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West Wilts Ramblers ‘The Ramblers’ Association is a Registered Charity (England & 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. West Wilts Ramblers Programme: March – June 2018 Page 1 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 Wiltshire 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 WOOTTON RIVERS & 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 West Wilts Ramblers Programme: March – June 2018 Page 2 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 & SALISBURY PLAIN 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 West Wilts Ramblers Programme: March – June 2018 Page 3 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.
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