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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.

AUG - NOV 2013 WALKS

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 programme secretary. A copy of this programme is available free on our website or can be obtained on request to the publicity officer (price 3 second class stamps, free to Group members). Please send a stamped addressed envelope if it is to be posted. Walks are graded according to the following classification of pace:- A = fast; B = brisk; C = moderate; D = easy. Starting times of walks vary and need to be noted carefully.

NOTICES. Annual General Meeting. on Sat Nov 2. . Village Hall. GR 537126. 11.00 a.m.. Local walk. 4.5 miles, D. Assistance dogs only.. Derek 01935 426842. 2.00 pm. Annual General Meeting. Motions and other items should be sent to the secretary by 17 October. Meet with other members in reviewing the past year and planning for the future. Christmas Lunch. This will be held at 1.00 pm at The Muddled Man, on Thursday Dec 12. The menu will be known by Oct 1. Bookings may be made with Ruth Goodland between Oc1 and Nov 21. Tel 01935 474671. Cheques (made payable to R Goodland) may be posted to her at 25 Rivers Road, BA21 5RJ. Group Committee Meeting will be held on Thurs Oct 3. Programme Distribution. D Group distribution is on Nov 7 and C Group distribution is on Nov 14. Rail Walk. Wed 2 Oct. Rail Walk fro Yeovil Pen Mill Station starting at 10.10. 9/10 miles. Through Yeovil, Yeovil Marsh and local country side. Daphne D 01935 881802. Walks leaders. Details of walks on the Dec 2013 to March 2014 programme should reach the appropriate organiser by Oct 1.

Walk category Organiser Thurs C Walk June Curtis Thurs D Walk Jim Fewkes Weekend half-day walk June Curtis Sunday Walk Jean Verkroost

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

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PAGE 2 THURSDAY C WALKS. Organiser June Curtis. Thu Aug 1. 10.00. Carpenters Arms, . GR 525186. 5.5 miles. C Towards House. Phil 01458 850834 or [email protected] Thu Aug 8.11.00 start. Tyneham, Dorset; between Lulworth & Kimmeridge.GR 882803 BH20.6 miles plus. C. Picnic but also refreshments at Lulworth Cove. Over the MoD ranges and along the coast. Roger & Eileen 01460 241608 Thu Aug 15. 10.00. Street Inn, Street (at junction with Somerton Rd and High Street) GR 486370. C 6.8 miles. Towards Baltonsborough via River Brue, Wearyall Hill and Pomparles Bridge. Park and meet in rear pub car park. More parking in Strode college car park – 50 yds east. Why not visit Clarks Village later. Phil 01458 850834 Thu Aug 22. 10.00 Fiddleford Manor Car Park. OS EX 129 E, GR ST801 135. C. 6 miles. Flat walk visiting villages along and around the River Stour. RAD only. Mervyn 01747 840896. Thu Aug 29. 10.00, The Rose & Portcullis, Butleigh, GR519333 (The Pub, on RHS, as approached from , with a good-sized car park, non patrons preferably in the road, is currently without its signboard. 6 miles, C, Via Combe Hill, the Polden Way & Hood monument, Good views, Peter & Maggie 01935 826821. Thu Sep 5. 10.00. The Bell Inn, , near Chard. 6 miles. C. Towards Forde Abbey. Assistance dogs only. Marian & Derek 01460 73695. Thu Sep 12. 10.00. Dalwood Village Hall CP. ST 247004. EX13 7EJ. 6 miles. C. Valley of Corry Brook and River Yarty. John O. 01935 414745. Thu Sep 19. 10.00. Abbotsbury Main Car Park. GR 579853. 6 miles. C. Abbotsbury & Chesil Beach. Richard C. 01935 473951. Thu Sep 26. 10:00 Foresters Arms pub car park Holywell near East Coker 5.5 miles C . Wendy & Richard 01935 862340 Lunch available. Tue Oc1. Details of walks on the Dec 2013 to March 2014 programme should reach the organiser, June Curtis, by today. Thu. Oct 3. 10.00 Beaminster, Yarn Barton CP GR 482014. 6 miles. C. Northwards via Monarch’s Way and Wessex Ridgeway. Martin and Jean 01460 76366

