SOUTH SOMERSET GROUP www.somersetramblers.co.uk A local group of the Ramblers’ Association. Registered. Charity No.1093577. Promoting rambling, protecting rights of way, campaigning for access to open country and defending the beauty of the countryside. APR-JUL 2014 WALKS Our walks are open to anyone interested. If you want to know more about the Ramblers’ Association, or this programme, please ask any committee member. New walks leaders are always needed, so if you are able to lead a walk please contact the programme secretary. A copy of this programme is available free on our website or can be obtained on request to the publicity officer. Please send a stamped addressed envelope if it is to be posted. Walks are graded according to the following classification of pace:- A = fast; B = brisk; C = moderate; D = easy. Starting times of walks vary and need to be noted carefully. NOTICES. Group Committee Meeting: will be held on Thu Jun 5, 2014. Programme Distribution. D Group distribution is on Jul 17 and C Group distribution is on Jul 10. Walks leaders. Details of walks on the Aug-Nov 2014 programme need to reach the appropriate organiser by Jun 1. Table of contents Walk category Organiser Pages Thurs & Sat C Walks June Curtis 2 & 3 Thurs D Walks Jim Fewkes 4 & 5 Sunday Walks Jean Verkroost 6 & 7 Wed 18 June. Rail walk from Yeovil Pen Mill Station starting at 10.12. 5 or 10 miles. C. Linear walk to Thornford Station via Sherborne. Bus used for shorter walk (back to Yeovil). Richard Colls 01935 473951. General note on pub car parking. It is common courtesy to use the pub for food or drinks if parking on their property. If not able to, park on roads or public car parks wherever possible 1 PAGE 2 THURS & SAT C WALKS Organiser June Curtis Thu 3 Apr 10.00 6.5 Miles. George Inn, Chardstock GR310045 via Holy City, Wambrook, Hook. Picturesque walk in the Blackdown Hills. Patrons use pub car park. Others roadside or Community Hall car park ¼ mile from pub. Steve 01823 664227. Sat 5 Apr 10.00 King Charles Tavern, St Andrews Road, Bridport opp Co-op on Main A3066 no pub car park, GR472933. To West Bay. Registered Assistance Dogs only. Marian and Derek 01460 73695 Thu 10 Apr 10.00 Beaminster Yarn Barton 6 Miles GR482014 Recycled weather curtailed walk via Monarchs Way and Wessex Ridgeway. Martin and Jean 01460 76366. Thu 17 Apr 10.00 5.5 Miles Park in Little Bredy Village, GR587891 meet in front of church, via Little Bredy Farm into Valley of Stone, back via Topparts Dairy, Foxholes Farm, Long Coppice. Gerry 01935 881317. Thu 24 Apr 10.00 5.5 Miles. Old Red Lion Pub House, North Brewham, GR722370. Across fields and through woodland towards Alfreds Tower. Meal deal agreed at pub. Roger and Janet 01963 34965. Thu 1 May 10.00 Rose and Portcullis, Butleigh OS141 GR519332 Wallyers Bridge via Tootle Bridge and the River Brue. Mervyn 01747 840896. Sat 3 May 10.00 5.5 Miles Sherborne Playing Fields. GR642156 via Folke, Haydon and Sherborne Park. John O 01935 414745. Thu 8 May 10.00. 6 Miles Marston Inn @ Marston Magna.GR 591221. To Adber and Trent. Phil 01458 850834. Thu 15 May 10.00. 5.5 Miles North Perrott Farm Shop and Garden Centre GR475009 Park at far end of car park on gravel section near orchard. Registered Assistance Dogs only. Christine and David 01460 271496 Thu 22 May 10.00. 6.5 Miles Public car park Curry Rivel behind Sandpits Fireplace Centre, GR392253 towards Swell ancient church, RSPB West Sedgemoor, return via the Monument. Lunch at the Old Forge recommended. Roger and Eileen 01460 241608 Thu 29 May 10.00 6 Miles Clapton Village Hall GR415067. A good time of year to visit Wayford Woods. Registered Assistance Dogs only . Marian and Derek 01460 73695. 2 PAGE 3 THURS & SAT C WALKS Organiser June Curtis Sun 1 Jun. Details of C walks on the Aug –Nov Programme should reach the organiser, June Curtis, by today. Thu 5 Jun 10.00 6 Miles .Crossways Inn, North Wotton GR564416 Walk around Pilton, good food, a little expensive. Geoff 01275 475002. Sat 7 Jun. 10.00. 5.5 Miles Sherborne Playing Fields, GR642156 via Lillington John O 01935 414745. Thu 12 Jun 10.00 6.5 miles Otterford Lakes car park. GR225141 Small car park, car share if possible. Via Churchinford, River Otter and the picturesque lakes. Peter and Maggie 01935 826821 Thu 19 Jun 10.00 5.6 miles Iwerne Courtney (Shroton) Village Green off the A350 between Shaftesbury and Blandford GR860127 over and around Hambledon Hill, some very steep but detours for the not super fit, Cricketers Pub opposite the Green does food and caters for walkers. Don 01935 477088. Thu 26 Jun 10.00. 