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Easter Walks 2008

Walks in your area


Angus

Happas to Fotheringham Hill

A pleasant woodland walk followed by a short sharp ascent of Fotheringham Hill. Return by same route.
Brechin Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01356 622283
Meeting Info ST NINIAN’S SQUARE, BRECHIN. 9.30 am or half mile east along minor road off A90 (signposted Happas), at 10.15 am,
Distance 9 miles

Start NO437409
Local Grade C+

Glendoll

From Car Park up part of Jock’s Road, follow track to river and back down track to car park.
Dundee & District Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01382 507682
Meeting Info Glendoll Car Park10.30am.
Distance 6 miles

Start NO284762
Local Grade C+

 

Argyll and Bute

Lochranza, Isle of Arran

Winter Walk. Leisurely walk in Lochranza, Isle of Arran. MEET Gilmour Street Railway Station for 8.44 Ardrossan train. For further info contact Leader.
Paisley Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Contact 881 3751
MEETPLACE Gilmour St Railway Station 8.44 Ardrossan train
Distance 0 miles
grade Leisurely

Ayrshire

Ballantrae Circular

A countryside and riverbank walk to the south of Ballantrae.
Stranraer & The Rhins Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Ballantrae
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate

Bedfordshire

Good Friday. Whipsnade

Ivel Valley Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Whipsnade Tree Cathedral car park
Contact Nick 01525 634927
Distance 12 miles
grade Moderate
Start TL009181

Circular Day walk

Car park requests £1 donation. Lunch alfresco at Stevington with possibly a pub for drinks
Northampton Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Harrold Country Park
Start time 2 08:45
WALK_START_PLACE2 Church Lane, Campbell Square, Northampton
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP957566

Easter Sunday. Morning walk, Woburn

Ivel Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Woburn, Car park opposite Church
Contact Bruce 01525 402885
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP950332

Easter Monday. London Loop Kingston to Hatton Cross

Ivel Valley Group
24 March 2008 08:40
Meet at Bedford railway station for 8.50am train (Flitwick 8.59am)
Contact Tony 01234 831388
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start TL041497

Old Warden, Ickwell and Northill

A leisurely 8.5 mile walk through the Bedfordshire countryside taking in the picturesque villages of Old Warden, Ickwell and Northill, along with Shuttleworth House with its Swiss garden falconry centre and the world famous Shuttleworth Collection (a pre WW2 aeroplane collection) along with rolling woodland and fields. We will be stopping for a drink at the pub at Old Warden and will eat our lunch in the pub garden if there is room. Parking is a mile outside Old Warden heading towards Biggleswade. Leader: John
Northants 20s & 30s Walking Group
24 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town biggleswade
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start TL150449

 

Berkshire

SW of Newbury (Walbury Hill)

Walbury Hill - Ashley Down - Henley - Combe Wood. Leader: Geoff Eddy. DISCLAIMER: Whilst this walk takes place over the Easter weekend, it is a normal group walk, and NOT part of the RA's Easter Walk festival.
Andover Group
22 March 2008 09:00
Nearest Town Newbury
Contact Nesta Baird (Group Secretary) 01264 336788 email
Distance 10 miles
grade Leisurely

An easy walk from Padworth

Park at ‘The Round Oak’, Padworth (if eating there afterwards), or use verge parking in Silver Lane. A fairly level woodland walk – no stiles, easy pace. Bring a drink.
West Berkshire Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Reading
Contact 01635 35902
Distance 4 miles

Start SU628651

Windsor Great Park

Our second visit to Windsor Great Park this month, this walk is a stroll round some of the highlights of Windsor Great Park, including Virginia Water, Smith’s Lawn and Snow Hill.
Chiltern 20s-30s Walking Group
22 March 2008 11:30
Starting Point Bishopsgate. Follow the signs to Savill Gardens from the A328 at Englefield Green and turn along Bishopsgate Road.
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU978722

Hambleden/Henley

Starting at Mill End car park, near Hambleden. Dogs only at leader's discretion.
Amersham & District Group
22 March 2008 14:00
Nearest Town Henley
Distance 6 miles

Start SU785855

CAVERSHAM, CHALKHOUSE GREEN, DUNSDEN GREEN

Park at Caversham Park Recreation Ground CP for a walk on Reading's doorstep, within easy reach of open countryside. Could be muddy.
Pang Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Contact John Banks 0118 9413002
Distance 5 miles

Start SU725767

Round Walk from Mill End

via Lower Assendon. Pub at lunch.
Kingston Group
24 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Meet 08:30 SCT to share cars for 09:45 start at CP.
Day Easter Monday
Leader JH
Map LR175
Distance 13 miles

Start SU785855

YPG: Henley and the River Thames

Young Persons Group walk: Start at 10.30am from Henley railway station (SU763822). Car parking is £2.70 / day in the station car park; alternatively if you want to park elsewhere don't forget to allow time to walk to the start. This is a straightforward and pretty walk starting in Henley, heading cross country to Aston and then walking back along the river to the start. Ideal for anyone thinking of walking with the group for the first time. It may be wet or muddy so bring appropriate footwear.
Berkshire Walkers Group
24 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Henley
Contact Neil S 07840 903547
Distance 6 miles
grade Easy
Start SU763822
This is a car free walk

  

Birmingham and the Black Country

Bushbury Hill

Wolverhampton Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact Michael 01902 823536
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SJ931031

Melbourne Circular

Sutton Coldfield Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Meet at South Parade car park (opposite Plantsbrook School) Sutton Coldfield
Contact Albert Smith 0121 308 3840
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP121956

Melbourne Circular

Sutton Coldfield Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Meet at South Parade car park (opposite Plantsbrook School) Sutton Coldfield
Contact Vera Smith 122 308 3840
Distance 7 miles
grade Leisurely

Buckinghamshire

Round Walk from Hambleden

via Turville. Pub at lunch.
Kingston Group
21 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Meet 08:30 SCT to share cars for 09:45 start at CP.
Day Good Friday
Leader JH
Map LR175
Distance 13 miles

Start SU786866

West Wycombe

Starting Point: Garden centre car park, off A40 at the western end of West Wycombe. A figure-of-eight walk based on West Wycombe. Meet at the garden centre car park at 10.30am for a four mile morning walk round Piddington. After lunch in West Wycombe at the garden centre café or one of the village pubs, we meet at 1.30pm for the five mile afternoon walk across Naphill Common to Bradenham. Join for the morning or the afternoon - or all day. It’s a fully flexible formula giving you two great walks for the price of one!
Chilterns Weekend Walkers Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Distance 9 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU826947

HIGH WYCOMBE to GREAT MISSENDEN

Linear walk via Hughenden. Pub/picnic lunch at Cryers Hill NOTE: Due to engineering works and inconvenient train times, this walk is in reverse direction to that originally intended.
Richmond Group
22 March 2008 10:50
Contact Anne C
meeting details High Wycombe station at 10.48am (Marylebone 10.00; buy single ticket to High Wycombe. Return from Great Missenden via replacement bus to Amersham)
Distance 9 miles

Start SU870931

Hambleden/Henley

Starting at Mill End car park, near Hambleden. Dogs only at leader's discretion.
Amersham & District Group
22 March 2008 14:00
Nearest Town Henley
Distance 6 miles

Start SU785855

Hellfire? West Wycombe, the Chiltern Hills & tea

9.00 in St Crispin’s School CP, London Rd , Wokingham (SU 820686) for car share, or 9.45 in CP next to garden centre on Chorley Rd, West Wycombe. Please ring walk leader if you intend to meet in West Wycombe. Bring packed lunch. NT members can visit West Wycombe House
Loddon Valley Group
23 March 2008 09:45
Nearest Town West Wycombe
Contact John Ginty 01344 772267 / 07754 869152
Distance 10 miles

Start SU826947

Chess Valley

Just for a change, a linear walk! As its name suggests, the walk follows the Chess Valley from Chesham to Rickmansworth. This time we’ll get the train to Rickmansworth at 10:30, then walk back to Chesham. Please bring a packed lunch.
Chiltern 20s-30s Walking Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Starting Point Chesham Railway Station car park.
Distance 13 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP961016

Round Walk from Mill End

via Lower Assendon. Pub at lunch.
Kingston Group
24 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Meet 08:30 SCT to share cars for 09:45 start at CP.
Day Easter Monday
Leader JH
Map LR175
Distance 13 miles

Start SU785855

  

Cambridgeshire

Little Downham

Meet at Ely City Rugby Ground car park map/grid ref: 226/TL530815 at 11:00. Walk through back lanes to Little Downham with choice of return path. Lunch available at pub.
East Cambridgeshire Group
23 March 2008 11:00
Contact Norman 01353 861205
Distance 5 miles

Start TL530815

Bus Walk, Milton Field and Pasture

Bus 404 from Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station, Bay 9 at 12:15, back 17:11. Ticket to Castor, walk Cow Lane, Belsize Farm, Park Farm, Bretton.
Peterborough Group
23 March 2008 12:15
Contact Rohan 01733 331393
Distance 5 miles

Start TL189988

 

Cardiff, Swansea and Glamorgan

Trelewis

Phone Dennis on 01443 493902 for the walk's start location or for further information
Taff Ely Group
21 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Llantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park. (ST047831)
Contact Dennis 01443 493902
County Cardiff, Swansea and Glamorgan
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
dogs welcome
Local Grade Moderate

Ruthin/Treoes

Penarth & District Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Barry Waterfront
Nearest Town Cowbridge
Contact 01446 410545 email

 

Carmarthenshire

Llanwrtyd Wells

Fields and forestry around Llanwrtyd and back to Dol-y-Coed for tea. Explorer map 187.
Dinefwr Group
23 March 2008 08:30
Meet at Llandovery car park and on by car.
Nearest Town Llandovery
Contact Judy (01591) 610613.
Start SN774361

Llanwrtyd Wells

Fields and forestry around Llanwrtyd and back to Dol-y-Coed for tea. Explorer map 187.
Dinefwr Group
23 March 2008 08:30
Meet at Llandovery car park and on by car.
Nearest Town Llandovery
Contact Judy (01591) 610613.

