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SOUTH 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.

DEC 2016-MAR 2017 WALKS

Walk leaders and designated back-markers should exchange mobile phone numbers so that contact may be maintained in cases of emergency. Those leaders and back-markers without phones should appoint substitutes. Numbers should be exchanged before the walk commences. 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 Medium = 5-7 miles Short = 4-5 miles approx Starting times of walks vary and need to be noted carefully.

NOTICES. Christmas Lunch will be at The Muddled Man. See Medium walk entry for 8 December for details. Lunch will be at 1.00pm. Area AGM The next Area AGM is to be hosted by Sedgemoor Group on the 18 February in St Mary's Church Centre, Nether Stowey. More details on page 6 Programme Distribution. Short walk distribution will be on Mar 16 and Medium walk distribution will be on Mar 9. Walks leaders. Details of walks on the Apr-Jul 2017 programme need to reach the appropriate organiser by Feb 1. Group Committee Meeting: will be held on 2 Feb 2017

Walk category Organiser Thurs & Sat Medium Walks June Curtis Thurs Short Walks Phil Bradshaw Sunday Walks Jean Verkroost

COMMITTEE VACANCIES Derek Lucas is standing down as Treasurer at the AGM. We still have vacancies for the Chairman and area representatives, please speak to a committee member if you are willing to take on either of these roles.

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Thu 1 Dec 10.00 5.5 miles Catash Inn BA22 7DH GR634273 Woolston, Yarlington return via Leland Trail MacMillan & Monarchs Ways Roger and Janet 01963 34965

Thu 1 Dec 10.00 4.8 miles Lower - Masons Arms GR510158 Parking behind and below the pub. To and Hocker’s Hill. Some hills. George R. 01460 75437

Sat 3 Dec 10.00 5 miles Abbotsbury CP GR578853 towards Hardys Monument and Portisham Richard C 01935 473951

Sun 4 Dec. 10:00. B. 11 miles. Picnic. Meet at Kingston Deverill church. GR ST846370. Via Bidcombe Down, Horningsham, Heaven’s Gate, Shute Farm, Brixton Deverill. Peter B. 01935 862229.

Thu 8 Dec 10.00 5.5 miles Muddled Man, GR468135 Monarchs Way, Trail and Gerry 01935 881317 followed by CHRISTMAS LUNCH at 1pm. Lunch must be booked with Ruth Goodland by 1 December 01935 474671.

Sun 11 Dec. 10:00. B.10 miles. Picnic. Meet at Tibbs Hollow Car Park, near Frampton. GR SY619944. Via Muckleford. Registered assistance dogs only. Derek L. 01935 426842.

Thu 15 Dec 10.00 5.5 miles Broadway Church GR329159 extra parking in village. To Ashill and Windmill Hill Marion and Derek 01460 57093

Thu 15 Dec 10.00 4.5 miles Wheathill golf course GR 583308 The course is about one mile east of Lydford traffic lights (A37) on B3153 towards . Park behind the club house – food available. Non-eaters may also park here. Phil 01458 850834

Sun 18 Dec. 10:00. B. 10 miles. Picnic. Meet at Castle Neroche CP. GR ST273157. Via Blindmoor, Bishopswood and Ham.Registered Assistance dogs only. Carl E. 01460 30163.

Thu 22 Dec 10.15 4.5 miles – Castlebrook Inn GR 490327 Towards Littleton – panoramic views. Lots of parking at rear of pub. Pub offers a £10 - 2 course seniors meal. Phil 01458 850834

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Sun 25 Dec. NO WALK

Thu 29 Dec NO WALK

Sun 1 Jan NO WALK

Thu 5 Jan 10.00 5.5 miles The Sun Inn (great Carvery) Lower Burton GR688917 DT2 7RZ via Charminster David W 01935 864384

Thu 5 Jan 10.00 4.8 miles Cranmore The Strode Arms GR668432 To Cranmore Tower, Waterlip and Chelynch. One hill – taken slowly. Geoff 01275 475002

Sat 7 Jan 10.00 5.5 miles Priddy, Park on the Green near New Inn PH (closed) GR528509 Deer Leap, Durston Drove John O 01935 414745

Sun 8 Jan. 10:00. B. 12 miles. Picnic. Meet at Sports Ground CP, off Moor Lane. GRST714277. A section of the Monarchs Way and Horsington, , Buckhorn Weston. Mike P. 01963 363077.

