WEST RIDING AREA WALKS PROGRAMME May - October 2012
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view the walks diary ONLINE see inside back cover Contains hundreds of guided walks organised by local Ramblers groups WEST RIDING AREA WALKS PROGRAMME MAY - OCTOBER 2012 www.ramblersyorkshire.org AREA OFFICERS President: Jerry Pearlman Area Footpath Officer: Martin Bennett 10 Lakeland Crescent, Leeds LS17 7PR 30 Crawshaw Avenue, e: [email protected] Pudsey, Leeds LS28 7BT t: 0113 267 1114 e: [email protected] t: 0113 2100119 Chair: Michael Church 58 Alexandra Crescent, Birkdale Road, Chair, Access Sub-Committee: Dewsbury WF13 4HL David Gibson (as above) e: [email protected] Secretary, Access Sub-Committee: t: 01924 462811 Andrew Harter Vice Chair: Keith Wadd 22 Moorside Drive, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2HN 25 Rossett Beck, Harrogate HG2 9NT e: [email protected] e: [email protected] t: 0113 2562324 t: 01423 872268 Chair, Countryside Sub-Committee: Area Secretary: Mike Church (as above) Carl Richman Secretary, Countryside Sub-Committee: e: [email protected] Carl Richman (as above) t: 0113 2957840 Chair, Footpaths Sub-Committee: Treasurer: Derrick Watt Martin Bennett (as above) 48 Three Springs Road, Pershore, Worcs WR10 1HS Secretary, Footpaths Sub-Committee: e: [email protected] Lee Davidson t: 01386 550532 15 The Turnways, LS6 3DT e: [email protected] Meetings Secretary: t: 0113 275 7829 Christine Stack e: [email protected] Chair, Publicity Sub-Committee: Vacant t: 01924 242875 Secretary, Publicity Sub-Committee: Vacant Membership Secretary: Chair, Social & Rambles Sub-Committee: John Lieberg Tony Hatton 11 Woodroyd Avenue, 29 Temple Gate, Whitkirk, Honley, Holmfirth HD9 6LG Leeds LS15 0PQ e: [email protected] t: 0113 264 6559 t: 01484 662866 Secretary, Social & Rambles Sub-Committee: Publicity Officer:Vacant Sue de Verteuil Area Countryside Officer: 84 Sapgate Lane, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3DY Mike Church (as above) e: [email protected] t: 01274 834218 Area Access Officer: David Gibson Kepp House, Barnoldswick Lane, Auditor Burton in Lonsdale, Stephen Dennison, Carnforth, LA6 3LZ 68a Carr Hill Road, e: [email protected] Upper Cumberworth, t: 01524 261942 Huddersfield HD8 8XN Cover photograph: Heading into Pateley Bridge, Nidderdale Photographer: Dave Pannell www.ramblersyorkshire.org Cancellation COACH RAMBLES Places on coach rambles may be cancelled up to Coach Rambles take place once a month on 7.00 p.m. on the Friday before the Sunday of the Sundays, and offer somewhat more than the ramble. This allows time for the place to be filled. normal Sunday walk; the opportunity to visit Unfortunately, if anyone cancels after that time or different walking areas further afield, a relaxing fails to turn up, they will be expected to pay the full journey with no driving, a linear walk, and a fare either by sending money with someone else, pleasant social occasion including a drink, a sending payment to Hilary Bulmer or Val Bamforth meal in a pub. (cheque payable to WR Ramblers Association), or by paying on the next coach ramble. There is usually a choice of three types of walk: B walk: about 6 to 8 miles, leisurely pace, often FULL DETAILS time at end for visits to teashops, etc. Sunday 20 May A walk: average walk, approx. 10 miles, not too Pen-y-Ghent strenuous, but will include hills. ‘A’ leader Ian H ‘B’ leader Peter and Annette D A+ walk: tough walk (up to 14 miles), faster, ‘A+’ leaders Carol R and Peter T more strenuous and usually over more difficult Meal tba Coach starts Leeds terrain than other walks, but often on higher Sunday 17 June ground with better views! Whernside Start times and pick-up points ‘A’ leader Christine F ‘B’ leader Janet K Coaches start 8.30 from either Leeds or Bradford ‘A+’ leaders Carol R & Peter T depending on the destination, calling at Thornbury Meal tba Coach starts Leeds Barracks Roundabout at 8.45, then picking up at Leeds or Bradford at 9.00. Sunday 22 July Ingleborough Pick-up points ‘A’ leaders Bev H and Stephen M Leeds: Edward Street off Vicar Lane ‘B’ leaders Val B and Margaret R Thornbury: Thornbury Barracks Roundabout ‘A+’ leaders Carol R & Peter T (north or south side depending on start point) Meal tba Coach starts Leeds Bradford: Jacobs Well car park Other pick-up points by request Sunday 19 August The coach will also call at other points en route, Roseberry Topping e.g. Huddersfield, Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, ‘A’ leaders Max H and Chris B Wetherby or by request where feasible. It is hoped ‘B’ leaders Christine F and Maureen S that members from outlying RA Groups will also ‘A+’ leaders Carol R & Peter T be able to join the coach rambles if suitable pick-up Meal tba Coach starts Bradford points can be arranged for them. Sunday 16 September Cost, payment