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PROGRAMME : JUNE, JULY & AUGUST 2016 GENTLE EXERCISE FRESH AIR GOOD COMPANY Our club, formed in 1972, offers three walks of 3-4 miles, 5-6 miles, and 9-10 miles, each week, enjoying the stunning downland of Cranborne Chase, woodland and heath in the New Forest, and coastal paths of the Purbecks and World Heritage Jurassic Coast. WHY NOT JOIN US FOR A TASTER JUST TURN UP AT ANY OF THE WALKS AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF OR ENQUIRE ON 01202 822874 NB 1: MEETING at THE HUB Car Park, Verwood is an opportunity for car sharing, but it cannot be guaranteed that anyone will be there. The time given is the latest departure time; please arrive at least a few minutes before. NB 2: CANCELLED WALKS: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM BY CONTACTING THE LEADER, before going to the starting point if you have any doubts, for whatever reason, that a walk may not go ahead as published. NB 3: DOGS: Members are not encouraged to bring dogs, as some members may feel discomfort. Walks invariably pass through areas containing livestock. If brought they should be on a lead at all times and under control. Damage by dogs is not covered by the Club’s insurance policy and would be the owner’s responsibility. All mileages are approximate. JUNE 01 Weds THE HUB CP 9:10 or BROOMY WALK CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 197 099 5.5 mls. Ogden's Purlieu, Hasley Inclosure, Splash Bridge, Broomy Plain. 03 Fri WALK NOT SUBMITTED 05 Sun WALK NOT SUBMITTED 07 Tues THE HUB CP 9.20 or ABBOTSWELL CP 10:00 Exp. OL22 GR SU 179 129 3.0 mls Forest walk with possible coffee stop half way. 1 08 Weds THE HUB CP 09:15 or CANADIAN MEMORIAL CP 10:00 Exp OL22 SU 240 093 5.3 mls Lucas Castle, Puckpits Inclosure, Holmhill Inclosure, Highland Water Inclosure 11 Sat THE HUB CP 09:00 or HOUNS-TOUT Free CP KINGSTON Exp OL 15 GR SY 954 795 8.0 mls Swyre Head to Kimmeridge up to Clavell Tower, coastal path to Houns Tout ,Kingston. 14 Tues THE HUB CP 09:15 or SILLENS LANE CP 10:00 Exp 118 GR SU 058 192 3.5 mls. A walk over Downland 15 Weds THE HUB CP 09:15 or JANESMOOR POND CP 10:00 Exp OL 22 GR SU 246 136 5.4 mls Kings Garn Gutter, Long Beech, Bolderwood Walk, Ocknell Pond 17 Fri THE HUB CP 09:00 or WOOLLAND HILL VIEWPOINT 10: 00 Exp 117 GR ST 785 059 Parking in pull in at roadside. road 9.5 mls. Rawlsbury Camp, Dorsetshire Gap, Hilton.Hills & styles 19 Sun THE HUB CP 09:00 or WAREHAM 10:15 pay/display central CP Exp OL 15 GR SY 924 875 5.0 mls a different easy flatish walk around Historic Wareham and along the river Frome. 21 Tues NOTE: THE HUB VERWOOD 09:30 DON'T FORGET BUS PASSES 3.5 mls No X6 bus to 3-LX & walk back via Horton Common & Redmans Hill. May be muddy after rain. 22 Weds NOTE: POTTERNE PARK CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 095 075 5.0 mls. Around Moors Valley & Ringwood Forest. 25 Sat WALK NOT SUBMITTED 28 Tues THE HUB CP 09:00 or Middle St. Rec’n Grd Off A3094 Harnham 10:00 Exp130 GR SU 133 294 From East A3094, after “grass” island turn Rt. to Lower & then Middle St. Road Parking 3.00 ish miles but more of an outing than a walk. A 30 min stroll to Salisbury via the water meadows. Free time for Market/Coffee. Return via Cathedral Close to view Sophie Ryder Sculptures. All on good paths. 29 Weds WALK NOT SUBMITTED JULY 01 Fri THE HUB CP 09:30 or ROCKFORD COMMON CP 1000: Exp OL22 GR SU 164 082 8.5 mls Avon Valley Path, Mockbeggar, Linwood, Linford, Highwood and Rockford Common. Undulating circular forest walk, paths and tracks. Could be muddy. 03 Sun THE HUB CP 09.15 or HIGH CORNER CP (NOT Inn track to it) 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 198 104 6.0 mls Hasley Wood, Sloden Inclosure, Holly Hatch, Broomy Plain 05 Tues THE HUB CP 09:20 or MARTIN DOWN CP 10:00. (off A 354 ) Exp 118 GR SU 037 201 3.5 mls. A walk over Downland 06 Weds NOTE :POTTERNE PARK 10:00 ADJACENT TO TENNIS COURT Exp.OL22 SU 095 076 5.0 mls Level walk to Ringwood via Moors Valley/Castleman Trail. Return by bus ( bring bus pass) Choice of joining/leaving at any suitable point. 