Thu 12 Jan 10.00 5.5 miles , Lamb & Lark GR541220 to Chilton Cantillo and Ashington Phil 01458 850834

Thu 12 Jan 10.30 4.5 miles Over Stratton, Royal Oak. GR435154 To Drayton, Creedy Bridge and Wigborough Stuart and Rosemary 01460 259964

Sun 15 Jan. 10:00. A. 12.5 miles. Picnic. Meet at Piddlehinton Church. GR SY715972. Towards Higher Melcombe. Sandra S. 07970 490653.

Thu 19 Jan 10.00 5.25 miles Bradford Abbas Rose and Crown DT9 6RF GR587142 Colin Scott 01935 415612

Thu 19 Jan 10.00 4.5 miles Butleigh Rose & Portcullis GR 520332. To the Hood monument. Lovely views. Phil E 01935 429302

Sun 22 Jan. 10:00. B. 13 miles. Picnic. Meet 1/2 mile SE of Buckland Newton in layby on B3143 at Henley. GR ST695045. Via Dorsetshire Gap, Bingham’s Melcombe, Hilton, Ansty, Ball Hill. Peter B. 01935 862229.

Thu 26 Jan No Medium walk.

3 Thu 26 Jan 10.30 4.5 miles North Wootton – The Three Elms pub, GR658143. On A3030 about 3 miles SE of Sherborne. Pub opens early for “pre-walk” breakfasts. Wendy and Richard 01935 862340

Sun 29 Jan. 10:00. B. 10 miles. Picnic. Meet at Trent near the church. GR ST590186. Monarch's Way to Stafford's Green and return via Nether Compton. Peter M. 01935 429477.

Thu 2 Feb 10.00 6 miles Ham Hill Park and start near Rangers Hut and Toilet Block, GR542289 John O 01935 414745

Thu 2 Feb 10.30 4.3 miles – Silver Street car park. GR 359147 Through Dillington Park and West Wood Richard and Monica 01935 472826

Sat 4 Feb 10.00 6.2 miles Somerton The Unicorn Pub (opposite Overt Locke) GR488285 parking at pub is limited. Somerton parking is FREE but check on time limits. Badgers Cross & West End of Somerton Phil 01458 850834

Sun 5 Feb. 10:00. B. 11 miles. Picnic. Meet at Membury village CP. GR ST277030. Via Yarty Valley, Churchill and Chardstock Bridge. Registered Assistance dogs only. Carl E. 01460 30163.

Thu 9 Feb 10.00 5.5 miles Blackdown Village Hall GR397023 will be muddy overgrown paths and bit of an obstacle course £1 donation per car please David and Linda 01460 929350

Thu 9 Feb 10.15 4.5 miles free car park. Extra parking on Limington Road. GR522225 To and Limington using part of the Monarch’s Way Ann D and Sue C 01935 816731

Sun 12 Feb. 10:00. B. 10 miles. Picnic. Meet at CP on Prigg Lane. GR ST434170. Via , , Barrington and West Lambrook. Dave C. 01935 592536.

Thu 16 Feb 10.00 6 miles Wynford Eagle park on road in village GR582960 Toward Brookside Farm, Sheephouse Barn, Colesmoor, Toller Porcrorum Gerry 01935 881317

Thu 16 Feb 10.00 4.8 miles Ilminster Orchard Way CP House (by Tesco petrol stn) To and Herne Hill. Marion and Derek 01460 57093

4 Sun 19 Feb. 10:30. C. 9 miles. Picnic. Meet at West Hay Moor NNR CP. GR ST456437. Via Abbots Fish house and Lower Godney. Liz P. 07802 889173.

