West Wilts Ramblers ‘The Ramblers’ Association is a Registered Charity ( & Wales No 1093577, Scotland No SC039799), and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales (No 4458492). Registered office 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW’

Walks Programme: March - June 2018

Chairman: Peter Mundy Membership Secretary: Marie Green [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01225 762795 Tel: 01373 826264

Correspondence Secretary: Penny England Treasurer: Jenny Yearsley [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01380 828949 Tel: 01380 726779

Footpath Secretary: Brian Micklam Programme Secretary: Kate Clements [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01225 862427 Tel: 01373 830349

Publicity: Phil Dring Other committee members: [email protected] Angela Womersley, Carole Torrie, Bryan White, Tel: 01249 730538 Dave Yearsley

Group email: [email protected]. Committee details will only be published in the February – June programme each year so please ensure you retain the front page for reference.

North Dartmoor - self booking weekend away: 13 April -16 April. Details of walks are shown below. Please contact the leader, Frank Martinelli, in advance if you plan to attend [email protected].

Bradford on Avon Computer Club: meet at Bradford Library every Monday afternoon from 2 - 4pm. People can get free IT help, one- to-one support with all the basics of computers, tablets, smart phones, Skype and more. There is space available for new learners. The club is staffed by experienced volunteers who can resolve most problems. The link http://www.wiltshireonline.org/index.php/digital-inclusion gives further information.

Recce expenses: any recce expenses incurred by walk leaders may be claimed at 28p a mile up to a maximum of 36 miles.

Amble Rambles: These are proving a very popular alternative but are designed for those who wish to walk at a more leisurely pace. Jean Harkett is the coordinator and would like to hear from you if you are willing to lead an Amble Ramble – email [email protected].

Bradford on Avon WAW: if you are interested in shorter walks please check Bradford on Avon Walkers are Welcome group (WAW) www.walkbradfordonavon.org. Walks are one a month (last Tuesday in the month).

Car sharing: with the increasing difficulty in parking at the start of a walk please consider car sharing with walkers who live in your area. Perhaps make arrangements on a previous walk or contact the walk leader who may be able to help.

Walks: are all circular unless stated otherwise and the relevant OS Explorer map number is given. Please check the start time as this does vary and be at the start of the walk 10 minutes before it is due to start – we leave promptly.

Dogs: if you would like to bring your dog please ring the leader prior to the walk. The leader may or may not agree and may require the dog to be on a lead.

Mobile Phones: it would be helpful if walkers who have a mobile phone carry it with them on the walk, together with the mobile number of the walk leader. This is to ensure that in the event of any mishap or accident the leader can be alerted.

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Postcodes: the postcode nearest to the grid reference is now given. Many walkers find postcodes useful but they aren’t always accurate or helpful, especially in rural areas.

Footpath Problems: please report to Council by following the links on Wiltshire Ramblers http://www.wiltsswindonramblers.org.uk/ or by post to Alison Roberts, Rights of Way Section, County Hall, Trowbridge BA14 8JD. Please also copy your messages to our Footpath Secretary, Brian M, email: [email protected] or phone 01225 862427, who will follow up if necessary.

Next Programme: please send walk details by phone or email to the Programme Secretary Kate C by April 30 at the latest for the July – October 2018 programme. Tel: 01373 830349 or email: [email protected] or group email: [email protected]. You are welcome to book dates early and send details when convenient.

WALKS PROGRAMME MARCH – JUNE 2018

Sun 4 March 2018 - 9.5 miles/15.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA13 4TQ, ST885516 WESTBURY WHITE HORSE VIEW POINT TO EDINGTON Steep ascent onto Imber Range Path then stay up until Edington and Long Hollow. Meet at Westbury White Horse View Point car park on B3098 Bratton Road. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: Barbara O, 01373 864598 or 07913 291 816

Wed 7 March 2018 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: SN13 9HS, ST880702 AMBLE RAMBLE - CORSHAM Via Westrop, Easton, The Chequers and Corsham Park. Meet at Lacock Road car park, next to football club. Bring snack (Exp156) Contact: Althea L, 01225 709295 or 07887 513 571

Wed 7 March 2018 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:30: BA2 7HY, ST782621 DUNDAS VIADUCT Via Conkwell. Monkton Farleigh, Bathford and Warleigh. Meet at Canal Visitors Centre car park, Brassknocker Basin near junction of A36 and B3108 (free in winter). Bring lunch. (Exp155) Contact: Jim S, 01179 442 078 or 07751 447 770

