Oswestry Group Walks Programme November 2018 to February 2019

Dogs: Only ‘Registered Assistance Dogs’ are allowed on Group walks Details of the Oswestry programme can always be found on our group Website at www.ramblers.org.uk/oswestry. Details of walks by other Groups in the Area can be found at www.ramblers.org.uk/shropshire Walk meeting points, grades and guidelines Times stated in the programme are at the meeting point. Please arrive early to allow time for leadersto issue instructions and arrange car sharing. Note: If you intend going directly to the walk start point, it must be understood that if, due to unforeseen circumstances, the walk has to be changed or cancelled, the leader is unlikely to travel to the walk start point. If in doubt check with the leader on the day of the walk. • Thursday walks Approximately 4 to 6 miles, maximum grade Moderate and walked at a moderate pace. Normal meeting time 10:00 in Gatacre car park, Oswestry. • Sunday walks Usually longer or more challenging walks, grade up to and including Strenuous. Meeting times vary 9.30 – 10.00am in main Oswestry car park in front of the flats. Our walks are graded in accordance with the Ramblers national guidelines. Full details can be found at http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/find-a-walk-or-route/about-group-walks/walks-difficulty.aspx In order to provide transport to participants without cars and to keep the number of cars to a minimum, the majority of walks have a central meeting point before proceeding to the starting point. It is suggested a voluntary contribution towards fuel costs, as detailed on our Website, be offered to car drivers. To simplify matters each walk in the programme is assigned a travel zone: Zone A 0-15 miles – £1 contribution Zone B 16-35 miles – £2 contribution Zone C 36-55 miles – £3 contribution Zone D 56-75 miles – £4 contribution Zone E 76-95 miles – £5 contribution Zone F 96-115 miles – £6 contribution When parking at the walk start, please ensure that cars do not block gates. Please take passengers in your car if driving to the walk start point rather than the official meeting place.

Date and meeting Description Grade & Leader time distance (miles) Thurs 01/11/2018 A moderate five mile figure of eight walk which starts Moderate Nigel (Chirk) 10:00 at Canal Wood Industrial Estate in Chirk. 5 07951 625774 Zone A Sun 04/11/2018 From Burwardsley along Eddisbury Way and the Moderate Ruth & Phil 09:30 Sandstone Trail. Fields, paths tracks and quiet lanes. 7 01948 710966 Good views, some ups and downs. Zone D SJ521565 Thurs 08/11/2018 A moderate walk from through Moderate Dave Mathews 10:00 partly on road and footpaths. Zone A 5.4 07910 518520