Pembrey Mountain, South Eastern Section

Llanelli Group
23 March 2008 11:00
Meet at Selwyn Samuel Leisure Centre, Llanelli, for onward car share
Nearest Town Llanelli
Contact 01554 754733
Distance 7 miles
grade Leisurely

Dinefwr Park

Hopefully this will be a bluebell walk if we’ve got the timing right. . Explorer map 186.
Dinefwr Group
23 March 2008 13:30
Meet at Llandeilo rail station,
Nearest Town Llandeilo
Contact Hugh & Pam , (01558) 822405
Distance 4 miles
grade Moderate
Start SN628268

  

Cheshire

Wheelock Circular

Congleton Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Meet at Congleton Library Car Park
Nearest Town Congleton
Contact Sandra Simpson 01270 768001
Club Grade M
Meeting Place grid referance SJ859630
R A Grade M
Distance 8 miles

WARMINGHAM

AM.
North and Mid Cheshire Area
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Village Hall CP
Contact Sheelagh Warner 01928 787443 email
WALK_DISTANCE_TEXT Max 5 miles
Distance 5 miles
grade Easy
Start SJ712616

Audlem

Please contact the walk leader for further info or call Eddie on 01782 512851.
Biddulph Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Audlem
Contact 01782 518133
Club Grade Easy
RA Grade L
Distance 8 miles

Start SJ659437

Biddulph and Congleton Edge

Congleton Group
23 March 2008 13:30
Meet at Congleton Library Car Park
Nearest Town Congleton
Contact Muriel Chantler 01260 274947
Club Grade L
Meeting Place grid referance SJ859630
R A Grade L
Distance 5 miles

CLOCK FACE

PM.
North and Mid Cheshire Area
23 March 2008 14:00
Meet at Country Park CP on Gorsey Lane, NE off A569
Contact Sheelagh Warner 01928 787443 email
WALK_DISTANCE_TEXT Max 5 miles
Distance 5 miles
grade Easy
Start SJ535915

Bosley circular.

Start from Queen's Arms, Bosley.
Stockport Group
24 March 2008 11:00
Contact Tim Callanan 0161 485 5358
Distance 10 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SJ918659
dogs welcome

Clackmannanshire

Muckhart, Crook of Devon & Rumbling Bridge

Lovely countryside ramble on tracks with some road walking to Crook of Devon, returning by River Devon, the Gorge and Blairhill Farm. Note: No dogs please.
West Fife Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01383 412444
Meeting Info LEYS PARK ROAD CAR PARK, DUNFERMLINE. at 9.30 a.m. or Pool of Muckhart village hall at 10.30 a.m.
Distance 8 miles

Start NN999005
Local Grade C.

  

Conwy

Glan Conwy

Meet at Industrial Estate CP
Vale of Clwyd Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact John 01745 338798
Own Category C
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SH803762

Llyn Crafnant & Geirionydd

Meet at CP behind Joe Brown's Capel Curig
Ynys Mon Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Peter Bratton 01248 410595
Own Category C
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SH720582

Easter Walk

Meet at Henryd CP, off Henryd Road
Conwy Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Own Category C
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start SH769747

Cumbria

Kirkby Stephen circular

Meet at Carlisle railway station, Carlisle, for car sharing to start. Telephone for information about starting point of walk.
Carlisle Group
22 March 2008 07:40
Contact Steve Hayward 01228-511090
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start NY761066

Tilberthwaite

Lancaster Group
22 March 2008 09:00
Contact Cicely Pickles 01524-382980
Distance 9 miles

Start SD310995

 

Denbighshire and Flintshire

Corwen to Glyndyfrdwy

South Cheshire Group
22 March 2008 08:30
Meet at Car park opposite Star Inn, Acton
Contact 01270 568714
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate

Ffagnallt and Lily Farms

Meet at Halkyn Viewpoint on B5123
Deeside Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact Ron 01352 715723
Own Category C
Start SJ210697

CILCAIN

All Day. Bring lunch
North and Mid Cheshire Area
22 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Park near waterworks building SW of village
Contact Sheelagh Warner 01928 787443 email
Distance 7 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SJ172648

Chirk area to include Sellatyn and Weston Rhyn

Ascent 900ft
Market Drayton Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Towers Lawn CP Market Drayton 08.30
Nearest Town Chirk
Contact 01630 655908
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate

  

Derbyshire

Rosliston Visitor Centre

Meet at Rosliston Visitor Centre. SK243175
East Staffordshire Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Rosliston Visitor Centre
Nearest Town Swadlincote
Contact 01283 543483
Distance 2 miles
grade Easy
Start SK243175

Eyam

Barnsley & Penistone Group
22 March 2008 09:00
Meet at Please contact walk leader for details
Nearest Town Bakewell
Contact N Dransfield 01226 246211
MEETPLACE Birdwell
Distance 8 miles

Thorpe Narlows Lane CP for Mappleton Church & Blore

Derbyshire Dales Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact Tony 01335 342361
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK163504

Sunday longer walk

Meet at Chesterfield Town hall car park at 09.00 am to transfer to car park next to 'Robin Hood Inn' near Baslow. Baslow circular.
Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Nearest Town Baslow
Contact Basil Merry 01246 233179 email
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK280721
dogs welcome

PLEASLEY

CAR SHARE
Nottingham Group
24 March 2008 10:20
Meet at ROBIN HOOD STATUE, CASTLE ROA D AT 9.30 am
Nearest Town MANSFIELD
Contact 0115 982 1022
Distance 9 miles

Start SK504646

Monday short walk

Old Brampton Circular. Park and Meet: Chander Hill lay-by near Ladywood Garage on A619.
Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Group
24 March 2008 11:00
Nearest Town Chesterfield
Contact Basil Merry 01246 233179 email
Distance 5 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK334705
dogs welcome

Devon

Good Friday walk on Dartmoor

Eastlake, Halstock, Cullever Steps Picnic Dogs on short leads Coffee and hot cross buns at "The Tors" prior to the walk. Start 10:30
East Devon Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Belstone
Nearest Town Tavistock
Contact Leslie 01395 579501
County Devon
Distance 7 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SX620934

Good Friday walk on Dartmoor

Eastlake, Halstock, Oke Tor Picnic Dogs on short leads Coffee and hot cross buns at "The Tors" prior to the walk. Start 10:30
East Devon Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Belstone
Nearest Town Tavistock
Contact Rosemary and Alan 01404 45944
County Devon
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate

"On and off the moor" Lych Way,Bagga Tor, Hill Bridgeleat

Willsworthy Range CP
North Devon Group
22 March 2008 10:20
Leader Mike & Joan Long
Distance 9 miles

Start SX518835

Moorland Walk

Bag Tor, Hound Tor, Buckland Beacon
Moorland Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Ashburton
Contact Dave W 01803 293861
Start Point Cold East Cross
Distance 0 miles

Start SX740742

West Devon

Start time at Abbey Rise. Walk Lifton, Kelly, Meadwell, Kelly Beare and Moonhouse Plantation
Tavistock Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Abbey Rise, Tavistock PL19 9BB
Nearest Town Lifton
Contact 01822 833132 email
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start SX386850
dogs welcome

Church, Mine and Elephant

First up to Brentor Church, then using fields and paths to go via Dartmoor fringe Wheal Betsy to the elephants Nest where we will stop for a drink, before returning via Mary Tavy. Please bring a picnic.
Plymouth Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Jane Ki 01822 834964
Car Share Meet Tesco, Roborough
Car Share Meet Time 920
Walk Meet BrentTor CP
Distance 11 miles

Start SX468806
Local Grade Moderate

MORTONHAMPSTEAD ROUNDABOUT

Cranbrook, Fingle Bridge, Great Parford, Bughead Cross, Bearland. Three steep climbs
Exeter & District Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Moretonhamstead cr park on B3212
Nearest Town Mortonhamstead
Contact 01392 661244
Distance 12 miles

Start SX752860
dogs welcome

Lanes & footpaths

Powderham Church, Kenton, Black Forest Lodge, Vennbridge Farm
Teignmouth & Dawlish Group
23 March 2008 10:20
Meet at Starcross New Road CP
Contact email
Distance 8 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SX977817

Moorland walk

Leather Tor, Crazeywell Pool, Newlycombe
Teignmouth & Dawlish Group
23 March 2008 10:20
Meet at Norsworthy Bridge
Contact email
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SX568693

Seaton Hole to Branscombe

Beer Head, Branscombe Mouth, Stockhams Hill, Beer Quarry Picnic
East Devon Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Seaton Hole
Nearest Town Seaton
Contact Ron and Gina 01395 519002
County Devon
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SY236897

Country and Coastal walk

Walk Torcross, Beesands, Beeson. Bring drink/snack.
South Hams Group
23 March 2008 14:00
Meet at Stokenham Village Hall
Contact Les B 01548 580033
Distance () 5
Distance 5 miles
grade Moderate
Start SX804428

 

Dorset

Doles Ash.

South Dorset Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Piddle Inn, Piddletrenthide.
Nearest Town Dorchester
Contact Chris and Jan 01305 262204
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate
Start SY705997

Long Walk Via Plush

DEWLISH park discreetly in village, meet at church 20 mile s via Plush
East Dorset Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Distance 20 miles

Start SY775982

Iron age fort and Dorset villages

Spyway, Nettlecombe, Powerstock, North Poorton Picnic Dogs on short leads
East Devon Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Eggardon Hill, Shatcombe Lane
Nearest Town Bridport
Contact Andy 01297 22030
County Dorset
Distance 13 miles

Start SY550948

Canford Heath Walk

CANFORD HEATH Asda CAR PARK (free) near church 6 miles via heathland and Lodge Hill
East Dorset Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Special Comments Easter Sunday. Back by 13:00
Distance 6 miles

Start SZ023947

Pymore, Melplash, West Milton.

