Festival of Winter Walks

Angus

Arbroath Circular.

• Circular walk using path network from Elliott to Arbirlot, Crudie Acres, Hercules Den Burn, St. Vigeans, harbour and return to Elliott.
• Forfar & District group
• 04/01/2009
• Contact Phone 01307 464512.
• Distance 7.5 miles
• Start NO622394
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Argyll and Bute

Craig Vinean-Creagan Uamhaidh.

• A circular walk on forest tracks above Tay valley starting at The Hermitage car park, Dunkeld. Note: Dogs possible: discuss with leader.
• Strathtay group
• 04/01/2009
• Contact Phone 01887 820095
• Distance 9 miles
• Start NN013423
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Beecraigs Walk.

• From visitor centre car park round Beecraigs loch, follow minor road to North Mains.  Take east/west path for 1.25 miles by Wardlaw or Guthrie's path,  SW corner of new plantation at Witches Craig up to refuge stone (a word about standing stones) then diagonally back through Beecraigs Park.
• Linlithgow group
• 04/01/2009 13:30
• Meet at Linlithgow Cross in the High Street
• Contact Phone 01506 842504
• Distance 4 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start NS 007 748
• Meeting place Linlithgow Cross in the High Street
• More details…

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Bedfordshire

Holme & Woodwalton Nature Rambles - 2 walks.

• Start time 10.30 (grid ref TL 199 877), 4 miles & 13.30 (grid ref TL 235848), 3.5 miles. Walk below sea level in these two historic nature reserves. Holme Fen is situated on the southwestern shore of the former Whittlesey Mere. Stop at the famous Holme Fen Posts reputedly marking the lowest point in England. Woodwalton Fen features a mosaic of Fen habitats interlaced with stretches of tranquil waterway and footpaths. Binoculars will be very useful. There is a drive between the two walk, contact walk leader to see if car sharing is possible.
• Peterborough Younger Walkers group
• 04/01/2009
• Meet at Admiral Wells Public House, Holme
• Contact Phone 01733 553828
• Grade Leisurely
• Start Holme
• Meeting place Admiral Wells Public House, Holme
• More details…

London Walk.

• A mystery London walk, which will include Richmond
• Lea & Icknield group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Luton railway station (ticket hall)
• Contact Philip
• Contact Phone 01843 592759
• Distance 10 miles
• Start TL 193/093 215
• Meeting place Luton railway station (ticket hall)
• More details…

Stotfold.

• See also afternoon walk.
• Ivel Valley group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Tony
• Contact Phone 01234 831388
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TL218373
• More details…

Stotfold.

• See also morning walk.
• Ivel Valley group
• 04/01/2009 13:45
• Contact Tony
• Contact Phone 01234 831388
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TL218373
• More details…

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Berkshire

Warren Row & Ashley Hill.

• 10.30 from the lay-by outside the Seven Stars at Knowl Hill
• Loddon Valley group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact John & Jenny Wager
• Contact Phone 0118 932 0127
• Distance 5 miles
• Start SU 822793
• More details…

Festival of Winter Walks - Lily Hill & Swinley Parks.

• A pleasant stroll through a variety of local paths.
• South East Berks group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Car Park at Lily Hill Road
• Contact Phone 01344 421002
• Distance 5 miles
• Start SU 887 694
• More details…

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Birmingham and the Black Country

Coleshill Circular.

• Sutton Coldfield group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at South Parade car park (opposite Plantsbrook School) Sutton Coldfield
• Contact George Bradley
• Contact Phone 01676 542485
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SP 12340 95735
• More details…

Hatton Locks.

• Sutton Coldfield group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at South Parade car park (opposite Plantsbrook School) Sutton Coldfield
• Contact Andrew Macfarlane
• Contact Phone 0121 382 6437
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SP 12340 95735
• More details…

Norton Covert, Churchill.

• Stourbridge group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Grade Leisurely
• More details…

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Buckinghamshire

Walk part iof the Chiltern Link.

• Wendover library car park. Walk through woods and fields, up Hogtrough Lane to The Lee. Via part of the Chiltern Link to Chartridge, Swan Bottom, Lordling Wood and Barn Wood to rejoin Hogtrough Lane. Bring packed lunch.
• Aylesbury & District group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Gwynne Jenkins
• Contact Phone 01296 623311
• Distance 11.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SP868078
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Around Gt Missenden.

• A circular walk - TAKE PACKED LUNCH
• Hillingdon group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phone 020 8429 0656
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• Start SP 872 042
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YPG: Dorney and the Jubilee River.

• A Young Persons Group walk: Meet at the Jubilee River car park at Dorney (SU929794) for a 10.30am start. From the car park, we shall walk up towards Boulters Lock in Maidenhead and back along the towpath through Bray towards Dorney. Parking is limited, so please car share if possible. Bring a packed lunch and a drink.
• Berkshire Walkers group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Greg
• Contact Phone 07780 945591
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU929794
• More details…

Tylers Green.