page 1 Date and meeting Description Grade & Leader time distance (miles) Sun 11/11/2018 From Gobowen rail station via Whittington Castle Moderate Chris J 09:30 along field paths, quiet lanes and canal towpaths. 8 01691 654066 (Leader will meet you in the rail station car park) Thurs 15/11/2018 From Bronnington to Fenns, Whixhall and Bettisfield Leisurely Ruth & Phil 10:00 National Nature Reserves. Note limited parking so 5 01948 710966 please share cars where possible. Zone SJ491393 Sun 18/11/2018 A moderate walk from Llanfyllin around Jericho Hill, Moderate Kirsten 09:30 through woodland, fields and quiet lanes, one short 6 01691 652645 climb. Zone B Thurs 22/11/2018 From Newton-on-The Hill past Grumpy Cottage to Moderate Jean 10:00 Myddle and back via Harmer Hill. Zone B 5 01939 291927 Sun 25/11/2018 From Craven Arms ascend through Halford Wood to Moderate Gwen 09:30 reach the Folly, (open from 11am). Opportunity to 7 01691 623362 ascend the 78 steps. After which it is all downhill but with excellent views. Zone D Thurs 29/11/2018 Details of this walk will be available nearer the date Moderate Abi & Eirlys 10:00 5 01691 659906 Sun 02/12/2018 A moderate walk from Pontesbury uphill through Moderate Maggie 09:30 woodland to the Hollies Nature Reserve, returning via 6.5 07990 516469 Habberley. Zone C SJ393048 Thurs 06/12/2018 A pre-lunch Christmas walk around the lanes and Moderate Bruce & Cathy 10:00 fields of St Martins and on to the Cross Keys in time 4.5 01691 770364 for lunch which must be pre-booked. Zone A Sun 09/12/2018 EARLY START – A moderate (+) walk from Moderate Dave Mathews 09:00 Penybontfawr. Steep climb at the start, good 9.5 07910 518520 views over the Berwyns. Passing Cwmgwnen, Cefn Hirfynydd. Zone B Thurs 13/12/2018 A moderate walk on the rocks of Bryn Eglwys and Moderate Huw 10:00 onto the Hills of Moel-y-Gaer and Moel-y-Morfydd. 6 01691 658134 Zone C Sun 16/12/2018 Bersham, Clywedog Trail, Offa’s Dyke and Erddig Park. Moderate Ruth & Phil 09:30 Paths, tracks and lanes. Xmas hats? Zone B SJ308492 8 01948 710966 Thurs 20/12/2018 From the village car park around the hills and lanes of Moderate Jane H 10:00 Llanfyllin. Zone B 5 01691 780764 Sun 23/12/2018 From the Racecourse through Llanforda Estate to Moderate Diane & John 10:00 Penylan Lane. Return via Candy Wood and Offa’s 6 01691 622651 Dyke. Xmas trimmings welcome. Zone A Thurs 27/12/2018 From Pool Quay to Ardleen and return along River Moderate Gwen 10:00 Severn and towpath. GR258118 Zone B 6 01691 623362 Sun 30/12/2018 From Corbet Wood to Grinshill and Clive. Woodland, Moderate Christine 10:00 field paths and quiet lanes. Zone B 6 01691 624797 Thurs 03/01/2019 From Nant Mill to Bersham and back with 250ft of Moderate Dawn M 10:00 ascent on field, woodland paths and lanes. Zone B 4.5 01691 659410 07808 430603

page 2 Date and meeting Description Grade & Leader time distance (miles) Sun 06/01/2019 A moderate walk from Chirk, through Bronygarth, Moderate Diane & John 10:00 along Offa’s Dyke to Craignant, return via Quinta. 6 01691 622651 Zone A Thurs 10/01/2019 An easy five mile walk from Hanwood, visiting a Easy Lorna Gwilliam 10:00 moat, a mine and a mill travelling through woodland, 5 01691 831320 open fields with some stiles. Zone B Sun 13/01/2019 EARLY START – From Frodsham to Delamere Forest. Moderate Peter & Ceinwen 09:00 A linear walk along the Sandstone Trail. Mostly on 7 01691 661714 sandstone paths, undulating with good views across Cheshire. Zone D Thurs 17/01/2019 A moderate walk west of Trefonen partly on Offa’s Moderate Maggie Hill 10:00 Dyke. Good views with some ascent. Zone A 6 07990 516469 SJ261269 Sun 20/01/2019 Details of this walk will be available nearer the date Moderate Bruce & Cathy 09:30 8 01691 770364 Thurs 24/01/2019 From Colemere picnic site around the mere then on Moderate Jean 10:00 to Ellesmere and return. Zone B 5 01939 291927 Sun 27/01/2019 World’s End. Footpath and moorland walking. Offa’s Moderate Dave Mathews 09:30 Dyke, Ruabon Mountain, Frozen Clock, Newtown 8.5 07910 518520 Mountain. Zone B Thurs 31/01/2019 From Ellesmere down the canal to Tetchill and up the Easy Gwen 10:00 field near The College to return via canal. Zone A 5 01691 623362 Sun 03/02/2019 A moderate walk from the charming village of Moderate Pat La Garde 09:30 Diddlebury near Craven Arms along good tracks and 8 01691 656132 field paths. Zone D Thurs 07/02/2019 From Ponderosa Cafe to Eglwyseg along part of the Moderate Dave Mathews 10:00 Clwydian Way. Zone C 6 07910 518520 Sun 10/02/2019 EARLY START – A moderate walk following the Llyn Moderate Lorna Gwilliam 09:00 Brenig trail around one of the largest reservoirs in 9 01691 831320 , taking in views across the Hiraethog. Visitor Centre and Cafe, car parking fees apply. Zone D Thurs 14/02/2019 From Uckington past Roman site at Wroxeter and Moderate Peter & Ceinwen 10:00 Donnington. Good views. Zone C GR577094 5.5 01691 661714 Sun 17/02/2019 From Llanarmon DC, an undulating walk with some Moderate Diane & John 09:30 steep ascent, tracks, upland pasture and moorland. 8 01691 622651 Excellent views. Zone B Thurs 21/02/2019 A circular walk in the hills around Llanfechain using Moderate Jane H 10:00 field paths and lanes. Zone B 5 01691 780764 Sun 24/02/2019 From Lyth Hill car park, a leisurely to moderate walk Moderate Gwen 09:30 to Ann’s Croft over to Hanwood returning via 7 01691 623362 Hook-a-gate. Zone C Thurs 28/02/2019 From the Sun Inn at Rhewl, some climbing on good Moderate Pat La Garde 10:00 paths and tracks through open moorland. Zone B 5.5 01691 656132

