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Eboot – August 2021 eBoot – August 2021 Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/bristolramblersgroup/ Web: https://www.bristolramblers.org.uk/ Contents Walks Programme ............................................................................ 2 Some walks from the August programme ................................................. 3 2-6 September Peak District weekend. ..................................................... 5 Walking News .................................................................................. 5 Committee News – June 30th meeting ..................................................... 5 Cotswold Way improvements.................................................................. 6 Ramblers Cymru: Access to green infrastructure ....................................... 6 Walking experiences in Bristol: Bath university study ................................. 6 Feature Articles ................................................................................ 7 Rivercide, a documentary film available on YouTube .................................. 7 The point of trig points .......................................................................... 7 Editorial .............................................................................................. 8 Partners and Sponsors ...................................................................... 9 Ramblers Walking Holidays .................................................................... 9 Outdoor Retailers ................................................................................. 9 Walks Programme The August programme can now be accessed from the home page of the Group’s website: https://www.bristolramblers.org.uk/bristol- ramblers-group-walks.html As well as the full programme, it is now also possible to download a programme with only the Sunday walks, and another with all walks except Sunday walks. These can be viewed from the list of links near the bottom of the website homepage: click on sunprog or weekdayprog, as shown below. Walk booking Following the lifting of restrictions, from the 1st August it will no longer be necessary to book in advance to join most walks. However, it is up to each individual leader to decide whether to limit the numbers on their walks. Where the walks programme indicates that a walk has limited numbers, please contact the leader in advance to ensure you have a place. Booking is still necessary for the remaining walks in July. Car sharing For Sunday walks, from 1st August lift sharing will resume. For A walks, this means meeting at Priory Road, and for B walks attendees should meet at Great George Street. However, offering lifts to the start of walks will be at the discretion of individual members, and there may be insufficient spaces in cars for all walkers. The committee will monitor the situation to see whether any adjustments are necessary or desirable. 2 Some walks from the August programme Please note that the descriptions here are not an exhaustive list of the walks available. The full and up-to-date programme can be found on the website. Sun 1st August – Faukland Lavender Fields (B walk, 12 miles) This walk features lovely views over Wellow, with one incline to Faulkland to visit the lavender fields which will hopefully be in full flower. After a drink at the pub we return via Norton St. Philip, taking in more views to the Westbury White Horse. Sun 1st August – Cold Ashton (A walk, 14 miles) An undulating walk far from the madding crowd around the secluded and beautiful valleys north of Bath, hopefully offering views over that fine city from Little Solsbury Hill. There is no pub within easy reach, bah humbug! Tue 3rd August – Hanham and Oldland (Evening walk, 6.5 miles) This stroll through the green spaces of southeast Bristol includes Hanham Court, Willsbridge Mill and its surrounding nature reserve, Siston Brook, Cockroad Ridge and the gentle rise of Hanham Mount. The start point can be accessed by buses 42-45. Alternatively, there is a car park available. Sun 8 August – Keynsham, Wick and Bitton (B walk, 11 miles) We will walk down the Avon, then over the hill to enter Willsbridge nature reserve and walk along the Dramway and the cycle path to Oldland common. We then cross the road and hill towards Wick. Going back, we follow the Pilgrim's way towards Bitton, with a detour up Bitton Hill, then back down to the Avon and along to Keynsham. A fairly easy walk with no pub stop, though there is a pub at the end for those who would like to stay for a bit. Sun 8 August – Three Castles Walk (A walk, 19 miles) This beautiful 19 mile walk takes in the three Castles built by the Normans to keep the Welsh under control. Skenfrith, White Castle and Grosmont were the HQs for the Marcher Lords - who ruled over their