South Dorset Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at St Andrews Rd, Bridport.
Nearest Town Bridport
Contact Liz 01305 820 814
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SY474935

A Common & Bottom Walk

OKEFORD HILL CAR PARK 8 miles via Bonsley Common and Coombe Bottom
East Dorset Group
24 March 2008 10:30
Special Comments Easter Monday. Picnic lunch
Distance 8 miles

Start ST812093

Dumfries and Galloway

St Mary's Loch to Ettrick

Meet Annandale Arms Hotel, Moffat Leaders: Elliot and Becky Anderson: Tel: 01683 220757 This 13 mile walk starts at the Glen Cafe, St Mary's Loch and climbs into the Ettrick valley using hill track, the Southern Upland Way and country roads, before returning to the start point. Long walk but not beyond most regular ramblers.
Moffat Group
22 March 2008 08:30
Nearest Town Moffat
Distance 13 miles

Shawhead, Lochenkit, Crocketford

Minor roads, farm tracks and open ground, only modest gradients.
Dumfries & Galloway Group
22 March 2008 09:00
Meet at Brooms Road car park, Dumfries, for car sharing.
Contact Angus Robertson 01387 721842
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start NX874762
Local Grade C

Walk 1, Hart Fell, Map 78

Winter Programme. Hart Fell - Strenuous Grade (approx. 808m). MEET Watermill Car Park 8 am. For further info contact Leader.
Paisley Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Contact 07709685396
MEETPLACE WMCP 8 am
Distance 0 miles

Durham

Both sides of the Tees

Meet Demesne CP
Gateshead Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact A Thwaite 0191 4876814
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start NZ051161

A short B Walk to Complete isaac Holden Tea Trail

As A Walk. To end Isaac Holden Tea Tral and return to starting point at Alston via Nenthall and Clarghyll Shgeet O.L.31
Hexham Group
23 March 2008 10:15
Meet at Nenthead .Centre
Nearest Town Nenthead
Contact B Ketley
Km as A Walk
Mileage as A Walk
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start NY781437

Hart Circular

Sunderland Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Saxon Church CP
Nearest Town Hart Village
Accessible for buggy/wheelchair? No
Dogs permitted? Yes
Leader contact number 0191 520 2152
Leader name Gordon Lindsley
Title Hart Circular
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start NZ470349
dogs welcome

East Yorkshire

A walk in the Yorkshire Wolds

Beverley Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Market Weighton Church
Contact J Cavill 01482 888096
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SE877418
dogs welcome

  

Edinburgh and Lothians

Pentland Hills

A linear walk from Flotterstone to Carlops. Mainly on hill paths with some road at the end. Total ascent 3,400ft
Dumfries & Galloway Group
23 March 2008 08:30
Meet at Brooms Road car park, Dumfries, for car sharing.
Contact Owen Mather 01387 811061
Distance 8 miles

Start NT232631
Local Grade B+

  

Essex

Good Friday Walk from Cranham

Playing Field car park, at south end of Sunnycroft Gardens
Brentwood Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Cranham
Contact 07790 575002
Contact for Information Please ONLY phone during the following times :- MONDAY TO FRIDAY between 6.30pm & 9.30pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY between 8am & 9.30pm
Explorer Map 175
Walk Type Circular
Distance 11 miles

Start TQ580877

Morning Walk from Mill Green

Mill Green Road. Park opposite Viper PH.
Brentwood Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Mill Green
Contact 07790 575002
Contact for Information Please ONLY phone during the following times :- MONDAY TO FRIDAY between 6.30pm & 9.30pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY between 8am & 9.30pm
Explorer Map 183
Walk Type Circular
Distance 5 miles

Start TL641018

Wooded Areas & Undulating Fields

9.15 Grove Park, Wanstead by Somerfields,except leader. Meet Village Hall carpark at Doddinghurst. Pub stop at Blackmore
Redbridge Group
22 March 2008 10:15
Exp. 175
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ589990

A Woods & River Walk

9.00 Grove Park, Wanstead by Somerfields.10.00 at Hockley Woods car park. Pub stop. Walk includes part of Saffron Trail
Redbridge Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Exp. 175
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ833924

Easter Day Walk from Little Easton

Memorial Hall, access opposite Stag PH.
Brentwood Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Little Easton
Contact 07790 575002
Contact for Information Please ONLY phone during the following times :- MONDAY TO FRIDAY between 6.30pm & 9.30pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY between 8am & 9.30pm
Explorer Map 195
Walk Type Circular
Distance 11 miles

Start TL606240

Bank Holiday Monday Walk from Ongar

Budworth Hall car park. Fig of 8, 1.30 pm restart.
Brentwood Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Ongar
Contact 07790 575002
Contact for Information Please ONLY phone during the following times :- MONDAY TO FRIDAY between 6.30pm & 9.30pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY between 8am & 9.30pm
Explorer Map 183
Walk Type Fig of 8
Start TL553031

Gloucestershire and Bristol

Linear walk from Chepstow to Tintern Abbey

Linear walk back to Tintern Abbey with fine views woods and hills
Wellingborough & District Group
21 March 2008 13:30
Nearest Town Chepstow
Contact Stuart
Contat phone 01933 620913
Start Point Tintern Abbey C.P.to catch local bus to Chepstow
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SO532001

A walk from St Briavals Church

MPCP 09:15. Park at St. Briavals Church. A circular walk along the ridge to Hewelsfield. Continue to Cold Harbour before returning to village. Lots of stiles. BPL.
Ross-on-Wye Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact Allan 01989 565077
Map OL14
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO558046

Speculation, Exploration, Exploitation (Exclamation!)

Forest of Dean circular via Beechenhurst (coffee available), Wimberry Slade, Bixslade, Speech House. Bring a picnic. Terrain L/M level/moderate.
South Cotswold Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Speculation CP. NEW ROUTE BECAUSE OF ROAD CLOSURE AT MIREYSTOCK CROSSROADS DUE TO LANDSLIP. From Gloucester via Micheldean turn L off A4136 at traffic lights at Nailbridge onto A4151 and soon R onto B4227 to skirt Cinderford. At T junction go R along B4226 to pass Speech House and after another 0.5 mile turn R at X roads on B4234 for 0.5 mile. Continue on around possible barrier by Cycle Hire Centre another 0.5 mile to Speculation CP on R in woods. Check this page near date in case of change. L62/EO14
Contact Patrick & Angela 01452 616886
Distance 10 miles

Start SO613135

Soudley

Mallards Pike following Yellow Arrow route and return via Staple Edge. Picnic Lunch.
Forest of Dean Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Blaize Bailey car park.Nr Soudley
Contact Ronnie 01594 845 225
Start SO663116

Cam

Draycott to Cam, Cam Long, Coaley Peak, Coaley village, back to Draycott. Travel Fee £2.70p Picnic
Gloucester Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Meet at Gloucester, Brunswick Square SO 830 181
Contact Tony & Chris 01452 301780/520313
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate

Linear walk from Monmouth to Lydbrook

Car share to Monmouth and walk back via Symonds Yat
Wellingborough & District Group
23 March 2008 09:45
Nearest Town Monmouth
Contact Stuart
Contat phone 01933 620913
Start Point Lydbrook
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO596169

Shefford

Meet at the main car park at rear of the High Street
Ouse Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Shefford
Contact Sue (01234) 854628 email
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP153143

*Weston-sub-Edge

Walk: Weston -sub-Edge and round about. Picnic.
Cleeve Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Park at Dovers Hill CP
Contact Simon 01386 853722 Mobile: 07891 516437
Distance 7 miles

Start SP137397

BIRDLIP - COTSWOLD WAY - CRICKLEY HILL - LECKHAMPTON HILL - SEVEN SPRINGS - UPPER COBERLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE WAYPossible meal at Air Balloon PH after walk

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk start time. Please bring sufficient food and drink for lunch stop on walks over 8 miles. Walks less than 8 miles need only light refreshments.
Wiltshire Wanderers Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Car park near Birdlip, Turning off A417 before Air Balloon PH
Nearest Town Gloucester
Contact Lucy 01793 876013, 07748 924467
County Gloucestershire
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO931154

Eastleach

From Eastleach walking in the Akeman Street area and return to Eastleach with a possibility to view the daffodils for which the village is well known. Moderate. Contribution to travel: £2.
Cirencester Group
23 March 2008 13:30
Meet at Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 026021
Contact Stuart & Rob 01285 850809 / 01285 851884
Distance 5 miles
grade Moderate

A walk from Dymock

BSCP 10:00. Meet at Dymock Village Hall.Work off some Easter excesses!! The walk takes us through fields of wild Daffodils which hopefully will be in bloom.
Leadon Vale Group
24 March 2008 10:30
Contact Isobel 01531 635139
Map EXP189
Distance 4 miles
grade Easy
Start SO698314

 

Greater London

Pub walk: Borough Circular

A chance for a stroll along the river and an opportunity to delight in the local watering holes once frequented by the Bard and the Bawdy...
Metropolitan Walkers Group
21 March 2008 14:00
Contact Harriet 07876 705095
Dropout various
Finish Point The George pub (see below)
Notes There will be two stops for drinks at the Blackfriars pub, and then at Gordon's wine bar near Embankment. Ends at The George pub near London Bridge/Borough tube, one of London's oldest and finest watering holes/old coaching houses.
Start Point Borough tube station (zone 1)
Terrain Riverside & urban
Distance 4 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TQ324797
dogs welcome
This is a car free walk

Around Richmond

An easy pace circular walk with no stiles around Richmond. Note later start time
Hillingdon Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Richmond Station (District Lane) at bottom of steps
Nearest Town Richmond
Contact 01895 635 122
Start TQ179748

Banstead Downs & Oaks Park

Meet at Belmont Bus Terminal. Pub end of walk
Sutton/Wandle Valley Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Contact 020 8641 4339
Distance 4 miles
grade Easy
This is a car free walk

HOGSMILL RIVER and BONESGATE STREAM

SATURDAY STROLL Start: 13:45 Malden Manor station (Zone 4, 13:16 from Waterloo) Finish: Chessington South station (Zone 6, trains to Waterloo) The Inner London Area organises a series of short (five to six miles) walks at the weekends aimed at new walkers and those who prefer slow and gentle walks. These take place on paths and open spaces in and around London. These walks are open to the public and take place mainly on alternate Saturday afternoons. All start and finish points are within London Travelcard zones. Just turn up to any walk that interests you. Each stroll lasts about 2½ to 3½ hours and includes a refreshment break where possible.
Inner London Area
22 March 2008 13:45
Nearest Town Malden
Contact Les Douglas 020 8809 2338 email
Distance 5 miles

This is a car free walk

LONDON PARKS and GARDENS TRUST

Linear walk through Hammersmith and Fulham, via lesser known garden squares, parks, churchyards and cemeteries, to Ravenscourt Park. Pub/picnic lunch
Richmond Group
23 March 2008 11:00
Contact Sylvia I
meeting details West Brompton station (District Line)
Start TQ255780