6.5 Miles Ibberton Hill Picnic Site CP GR791070 Ibberton and Okeford Beacon John O 01935 414745 Thu 3 Jul 10.00 6.5 Miles Mudford Road Recreational Ground, Yeovil GR553173 Yeovil Marsh Parish walk Ronnie and Ruth 01935 425100 Thu 10 Jul Programme Distribution Walk. 10.00..6 Miles Fox and Hounds, Charlton Adam GR542288 via Keinton Mandeville and Barton St David, good food Geoff 01275 475002 Sat 12 Jul 10.00 5.5 Miles 11 Manor View, Crewkerne GR440085 Parking for 10-12 cars. Towards Crewkerne Stn back via Crewkerne Town and Kithill. Later part of walk on pavements. David and Linda 01460 929350 Thu 17 Jul .SUMMER SUPPER WALK 4.15 5 Miles The Muddled Man, West Chinnock GR468135 towards Chiselborough, Norton Sub Hamdon, Bagnells Farm Roger and Eileen 01460 241608. A warm (hopefully) summer evening ramble along lanes/paths followed by the Summer Supper at 7.00. Cost £10 each (forms available after 1 Jun from Ruth Goodland). Thu 24 Jul 9.30. 6.5 Miles Marston Inn, Marston Magna GR591221 Yeovilton Air Base and Chilton Cantello Phil 01458 850834 Note earlier start. Thu 31 Jul 10.00 5.5 Miles Beaminster Yarn Barton CP GR482014 Uphill and downhill North East Beaminster. Peter B 01460 78182. 3 PAGE 4 THURSDAY D WALKS. Organiser Jim Fewkes. Thu. Apr 3. 10.30. Start from Somerton Market Cross, Somerton. 4.5 miles. D. Tour of Somerton. There is ample parking nearby. Richard & Monica 01935 472826 Thu Apr 10. Start 10.30. The Old Poppe Inn, Tatworth. (On A358 south of Chard) GR 325058, TA20 2NZ. 4.5 miles approx. To Forton, Perry Street, Chard Junction .Fairly easy terrain. Roger & Eileen 01460 241608. Thu Apr 17. 10.30. Royal Oak, Hardington Moor. GR 521123, 4 miles. D. Towards East Chinnock. A mostly level walk. Sorry, assistance dogs only. Valerie. 01935 862721 Thu Apr 24. There is no scheduled D walk today. Thu May 1. 10.30. Kettlebridge Picnic Site CP, Cerne Abbas. 4 miles. D. Towards Minton Parva & Upcerne. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227. Thu May 8. 10.30 Carpenters Arms Chilthorne Domer 4.3 miles towards Tintinhull and down Monarchs Way/Leland Trail towards Montecute then past Lufton. Roman Villa. No serious hills and mixture of paths, tracks and lanes. Only dogs on leads at all times please. David B 01935 476647. Thu May 15. .10.30 a.m. The Bell Inn, Broadway near Ilminster (Limited Parking at Pub) .Easy walking on Lanes & Footpaths. 4 miles approx. Dogs to be kept on leads. Lunches available from £4.95. Wendy & Richard 01935 862340. Thu May 22. 10.30. Mermaid Inn, Bristol Road, Sherborne. The full walk is 4.8 miles. There is an option of a shorter walk of 3.9 miles. D. Via Macmillan Way & Coombe Lane. Assistance dogs only. David K 01935 420545. Thu May 29. 10.15. The Crown PH, Marnhull. GR 783187. 5 miles. D. Towards Stour Provost & Fifehead Magdalen. One hill to be taken slowly. Richard C 01935 473951. Sun Jun 1. Details of D-walks on the Aug-Nov programme should reach the organiser, Jim Fewkes, by today. Thu Jun 5. 10.30 Rimpton Village Hall CP, Back Lane, Rimpton. 4 miles. D. Ed & Sue 01935 851818. Thu Jun 12. 10.15. Rock Pit Farm Walkers CP, Maiden Newton. GR 593979. 4.7 miles. D. Towards Notton Hill Barn. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227. Thu Jun 19. Start 10.30. The Lime Tree, Thornford. GR605130, DT9 6QD. 4.5 miles approx. South towards Knighton & Lillington. Some “Up”. Roger & Eileen 01460 241608. 4 PAGE 5 THURSDAY D WALKS. Organiser Jim Fewkes. Thu Jun 26. 10.15. The Old Inn, Hawkchurch.. GR 344005. Car park is behind the pub & the entrance is by the side of the village hall. 4 miles. D. Via Buddlewall & Holditch Court. Pat C 01460 67745. Thu Jul 3. 10.30. Rose & Crown, Longburton. 4.5 Miles. OS 129E GR ST 649 128. No hills. Wizard Bridge, Hixon Bridge via Folke. RAD only. Mervyn 01747 840896. Thu Jul 10. There is no scheduled D walk today.. Thu Jul 17. Programme Distribution Walk.10.30 Rose & Crown Inn [Eli’s] , Huish Episcopi. GR 430266. 4.1 miles. D. Towards Coombe & Langport. Jim & Sheila 01935 850227.. Thu Jul 24. 10.30 Prince of Wales, Ham Hill. GR 479169. Figure of eight walk. Either 2 miles or 4 miles. Fairly level, Superb views. J’Ann 01935 823259.. Thu. Jul 31. The Royal Oak, Over Stratton, South Petherton. GR435155 4.5 miles D. Walk 10.30 a.m. start. Level walk, via Lopen, outskirts of Merriott, River Parrett Trail and Lower Stratton. Dogs on leads. Lunch at The Royal Oak (2-course special). Plenty of parking – alternative parking on road for non- patrons.