AREA WALKS PROGRAMME March 2015

All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.

Sunday 1 March CLEHONGER TO (AFTERNOON BUS WALK) 13.00. Catch the 13.10 Hay Ho! bus from Hereford Railway Station (also calls at Country Bus Station, Broad Street and all stops on Belmont Road). Alight at Clehonger for a walk through orchards and on the into Hereford. Moderate. Approx. 5 miles. Bring snack. Back into Hereford for about 16.30. Registered assistance dogs only. Les 01584 877588 HEREFORD

Sunday 1 March LOWER SLOPES OF SUGARLOAF 10.00 (WRCP 09.05). Meet at the Bus Station Car Park, (free on Sundays), OL13/SO 301140 (by the Swan Hotel, NP7 5ER). A 7.5 mile, energetic walk with two steep ascents taken slowly. Walking through the streets of Abergavenny to meet up with the track to the lower slopes of the Sugar Loaf. Climb to the top if weather and time allow. Walking back down via St Mary’s Vale to the car park. Good views on a fine day. BPL. Sandra 07766837125 ROSS

Tuesday 3 March MORNING WALK 10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles. For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687 ROSS

Thursday 5 March THURSDAY MORNING “WALK and TALK” (see Special Events pages for details.) 10.30. One of a variety of walks, starting from the Reception near the car park at the Point4 (Part of RNC) in Venn’s Lane, Hereford. EXP189/ SO 518412. It is fully inclusive to ALL, including ramblers, Walking for Health participants, Carers etc. 3 to 5 mile leisurely walks on field-paths and lanes – may have a few stiles, some small inclines and some muddy sections. Optional refreshments at end of walk. Arthur 01432 264374 HEREFORD

Thursday 5 March ROSS GROUP COFFEE & CHAT 10.30. Please join us for coffee & a chat at the Chase Hotel, Gloucester Road, Ross HR9 5LH. Everyone welcome. Heather 07919 606856 or 01432 350341 ROSS

Saturday 7 March EWYAS HAROLD COMMON – MORNING WALK 10.00. Park in Ewyas Harold and meet in the village main street. OL13/SO 387286. (take B4347 north west off A465 and after a while turn left into village.). 5 miles moderate walk with several ups and downs. Choice of pubs and fish and chip shop for lunch, if desired, after walk. BMMR. Mary W 01432 27343 HEREFORD

Saturday 7 March FOOD FESTIVAL 10.00. Meet at the Conquest Theatre Car park on the Bromyard to Tenbury Road. EXP202/SO 653548. Enjoy a walk to Bromyard Downs returning via Black Venn, then devour the nationally acclaimed food of Bromyard. 5 miles, easy,with one climb. BMMR. Tom 01886 821544 LEADON VALE

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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME March 2015

All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.

Saturday 7 March WALK IN THE WYE VALLEY 10.00 (WRCP 09.25). Park in the second car park in Lower Redbrook travelling from Monmouth, OL14/SO 537098. This 7.5 mile moderate walk follows the from Redbrook to Bigsweir and returns via woodland and field paths on Offa’s Dyke. BPL. Di 01989 730697 ROSS

Monday 9 March COFFEE MORNING IN HEREFORD 10.00. Meet up for a chat at “Cookies” cafe behind Boots in Hereford. Everyone is welcome, so come along for a friendly get together and exchange of ideas. Enquiries 01432 351493 HEREFORD

Tuesday 10 March MORNING WALK 10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles. For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687 ROSS

Tuesday 10 March TEA SHOP WALK FROM KINGTON (See Special Events page) 10.15. Meet at Mill Street Bus station/car park (small fee) in Kington Town Centre. EXP201/SO 295565. Bus no.461 from Hereford Railway Station 09.00, Country Bus Station, Maylord Orchards, Whitecross etc arrives 10.05. Bus home 16.45. Celebrate the return of Spring by following the to Titley, returning via Rushock and Barton to the Border Bean for cakes and tea. Everyone is expected to buy cake and tea after the walk. Moderate 8 miles with some steep sections and mud! BPL. Lynne 01432 271769 and Mary 01432 357766 HEREFORD

Saturday 14 March WIGMORE ROLLS 10.00. Park in Adforton CP, opposite church on A4110, EXP 201/203/SO 402710. Walk around west side of Wigmore Rolls to Brick Kiln Coppice, then back over top (295 ft. climb). Mostly on forestry tracks. Moderate 6 miles. BPL. Registered Assistance Dogs only. Alan 01568 720387 MORTIMER

Saturday 14 March PLUMP HILL AND FLAXLEY 10.00 (WRCP 09.20). Park at the forest entrance, 200 yards up the minor road signposted “Wilderness” on the north side of Plump Hill on the A4136, about a mile south of Mitcheldean, OL14/SO 659170. An 8 mile moderate/energetic scenic walk passing several features of former industry and a healing well along the way. BPL. Bob 01989 769050 or 07985 044735 ROSS

Sunday 15 March HAY HO! BUS WALK – HAY AND KILVERT COUNTRY 10.00. Catch no.39A bus at 10.10 from Hereford railway station (Broad street 10.17, Tesco Belmont 10.23). Alight Hay and walk across the river to Clyro, and up to the Begwns to visit some of the spots recorded by Rev. Francis Kilvert, returning from Llowes on the Wye valley walk. Maybe time for tea in Hay before catching 17.20 bus, arrives Hereford at 18.23. 9.5 miles moderate. BPL. Registered assistance dogs only. Phil 01981 500398 and John A. W. 01432 355833 HEREFORD

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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME March 2015

All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.