• Figure of eight walk, 6miles + 5miles, please bring a picnic lunch if doing both walks.
• Wycombe District group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Tylers Green village hall
• Contact Phone 01494 817658
• Distance 11 miles
• Start SU905938
• Meeting place Tylers Green village hall
• More details…

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Cambridgeshire

A forgotten road.

• Bus 404 from Queensgate Bay 9 at 12:15 to Stamford, back by 17:11. Walk Easton, Racecourse Road, Old Oundle Road, across A1 to Barnack Drift, Barnack.
• Peterborough group
• 04/01/2009 12:15
• Contact Rohan
• Contact Phone 01733 331393
• Distance 5.5 miles
• Start TL189989
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Holme & Woodwalton Nature Rambles.

• Afternoon walk through Woodwalton Fen Nature, Reserve at 13:30. 6 km (4 . Binoculars recommended. Please consider car sharing as parking is limited.
• Peterborough Younger Walkers group
• 04/01/2009 13:30
• Contact Paul B
• Contact Phone 01733 553828
• Distance 4 miles
• Start TL235848
• More details…

Holme & Woodwalton Nature Rambles.

• Meet outside the Admiral Wells in Holme, map/grid ref: 227/ at 10:30 or at the Ramada Hotel car park at 10:00 for car sharing. Morning walk through Holme Fen Nature Reserve. Please consider car sharing as parking is limited.
• Peterborough Younger Walkers group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Paul B
• Contact Phone 01733 553828
• Distance 4 miles
• Start TL199877
• More details…

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Cardiff, Swansea and Glamorgan

Abercynon circuit.

• Cardiff group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
• Contact Phone 029 2075 7642
• Distance 12 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• More details…

Craig y Aber and Mynydd Margam.

• Note that we have two walks on this date
• Taff Ely group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Llantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park. (ST047831)
• Contact Tony
• Contact Phone 029 2089 0621
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• More details…

Mynydd Dubas - Baglan.

• Note that we have two walks on this date
• Taff Ely group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Llantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park. (ST047831)
• Contact Barry
• Contact Phone 01443 688391
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
• More details…

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Carmarthenshire

Usk and Mynydd.

• Myddfai A longish walk in the vicinity of the Usk reservoir, taking in parts of the Roman marching camp, the Roman road and Mynydd Myddfai
• Dinefwr group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Llangadog rail station, and on by car.
• Contact Geoffrey
• Contact Phone 01558 822960
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• Start SN271286
• Meeting place Llangadog rail station, and on by car.
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Cheshire

ALDERLEY EDGE.

• 'Festival of Winter Walks'. AM.
• North and Mid Cheshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Wizard National Trust CP.
• Contact Sheelagh Warner
• Contact Phone 01928 787443
• Contact Email coord@nmc-ramblers.org.uk
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SJ 860 772
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HOLLINS GREEN.

• 'Claypits SSSI circular' 'Festival of Winter Walks'. PM.
• North and Mid Cheshire group
• 04/01/2009 13:30
• Meet at Community Centre CP.
• Contact Sheelagh Warner
• Contact Phone 01928 787443
• Contact Email coord@nmc-ramblers.org.uk
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SJ 698 911
• More details…

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Cornwall

MAWNAN SMITH.

• Parish paths - 8 miles - 4 hours - Boots, food, drink & sense of humour!
• West Cornwall (Penwith & Kerrier) group
• 04/01/2009 11:00
• Meet at Near Post Office
• Contact Hazel Perham
• Contact Phone 01326 340728
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SW778288
• Meeting place Near Post Office
• More details…

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Cumbria

KENDAL.

• Coach leaves Liverpool at 08.30 from St. Johns Lane. Seats normally pre-booked but a small number may be available on the day. 3 walks are offered each Sunday: ?A? Strenuous (14-16 miles); ?B? Moderate (10-12miles); & ?C? Leisurely (apprpox. 8 miles). Book on club night at Friends' Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool (opposite Old Post Office pub) any Thursday night (7.30 ? 8.30p.m.) (Cost is £10.00). Contact Glyn at : liverpoolramblers@blueyonder.co.uk, visit our web site or phone 0151-480 9529
• Liverpool group
• 04/01/2009 08:30
• Meet at St Johns Lane, Liverpool or Old Roan, Aintree
• Contact Phone 0151 480 9529
• Meeting place St Johns Lane, Liverpool or Old Roan, Aintree
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Coniston.

