 18:30 4 miles, fairly easy with quiet country lanes, fields 282282 18:30 4½ miles, moderate 257236 ST232194 and a few stiles ST272199 Meet at The Farmers Arms PH, West Hatch TA3 7BU Meet at the White Hart PH, Corfe. Road parking if TA3 5RS (Optional meal after walk) not eating (Optional meal after walk) Sun 2 Jun Brendon Hills, Wheddon Cross to Davina C *09:00/10:00 and Lype Hill 07796 204735 Sun 16 Jun Exmoor: Out from Withypool will include Tarr Kathy R SS923387 11 miles, moderate/hilly. *08:45/10:00 Steps and the River Barle 01984 656353 nr TA24 7DU Start from Wheddon Cross CP SS845354 Around 10 miles, moderate 07967 907117 TA24 7QP Meet Withypool CP (no charge) Sun 2 Jun , Aller & Vellow Wood Andy & Val N Cafe should be open for after! 14:00 5 miles, moderate. Fields, tracks and quiet country 282282 ST089402 lanes. One steady climb after a mile. Sun 16 Jun Chipstable circular via Raddington Philip B TA4 4LA Meet at Church of St George, Sampford Brett. 14:00 5 - 6 miles, moderate, with some hills 275348 Village parking ST043272 Park alongside church, with further spaces around TA4 2PZ bend, above churchyard Wed 5 Jun Kennisham Hill and the Chargot Estate Martin S 14:00 About 5½ miles, moderate/hilly with a couple of 256687 Wed 19 Jun Beautiful Brendons Sally C SS965359 sharp climbs. 10:00 5 miles, moderate/hilly. 339605 Meet at Kennisham CP on B3224 between ST084324 A varied walk through wood and farm land starting Ralegh’s Cross & Wheddon Cross TA4 2RU from and passing through Combe Davey, Hudford Farm and Leigh Cottages Fri 7 Jun Langford Budville Circular Richard M Meet at Brompton Ralph VH CP, near church. 18:30 4 miles, moderate 669080 Donations welcome ST111228 Meet at The Martlet Inn, Langford Budville Note morning start time TA21 0QZ (Optional meal after walk) Fri 21 Jun Nether Stowey Circular Hazel P Sun 9 Jun Beautiful Brendons from Brompton Ralph Sally C 18:30 4 miles, moderate plus one climb 01278 451311 *09:15/10:00 10 miles, moderate/hilly 339605 ST191399 Meet at The Ancient Mariner PH, Nether Stowey ST084324 A varied walk through wood and farm land passing TA5 1NG (Optional meal after walk) TA4 2RU through Clatworthy, Langley Marsh and Combe Bottom. Sun 23 Jun Blue Anchor circuit via Dunster, , Hazel B Meet Brompton Ralph VH CP. Donations welcome *09:15/10:00 07576 111141 ST028435 11½ miles. Hills and flat coastal. Sun 9 Jun Holford Combe, Post & Alfoxton Evan L TA24 6JS Morning coffee at Dunster, Victoria Tea Rooms or 14:00 5 miles, moderate/hilly. 01278 451388 similar. Afternoon tea at Driftwood cafe. ST154410 Meet at Holford Bowling Green CP (free) Park along coastal road by the community public nr TA5 1RZ conveniences, near Home Farm.

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