Thu 23 Feb 10.00 6.5 miles Cranmore Railway Station CP BA4 4QP GR668430 Lanes By-ways and fields Roger and Janet 01963 34965

Thu 23 Feb 10.30 4.5 miles Longburton – Rose and Crown GR649128 Flat walk via Folke, Wizard Bridge and Leweston School Les 01935 850810

Sun 26 Feb. 10:30. B. 10 miles. Picnic. Meet in Church Street (near The Bell), . GR ST375062. Via , Oathill, Drimpton, Blackdown Hill. Sue P. 01460 249297.

Thu 2 Mar 10.00 7 miles Lugger Inn Chickerell DT3 4DY GR805642 or road side parking could be muddy in places June and Brian 01460 77057

Thu 2 Mar 1030 4.5 miles. - meet at bridge GR683347 Free CP off Station Road. Undulating walk around town. Good views. Roger and Eileen 01460 241608

Sat 4 Mar 10.00 5.5 miles Castle CP GR631252 towards Sutton Montis John O 01935 414745

Sun 5 Mar. 10:30. B. 12.5 miles. Picnic. Meet at Arnewood Gardens . GR ST545145. Via . Registered assistance dogs only. Derek L. 01935 426842.

Thu 9 Mar Programme Distribution 10.00 5.5 miles Recreation Ground GR406146 near village hall to Dinnington and Marion and Derek 01460 57093

Thu 9 Mar 10.30 4.5 miles recreation ground GR461188 Around Martock and Coat – field paths and tracks. David and Linda 01460 929350

Sun 12 Mar. 10:00. B. 11 miles. Picnic. Meet at Lytes Cary Car Park. GR ST533266. Via Charlton Adam, Charlton Mackerel, Kingsdon. Ian W. 07478 672185.

Thu 16 Mar Programme Distribution 10.00 6.5 miles Chetnole St Peters Church GR602084 DT9 6NJ Mainly fields through Chetnole and Leigh Jenny and Eddie 07768095346

5 Thu 16 Mar 10.30 4 miles Stoke sub Hamdon - Fleur de Lis pub GR472172 Around Stoke and Norton. David K 01935 420545

Sun 19 Mar. 10:00. B. 13.5 miles. Picnic. Meet at South Cadbury CP. GR ST631253. Via , , and . Jean V. 01935826089.

Thu 23 Mar 10.00 7 miles Village Hall CP Oakhill BA3 5AN OS EX142 GR ST633475 on entering Oakhill take road opp pub sign up Zion Hill & Maesbury Castle outstanding views Mervyn 01747 840896

Thu 23 Mar 10.00 4.8 miles Montacute – Phelips Arms GR496169 Park in the Borough or NT car park To via Kissmedown Lane. Not flat - could be muddy – no stiles and good views. Peter and Maggie 01935 826821

Sun 26 Mar. 10:00. B. 10 miles. Picnic. Meet at Broadwindsor Craft Centre. GR ST439024. Via Burstock, Wayford, Henley Cross, Seaborough, Littlewindsor. Tony W. 01935 07749 931443.

Thu 30 Mar 10.00 6 miles Holman Clavel Inn Culmhead TA3 7EA GR221161 Patrons use Pub CP (off rd at rear of pub) Steve H 01823 664227

Thu 30 Mar 10.00 4.6 miles – The Quarry Inn GR548310 To West Lydford and . Please park at side of pub not at front. Pat C 01749 673453

Details for Area AGM. Sedgemoor will lead a walk from the car park starting at 10.30 am (toilets available before the walk from 9.30 am) and returning around 12.30 - 1 pm. A guest speaker - Chris Sidaway, who is a consultant and Practitioner in Somerset Culture, will do a slide presentation for 45 minutes. The subject is "The worthy and not so worthy of Somerset from the Normans to the 18th Century". More information via Area or Sedgemoor websites.