etc. Danby Beacon The present coach fare (collected on the journey) ‘A’ leader Hilary B ‘B’ leader Janet K is £10, £11, or £12 depending on numbers. The ‘A+’ leaders Carol R & Peter T cost of the meal is usually around £7.00 - £10.00 Meal tba Coach starts Bradford (collected at the table). Sunday 21 October Other arrangements Flamborough Head Packed lunch is required and it is advisable to ‘A’ leader Ian H ‘B’ leader John and Christobel bring spare clothes and footwear to change into ‘A+’ leaders Carol R & Peter T after the walk. These can be left on the coach Meal tba Coach starts Bradford during the day. Harrogate Coach Rambles Booking a place on coach rambles To book a place on a coach ramble contact The Harrogate Group also organises regular coach Val Bamforth (01274 591678) or Hilary Bulmer rambles. For details contact Catherine Siklos (01924 863860) (01423 540696) GROUPS’ SPECIAL NOTES 7 Day Summer Coach Holiday to Isle of Man Take A Hike - 20s & 30s Group 21/27 June 2012. Places still available for this This is a group aimed at younger walkers. holiday. Please contact Hilary Bulmer as above for For all group walks, social events and contact details see www.takeahike.org.uk or join further details. them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Map and Compass Courses for Beginners takeahikegroup Improve your skills of navigation with Henry Mason Lower Wharfedale Group experienced walks leader and Chairman of Craven 4 midweek walks. All groups meet at the Old Group. Course consists of two 4 hour sessions on Bridge, (South Side), Ilkley for car sharing. separate days Theory & Practical. Cost £10.00 per Tuesdays session. Enquiries to Henry Mason 01756 700248 “A+” group, 11/14 miles S (fast pace), variable meeting times. *All cheques payable to Ramblers’ Association “A” group, 10/13 miles M/S meet 9.30 - West Riding Area “C” group, 5/7 miles L/M meet 10.00 ** Whilst applications will be accepted before the date shown, none will be opened until that date. In Thursdays the event of a holiday being oversubscribed on the “B” group, 8/10 miles M meet 9.30 date booking opens, names will be drawn out of No dogs allowed. a hat. Information Tel: Len Jones: 01943 831031, FORTHCOMING EVENTS or www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk 18 November Coach ramble Bradford Group Guided Walks in the Dark alt. Weds & Thurs 9 December Christmas coach ramble from 26 September. NOTES FOR WALKERS These often use tracks, towpaths, greenways etc. They may also include stiles, uphills, descents, Let the Leader lead, do not walk in front of the rougher ground and wet or muddy stretches. Leader unless asked to do so. Suitable for anyone of an advent-urous nature. • Walkers should be adequately equipped, wearing Wear an item of light, or reflective, clothing. suitable footwear, and carrying clothing appropriate Torches may be used, but please don’t dazzle to the weather conditions. Food and drink should be others. Contact: Muriel O’Flaherty brought on full-day rambles. Tel: 07981106470 email: [email protected] • Members and walkers are reminded that they attend walks in this Programme at their own risk and that they are responsible for their own safety. • Dogs may be brought on walks subject to the prior BOOKABLE EVENTS agreement of the Leader. Leaders are strongly advised not to permit dogs on a walk where there Autumn 4 Day Self Drive break to N Wales is the possibility of cows being met. Where dogs Friday 12 Oct - Monday 15 Oct 2012 are permitted, they must be on a short lead at all Staying at The County Hotel Llandudno (details of times and the dog owner, not the Leader, nor The hotel can be found on website www.bayhotels.com) Ramblers are responsible for the dog’s behaviour Cost £105pp half board accommodation, all rooms and any liability for any claims etc. ensuite. Single rooms available at supplement of • Walks in this Programme are circular unless £15.00pp. Room upgrades also available, please otherwise stated. Alterations or additions to the enquire. Booking opens 21 May ** Please send Programme will, if possible, be published in the £25pp non refundable deposit* to Hilary Bulmer, West Riding Rambler, the WR Area Website www. School House Farm, 44 The Green, Sharlston, ramblersyorkshire.org, or local Press. Wakefield WF4 1EF Tel 01924 863860 giving full contact details. Balance due 20 August. • Full programmes of some Group walks may be obtained from Group Secretaries. www.ramblersyorkshire.org • Please volunteer to lead a walk by contacting Unaccompanied walkers aged 15-17 are welcome your local group walks co-ordinator or the Social with a valid 15-17 year old Parental Consent & Rambles Committee, see p1. Card, obtainable free from The Ramblers main • In severe weather conditions the walk may be office: tel 020 7339 8500 or www.ramblers.org.uk/ cancelled.