East Docklands Delights

Metropolitan Walkers Group
23 March 2008 11:00
Contact (E) Tony 07752 478772
Dropout several throughout walk
Finish Point Stratford tube/train/DLR station (zone 3)
Notes Bring a packed lunch & camera. At end of the walk there is a possible pub, meal & entertainment.
Start Point Custom House DLR station (ExCeL side) (zone 3)
Terrain Urban - good paths
Travel Jubilee line to Canning Town, then 2 stops DLR (Beckton branch)
Distance 12 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ407809
dogs welcome
This is a car free walk

Canal and River

A linear walk to Uxbridge, returning by U4 bus TAKE PACKED LUNCH
Hillingdon Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Hayes & Harlington BR station
Nearest Town Hayes
Contact 01895 234 431
Distance 8 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TQ098794

  

Greater Manchester

Hills and parkland

Chadkirk Chapel and Etherow Country Park via Marple Aqueduct. From Lower Higham visitor Centre, Higham Lane, Gee Cross, Cheshire. Optional visit to The Garden of Tranquility Car share from Hallgate car park, Astley Village, Chorley at 09:00
Chorley Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Hyde
Contact Bernard 01772 423047
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SJ960935

Cheetham C;lose

Meet at 10:15am inthe culde sac at the bottom of old Manchester Rd to arrange car sharing or at 11:00am at the car park in Jumbles Country Park, sign on left of A676 Bradshaw Rd from Ramsbottom to Bolton for right turn to Park access road. Parking £1. Packed lunch advised.
Rochdale Group
22 March 2008 11:00
Nearest Town Bolton
Contact Harry O'Neill 01706 658281
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start SD704092

Jumbles

Bury Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Meet at Bury Interchange (Metrolink) Car Park
Nearest Town Bolton
Contact Leader Derek Tomson tel 01204 883376
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate

Historic

Historic Horwich from lane by pub (opposite baths) Horwich
Chorley Group
23 March 2008 13:00
Nearest Town Horwich
Contact Rod 01257 470466
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SD641115

  

Gwynedd

Cwm Penant & Ystradllyn

Meet at Beddgelert Free CP
Ynys Mon Group
22 March 2008 09:30
Contact Ron Owen 01407 831295
Own Category B
Distance 12 miles

Start SH588483

The mountains east of Blaenau Ffestiniog - Moel Penamnen, Manod Mawr north top, Manod Mawr, Manod Bach PLEASE CONTACT LEADER IF GOING

Alternate starting place Somerfields Car Park, Aberystwyth at 8.00am for car share
Aberystwyth Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Blaenau Ffestiniog Car Park CONTACT LEADER IF GOING
Nearest Town Blaenau Ffestiniog
Bring picnic? Yes
Contact phone no (for enquiries) Chris on 01970 617827
Elm map? No
Family friendly? No
Pub or lunch stop? No
Distance 8 miles

Start SH702459

Hills above the Glaslyn estuary

Meet at Tremadog Square
Caernarfon/Dwyfor Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Contact Graham & Pat 01248 670778
Own Category C
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start SH562402

Hills above Glaslyn Estuary

Meet at Tremadog square
Bangor-Bethesda Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Contact Graham and Pat 01248 670778
Own Category C
Distance 7 miles
grade Leisurely

Blaenau Ffestiniog circular

Meet at Blaenau Memorial Hospital
Caernarfon/Dwyfor Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Contact Denis 01766 523407
Own Category C
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SH703456

Around Glasinfryn

Meet at Glasinfryn Housing estate -by bus stop
Bangor-Bethesda Group
24 March 2008 13:30
Contact Angela 01248 602506
Own Category D
Distance 4 miles
grade Easy
Start SH587686

Hampshire

SW of Newbury (Walbury Hill)

Walbury Hill - Ashley Down - Henley - Combe Wood. Leader: Geoff Eddy. DISCLAIMER: Whilst this walk takes place over the Easter weekend, it is a normal group walk, and NOT part of the RA's Easter Walk festival.
Andover Group
22 March 2008 09:00
Nearest Town Newbury
Contact Nesta Baird (Group Secretary) 01264 336788 email
Distance 10 miles
grade Leisurely

A breath of Fresh Air

Cosham Railway station 9-15am, Comm Cent car park. Coast and Nature Reserve
Portsmouth Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Titchfield Mill Street
Contact Jan 02392 266619
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU540061

Greywell & Mapledurwell

Meet on bridge over Railway, Station Rd, Hook. Bus No 200 from Basingstoke or Train to Hook Station. Bus No 200 back to Hook or to Basingstoke from the Hatch P.H, Old Basing. Easter Saturday.
North Hampshire Downs Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Basingstoke
Contact phone no (for enquiries) 07719906105
Refreshment stop? Fox & Goose at Greywell
Distance 6 miles
grade Easy
Start SU725539

Long day walk in mid-Hampshire

Park in Abbotstone Down car park. Walking to Brown Candover and Upper Wield - no pub at lunchtime
Meon Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Nearest Town Alresford
Contact David 01489-895077 email
Distance 14 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU585361
dogs welcome

Gentle walk on canal path, Dogmersfield Park & woods

10.00 from Basingstoke Canal Barley Mow CP (off Sprats Hatch Lane opposite Barley Mow pub)
Loddon Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Fleet
Contact David Riley 01344 777890
Distance 5 miles

Start SU778538

From Dummer

Farnham & District Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Park in road between The Queen Inn and church, Dummer (share cars if possible)
Nearest Town Basingstoke
County Hants
Notes Bring lunch, pub en route
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU587461
dogs welcome

Durford Heath

Meet at CP near Hill Brow. Via Sussex Border Path, Tipsall, Rogate, Habin, Dumpford, Terwick Mill, Trotton, Borden, Rondle Wood & Halecommon.
South East Hants Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Tony L 023 9225 2419
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU790260

Durnford and Rogate

Circular via Durford and Rogate. Possible pub stop.
Alton Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Petersfield
Distance 11 miles

Start SU766235

Day walk on Greensand near Petersfield

Park in Durford Heath National Trust car park (marked Clayton Court). Walking to Milland
Meon Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Petersfield
Contact Jim 01329-661630 email
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU790260
dogs welcome

Meonstoke, Drosford and the Wayfarer's Walk

Details: http://www.hants.gov.uk/hantswalk2030/walks-032008.htm#20080323-1
Hampshire 20s & 30s Walking Group Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Contact Colin email
Distance 8 miles

Start SU616201

YPG: Oakley and Wayfarer's Walk

Young Persons Group Walk: Start at 10.30am from the Beach Park car park, Station Road, Oakley (SU570509), just off the B3400, west of Basingstoke. This walk follows a section of the Wayfarer's Walk between Deane and Dummer, then follows the course of a Roman road toward Basingstoke and returns through Oakley. There will be a picnic stop about halfway round and a pub-stop near the end of the walk. There are some gentle hills.
Berkshire Walkers Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Oakley
Contact Rob 07786 116988
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU570509

Afternoon walk from Hamble-le-Rice along the Solent Way

Park in Mount Pleasant recreation ground car park on Hamble Lane next to the school. Along the Solent Way
Meon Group
23 March 2008 13:30
Nearest Town Hamble-le-Rice
Contact Angela 01329-843941 email
Distance 5 miles
grade Easy
Start SU473075
dogs welcome

From Alice Holt Forest

Farnham & District Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Gravel Hill CP, Alice Holt
Nearest Town Farnham
County Surrey
Notes Dogs on leads please
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU803434
dogs welcome

Mottisfont

Meet at Mottisfont Abbey CP. Via Broughton (pub possible). Leader can give lift from Cosham
South East Hants Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Contact Joe N 023 9278 1383
Distance 13 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU328269

In the steps of Edward Thomas

Details: http://www.hants.gov.uk/hantswalk2030/walks-032008.htm#20080324-1
Hampshire 20s & 30s Walking Group Group
24 March 2008 14:30
Contact Alison and Sarah email
Distance 4 miles

Start SU734268

Herefordshire

A walk from Queenswood Country Park

Queenswood Country park car park. Queenswood, Westhope Common and Hope under Dinmore. Woods, common and views. Some mud. BPL.
Mortimer Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact Mary 01432 273432
Map EXP202
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO506515

Linear walk from Monmouth to Lydbrook

Car share to Monmouth and walk back via Symonds Yat
Wellingborough & District Group
23 March 2008 09:45
Nearest Town Monmouth
Contact Stuart
Contat phone 01933 620913
Start Point Lydbrook
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO596169

Bromyard

Wyre Forest Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Vale Road Car park Stourport on Severn
Nearest Town Bromyard
Contact phone no (for enquiries) Roger 07969 095419
Health walk? Yes
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO670558
This is a walking for health walk

Linear walk Lydbrook to Ross on Wye

Car share to Lydbrook for walk back to Ross on Wye
Wellingborough & District Group
24 March 2008 09:45
Nearest Town Ross on Wye
Contact Stuart
Contat phone 01933 620913
Start Point Ross on Wye sports centre
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO592240

  

Hertfordshire

All Day

Offley, Breachwood Green, Tea Green
North Hertfordshire Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Meet at St Mary's Square, Hitchin, for car sharing to start.
Nearest Town Hitchin
Contact Ron 01582 750164
Packed Lunch? Yes
Distance 9 miles

Start TL185291

Ley Green

Lea & Icknield Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at The Plough PH
Nearest Town Luton
Contact 01582 705882
Distance 7 miles

Start TL161244

Walk through lovely valley and fields of Hertfordshire

For full details of this and our other short walks see - www.communigate.co.uk/ london/ leavalleyfriendswalkinggroup/ index.phtml
Lea Valley Friends Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Essendon
Distance 4 miles

Start TL273087

Highland

SRON NA MUIC

The walk starts at Invermoriston, south of the main road bridge over River Moriston and leads circuitously up forest tracks to the communications mast and summit trig point of Sron na Muic. Excellent views over Loch Ness should be available here. The return is by the route of ascent. 14 miles (22.5km) 1520ft (470m)
Inverness Group
22 March 2008 09:00
Meet at Highland Council Car Park, Glenurquart Road, Inverness
Contact 01463 242177
Map Number 34
Distance 14 miles

Start NH420165
Local Grade B+

  

Kent

A circular walk via Pembury Old Church - Tudeley Church - Capel - Moat Farm - Reed Farm - Cinder Hill Wood.