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PAGE 3. THURSDAY C WALKS. Organiser June Curtis Thu Oct 10. 10.30. Meet at Maiden Castle CP near Dorchester. GR SY668888. 6 miles. C. Assistance dogs only. Derek L 01935 426842. Thu Oct 17. 10.00. Charmouth Road CP, Lyme Regis. GR 343925. Post DT7 3DW. Well-wooded country of Lim Valley. Good view of Lyme Regis & coast. 6½ miles. C. John O 01935 414745. Thu.Oct.24. 10.00 Broadwindsor Craft Centre, SY441027. On B3163 5.5 miles. C. Via Lewesdon Hill. June + Brian 01460 77057. Thu Oct 31.. 10.00. Unicorn PH, Bayford, . GR 727291. 5.25 miles. C. To , Wincanton and . Limited parking at pub for patrons, but nearby street parking available. Meal deal negotiated! Roger & Janet 01963 34965. Sat Nov 2. 2.00 pm. Annual General Meeting at East Coker Village Hall. See page 1 for details. Thu Nov 7. Start 10.00 Sydling St Nicholas Park in centre of Village. 6.5 miles ‘C ‘ Towards Pond Bottom, Godmanstone, Glebe Barn, Wessex Ridgeway, Large Bar Barn. Gerry E 01935 881317. Thu Nov 14. PROGRAMME DISTRIBUTION 10.00 Yeovil. Lyde Road Car Park, next to the new Wyndham Park Roundabout. GR.ST573173. 6 miles. C. Yeovil Country Park and Wyndham Hill. Easy with some Town walking. Nearby Pub for Lunch. Brian 01935423548 Thu Nov 21. 10.00. White House lay-by on the A30 outside Chard. 6 miles. C. There is plenty of parking in the lay-by. Possible muddy. Assistance dogs only. Marian & Derek01460 73695. Thu Nov 28. 10.00 Norton-sub-Hamdon Village Hall Car Park. GR 470159. 6 miles. C. Via Ham Hill, Montacute, Little Norton. . Tom T 01460 242729.

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PAGES 4 THURSDAY D WALKS. Organiser Jim Fewkes. Thu. Aug 1. 10.30. Meet at Arnewood Gardens, Yeovil GR SY 545145. 4 miles. D. Assistance dogs only. Derek L. 01935 426842. Thu Aug 8. 10.30 Catash Inn, . OS EX 129 E, GR ST634 273. D. 4 miles. Flat walk exploring the maze of footpaths in and around North Cadbury. RAD only. Mervyn 01747 840896 Thu Aug 15.. Start 10.30 am. Ye Olde Poppe Inn Nr Chard. GR328058 4 miles D. Towards Chard & return using local paths. Inn is on A358 2 miles south of Chard. Colin 01460 63610. Thu Aug 22. No walk is scheduled for today. Thu Aug 29. 10.30. Millbrook Gardens car park, . (Near Fire Station). 4.0 miles. D. To Lodge Hill, Higher Hadspen, Hadspen & . Jim & Sheila 01935 850227. Thu Sep 5. 10.30. Fleur de Lys Inn, Stoke-sub-Hamdon. 4.5 miles. D. Towards Norton-sub-Hamdon. David K 01935 420545. Thu Sep 12. No walk is scheduled for today. Thu Sep 19. 10.30. Meet at the Rest and Welcome Pub, (on the A37, Dorchester Road approx 5 miles from Yeovil) for a 10.30 start. The pub will be open for lunch time meals on the day of the walk prior to our setting off. The walk is approx. 5 miles (2 hours) through the Estates and back to the pub, taking in the deer park and house. 3 inclines to be taken slowly and one stile to be crossed twice. Parking at the Pub at the lower end of the car park. Janet and Tony H 01935 428607. Thu Sep 26. 10.30. Fiddleford Manor CP. Off the A357 road 1.1 mile beyond the traffic lights at Sturminster Newton. GR 801136. 4.2 miles. D. Via Broadoak & Sturminster Mill. Jim & Sheila. 01935 850227. Tue Oct 1. Details of walks on the Dec 2013 to March 2014 programme should reach the organiser, Jim Fewkes, by today.. Thu Oct 3. 10.30. Kingsdon Inn, Kingsdon. GR 519261. 4.5 miles. D. Towards Charlton Mackrell. Pub parking is for patrons only. There is nearby street parking. In some places it is essential for dogs to be on a lead. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227. Thu Oct 10. No walk is scheduled for today. Thu Oct 17. 10.30. Stourhead NT car park. GR 4½ miles. D. Sheila M 01935 473114.