Sunday 15 March NEWENT TO HAY WOOD 10.00. Meet at Newent Car Park (charge) OL14/SO 721259 for a walk to take in two lakes and a canal and hopefully some daffodils. 6.5 miles, moderate. BPL. Jan 01531 634527 LEADON VALE

Tuesday 17 March MORNING WALK 10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles. For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687 ROSS

Thursday 19 March THURSDAY MORNING “WALK and TALK” (see Special Events pages for details.) 10.30 One of a variety of walks, starting from the Reception near the car park at the Point4 (Part of RNC) in Venn’s Lane, Hereford. EXP189/ SO 518412. It is fully inclusive to ALL, including ramblers, Walking for Health participants, carers etc. 3 to 5 mile leisurely walks on field-paths and lanes – may have a few stiles, some small inclines and some muddy sections. Optional refreshments at end of walk. Arthur 01432 264374 HEREFORD

Saturday 21 March HEREFORDSHIRE TRAIL - MARCLE RIDGE TO CHAPEL FARM 10.00. Meet at small car park on Marcle Ridge, EXP189/SO 630346. Please share cars, where possible, as parking is limited. Walk the Herefordshire Trail to Chapel Farm and return via Crossway and Sollers Hope. 8 miles, moderate. BPL. Tom 01886 821544 LEADON VALE

Saturday 21 March ROSS TO WESTON-UNDER-PENYARD 10.00. Fernbank Road Car Park, Ross-on-Wye – EXP189/SO 598231. A 9 mile moderate walk through Penyard Woods to Weston-under-Penyard, Bromsash, Hartleton Lakes and return to Ross beside the Rudhall Brook. BPL. Mary Richard 01989 565888 ROSS

Tuesday 24 March MORNING WALK 10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles. For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687 ROSS

Tuesday 24 March MONTHLY “SUPPER CLUB” AT THE COURTYARD THEATRE, EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD (See special events page for more details.) All members are invited to join us for the first of our new monthly “Supper Club Evenings” meeting at 18.30, on the mezzanine floor, to eat at 19.00. Order the delicious cold buffet @£8.95. Alternatively, choose from the main menu online, if you wish for a smaller or larger meal, www.courtyard.org.uk or just join us for a drink. It is essential to book ahead by Monday 16 March (01432 351493) and pay cash or cheque to Paula on arrival if you wish to eat. Contact 01432 351493 or 357766 if you have any queries. HEREFORD

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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME March 2015

All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.

Friday 27 March DAWN CHORUS AT HAUGH WOOD 05.30. to approx. 08.00. Park at Haugh Wood. EXP189/SO 593365. Get up early and enjoy the special atmosphere as the birdlife wakes up as dawn breaks. Marika will help you to identify a variety of birds as they break into song welcoming the dawn. We will EXPlore around Haugh Wood and Joanshill Farm, an open area. 4 miles. This is an easy walk but the main emphasis is to listen quietly to the birds. Plenty of time for a natter over a BBQ breakfast. Bring a snack if you wish. Marika 01432 265392 HEREFORD

Saturday 28 March BROADWAY MELODY 10.00, (08.45 Colwall Stn CP) or park in Broadway village CP, off Leamington Road, OL45/095373. Starting in this beautiful world-renowned village, always associated with William Morris, the walk climbs through the Broadway Tower Country Park to the tower with its far reaching views,then through to Fish Hill. Maybe a rewarding cream tea in Broadway. 5 miles, moderate. BPL. David 01684 574205 LEADON VALE

Saturday 28 March CIRCULAR WALK FROM PRESTEIGNE 10.00. Park next to Presteigne Police Station, EXP 201/SO 315644. Circular walk from Presteigne via Stapleton, River Lugg. Good Views. Moderate 6 miles. BPL. Registered Assistance Dogs only. Jean and Joyce 01568 616949 MORTIMER

Saturday 28 March THE DEVIL AND BACK 10.00 (WRCP 09.15). Park at OL14/SO 558046 and meet at the castle at St Briavels for start of the walk. This is an energetic 11 mile walk EXPloring the lovely countryside around St Briavels, taking in some of Offa’s Dyke path and visiting the Devil’s Pulpit for a great view. Beautiful rolling countryside taken at a moderate pace. BPL. Denise 01600 716260 and Martin 07855 639710 ROSS

Tuesday 31 March MORNING WALK 10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles. For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687 ROSS

PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS General: As a group member it is your responsibility to follow the leader’s instructions for the benefit of the group as a whole. If you should leave the walk early, please notify the leader. Please do not walk in front of the leader. Keep in single file on all roads. Accidents or incidents that occur during the course of the walk, should be reported to the leader immediately. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Insurance: All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member 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.

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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME March 2015

All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.

Guidance on grades: Easy Access; Walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections. Easy: Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Leisurely: Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include un-surfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing recommended. Moderate: Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential. Strenuous: Walks for experienced country walkers with above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential. Transport/Car Parking: Think green, try and car share. If you require a lift, contact the walk leader who may be able to organise a lift for you. Don’t leave valuables in your car in full view of thieves, and remember to lock your car. Protect against theft or vandalism. The pick-up point for Ross Group – WRCP = Wilton Road Car Park. The pick-up point for Leadon Vale Group – BSCP = Bridge Street Car Park. Colwall Station is to become an alternative car pick-up or car-share point for Leadon Vale. Exp 190 SO756425 Car Parking is free and it is served by a regular train service. Notes: For a full days walk bring a packed lunch = BPL - and plenty to drink. For a half days walk bring a mid-morning refreshment = BMMR Dogs: Can be taken on walks only with advance permission of the leader, but are generally welcome Remember: If in doubt contact the walk leader before going, or check on the web site at www.herefordshireramblers.org.uk

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