Maidstone Group
21 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Matfield Green.
Contact email
Distance 12 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ657418

Harrietsham to Hollingbourne linear

Undulating. Pub lunch. Travel Victoria 9.18 (check). Day Return Harrietsham. Entrance to Leeds Castle £14/£11 concession, or follow instructions to station.
Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group
21 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Harrietsham rail station
Contact 020 7328 6724
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
This is a car free walk

Sole Street to Shoreham

Grade of walk is moderate to strenuous.
Metropolitan Walkers Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Contact Paul 07890 589016
Dropout none
Finish Point King's Arms near Shoreham (Kent) station
Notes Two pub stops on walk. Bring a packed lunch.
Start Point Sole Street station
Terrain North Downs, valleys & hills
Travel Take 9:39 from London Victoria, arr. Sole Street 10:26. Buy return to Sole Street, may need single Shoreham-Swanley on return.
Distance 15 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ656675
dogs welcome
This is a car free walk

A circular walk via Woodside Green - Wichling Church - Little Higham - Doddington - Jackson's Wood - Greet - Warren Street - Little Pivington Farm - Lenham.

One Steep Hill at the Start. Please Share Cars Where Possible. Packed Lunch is Advisable.
Maidstone Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Lenham PCP.
Contact email
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ897523

East Malling

Park in Mill Street opposite Church. DO NOT park in the King & Queen PH. Meet at Church. This is a circular walk via Ditton Common and East Malling Research Station (Horticultural). Pub at end.
Medway Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town East Malling
Contact Madge
Distance 5 miles

Start TQ703571

Circular with own picnic or pub lunch

Dux Farm, River Bourne, Basted
Sevenoaks Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Ightham Village Hall carpark
Contact Michael and Betty 01732 884712
Explorer Map No. 147
Special notes Lunch at the Chequers, Ightham
Start TQ594566
dogs welcome

A gentle four miler.

Through fields and woods, gently undulating.
Dartford & Gravesham Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Ightham Mote National Trust Car Park.
Nearest Town Borough Green
Contact 020 8310 2453
Lunch None.
Pub stop None
Distance 4 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ584535

Through woods and parks.

Kings Wood and Eastwell Park
Dartford & Gravesham Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Charlock Public Car Park, Kings Wood
Nearest Town Ashford Kent
Contact 020 8310 2453
Lunch Bring a packed lunch.
Pub stop Boughton Lees
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start TR024500

Meopham Green

Circular walk with pub lunch
North West Kent Group
23 March 2008 10:15
Class (Short)
Distance 8 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TQ641651

A circular walk via Carters Hill - Underriver House - Shipbourne - Ightham Mote.

Hilly in Places. Please Share Cars if Possible.
Maidstone Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Ightham Mote NT CP.
Contact email
Distance 7 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TQ584535

Easter Monday morning walk with hills.

Canterbury Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Hythe
Contact 01227 831141
Start location Lyminge Library car park
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate
Start TR164411

 

Lanarkshire

Ben Venue

Biggar Group
23 March 2008 08:00
Nearest Town All walks start in Biggar town centre at the time specified. Meet in the Car Park opposite the Post Office
Contact T.Wigram 01899308920
Distance 9 miles

Start NT043378

  

Lancashire

Burnley Way over 3 days

Clitheroe Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Meet Chester Avenue CP, Clitheroe, SD 741421, to rationalise transport
Nearest Town Burnley
Contact Ben Brown 01254 822851
Distance 0 miles

Haslingden Grane

Meet at Clough Head Information Centre. Toilets and cafe.
West Lancashire Group
24 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Blackburn
Contact Geoff Wright 01772 812034 email
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start SD751232

 

Leicestershire

Thringstone

Thringstone, Diseworth, (PS) Belton, Osgathorpe.
Coalville Group
22 March 2008 09:30
Meet at NWLDC Car Park, Coalville
Contact Terry 01530 451005
Car Share NWLDC Car Park, Coalville
Car Share Grid SK428142
County Leicestershire
Note The start point is approximate and parking may be limited. Please either meet at NWLDC car park, or contact the leader before going to the start of the walk.
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK427172
dogs welcome
Local Grade B

Desford

Desford, Kirkby Mallory, Newbold Verdon (PS).
Coalville Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Meet at NWLDC Car Park, Coalville
Contact Gwen 01455 824019
Car Share NWLDC Car Park, Coalville
Car Share Grid SK428142
County Leicestershire
Note The start point is approximate and parking may be limited. Please either meet at NWLDC car park, or contact the leader before going to the start of the walk.
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK477033
dogs welcome
Local Grade C

EASTER RAMBLE

Starting from an iron age hill fort we will walk over hills and vales through quiet villages. Some sections may be muddy at this time of the year
Rushcliffe Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at : Car park at Burrough Hill Country Park, approx. 5 miles south of Melton Mowbray and 3 miles east of Twyford off B6047 on the Somerby road (there will be a parking charge).
Nearest Town Melton Mowbray, Leics
Bring picnic? yes
Contact phone no (for enquiries) 0115 983 0730 (Richard)
Pub or lunch stop? Yes. Please bring a packed lunch
Start SK766115
dogs welcome

Wistow & Saddington

Rugby Group
24 March 2008 08:30
Nearest Town Fleckney
Contact Graham & S 01788 814597
Distance 11 miles

Wistow & Saddington

Rugby Group
24 March 2008 08:30
Nearest Town Fleckney
Contact Graham & S 01788 814597
Distance 14 miles

 

Lincolnshire

Bardney Abbey

Bring your own lunch. Meet at Wilton Rd Car Park, Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray Group
22 March 2008 08:30
Contact Martin James 07969 669230 email
County Lincolnshire
Distance 9 miles

Hatcliffe

Grimsby & Louth Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Nearest Town Grimsby
Bring picnic? Yes
Distance 15 miles

Start TA215004

Morkery Woods.

Morkery Woods-Castle Bytham-Quarries-Pickworth-Clipsham.
Stamford Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Morkery Woods Car Park. Map Ref. 247/954192
Contact Sid 01780 754752
Distance 11 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SK954192
dogs welcome

Day walk from Well

Boston Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Grass verge outside village
Nearest Town Alford
Contact phone no (for enquiries) 01205 351854
Refreshment stop? Tea / coffee stops please bring a packed lunch
Route (L C F) C
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start TF442737
dogs welcome

Sunday Amble from Lincoln

Meet at and start from South Park, near to the old YHA
Lincoln Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Distance 5 miles

Start SK980700

Sunday Stroll from Cherry Willingham

Meet at and start from the Parade car park
Lincoln Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Distance 8 miles

Start TF032728

Merseyside

CLOCK FACE

PM.
North and Mid Cheshire Area
23 March 2008 14:00
Meet at Country Park CP on Gorsey Lane, NE off A569
Contact Sheelagh Warner 01928 787443 email
WALK_DISTANCE_TEXT Max 5 miles
Distance 5 miles
grade Easy
Start SJ535915

  

Monmouthshire and Gwent

Linear walk from Tintern to Monmouth

Car share to Tintern and walk back
Wellingborough & District Group
22 March 2008 09:45
Nearest Town Monmouth
Contact Stuart
Contat phone 01933 620913
Start Point The Monmoth Fitness Health Centre C.P.
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO512128

  

Norfolk

Itteringham

Meet at the Bure Valley Centre.
Fakenham Group
22 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Itteringham
Contact Brenda & John 01328 878672
Explorer 238
Land Ranger 133
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TG145309

Newton Flotman

Meet at Newton Flotman, park around the Green.
Norwich Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Newton Flotman
Contact Gerald 01603 501599
Explorer 237
Land Ranger 134
Distance 12 miles
grade Moderate
Start TM212982

Diss - Two Walks

Meet at Park Road car park. Walk via Roydon, Bressingham and Fersfield. First of a series of walks from Diss. Ten mile walk led by Janet, shorter walk of 6 miles led by Geoff.
Southern Norfolk Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Diss
Contact Janet & Geoff 01379 602457
Explorer 230
Land Ranger 144
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start TM115796

Harpley, Houghton & Peddars Way

Meet at Peddars Way, Harpley Dams, off the A148, rear of the Dogotel.
King's Lynn Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Nearest Town Houghton
Contact Sue & Mike 01553 679277
Explorer 250
Land Ranger 132
Distance 8 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TF772255

  

Northamptonshire

Morning walk

Please only use pub car park if patronising after walk
Northampton Group
21 March 2008 09:45
Meet at Old Crown Inn, Ashton
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SP766498
dogs welcome

Afternoon walk

Northampton Group
22 March 2008 14:00
Meet at Public car park beside Holiday Inn, Bedford Road, Northampton
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP776596
dogs welcome

Morning & Afternoon walk

Park in the club car park. Lunch at the club, where our own food is essential
Northampton Group
24 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Woodford Working Men's Club
Start time 2 08:30
WALK_START_PLACE2 Church Lane, Campbell Square, Northampton
Distance 0 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP964770
dogs welcome

Northumberland

A walk on the Roman wall taking in a quarry. Start at lay by north of Wall village.