areas of control with almost total autonomy. The walk takes in the quiet hills and valleys of the Welsh Marches on the borders of Monmouthshire and Herefordshire on the east of Offa’s Dyke (built by Offa a few hundred years earlier, also to keep the Welsh out) and there are lovely views throughout the day. The walk has been made easier over the past few years as many of the numerous stiles have been replaced by kissing gates or farm gates which have been left open. It is also waymarked, which makes for easy 3 navigation of what is a complex route. You will need to bring plenty of food and drink - there is unlikely to be anywhere open for refreshments, although a stop at the pub in Grosmont may be possible depending on the time. Bristol Ramblers has not had this walk on the programme for a number of years so it is time to reinstate it. Overall ascent is around 3500 feet. Numbers on this walk are limited to 12. Please contact the leader Anna Kulisa on [email protected] or phone 07836 322211 to book a place. Tue 10 August – Maes Knoll (Evening walk, 5 miles) We ascend Maes Knoll, with views to all directions, descend to the hamlet of Norton Malreward, and then return across fields to Whitchurch. The start point can be accessed by the Metrobus M1. Wed 11 August - Bradford on Avon [...] Freshford (Wessex Wanderers) A 5-6 mile walk accessed via the Bristol-Weymouth railway line. For more information, see: https://www.wessexrailwaywalks.org.uk/ Sun 22 August – Dolebury Warren (B walk, 10 miles) A circular walk from Shipham through Rowberrow Warren, following a section of the Mendip Way to Beacon Batch. From there we descend to Burrington Ham and The Rock of Ages and follow the Limestone Link over Dolebury Warren. We cross the A38 and skirt the old, disused Churchill Quarry following a path known as ‘The Batch’ before circling back to Shipham. Unfortunately there is no pub stop en route. Sun 22 August – Newent (A walk, 15 miles) A very pleasant, peaceful and gentle country ramble through delightful rolling countryside in the Forest of Dean region. After beginning by climbing May Hill, we then progress entertainingly northwards to the lovely little town of Newent, with its large lake, market square, equestrian statue and gold post-box! We return via woodlands, streams and farmlands, with an abundance of fruit-trees and bushes on display. All in all, a nice relaxing day out. Sun 29 August – Glamorgan Heritage Coast (A walk, 13 miles) This is a linear walk from Ogmore-by-Sea to Llantwit Major. Depending on the size of the group and the time of arrival at the car park we shall either catch the bus or operate a car shuttle in order to travel from Llantwit Major to Ogmore and walk back. The coast path is not particularly difficult and offers fine views across to Exmoor and the chance to see interesting rock formations on some of the 4 beaches, similar to those at Kilve. Our route passes Dunraven Bay, Nash Point with its lighthouse, and St Donat's College. 2-6 September Peak District weekend. There are still a few places available for this trip. All walks are carefully curated, and based on reports from previous Bristol Ramblers weekenders are likely to be highly enjoyable. The trip notes are available from the Bristol Ramblers’ website. If you are interested, please contact Ikuko directly at [email protected] Walking News Committee News – June 30th meeting The walks programme We anticipate that after Covid restrictions are lifted members will have differing views on car-sharing, numbers on walks, social distancing etc. The programme has been modified to reflect this possibility. Risk assessments Ramblers have made it mandatory for risk assessments to be prepared for all walks and to be kept for one year. Failure to complete a risk assessment for a walk may invalidate Ramblers insurance for that walk. We have redrafted the pro forma document so that it is easier to complete, and you will shortly be able to access this version from the website (or by contacting your walk coordinator or the committee). There is no need to print it off, as it can be completed and saved electronically. Further guidance for walk leaders is being prepared. B walks coordinator Since 2014 Ikuko has been managing the B walks, not only enticing leaders to come forward to populate the programme, but also arranging trips away involving multiple walks over a number of days. The latest was in the Shropshire hills in May, and she is still lead organiser for the forthcoming Peak District trip. Many thanks to you Ikuko, and also Chris, for all your work over the years. Paula has kindly agreed to take on this role with immediate effect. She will be seeking walks for September and beyond. Due to this, Paula will be standing down from the Committee in October; it’s the committee’s
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