Sun 11 March 2018 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0HE, ST932425 HEYTESBURY, KNOOK DOWN & HILL FORTS TO BATTLESBURY Climb to Imber Range Path at Knook Down then downland walking with lovely open views. Meet at Park Street (old A36) in Heytesbury. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: Barbara O, 01373 864598 or 07913 291 816

Wed 14 March 2018 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN8 4NQ, SU197634 & MARTINSELL HILL A varied walk, along canal towpath, gradual climb to Martinsell Hill with extensive views, then drop back to Wootton Rivers. Meet at Royal Oak car park, Wootton Rivers. Bring lunch. (Exp157) Contact: Penny E & Alex A, 01380 828949 or 07855 075 780 or 07501 424 744

Wed 14 March 2018 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: SN15 2LW, ST916682 AMBLE RAMBLE - LACOCK Meet at NT car park, Hither Way, Lacock (charges apply but free to NT members). Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: Phil D, 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

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Sat 17 March 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: Barrie W, 01225 866671 or 07791 492 224

Sun 18 March 2018 - 8 miles/12.9 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: Stella J, 01225 759324 or 07810 645 467

Wed 21 March 2018 - 6.8 miles/11 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA11 4NL, ST735457 NUNNEY & POSTLEBURY WOOD Via Trudoxhill and Cloford. Meet and park in Old Quarry car park, Castle Hill. Bring snack. (Exp142) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sun 25 March 2018 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA15 1DB, ST825606 BRADFORD ON AVON TO BROWN'S FOLLY Meet at far end of BOA station car park (free on Sundays). Bring lunch. (Exp156) Contact: Ros L, 07714 237 035 or 01249 323821

Wed 28 March 2018 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA15 2PU, ST805639 FARLEIGH WICK & AVON VALLEY Conkwell, Dundas Aqueduct, Limestone Link, Warleigh Woods and Monkton Farleigh. Meet at Fox and Hounds car park, Farleigh Wick. Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: Roger S, 07966 477 732

Sun 1 April 2018 - 13.6 miles/21.9 km – Strenuous. Starts at 10:00: BA13 4SA, ST916524 BRATTON, EARLSTOKE & Up and down the north-west escarpment of Salisbury Plain. Meet at Bratton car park, Tynings Lane. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: Andy R, 07919 232 759

Sun 1 April 2018 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 7ES, ST846373 KINGSTON DEVERILL & MERE DOWN Steady climb to Mere Down and Chaddenwick Furze. Meet at old phone box, Kingston Deverill. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: Barbara O, 01373 864598 or 07913 291 816

Wed 4 April 2018 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: BA15 2QP, ST798663 AMBLE RAMBLE - BROWN'S FOLLY Brown's Folly, Monkton Farleigh and Pinckney Green. Meet at Brown's Folly car park. Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: Brian M, 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

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Wed 4 April 2018 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN14 8NJ, ST781737 A SOUTH COTSWOLDS WALK Marshfield and Colerne. Meet at St Mary's church and park considerately at eastern end of the main street. Bring lunch. (Exp155) Contact: Marie G, 01373 826264 or 07714 846 225

Sun 8 April 2018 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA14 6NA, ST923578 KEEVIL, STEEPLE ASHTON & CLANGER WOOD Keevil, Steeple Ashton, Bullenhill, Stourton Water, West Ashton, Clanger Wood, East Town and back to Keevil. Meet at Martins Lane, Keevil. Please park south of the village hall. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: Dave & Jen Y, 01380 726 779 or 07872 104 672

Sun 8 April 2018 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Easy. Starts at 10:00: BA3 3EP, ST689550 MINING COUNTRY Walk from Radstock along the Greenway Path to Welton before exploring Clandown bottom. Return along section of the Fosse Way. Meet at Radstock Museum - car park opposite is free on Sundays. Bring snack. (Exp142) Contact: Nigel V, 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Wed 11 April 2018 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 2HZ, SU014641 THREE LITTLE HILLS NEAR DEVIZES Down to Consciences Lane, Mother Anthony's Well, Beacon Hill, King's Play Hill, Oliver's Castle and Roundway Hill. Meet at Leipzig Plantation car park. Bring lunch. (Exp157) Contact: Dave & Jen Y, 01380 726 779 or 07872 104 672

Wed 11 April 2018 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: SN14 7DR, ST861735 AMBLE RAMBLE - BIDDESTONE Meet at St Nicholas Church and park considerately in the village. Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: Phil D, 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