A circular walk taking in a Roman quarry at Written Crag and the site of the battle of Heavenfield (635AD).
Northumbria Family Walking Group
22 March 2008 11:00
Nearest Town hexham
Contact Rob Green 01207 235032
Distance 5 miles

Start NY917693
This is a Family Friendly walk
This is a walking for health walk
dogs welcome

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge

Meet at Sands car park, off Hardwick Circle, Carlisle, Carlisle, for car sharing to start. Telephone for information about starting point of walk.
Carlisle Group
24 March 2008 09:00
Contact Bob Scanlan 01228-670239
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start NY798640

 

North Yorkshire

Circular walk to Gargrave

Meet at Trinity Road, Harrogate at 9am and drive to Hetton.
Harrogate Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Nearest Town Hetton
Contact Pat and John Wilson 01423 503343
Distance 10 miles

Start SD962589

A Walk in the Vale of York

Pocklington Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Sheriff Hutton VH CP
Contact T Ashbridge 01482 861215
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SE648662

Malham Circular

Starting from Malham car park for a scenic walk through limestone country taking in waterfalls, gorges, tarn and the famous Malham Cove with its limestone pavement of clints and grykes, returning to the village for refreshments - Further info contact John Lofthouse 01282 435352
North East Lancashire Area
22 March 2008 11:00
Nearest Town Malham
Distance 8 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SD900627

Amazing Arkengarthdale

Meet on main road above Whah, walking to Eskeleth, Shaw Farm, Moresdale Road, Slei Gill, Fore Gill and Whah Edge.
Richmondshire Group
23 March 2008 09:45
Nearest Town Reeth
Contact Paul 01748 824233
Car Sharing Meet at 9:00am in Nun's Close car park, Richmond
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start NY981042

A walk in the Howardian Hills

Dogs welcome provided they are kept on a lead at all times
Ryedale Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Terrington VH CP, Mowthorpe Lane
Contact W Borman 01751 477325
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SE673702
dogs welcome

A walk in the North York Moors National Park

Dogs welcome provided they are kept on a lead at all times
Ryedale Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at East Moors Church - Cowhouse Bank Road
Contact W Borman 01751 477325
Start SE609903
dogs welcome

Ingleby Greenhow

Circular walk, which takes about 3 hours. Dennis will be leading.
Cleveland Group
23 March 2008 14:00
Contact Dennid Barr 01642 892215 email
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start NZ582063

A walk in the Howardian Hills

York Group
24 March 2008 10:15
Meet at Brandsby - Cherry Hill
Contact V Silberberg 01904 628134
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SE584726
dogs welcome

 

Nottinghamshire

Carlton Circular

Rotherham Metro District Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Carlton in Lindrick Church off A60. 2 miles N. of Worksop
Nearest Town Carlton in Lindrick
Contact phone no (for enquiries) 01709 555742
Start SK588839

Spalford Warren Nature Reserve

Spalford Warren Nature Reserve, North Clifton, South Clifton, River Trent. Meet Southwell, Church St. Car Park 9.00 a.m. or phone Jean to meet at start of walk at 10.00 a.m.
Southwell Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Contact Jean 01623 883738
Distance 9 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SK834681

PLEASLEY

CAR SHARE
Nottingham Group
24 March 2008 10:20
Meet at ROBIN HOOD STATUE, CASTLE ROA D AT 9.30 am
Nearest Town MANSFIELD
Contact 0115 982 1022
Distance 9 miles

Start SK504646

Oxfordshire

Downs walk

Car park. Walk on the Downs. Bring a packed lunch. Possible tea shop at the end.
Didcot & Wallingford Group
21 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Ardington
Contact Sue White 01491 834370
Pub stop? No
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU431883
dogs welcome

Northend

Wycombe District Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at By Nortend green
Nearest Town Stokenchurch
Contact 01494 881543
Distance 3 miles

Start SU735925

Eynsham to South Leigh, Stanton Harcourt and Cumnor

South Leigh, Stanton Harcourt, Pink Hill Lock, Cumnor, Filchampstead and Farmoor.
West Oxfordshire Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Meet at Eynsham Clover Place/Back Lane car park
Contact Graham Williams 01865 881005
Pub stop? Yes
Distance 15 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP431094

In and around Oxford

Oxford. Leader: Theresa Hall. DISCLAIMER: Whilst this walk takes place over the Easter weekend, it is a normal group walk, and NOT part of the RA's Easter Walk festival.
Andover Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Nearest Town Oxford
Contact Nesta Baird (Group Secretary) 01264 336788 email
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely

Cherwell valley

Market Place. To Clifton and Paper Mill Cottages.
Cherwell Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Deddington
Contact John Roberts 01869 245313
Pub stop? E
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SP467316

Wormsley Estate

Northend -- park near green and pond. Circular via Wormsley Estate and towards Christmas Common in this lovely part of the Chilterns (very leisurely pace). Optional pub stop at end of walk.
Aylesbury & District Group
23 March 2008 10:15
Nearest Town Northend
Contact Margaret 01844 347252
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU735924

CAVERSHAM, CHALKHOUSE GREEN, DUNSDEN GREEN

Park at Caversham Park Recreation Ground CP for a walk on Reading's doorstep, within easy reach of open countryside. Could be muddy.
Pang Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Contact John Banks 0118 9413002
Distance 5 miles

Start SU725767

  

Perth and Kinross

Obney and Birnam Hills

Pleasant walk up the Inchewan Burn to Balhomish then onto Obney Hill via Glen Garr returning over moorland to reach Kings Seat (after a short climb). From there a steep descent back to the Railway Station at Birnam. Note: No dogs please.
Blairgowrie & District Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01828 633960
Meeting Info WELLMEADOW CAR PARK, BLAIRGOWRIE at 9.30 a.m. or at Dunkeld Railway Station Car Park off the A9 at Birnam at 10.15 a.m.
Distance 7 miles

Start NO031416
Local Grade B

Meall an Daimh, Ben Vrackie

From CP over Bealach to Meall an Daimh (steepish climb), along ridge to Ben Vrackie and down past Loch a Choire and back to CP. Notes Meet leader at start of walk. No dogs please.
Perth & District Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01796 474198
Meeting Info ASDA SUPERMARKET CAR PARK, PERTH. at 9.00 a.m. or Ben Vrackie CP, Moulin at 10.00 a.m.
Distance 9 miles

Start NN944598
Local Grade A

Amulree: Glen Quaich circular

A scenic walk with 1,400 ft climb over the pass to Allt na Molne returning by Glen Quaich with scenic views of Loch Freuchie. Note: Dogs: NO, Children: YES (if fit).
Glenrothes Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01592 754105
Meeting Info LOMOND CENTRE CAR PARK, GLENROTHES. at 09.00 a.m. or Amulree village hall car park, 10.30 a.m.
Distance 8 miles

Start NN898362
Local Grade B

Sma Glen and Loch Freuchie

Easy walk from Sma Glen Car Park along the River Almond to Auchnafree . Ascent to 400m through Lochan Glen descending to Loch Freuchie Note: Dogs: yes on lead. Children: yes if fit.
Kinross & Ochil Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01259 742491
Meeting Info Ramblers Association Scotland Car Park, Kingfisher House, Auld Mart Business Park, Milnathort. at 8.45 a.m. or Sma Glen Car Park at 10.00 a.m.
Distance 10 miles

Start NN888316
Local Grade C+

Muckhart, Crook of Devon & Rumbling Bridge

Lovely countryside ramble on tracks with some road walking to Crook of Devon, returning by River Devon, the Gorge and Blairhill Farm. Note: No dogs please.
West Fife Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01383 412444
Meeting Info LEYS PARK ROAD CAR PARK, DUNFERMLINE. at 9.30 a.m. or Pool of Muckhart village hall at 10.30 a.m.
Distance 8 miles

Start NN999005
Local Grade C.

 

Powys

Eppynt Way

An Interesting and pretty part of the newly open Eppynt Way
4 Wells Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Llwyn-y-Celyn farm near Merthyr Cynog SN966383
Contact Jonathon 01982 570476
County Powys
Start time 2 09:30
WALK_START_PLACE2 A481 Llanelwedd Ind Est SO055517
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SO055517
Local Grade Moderate

A walk on Easter Day

Park at Blaen y Glyn in Forest Authority upper car park (not lower one by bridge). High level circuit of Talybont reservoir via Craig y Fan Ddu, Waun Rydd, Twyn Du, Aber village, Pen Bwlch Glasgwm and Pant y Creigiau (return on Taff Trail if weather bad) Great views in good visibility. BPL, snacks, waterproofs and warm clothes.
Hereford Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Russell and Sue 01568 708016
Map OL12
Distance 12 miles

Start SO056176

 

Scottish Borders

KELSO - JEDBURGH

Borders Abbeys Way (part 1)
Berwick Group
23 March 2008 09:15
Meet at Wallace Green c.p., Berwick
Alternative contact (Group Secretary) Gill Hanham email: g.hanham (at) virgin.net
Contact name (Walks Secretary) Derrick Joanes Tel: 01289 309581
Website http://www.ra-area.org.uk/northumbria
Distance 12 miles
grade Moderate

Osmotherly

Meet at village centre
Derwentside Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Contact Kath Mair 07974 288056
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start NY456973

 

Shropshire

Church Stretton to Pontesbury

NEW Church Stretton to Pontesbury via Betchcott Hills, Gatton Lodge, Blakemore Gate and Polesgate (15 Miles Strenuous). Leaders David Grant & Chris Jenkins. Depart Shrewsbury 0849 return from Pontesbury by bus 1814
Powys Area
22 March 2008 08:49
Contact Richard & Barbara Addyman 01568 612571
Distance 15 miles

This is a car free walk

Church Stretton Circular

Church Stretton Circular via Snatchfield Farm, Cwms Cottage and Caer Caradoc (7 Miles Moderate). Leaders Bill Hodges & Doug Billingsley. Depart Shrewsbury 0905 return from Church Stretton 1438 (northbound) or 1504 (southbound)
Powys Area
22 March 2008 09:05
Contact Richard & Barbara Addyman 01568 612571
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
This is a car free walk

Chirk area to include Sellatyn and Weston Rhyn

Ascent 900ft
Market Drayton Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Towers Lawn CP Market Drayton 08.30
Nearest Town Chirk
Contact 01630 655908
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate

Shropshire Villages and Valleys

Peace, solitude and stunning scenery in the valleys and lower slopes of the Stretton Hills. The walk takes in various villages on the route. Leaving meeting place at 8.30 a.m.
Walsall Group
23 March 2008 09:45
Meet at Walsall Leather Museum car park.
Nearest Town Church Stretton
Contact 01922 453805

Cleobury Country

Views of the Teme Valley
South Shropshire Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Childe Rd CP, Cleobury Mortime
Contact Susan Sharp 01299 271099 email
Distance 11 miles

Start SO673758

Corvedale & the Clees

Tea after
South Shropshire Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Stanton Lacy Parish Hall CP (Haytons Bent)
Contact Joy Nisbet 01694 722512 email
Distance 5 miles

Start SO526806

Llanymynech Area.