6 WALKS LEADERS GUIDELINES Parking As our walks can attract up to 20 cars, walk leaders should ensure that parking is available, especially when parking in small villages. Accidents. If there is an accident requiring help the leader should stay with the casualty until help arrives, unless he can appoint a carer of whose competence he is sure. If the leader stays behind, the backmarker or a volunteer leader should continue with the party. The leader must notify the secretary or chairman of any accident other than the trivial. Backmarkers Leaders should always appoint a backmarker and count those walking. Footpath Maintenance Problems. Contact Rights of Way 0845 3459155 or use the SCC website. The easiest access route is to Google “footpath problems in Somerset” and then click on the relevant SCC web site. This page then has a button to report faults. The Group Secretary has printed notes if further help is needed. . Gates should be left as we find them. The most appropriate signalling arrangement should be chosen. E.g. [1] Arm signalling: one arm raised, shut the gate; both arms raised, shut and tie the gate; both arms flapped, leave the gate open. [2]. Ribbon signalling. When the leader reaches a gate that is to be left open a ribbon is tied to the gate. The ribbon is removed by the backmarker and returned to the leader at the end of the walk. If there is no ribbon then the gate is closed and tied if a tie is present. that has been cut. Handbook. The Group has a copy of the Ramblers’ Association very comprehensive handbook for walks’ leaders, which can be borrowed on request from the secretary.

If any walk leader is unable to lead their walk they should either find a replacement or contact the appropriate coordinator as soon as possible. Please ensure you speak to someone, not just leave a message.

Find us on line at http://www.southsomersetramblers.org.uk/

Our walks are open to anyone interested. If you want to know more about the Ramblers’ Association, or this programme, please ask any committee member. New walks leaders are always needed, so if you are able to lead a walk please contact the appropriate programme secretary. A copy of this programme is available free on our website or can be obtained on request to the publicity officer. Please send a stamped addressed envelope if it is to be posted. General note on pub car parking. It is common courtesy to use the pub for food or drinks if parking on their property. If not able to, park on roads or public car parks wherever possible

7 PAGE 8 NOTES FOR WALKERS We walk together and the leader sets a suitable pace for the party - please do not force a faster pace. Strong footwear and waterproof clothing are recommended - we cannot stop the rain or always dodge the mud. Hazardous conditions –whenever there is a possibility of snow, ice or significant fog it is likely the walk will be cancelled so please check with the leader before setting out. This also applies if there has been an incident such as an outbreak of Foot & Mouth disease Dogs. Dogs are welcome on most walks, though the leader may specify “registered assistance dogs only" in the programme. Dogs must be under total control and the leader can insist that they be kept on leads. Note. All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally happen. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise. OFFICERS Chairman: VACANT Secretary: Ian Rendall, 3a Tintern, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil BA21 3SJ. 01935 421235 Treasurer: Derek Lucas, 18 Sandhurst Road, Yeovil BA20 2LG. 01935 426842 Programme Co-ordinator: David Fawthrop, 11 Manor View, TA18 8JT Programme Organisers: Thu & Sat Medium walks June Curtis. [email protected]. 01460 77057. Thu Short walks: Phil Bradshaw [email protected] 01458 850834 All-day weekend:. Jean Verkroost.. 01935 826089. [email protected] Publicity Officer: Wendy Yates. [email protected]. 01935 862340. Footpath Secretaries: East:: Phil Bradshaw. 01458 850834. [email protected] North: Jean Verkroost.. 01935 826089. [email protected] South: Paul Cullen-James,. 01935 412327. [email protected] West: Roger Cripps. 01460 241608. [email protected] Footpath Working Party Organiser. Roger Cripps. 01460 241608. [email protected] Minutes Secretary: Linda Fawthrop. 01460 929350. Representative on Area Committee: VACANT Committee members are: - Phil Bradshaw, Roger Clarke, June Curtis, Roger Cripps, Linda and David Fawthrop, Derek Lucas, John Oliver, Ian Rendall, and Wendy Yates.

The Ramblers Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in and Wales, Company Registration No. 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1093577. Registered Office: 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.

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