Fri 13 April 2018 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 13:00: EX20 4LU, SX562918 NORTH DARTMOOR - AWAY BREAK Meldon Reservoir. Meet at Meldon Reservoir car park for packed lunch at 12:30 and start walk at 13:00. Option of 4.5 mile walk. (ExpOL28) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sat 14 April 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: EX20 1EJ, SX592943 NORTH DARTMOOR - AWAY BREAK Tarka Trail. Meet at Okehampton Railway Station. Bring lunch but we will stop at Belstone - pub and cafe. Option of 6 mile walk. (ExpOL28) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sun 15 April 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: EX6 6PB, SX725903 NORTH DARTMOOR - AWAY BREAK Castle Drogo. Meet at Castle Drogo NT car park. Bring lunch but we will stop at Fingle Bridge (cafe/pub). There is a large cafe and restaurant at Castle Drogo. Option of 4.5 mile walk. (ExpOL28) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

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Mon 16 April 2018 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: EX20 2FG, SX642941 NORTH DARTMOOR - AWAY BREAK Sticklepath. Meet at Finch Foundry NT car park. Be careful of very narrow car entrance to car park, or park in village. Option of 5 mile walk. Longer walk includes Cosden Hill. (ExpOL28) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Wed 18 April 2018 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: BA13 4BD, ST838496 AMBLE RAMBLE - DILTON MARSH Tracks, fields and a quiet lane, very flat. Meet at the corner of Stormore and Clearwood, by the woods. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: Jean H, 07963 747 663

Wed 18 April 2018 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 5HH, SU009315 DOWNLAND WALK FROM DINTON PARK Fovant, Chalk Badges and Fovant Down, Compton Down, Compton Chamberlayne and Dinton Mill. Meet at NT car park (donation) next to St Mary's Church, Dinton. Unsuitable for dogs. Bring lunch. (Exp130) Contact: Keith B, 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

Sun 22 April 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA2 8PZ, ST740582 TWINHOE & STONEY LITTLETON Via Hinton Charterhouse, Baggridge and Hassage. Meet at Old Station car park, Wellow. Bring lunch. (Exp142) Contact: Brian M, 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

Wed 25 April 2018 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 7DX, ST919410 TYTHERINGTON & CORTON ACCESS LAND Meet on Tytherington to Corton Road, near the last group of houses after leaving Tytherington. Bring snack. (Exp 143) Contact: Brian M, 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

Sun 29 April 2018 - 9.9 miles/16 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA22 7HA, ST633254 'CAMELOT' & SURROUNDS Cadbury Castle is thought to be the Camelot of King Arthur. Meet and park at car park in South Cadbury. On A303, turn off about 6 miles west of Wincanton towards North and South Cadbury. Bring lunch. (Exp129) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Wed 2 May 2018 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN4 9NR, SU129747 HACKPEN HIGH Hackpen Hill, Barbury Castle, Rockley and back. Meet at Hackpen Hill car park. Bring lunch. (Exp157) Contact: Dave H, 01373 825265 or 07821 760 042

Wed 2 May 2018 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: BA15 2AF, ST812590 AMBLE RAMBLE - WESTWOOD CHURCH TO WINGFIELD Via Midway Manor. Meet at Westwood Church. Bring snack. (Exp156) Contact: Angela W, 01225 866671 or 07811 032 164

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Sun 6 May 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA15 1DA, ST825607 BRADFORD ON AVON & LIMPLEY STOKE VALLEY River Avon, , Westwood, Iford, Freshford, Limpley Stoke, Murhill and Avoncliff. Meet at far end of BOA station car park (free on Sundays). Unsuitable for dogs. Bring lunch. (Exp156) Contact: Keith B, 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

Wed 9 May 2018 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA11 4NL, ST735457 NUNNEY RIVER WALK Nunney Brook, Fordbury Water, Mells Stream and Egford Brook via Nunney Combe, Murder Combe, Bedlam and Egford. Meet at Quarry car park (free) Castle Hill, Nunney. Bring snack. Cafe and hotel available for food and refreshments after walk. (Exp142) Contact: Maurice E, 01373 473014 or 07913 051 442

Sun 13 May 2018 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 6SH, ST778340 AROUND , , Kilmington and NT Stourhead. Meet at Stourhead NT car park (free to NT members otherwise charges apply). Bring lunch. (Exp142/143) Contact: Dave H, 01373 825265 or 07821 760 042

Wed 16 May 2018 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 3QY, SU074572 NORTHERN EDGE OF SALISBURY PLAIN Quiet lanes and footpaths around Chirton and Marden but crossing A342 twice - dogs to be kept on lead. Meet and park on road in centre of Chirton. Bring snack. (Exp157/130) Contact: Bryan W, 07967 635 678

