AMBLERS – OCT 19 to JAN 20 Contact: John & Lyn 07910 138 699 (formerly St Pauls & Easton Walking Group) email: [email protected] DATE WALK MEET, TRAVEL & END DESCRIPTION & LEADERS SYMBOLS

Neptune’s Statue 1005 for 1015 walk Explore the trees of this central Bristol park on a walk Fri CASTLE PARK start around what was - until 1941 the retail/commercial 11th OCT TREE TRAIL End: Corn Street 1215 centre of the City Led by Maurice / Lin Law MUD

Centre near Electricity House (C9), Walk through Badocks Wood along the River Trym Tues BADOCKS WOOD 1015 for 1033 No 2 bus, Greenway to Channels Hill, Dark , Doncaster Road, th 15 OCT & RIVER TRYM Centre 1100 End: 1330 GC café Southmead. Lunch at Greenway Centre healthy café MUD or Nos 2 or 76 to return to Centre Led by Julie / Cathy Minibus Limited seats-must be Join us on this breath-taking tour of the ‘red’ trees. *WESTONBIRT booked. Cost no more than £18 There are picnic areas if you wish to bring Thurs ARBORETUM (includes entry fee) £10 deposit refreshments or can be purchased on site 24th OCT (Booking essential) MUD required-see Margi Meet: 0950 for Return: from WA approx 1430 see back page 1000 by Brewers Fayre Lewins Mead Led by Margi / Annette On footpaths & across fields with views, passing the MIDSOMER (Bay 19) 0955 for Wansdyke Memorial for 23 airborne soldiers who Weds NORTON to 1010 178 Bus, MSN Tesco 1120 died when their glider, en route to the Battle of 30th OCT FARRINGTON MUD 3 End: Farrington Inn 1300 GURNEY Arnhem, crashed on Sun 17/9/1944 steps Led by William / John T

Bristol Bus Station (Bay 17) 0950 for A different walk to the one in July. Mostly on foot-

Mon KEYNSHAM TO 1008 X39 Bus, Ellsbridge House paths and back , this gentle walk takes in some x 2/3 at th 4 NOV SALTFORD Stop-Keynsham 1042 of the lovely countryside between Keynsham and MUD end End: Saltford 1230 Saltford.Café/toilet at end. Led by Simon / Lyn T Thurs Bristol Bus Station (Bay 12) 0950 for ABBOTS LEIGH A walk through woods. fields and visit Abbots Pools 14th NOV 1005 X3 Bus, The Gateway-Leigh

Led by William / John T MUD Woods 1022 End: George Inn 1300 The Konigsberg Bridge Problem revisited, crossing BRISTOL Neptune’s Statue 1015 for 1030 walk Fri each central bridge once only BRIDGES & start 22nd NOV Followed by Walker’s feedback meeting at V- Feedback Meeting End: Pero’s Bridge approx 1200 Shed approx 1215 Led by John B / Lyn T Bristol Bus Station( Bay 17) 0950 for A chance to explore this lovely park, and a few of the Tues VICTORIA PARK 1008 X39 bus, Park Lane (by surrounding Georgian streets. Note that the th 26 NOV BATH playpark) 1101 End: at Bath 1230 Christmas market will not have started by this date bus back every 15 mins Led by Jon L / Jane Temple Meads Station foyer 0930 for Through Bute Park, across to Roath Park and Mon CARDIFF 0955 train (£9.10 return Groupsave lighthouse. Lunch at lakeside café and short walk to nd 2 DEC ** (see TRAIN over) plus £3.10 Roath to Central little train back x 2 train) End: Cardiff Central Stn 1430 Led by John B / Margi Temple Mead Foyer 1015 for 1030 A simple walk to give you a breather before the busy Weds TEMPLE MEADS start season on flat surface using the railway path. Plenty 11th DEC to FISHPONDS End: 1230 approx Fishponds for of choice for lunch/coffee in Fishponds & choice of refreshments buses back to the centre. Led by Margi / Jane Temple Meads Station foyer 1015 An exploration of central Cheltenham Spa with bus Tues CHELTENHAM for 1037 train (£6.55 return from the station to centre. Walk ends with pub

17th DEC ** (see TRAIN over) Groupsave), Cheltenham Spa 1145 lunch and bus to station End: 1533 C Spa-Bristol TM 1630 Led by John B / Annette

A WELL-EARNED CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BREAK FOR OUR VOLUNTEER WALK LEADERS

Via Worle climbing to top of Worlebury ridge. Mostly Weds Bristol Bus Station (Bay 9) 1000 for WORLE to level till descent by medieval monks’ steps to a 8TH JAN 1015 X1 bus, Arr Moor Lane stop SAND BAY Kewstoke lunch and bus back to WsM 1102 End: Kewstoke approx 1300 Led by John B / Lyn T Mostly following the Whitchurch Way and the old Bristol Bus Station (Bay 18) 0950 for Stockwood Railway line to Tesco & Lodekka Pub for Tues WHITCHURCH to 1005 376 Bus, Toby Maes Knoll Pub- lunch if desired. Firm and mostly even surface, no 14th JAN BRISLINGTON Stanton Lane 1036 End: Lodekka, mud, stiles or steps and mostly downhill Bath Rd 1330 Led by Cathy / Jane Temple Meads Station foyer 1025 BRADFORD A short walk around the historic parts of this lovely Mon for 1047 train (£7.35 return on AVON small town. Some steep hillsides unavoidable! 20th JAN Groupsave), BoA 1120 End: 1245 ** (see TRAIN over) Led by Jon L / William for train back or refreshments in town Going over the Bridge, taking in the