Llanymynech Area.
Oswestry Group
24 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Oak Street Car park, Oswestry
Nearest Town Oswestry
Contact Chris 01691 654 066
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate

  

Somerset

Haddon Hill CP

Wimbleball Lake,Hartford Bottom, Bury
West Somerset Group
22 March 2008 10:15
Nearest Town Dulverton
Contact G.Swayne 01278 451482
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SS970286

Bridgwater & Taunton Canal

Linear walk. By bus to Taunton and walking back alongside canal. Dogs allowed. MUST BE ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES
Sedgemoor Group
23 March 2008 10:45
Meet at Lay-by on right A38 south of North Petherton
Nearest Town Bridgwater
Distance 10 miles
grade Easy
Start ST288317
dogs welcome

 

South Yorkshire

Pleasant Linear Canal Walk

Taking the train from Rotherham to Sheffield and walking back along the canal
Dearne Valley Group
22 March 2008 09:15
Meet at Rotherham Railway Station at 9.15am to catch the 9.27 train to Sheffield (times may vary - please check with leader)
Contact 07951943006
Distance 8 miles
grade Easy
Start SK425930

Saturday longer car walk

Park and Meet: Kiveton Community Woodlands car park. 'Four Churches and a canal' circular.
Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Group
22 March 2008 11:00
Nearest Town Kiveton
Contact Basil Merry 01246 233179 email
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK494825
dogs welcome

Coach ramble to Bradfield (Dark Peak)

Coaches depart Chorlton St Manchester at 8.50 a.m. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. 4 walks available (easy to strenuous) but open to RA members only. Therefore the subsequent information under the heading General Note about non-member participation does not apply.
Manchester Coach Rambles Group
23 March 2008 08:50
Nearest Town BRADFIELD(YORKSHIRE)
Contact Alec Adams 0161 336 5276
Distance 0 miles

Five Reservoirs linear walk

0900 57 bus from Sheffield Interchange to Langsett. See 5 reservoirs en route to Wharncliffe Side.
Sheffield Group
23 March 2008 09:50
Contact Rambles Secretary email
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SE212005
This is a car free walk

Lower Bradfield Circular

Field and Woodland walking with valley views
Dearne Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Low Bradfield car park
Contact 07718622977
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK263918

 

Staffordshire

Rosliston Visitor Centre

Meet at Rosliston Visitor Centre. SK243175
East Staffordshire Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Rosliston Visitor Centre
Nearest Town Swadlincote
Contact 01283 543483
Distance 2 miles
grade Easy
Start SK243175

Pepperslade, Brocton Fields & Devil's Drumble

Meet at Penkridge Bank Car Park. SK001168
East Staffordshire Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Penkridge Bank C.P.
Nearest Town Rugeley
Contact 01283 840020
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SK001168

Bushbury Hill

Wolverhampton Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Contact Michael 01902 823536
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SJ931031

Weaver Hills

Mid Staffordshire Group
23 March 2008 09:00
Meet at The Wildwood Cannock Road Stafford
Nearest Town Cheadle
Contact Tony 01785 284718
Start Gridref Note Please note that our 'Start gridref' should only be used to find the walking area. The Leader may need to change the start point/walk, so if you intend to go direct to the start you must contact the Leader beforehand. Otherwise go to Meeting Place for directions to start and car sharing.
Distance 9 miles

Start SK086494

Ramblers Retreat

Stoke/Newcastle Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Geraldine 01782 627367
Distance 6 miles

Start SK064433

 

Stirling

Trossachs – Loch Ard

Long but easy walk on very good forest tracks. The route includes a good view of an old Victorian Aqueduct, and superb views west towards Ben Lomond. Minimal ascent. Note: No dogs please.
Dalgety Bay & District Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01383 820041
Meeting Info DALGETY BAY SHOPPING CENTRE CAR PARK. at 9.00 a.m. or Tourist Information Centre CP at 10.30 a.m.
Distance 10 miles

Start NN521009
Local Grade B

Walk 2, Ben Gullipen & Beinn Dearg, Map 57

Winter Programme. Ben Gullipen (approx 410m) & Beinn Dearg (427m). 7 miles - for really excellent views over Callander, Loch Venacher, The Trossachs and the Forth Valley, walk up Ben Gullipen, a relatively gentle walk to a mast topped summit. MEET Watermill Car Park 9am. For further info contact Leader.
Paisley Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Contact 01505 331669
MEETPLACE WMCP 9 am
Distance 0 miles
grade Moderate

 

Suffolk

Hadleigh & Aldham

Meet in car parking area near Toppesfield Bridge,Hadleigh. Turn off High St into Dukes St. then turn right immediately over river bridge.
Ipswich & District Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Explorer Map 196
Walk Leader Gareth Evans
Distance 6 miles

Start TM025421

Haverhill

Bus station/car park (P&D) Ehringhausen Way
Newmarket & District Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start TL674455

Needham Market

Walk to Barking Tye and around Bonney Wood. Please bring picnic lunch.
Tendring District Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Car Park near railway adjacent to toilets (There is a car park either side of the lake.
Nearest Town Needham Market
Contact Dorothy & Cliff - 01255 502976
Distance 8 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TM095548

Wilby Green area

Meet near Green Farm, 3 miles WSW of Laxfield. Leave B1118 from Dennington at Crown Corner Brundish then next right. Bring Lunch.
Alde Valley Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Contact Richard 01728 663571
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start TM250698

Bank Holiday Walk. Alton Water. Meet at Stamford Court car park for car sharing or essential to contact leader if you prefer to go to start of walk. Packed lunch, cafe at end of walk.

Bury St Edmunds Group
24 March 2008 09:15
Contact Brian M
Distance 10 miles

Start TL848635

 

Surrey

Pilgrims’ Way to Compton

Moderate pace morning walk from Sandy Lane, Guildford, off A3100, via Compton and Loseley Park. Several stiles. Mainly flat, one easy slope. Bring snack, refreshments after walk.
Epsom & Ewell Group
21 March 2008 10:30
Contact 020 7274 2456 Mobile on the day only 07753 323237
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU987481
dogs welcome

From Ash Vale

Farnham & District Group
22 March 2008 14:00
Meet at Lakeside CP, Lakeside Road, Ash Vale
Nearest Town Aldershot
County Hants
Notes Dogs on leads please
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU888516
dogs welcome

Round Walk from The Sheep Leas

via Albury, Shere & Netley Heath. Pub at lunch.
Kingston Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Meet 09:00 SCT to share cars to start 09:45 at The Sheep Leas CP, Shere Road.
Day Easter Sunday
Leader JAS
Map LR187/6 EX145
Distance 12 miles

Start TQ085514

27. The Lion Brewery

Undulating walk. Optional pub lunch after walk.
Surrey Heath Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Car park at the Lion Brewery PH, Ash on the A323.
Nearest Town Ash
Contact phone no (for enquiries) Trevor M 01276 25378
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU906512

Farnham and Bentley

Farnham and Bentley
North East Hants Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Farnham Central cp
Nearest Town Farnham
Contact 01252314826
LINEARCIRCULARORFIGUREOFEIGHTLCORF Circular
MEETPLACE Farnham
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU841460
dogs welcome

Waverley Abbey and Wey Valleys

Visit the wooded slopes of the Upper Wey Valley and the sands of South Farnham. Could be muddy. Please bring a picnic lunch
South East Berks Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Frensham Little Pond main car park (From A287, turn left in Frensham village, Priory Lane, to 2nd car park by the pond)
Contact 01344 421002
County Surrey
Map Exp 145
Map LR 186
Distance 11 miles

Start SU858418

Ockham Common

An easy pace historic ad scenic circular walk in the Ockham area - TAKE PACKED LUNCH
Hillingdon Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Free car park off A3 from J10, M25
Nearest Town Woking
Contact 020 8866 0930
Distance 8 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TQ079587

To Paynes Green

Godalming & Haslemere Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at CP opposite The Punch Bowl Inn, Okewood Hill
Nearest Town Horsham
Contact Cameron & Helen
Contact tel. 01483 417513
County Sussex
Distance 6 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ133374

Effingham Junction, Surrey

Round walk from Effingham Junction Station car park (pay £1) via "The Drift" golf course, Stumps Grove and Ockham Church. Mainly flat. Could be muddy. Bring picnic lunch.
Epsom & Ewell Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Contact 01372 720816; Mobile on the day only 07952 060146
Distance 6 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TQ102558
dogs welcome

From Frensham

Farnham & District Group
23 March 2008 14:15
Meet at Frensham Little Pond Main CP, with barrier
Nearest Town Farnham
County Surrey
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start SU858417
dogs welcome

Gomshall, Shere & Chilworth

Circular. Opportunity to leave walk at Chilworth at lunch time.
Croydon Group
24 March 2008 09:55
Meet at Gomshall Station
Nearest Town Gomshall
Bring picnic? Yes
Contact phone no (for enquiries) 020 8771 9247
Pub or lunch stop? Lunch stop
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ089478
dogs welcome

Hilly walk via Juniper Bottom & North Downs Way to Brockham Return by Box Hill.

EASTER MONDAY Meet Ryka's CP opp. Burford Bridge Hotel by A24 roundabout. PH lunch en-route
Guildford Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Contact Keith 01483 563392
Day Mon
Distance 7 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ171520

Bowlhead Green and Sandhills

Godalming & Haslemere Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Meet at CP opposite The White Hart PH, Witley on A283
Nearest Town Godalming
Contact Jackie
Contact tel. 01428 653678
County Surrey
Distance 9 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU946396

Ockley & Walliswood

Meet at Ockley cricket green car park or meet at Belmont Bus Terminal for car share at 9.15. Pub lunch/picnic
Sutton/Wandle Valley Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Contact 020 8643 2605
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate

Mole Valley Circular

A strenuous walk to Box Hill, Juniper Top, White Hill Norbury Park and Westhumble. Picnic /PH. Joint walk with Mole Valley group
Woking & District Group
24 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Stepping Stones (off south carriageway of A24 opposite Denbies
Contact Erica 01483 770484
Distance 12 miles

Start TQ171513

Sussex

Morning cirular from Woods Mill

Meet at Woods Mill Car Park Junction Horn Lane / A2037 north of Small Dole. Circular walk via River Adur and Small Dole.
Mid Sussex Group
21 March 2008 10:00
Contact Eric and Celia 01273 843715
Distance 6 miles

Start TQ218138
dogs welcome

Linear Walk from Newhaven to Lewes

via Telscombe (picnic lunch, possible coffee at church) & SDW.
Kingston Group
22 March 2008 00:00
Meet at Meet 10:38 Newhaven Town Stn (09:23 Clapham Junct, change Lewes for 10:28).
Day Saturday
Leader RE
Map LR198
Distance 10 miles

Start TQ449014

Counters Gate CP, Goodwood.