09 Sat THE HUB 09:15 or ASHMORE POND 10:00 Exp118 GR ST 913 178 10.0 mls Ashmore Bottom, Tarrant Gunville, Harbins Pk, Wessex Ridgeway. Mud possible. 12 Tues WALK NOT SUBMITTED 13 Weds THE HUB CP 09:20 or BROADCHALKE CHURCH CP 10:00 Exp 130 GR SU 041 254 5.0 mls Knighton Hill, Bishopstone Hollow, Crouchestone, Stoke Farthing. Moderate 6 or 7 stiles. 2 15 Fri THE HUB CP 09:30 or CRANBORNE GARDEN CENTRE 10:00 Exp 118GR SU 056 132 ( Consider a snack or drink on return & car share if possible) 9.0 mls Cranborne and the Allen Valley Undulating gentle gradients 17 Sun THE HUB CP 09:00 or TYNEHAM CP 10:15 Exp OL15 GR SY 883 804 6.5 mls. Gad Cliff Tyneham Cap Coastal path Kimmeridge Voluntary car park contribution £2 Suggest picnic lunch at Tyneham at end 19 Tues THE HUB CP 09:20 or WILVERLEY PLAIN CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 253 010 3.5 mls. Wilverley Plain and disused railway. No stiles, one slope. Could be muddy. 20 Weds THE HUB CP 09:20 or BROADCHALKE CHURCH CP 10:00. Exp 130 GR SU 041 254. 5.5 mls. Church Bottom, Ox Drove, Knowle Hill,Mead End. 23 Sat THE HUB CP 09:00 or BADBURY RINGS CP 10:00 Exp 118 GR ST 960 031 10.0 mls The Oaks, Jubilee Wood, Stour Valley Way, Shapwick. NT stiles,mud possible. 26 Tues THE HUB CP 09:20 or ROCKFORD COMMON CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 162 083 3.0 mls Blashford Lake, Forest Edge Farm, Bigsburn Hill. One hill towards end. 27 Weds THE HUB CP 09:15 or EYEWORTH POND CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 227 145 5.5mls Eyeworth Wood, Telegraph Hill, Ashley Bottom, Fritham. Mainly easy with some inclines. 29 Fri THE HUB CP 09:00 or STEEPLE VIEWPOINT CP 10:00 Exp OL15 GR SY 905 817 10.0 mls. Ridgeway Hill, Corfe, Kingston, Swyre Head 31 Sun NOTE : EVENING walk 18:30 From CP on Track to HIGH CORNER INN Exp OL 22 SU 199 104 3.5 mls Circular walk return to High corner Inn for drinks/refreshment. AUGUST 02 Tues WALK NOT SUBMITTED 03 Weds THE HUB CP 09:15 or BREAMORE CHURCH CP 10:00 Exp OL 22 GR SU 154 187 5.0 mls. Breamore Park, North Charford Drive,South Charford Drive, Breamore Wood. 06 Sat THE HUB CP 09:00 or WHITEPARISH VILLAGE CP 10:00 Exp OL131 GR SU 246 236. 9.5 mls. Blaxwell Farm, Deanhill Barn, Dean Hill, Woodford Piece, Town Farm. 09 Tues NOTE :THE HUB CP VERWOOD 10:00 3.0 mls Stephens Castle, Pistle Down, Burrows Lane 10 Weds THE HUB CP 09:15 or ASHLEY WALK CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU186 156 5.0 mls Forest Circular. Hills and streams. 12 Fri THE HUB 09:00 or IWERNE COURTNEY 10:00 (CP Opposite Church) Exp 118 GR ST 860 125 8.5 mls Mod/Strenuous Park Fm,Hambledon Hill,around Hod Hill, Stourpaine,Bourne Barn 14 Sun THE HUB CP 09:20 or LINFORD BOTTOM CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 180 072 6.0mls Forest Circular May be Muddy - 2 steep slopes - no dogs please. 16 Tues THE HUB CP 09:20 or ABBOTS WELL CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 177 128 3.7 mls Hampton Ridge, Pitts Wood Inclosure. 2 Significant slopes 17 Weds THE HUB CP 09:20 or LINFORD BOTTOM CP 10:00 Exp OL22 GR SU 180 072 5.0mls Forest Circular May be Muddy. 20 Sat WALK NOT SUBMITTED 23 Tues THE HUB CP 09:15 or COY POND BOURNEMOUTH 10:00(Rd Parking) Exp OL22 SZ 067 923 3.5mls Bournemouth Upper and Lower Gardens, “Coffee” Stop on Bournemouth Square & return. All on good asphalt/gravel paths. 3 24 Weds THE HUB CP 09:15 or CANADIAN MEMORIAL CP 10:00 Exp OL22 SU 240 093 5.8 mls Ocknell Pond, Cadman’s Pnd, Slufters Inclosure 26 Fri WALK NOT SUBMITTED 28 Sun THE HUB CP 09:15 CORFE CASTLE NT CP 10:15 Exp OL15 GR SY 960 821 6.0 mls Circular walk exact route to be decided. 30 Tue THE HUB CP 09:30 or HURN FOREST Park in Boundary Lane. Exp. OL22 GR SU105 022 3.0 mls Mostly flat paths. 31 Weds THE HUB 09:30 or WHITE SHEET CP 10:00 Exp 118 GR SU 047 036 5.5 mls Holt Wood ,Heath and plantation. FIND THE WALK START POINT: Use http://www.streetmap.co.uk Enter the Grid Ref e.g. SU962032 in the “GO” box and the map location will appear. To convert to Post Code or other ref. for SAT NAV click on “here” below white arrow below the Map.