Wed 16 May 2018 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP4 7BE, SU149411 AMESBURY, STONEHENGE & BULFORD Amesbury, Avon Valley, Wilsford, Normanton Down, Stonehenge, Durrington and Bulford. Meet at Recreation Ground car park, Amesbury. From town centre approach via Church Street and after crossing river bridge, turn left into Recreation Road. From A303 Countess Roundabout, take Amesbury exit and turn right into Church Street at traffic lights. Option of 8 mile walk. Bring lunch. Joint walk with South Wilts Group. (Exp130) Contact: Keith B, 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

Sun 20 May 2018 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BS31 1HH, ST656683 CHEW VALLEY Compton Dando, Burnett. Meet at Bath Hill car park, Keynsham - free on Sundays. Please consider car sharing. Bring lunch. (Exp155) Contact: Peter M, 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

Wed 23 May 2018 - 5.8 miles/9.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN12 8JR, ST868659 ATWORTH, COTTLES & NESTON Meet at White Hart pub car park (by kind permission of landlord). Bring snack. Food and drink available at pub at end of walk. (Exp156) Contact: Mike F W, 01225 703833 or 07969 151 154

Sun 27 May 2018 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 1EB, SU004617 DEVIZES, POULSHOT, POTTERNE & DREW'S POND Via Kennet and Avon Canal, Flight of Locks and Seend. Meet at Wharf public car park (free on Sundays). Bring lunch. Unsuitable for dogs. (Exp156) Contact: Keith B, 01722 332433 or 07857 390 318

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Wed 30 May 2018 - 6.2 miles/10 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 7ES, ST846373 THE DEVERILLS & BRIMSDOWN HILL Brimsdown Hill, should be full of spring flowers, and return via Hill and Brixton Deverill. Meet at Kingston Deverill by phone box and park considerately nearby. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sun 3 June 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN13 8NT, ST824686 BOXING RING Explore Bybrook from Box, with ascents on to Box Hill and Colerne, good views. Meet at Selwyn Hall car park, Box. Bring lunch. (Exp156) Contact: Nigel V, 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Wed 6 June 2018 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA11 5BW, ST769452 TYTHERINGTON, TRUDOXHILL & MACMILLAN WAY Fields and views. Meet opposite Fox and Hounds pub, Tytherington. Car share where possible. Bring lunch. (Exp142) Contact: Gordon & Kate C, 01373 830349 or 07986 133 311

Wed 6 June 2018 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0HE, ST932425 AMBLE RAMBLE - HEYTESBURY CHALK STREAMS Meet at Park Street (old A36) Heytesbury. Bring snack. (Exp143) Contact: Jean H, 07963 747 663

Sun 10 June 2018 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 5SE, ST971574 WORTON & IMBER RANGE PERIMETER PATH Worton, Marston, Erlestoke, Coulston. IRPP, Great Cheverell Lakes. Meet and park between Worton village hall and school. Bring lunch. (Exp143) Contact: Dave H, 01373 825265 or 07821 760 042

Wed 13 June 2018 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA2 8QB, ST738581 WELLOW Meet at Old Station car park. Bring snack. (Exp142) Contact: Viv T, 01225 762037 or 07401 811 505

Wed 13 June 2018 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: ST802618 AMBLE RAMBLE - WINSLEY Meet at Hartley Farm shop car park, signposted off the Winsley by-pass. Bring snack. Option of lunch or coffee at Farm shop cafe after walk. (Exp156) Contact: Derrick & Lesley H, 01225 863066 or 07986 972 984

Sun 17 June 2018 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP7 8RJ, ST869234 THE DONHEADS Donhead St Mary, and Ludwell. Meet at King Alfred's Way, Shaftesbury. At Tesco roundabout on A350 in Shaftesbury, turn left on to Pound Lane, then next left and park on roadside adjacent to industrial area. Bring lunch. (Exp118) Contact: Peter M, 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

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Wed 20 June 2018 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 6EP, ST910329 HINDON & MILTON Open countryside west of Hindon and a tranquil hamlet. No stiles. Meet at Lamb Inn, Hindon and park considerately in the village. Bring snack. There is a suitable place in Hindon for a packed lunch/picnic at the end of the walk and a choice of two pubs. (Exp143) Contact: Peter M, 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

Sun 24 June 2018 - 10.6 miles/17 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 5HT, SU009316 DINTON & THE NADDER VALLEY Spectacular scenery exploring Nadder Valley. Figure of eight with option of 5 mile walk. Meet and park in NT car park in Dinton, by St Mary's church. Bring snack/lunch. (Exp130) Contact: Frank M, 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Wed 27 June 2018 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP5 5PB, SU004194 GARSTON WOOD Walk around Garston Wood with superb views and scenery. Meet at Garston Wood car park (free). Bring snack. (Exp118) Contact: Bryan W, 07967 635 678

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