page 3 Membership Most walks listed here are primarily intended for Ramblers members. Non-members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks, though if you walk with the group regularly you will be expected to join the Ramblers. Membership forms are available from the Membership Secretary or the Ramblers website www.ramblers.org.uk. Your Responsibilities All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. Safety of participants in group walks is always the paramount concern; however, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important therefore, that when entering into the activity, each participant appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise. Please make sure that you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to join. If you are unsure of your fitness level, try a short walk first. Most walks are off road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear (normally boots) and clothing for the walk you intend to join, also you will need some food and drink. Leaders can refuse to accept participants who, in their opinion, are inadequately equipped or not sufficiently fit. Accidents/Incidents Any incident or accident however minor must be reported to a programme secretary within 7 days of the completion of the relevant walk. This instruction includes participants on recces. Path Problems Path problems should be reported to the relevant council. For Shropshire Council report problems to Outdoor Partnerships; problem report forms can be found at http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/media/213108/or-prow-problem-report.pdf. If you prefer you can inform the Footpath Secretaries (Chris Jenkins or Peter Carr) [email protected] as to the nature of the problem; giving the location, with grid reference if possible. Postage Costs The ever-increasing postage costs puts a strain on our group budget and uses money that would be better directed to campaigning to protect and improve our footpaths. Historically three-quarters of our group members received their programme by email. For the group this was a great saving on postage and we were grateful that you chose to do so. Unfortunately, due to GDPR, we can now only send emails if members have actively opted-in at HEAD OFFICE level. If you have email and wish to be kept informed of walk changes, cancellations, etc you must have contacted Head Office, either by telephoning the Membership Department on 020 7339 8595, or by updating, or creating your Ramblers Account at http://www.ramblers.org.uk/my-account indicating your preferences. A ‘NO’ response to email when selecting your opt-ins means that your local group cannot email you. Please read the Membership Report (with the Annual Report) for more GDPR information.

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Responsibilities Name and contact details Chairman Bruce Macdonald 01691 770364 [email protected] Vice Chairman Peter Danby 01691 661714 [email protected] Secretary Jackie Knight 01691 653541 [email protected] Treasurer Pat Harper 01691 682272 [email protected] Footpath Secretary Chris Jenkins 01691 654066 [email protected] Publicity & Press Peter Danby 01691 661714 [email protected] Programme co-ordination, Jane Hadlow 01691 650470 publishing [email protected] Thursday Programme Ceinwen Danby 01691 661714 [email protected] Sunday Programme Diane Smith 01691 622651 [email protected] Area Council Rep Colin Chandler 01691 679069 [email protected] Walking Environment Officer Bob Kimber 01691 679646 [email protected] Membership Secretary Barbara Pryce-Jones 07866 532979 [email protected] Local webpage editor Maggie Hill 07990 516469 [email protected] Social Barbara Pryce-Jones, Jane Hadlow (as above) Ordinary committee member Huw Jones 01691 658134 Ordinary committee member Lorna Gwilliam 01691 831320 PPP Co-ordinator Peter Carr 01691 780722 (non-committee) [email protected]

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