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PAGE 5 THURSDAY D WALKS. Organiser Jim Fewkes. Thu Oct 24. 10.30 start. Duke of York, .GR403173, TA190LW. 4 miles approx. D. Towards and Barrington .Some ‘up’ but no rush. Only patrons in car park, please. Roger & Eileen 01460 241608. Thu Oct 31. 10:30 The Griffin’s Head pub car park Nether Compton 4.5 miles. D. One gentle ascent, otherwise easy cross field ambles. Wendy & Richard 01935 862340. Lunches available Sat Nov 2. 2.00 pm. Annual General Meeting at East Coker village Hall. See page 1 for details. Thu Nov 7, D GROUP PROGRAMME DISTRIBUTION WALK. 10.30. Long Sutton Village Hall. GR 469256. 4.1 miles. D. Towards Upton Bridge and Long Sutton Plantation. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227. Thu Nov 14. No D walk is scheduled for today. Thu Nov 21. 10.30. Rose and Crown, Bradford Abbas. GR 588143. 4 miles. D. Towards Clifton Maybank & Thornford. Dogs on leads, please. Peter B. 01935 424208. Thu Nov 28. There should be a walk today but details will not be available until Oct 17.

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PAGE 6 SUNDAY ALL DAY WALKS. Organiser Jean Verkroost Sun Aug 4. 10.30. Meet in the lay-by at Salway Ash School. GR SY456975. 10 miles. B. Picnic. Via Waytown, Netherbury, Stoke Knapp & Lewesdon. Assistance dogs only. Carl E. 01460 30163 Sun Aug 11. 10.30. Crowcombe Gate car park. GR ST150378. 12 miles. B. Picnic. Thorncombe Hill, Weacombe, Beacon Hill, Holford, Dowsborough Fort. Peter & Sara. 01458 830160 Sun Aug 18. 10.30. St Mary’s Church Car Park, . GR ST427265. 11 miles. B. Picnic. River & canal walk via Bridge, Thorney, , Drayton, . Alan & Stella. 079716619889 Sun Aug 25. Mendip Walking Festival. Each day there will be 3 walks (various distances) starting at 10.00 plus 1 shorter walk starting at 13:00 All walks start from The Scout Hut, The Blue School, Kennyon Road, Wells, BA5 2NW. GR ST543462. For further details see Mendip Ramblers web site. Sun Sep 1. 10.30. Meet Village Green, Kingston St Mary. GR ST222296. Park nearby or in CP opposite church 200 yards on right up Church St. 11 miles. B. Picnic. Hilly, scenic walk over southern end of Quantocks via Cothelstone Hill, Broomfield Hill, Fyne Court. Peter B. 01935 862229. Sun Sep 8. 10:00. Cerne Abbas Kettle Bridge Car Park. GR ST663014. 11 miles. A. Picnic. Via Wessex Ridgeway – Folly. Tony W. 01935 477273 Sun Sep 15. 10.30. Stourhead NT CP (free for members) GR ST778341. 15 miles. A. Picnic. Via White Sheet Hill, Long Knoll, Alfred’s Tower. Sandra S. 07970 490653. Sun Sep 22. 10:30. Marnhull Free CP. GR ST775194. 12 miles. B. Picnic. Via Fifehead Magdalen, Stour Provost, Duncliffe Hill, Todber. Mike P. 01963 363077. Sun Sep 29. 10:00. The Farmers Arms pub, Bickenhall Lane, past RSPCA Animal Centre, West Hatch. TA3 5RS. GR ST275199. 13 miles. B. Picnic. The Here Path, going clockwise. Sue P. 01935 825466. Tue Oct 1. Details of walks on the Dec 2013 to March 2014 programme should reach organiser, Jean Verkroost, by today.. Sun Oct 6. 10.00. Park at Village hall. GR ST485328. 12 miles. B. Picnic. Lollover Hill, Butleigh, Hood Monument, Street Youth Hostel and return to Compton Dundon. Liz P. 01458 850401 Sun Oct 13. 10:30. Dead Womans Ditch Car Park. GR ST167383. 11 miles. A. Picnic. Via The North Quantocks. Tony W. 01935 477273