SDW
South West Sussex Group
22 March 2008 09:30
Nearest Town Chichester
Contact David & Anne 01243 536080 Mob:07905279742 email
Distance 12 miles

Start SU896114

BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE

Meet at Glynde Village car park.
Beachy Head Group
22 March 2008 10:00
Leader Liz
Distance 6 miles

Start TQ458088

Linear - Over the Downs from Plumpton to Lewes

Short walk (5 miles) - East Chiltington & Blackcap. Long walk - East Chiltington, Black Cap, Sth Downs Way & Ashcombe Bottom. Book return to Lewes
Croydon Group
22 March 2008 10:45
Meet at Plumpton Station
Nearest Town Plumpton
Bring picnic? Yes
Contact phone no (for enquiries) 020 8660 5733
Pub or lunch stop? Lunch stop
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ361163
dogs welcome

20s 30s Walk Firle - Alfriston

A walk from Firle to Alfriston and back. Pub lunch in Alfriston. Possible Tea shop at the end. Please bring cars.
Brighton & Hove Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Meet at West side of The Level
Contact 07875 514529
Explore Map 123
Meeting time 10:00am
Start TQ470073

Rodmell Circular

Easy pace. ( 2 miles per hour ) Walk via Iford, Swanborough, & South Downs Way. Picnic lunch & drink in pub.
Brighton & Hove Group
23 March 2008 00:00
Meet at West side of The Level
Contact 01273 500341
Explore Map 122
Meeting time 10.30am
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely
Start TQ421064

Sedlescombe / Battle circular

Meet in the Brede Lane car park, along the road past the Queen's Head. Picnic lunch
Rother Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact David 01580 852432 email
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ782180
dogs welcome

Cocking Hill CP

Heyshott, Graffham, Lavington, SDW. Hilly.
South West Sussex Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Nearest Town Midhurst
Contact Colin M. 01243 532874 Mob: 07757609686 email
Distance 10 miles

Start SU875167

Whiteways Lodge

Meet at Whiteways Lodge CP. Via Amberley & Bignor Hill.
South East Hants Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Owen P 023 9225 4959
mobile 07963480366
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start TQ002108

Cocking Circular

Walk via South Downs Way, (L) Hooksway, Staple Ash Farm. Hilly
Brighton & Hove Group
24 March 2008 00:00
Meet at West side of The Level
Contact 01273 239458
Explore Map 120
Meeting time 9.30am
Distance 10 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU875166

JOINT WALK WITH THE BROMLEY RAMBLERS

Meet at Alfriston School. Pub stop for drinks only, picnic required.
Beachy Head Group
24 March 2008 09:30
Leader Murray
Distance 14 miles

Start TQ518034

Clayton Windmills - Walk 1

Meet at Jack and Jill Windmills Car Park to join either walk. Walk One - Gentle paced walk via New Barn Farm - Sussex Border Path - Keymer Post � Jack & Jill Car Park. Optional refreshments for all walkers and non-walkers in the Jack and Jill pub after the walks. Estimated time for finish of both walks is 12.45hrs.
Mid Sussex Group
24 March 2008 10:15
Contact Roger 01273 833127
Distance 3 miles

Start TQ302133
dogs welcome

Clayton Windmills - Walk 2

Meet at Jack and Jill Windmills Car Park to join either walk. Walk Two Medium paced walk via New Barn Farm - Lower Standean Farm - Ditchling Beacon - Keymer Post - Jack & Jill Car Park. Optional refreshments for all walkers and non-walkers in the Jack and Jill pub after the walks. Estimated time for finish of both walks is 12.45hrs.
Mid Sussex Group
24 March 2008 10:15
Contact Les 01273 846995
Distance 5 miles

dogs welcome

Pulborough circular

Circular via Nutbourne, West Chittington and Wigginholt Commons and Pulborough Brooks. A pleasant walk around the Pulborough area finishing along the Arun Valley. Joint walk with Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Group.
Hampstead Group
24 March 2008 10:20
Meet at Pulborough Station (train from Victoria at 09:04, calling at Clapham Junction at 09:10).
Nearest Town Pulborough
Contact email
Lunch stop at Nutbourne at 'The Rising Sun' pub or picnic.
Pace moderate
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
dogs welcome
This is a car free walk

HASSOCKS

Circular via Clayton, Ditchling Beacon and Ditchling. Hilly morning. Late picnic/pub lunch at Ditchling. Stop at Ditchling Beacon for snack if required.
Richmond Group
24 March 2008 10:35
Contact Sylvia I
meeting details Hassocks station at 10.36am. As this is Easter Monday Bank Holiday, a Saturday service is anticipated.
Distance 9 miles

Start TQ304155

Fishersgate to Amberley along the South Downs Way

Grade of walk is strenuous, very fast.
Metropolitan Walkers Group
24 March 2008 10:35
Contact Robin 07703 462363
Dropout none
Finish Point Amberley station
Notes Bring a packed lunch
Start Point Fishersgate station
Terrain South Downs, hilly
Travel Take 9:17 from London Victoria (9:23 Clapham Junction, 9:37 East Croydon), change at Hove (dep.10:26), arr. Fishersgate 10:33. As start & end stations are on different lines, buy a return to Ford as this will cover both journeys.
Distance 18 miles

Start TQ255053
dogs welcome
This is a car free walk

 

Tyne and Wear

Coach to Northumberland and Tweed-dale

Doddington to Coldstream - Various walks of grade and length
Tyneside Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Strawberry Place, St James Stadium, Newcastle
Contact Andrew White Tel: 0191 2301247
Maps EXP339 L74,75
Return time 7:00pm
Website http://northumbria.ra-area.org.uk
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Start NZ243645
This is a car free walk

Coach to South Tyne Valley

South Tyne to Alston - Various walks of grade and length
Tyneside Group
23 March 2008 09:30
Meet at Strawberry Place, St James Stadium, Newcastle
Contact names Arthur Harris Tel: 0191 2095938 or Pennie Porter Tel: 0191 2135707
Maps L86 OL43
Return time 6:30pm
Website http://northumbria.ra-area.org.uk
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This is a car free walk

 

Warwickshire

Strenuous walk from Fenny Compton, lunch at Cropredy

A strenuous walk intended for the fitter, more experienced walker, or those wishing to improve their level of fitness, May not have been pre-walked, so distance shown is approximate. Meet at Grafton Place, Burleigh's Way, Leicester (opposite St Margaret's Bus Station)
Leicester Group
22 March 2008 09:00
Contact John Jackson 0116 2865735
Leader John Jackson
Meet at Grafton Place, Burleighs Way, Leicester for car sharing, or at start point
Distance 13 miles

Start SP416524

Afternoon walk from Ratby

A leisurely walk between 4 and 5 miles - specially suitable for families
Leicester Group
22 March 2008 14:00
Nearest Town Ratby
Contact John Forgham 0116 2874820
Leader John Forgham
Meet at Martinshaw Woods Car Park, Markfield Road
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely

Cookhill

Circular walk from Cookhill to Inkberrow over tracks and fields. Undulating, moderately flat. Bring a packed lunch.
Evesham Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Meet at Cookhill Village Hall
Nearest Town Alcester
Contact Rene and Brian on 01527 893 182 or 0792 2025 361
Distance 8 miles
grade Moderate
Start SP057584
dogs welcome

West Yorkshire

From Grange Moor to Briestfield visiting Dimpledale

Meet Chris & Paul at Liley Lane, Grange Moor, opposite the New Inn.
North Kirklees Group
23 March 2008 13:00
Nearest Town Grange Moor
Contact Chris 01924 470531 email
Distance 5 miles
grade Moderate
Start SE220158

  

Wiltshire

KNAP HILL & MARTINSELL - all day walk

MP Knap Hill, on Alton Barnes to Lockeridge road, Wiltshire Bring lunch Please check the start time for the walk and be at the start of the walk 10 minutes before it is due to start – we start promptly.
West Wiltshire Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Sonia H 01380 830478
Distance 11 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU115637

Way out in Wiltshire

Cosham Railway sta 9am, Compton down, Barford St Martin, Crouch's End
Portsmouth Group
23 March 2008 10:15
Nearest Town Dinton
Contact Dave 02392 649237
Distance 13 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU008316

Circular walk on downs south of Baydon

North East Wilts Group
23 March 2008 13:30
Meet at Marlbrough Road/Lambourn Avenue
Nearest Town Swindon
Contact Pat Crabb 01793 740450
County Wiltshire
Start time 2 14:00
WALK_START_PLACE2 Baydon Church
Distance 5 miles
grade Moderate
Start SU160830

This route, devised by Jean Drewett as Walk No 10 in Chippenham's first walk book goes through fields and along riverbanks via Naish Hill and Reybridge. Easter Bonnets welcome

Chippenham Group
24 March 2008 09:45
Meet at Bath Road Car Park Chippenham
Nearest Town Chippenham
Contact Gill M 01249 650 725
County Wiltshire
Start time 2 10:00
WALK_START_PLACE2 Lackock's Hither Way Car Park
Distance 5 miles
grade Leisurely

  

Worcestershire

HANBURY

Stratford upon Avon Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Contact Phil 01926 493585
Distance 11 miles

dogs welcome

Hartlebury Common

Stourbridge Group
23 March 2008 10:00
Leader First Names Norman & Jill
Leader Tel No 0121 501 3715
Miles 6
Start Map Ref SO 825714
Distance 0 miles
grade Leisurely
dogs welcome

Cleobury Country

Views of the Teme Valley
South Shropshire Group
23 March 2008 10:30
Meet at Childe Rd CP, Cleobury Mortime
Contact Susan Sharp 01299 271099 email
Distance 11 miles

Start SO673758

Hartlebury & Riverside

varied including Hartlebury Common, farmland, canal and river walking. Bring packed lunch. Will lunch at river beside pub where refreshments can be bought (optional).
Worcester Group
24 March 2008 10:25
Meet at Hartlebury Common
Nearest Town Hartlebury
Contact 01299 250228
Distance 7 miles
grade Easy
Start SO820705