Weds PILL to Bristol Bus Station (Bay 12) 1005 for views from the bridge, and along riverside, through th 1020 X4, Pill Station Rd 1047 Shire Nature Reserve. Ending at the Lamplighters 29 JAN End: Shire 1300 Pub Led by William / John T

Minibus 30-60 60-90 Bus Train Steep Rest Refresh Wheel Mobility MUST Moderate Uneven Toilet Buggy mins mins & & Stile/s incline/ Steps opport- ment chair scooter BE incline/s ground friendly BOOKED 1-2 miles 2-3 miles walk walk s unities stop accessible accessible

BRISTOL AMBLERS (formerly St Pauls & Easton Walking Group)

OCTOBER 19 to JANUARY 20

Bristol Amblers are a friendly and welcoming group so we hope you can be persuaded to come along and join us. As well as walks in the city, countryside and seaside, we also try and engage our minds by offering walks that nourish our interest in nature, history, the arts and the sciences.

Walk Leader Contact Numbers We offer weekly, free, healthy walks of up to 3 miles. We meet locally, in the City Centre, bus or train station, and John & Lyn Townsend 07910 138 699 welcome new walkers. Walks are led by two trained Lyn Townsend** **07960 788 189** volunteers.

John Beales 07802 268 839 Before your first walk with our walking group you will need to Margi Johnson 07474 228 585 fill in a short starter form (support available), each walk group has their own database. So please arrive 10 minutes William Malik 07826 074 130 early - or print off from the Wellspring Healthy Living Maurice Ashman 07910 963 294 Centre’s website link below, complete in advance, and bring the copy with you. Jon Lucas 07905 314 387 We ask that all walkers arrive at least 5 minutes before the Cathy Darlow 07870 874 092 advertised time so the walk can start promptly.

Annette Virgo 07740 996 554 If you have additional needs or any queries please contact John or Lyn 07910 138 699 [email protected] Jane Sessions 07806 409 535 to discuss, otherwise just turn up

Julie Boston 07791 867 512 Current programme and starter form at:- Please avoid ringing walk leaders in the evenings, bear in mind https://www.wellspringhlc.org.uk/walking-for-health/ they are volunteers & pleased to answer your query, For pics and comments on walks – check out but are not always available. A text is better if possible. Margi’s Walking Page on Facebook ** please only ring/text Lyn on the day of the walk or emergencies**

to answer your query, but are not always available. A text is better if possible. ** please only ring Lyn on the day of the walk or emergencies

This programme offers walks of between 1 & 3 miles in length *WESTONBIRT MINIBUS TRIP

When possible, different length options are offered to Limited seats - must be booked. Cost no more than £18 accommodate walkers of varying levels and interests (includes entry fee). £10 deposit required – see Margi

Please make sure you arrive in good time The rain won’t stop us walking but weather, transport or other Meet: 0950 for 1000 by Brewers Fayre, Lewins Mead issues may alter the planned route Return: Approx 1430 from Westonbirt

If you are unable to attend after reserving/paying a deposit Please remember please let Margi 07474 228 585 know as soon as possible as we will have a reserve list for cancellations, and if we are able  dress appropriately for the weather to fill with another walker, we will refund the deposit if possible  bring water, snacks, refreshment money and

bus fare or bus (or train) pass to each walk  wear suitable, supportive footwear ** TRAIN TRIPS  walk to increase breathing but not to exhaust Please sign the Walk Leader’s register BEFORE buying  do not walk if you feel unwell tickets even if you have a train pass. They can then  remember to bring any necessary medication organize groups of walkers to take best advantage of i.e. inhaler Groupsave tickets and no-one should have to pay the full fare Please DO NOT walk in front of the Walk Leader BUS TRAVEL NOTE: WALKERS ATTEND AT THEIR OWN RISK We often use buses to take us to the start of our walks. Please note that bus times may be subject to changes. Bus timetables and travel information can be found at: https://bustimes.org/operators/first-in-bristol-bath-the-west VOLUNTEER WALK LEADER TRAINING Traveline: 0871 200 2233 www.traveline.info City Hall 10am-4pm Tuesday 1st October or go to: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus with trainer Laura Hathway

A one-day course for existing health walkers who are part EAST BRISTOL WALKING FOR HEALTH STARTER WALKS of a recognised group and health walks scheme. Mons 2pm Wellspring Health Living Centre, Beam Street, If you are interested in attending this rewarding training to Barton Hill BS5 9QY with Sue & Sandra – local short, gentle help lead, back lead or just stand in on future walks please walks of approx 30 mins with free cuppa after - ring 304 1400 speak a walk leader or contact Cheryl Martin, to check its taking place Tues 10.30-11.30am Beehive Centre, 19a Stretford Road, [email protected] 0795 409 539 Whitehall, BS5 7AW 935 4471 - weekly walk around St George Park