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PAGE 7 SUNDAY ALL-DAY WALKS. Organiser Jean Verkroost. Sun Oct 20. 10.30. Catherines Close CP Castle Cary. GR ST642326. 11 miles. C. Picnic. Via and . Peter M. 01935 429477. Sun Oct 27. 10:00. Salisbury Street CP, Mere. GR ST814324. 11.5 miles. B. Picnic. Via Search Farm, Homestalls, Long Knoll, Rodmead Farm. Jean V. 01935 826089. Sun Nov 3. 10.00. Marshwood School Layby on B3165 /Lyme road. GR SY382996. 11 miles. B. Picnic. Via Peter’s Gore, Abbott’s Wootton, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bettiscombe. Peter B. 01935 862229. Sun Nov 10. 10:00. Start Eggardon, Shatcombe Lane CP. GR SY548949. 12 miles. B. Picnic. Via N.Eggardon Farm, South Eggardon Farm, Askerswell, Litton Lane, Chilcombe Hill Fort, Chilcombe, Coombfield Farm, Litton Cheney, North Barn Farm, return via West Compton.. Gerry E. 01935 881317. Sun Nov 17. 10:00. Meet at Yarn Barton Car Park Beaminster. GR ST481014. 10 miles. C. Registered assistance dogs only. Picnic. Derek L. 01935 426842. Sun Nov 24. 10.00. Somerton Shoppers CP. GR ST489286. 12 miles. C. Picnic. Compton Dundon, Great Breach Wood, , Charlton Mackrell. 1 steep hill and some mud likely. Ken P.

PAGE 7. WEEKEND HALF-DAY WALKS. Organiser June Curtis. Sat Aug 3. 9.30. Chetnole. Park by the church GR 602085 . 7 miles. C. To complete the walk from Jan. No arrangements made with the pub. Please note earlier time. Phil 01458 850834, Sat Sep 7. 10.00. Crewkerne. Meet at crossroads at junction of Kithill & Lang Road. 6 miles. C. There is plenty of parking in the roads nearby. To Seaborough. Assistance dogs only. Marian & Derek 01460 73695. Tue Oct 1. Details of walks on the Dec 2013 to March 2014 programme should reach the organiser, June Curtis, by today. Sat Oct 5. 10.00. Marnhull Recreation Ground/ Village Hall CP. GR 781192. 5½ miles. C. Towards Stour Provost & Fifehead Magdalen. Richard C 01935 473951. Sat Nov 2. Walk and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. East Coker Village Hall. GR 537126. 11.00 a.m.. Local walk. 4.5 miles, D. Assistance dogs only. Derek 01935 426842. 2.00 pm. Annual General Meeting. Motions and other items should be sent to the secretary by 17 October. Meet with other members in reviewing the past year and planning for the future

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. Note that, in fairness, people using a public house car park should patronise the pub even if only for a drink. 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: Jim Fewkes, The Gables, Middle Street, , Yeovil BA22 8AQ. 01935 850227. [email protected] 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 Organisers: Thursday C walks June Curtis. [email protected]. 01460 77057. Thursday D walks: Jim Fewkes, 01935 850227. [email protected] Weekend half-day walks. June Curtis. [email protected]. 01460 77057. All-day weekend:. Jean Verkroost.. 01935 826089. [email protected] Publicity Officer: Wendy Yates. [email protected]. 01935 862340. Footpath Secretaries: East: Dick Male 01963 440968. 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. Ruth Goodland 01935 474671. Mervyn King 01747 840896. Committee members are:- Roger Cripps, Linda Fawthrop, Jim Fewkes, Ruth Goodland, Mervyn King, Derek Lucas, John Oliver, Ian Rendall, 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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