• Meet at roadside near Coniston car park for Tam Hows, Black grag, Hodge Lane & Holme Fell. 2700 ft ascent
• Fylde group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Phone 01257271278
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• Start SD303975
• More details…

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Denbighshire and Flintshire

Llanfair-Dyffryn-Clwyd Bridle ways, parkland & Woodland, good views.

• Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Bridle ways, parkland & Woodland, good views
• Oswestry group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Phil
• Contact Phone 01939-235598
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• More details…

Llangollen area.

• Meet point Rowley's House, Barker St, Shrewsbury
• Shrewsbury & Mid-Shropshire group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Graham
• Contact Phone 01743 244922
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Moderate
• More details…

Chirk.

• Meet at Chirk C P behind British Legion
• Wrexham group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Gwen & Enid
• Contact Phone 01978 755912
• Distance 6.75 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SJ 291 377
• More details…

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Derbyshire

CROMFORD.

• THIS IS A COACH WALK THERE ARE FOUR WALKS 11+ / 9 / 7 / 5-6 MILES ALL COACHES MUST BE BOOKED BEFORE DATE
• Nottingham group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at MAID MARION WAY AT 9.30 am
• Contact mary collison
• Contact Phone COACH BOOKINGS CALL 0115 9170520
• Start SK300571
• Meeting place MAID MARION WAY AT 9.30 am
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Darley Dale Family walk.

• Meet: Darley Bridge picnic site for Clough woods, Wensley Dale, Oker circular. Not suitable for push chairs
• Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire group
• 04/01/2009 11:00
• Contact Membership Secretary
• Contact Phone 01246 233179
• Contact Email cnedra@btinternet.com
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SK270624
• More details…

Holmesfield short circular.

• Start: Holmesfield Village Hall for short circular walk in the area.
• Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Membership Secretary
• Contact Phone 01246 233179
• Contact Email cnedra@btinternet.com
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK321779
• More details…

Cubley, Hungry Bentley & Yeaveley.

• East Staffordshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Village Hall C.P., Derby Lane, off A515 Great Cubley
• Contact Phone 01283 531068
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK166382
• Meeting place Village Hall C.P., Derby Lane, off A515 Great Cubley
• More details…

Chew - off track moorland walking.

• New Mills group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Torr Top CP New Mills
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK002 854
• Meeting place Torr Top CP New Mills
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Curbar Gap.

• Two Derbyshire Edges
• New Mills group
• 04/01/2009 09:15
• Meet at Torr Top CP New Mills
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK 002 854
• Meeting place Torr Top CP New Mills
• More details…

Tissington for Ilam.

• Derbyshire Dales group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Frank H
• Contact Phone 01335 370326
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK177521
• More details…

Lantern Pike & Cown Edge Rocks.

• Congleton group
• 04/01/2009 08:30
• Contact Jenny Derbyshire
• Contact Phone 01260 278217
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• More details…

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Devon

A walk along the East Devon Way.

• Morish Cotley, Kettle Plantation, Woodbury Castle, Canterbury Green Picnic
• East Devon group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Aylesbeare Common CP (Joney's Cross)
• Contact James and Isabella
• Contact Phone 01297 23045
• Distance 6.5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SY057897
• More details…

Country walk.

• Walk Bowcombe Bridge, Coffin Lane, Charleton, Kingsbridge. Bring lunch or pub lunch in Kingsbridge. For afternoon walk see below.
• South Hams group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Alison C
• Contact Phone 01548 855698
• Distance 4 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SX735440
• More details…

Country walk.

• Walk West Alvington Woods, Easton, Kingsbridge. For morning walk see above.
• South Hams group
• 04/01/2009 14:00
• Contact Alison C
• Contact Phone 01548 855698
• Distance 3.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SX735440
• More details…

JUST ANOTHER NEW YEAR WALK.

• A 4 mile shorter walk is also available. East Devon Way to Venn Ottery, Tipton St John. By River Otter to Newton Poppleford, Yonder Hill. Back by Naps Lane. Low level walk. Should be well drained 4 mile option returns after 2 miles on the East Devon Way.
• Exeter & District group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Aylesbeare Nature Reserve car park (off A3052)
• Contact Colin Piper
• Contact Phone 01392 874028
• Distance 10 miles
• Start SY 057898
• Meeting place Aylesbeare Nature Reserve car park (off A3052)
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A walk around Whimple.

• Walk starts from Whimple train station
• Devon Bootlegs group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Contact Nick Savage
• Contact Phone 01884 839670
• Contact Email devonbootlegs@devonbootlegs.org
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SY 046 974
• More details…

BAMPTON plus a bit.

• Meet in Station Road Car Park. (Fee) Moderate walk, could be muddy. Picnic Lunch.
• Tiverton group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Phone 01884 252239
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SS 955 222
• More details…

Moorland Walk from Widecombe.

• Shapley Tor, Birch Tor, Wind Tor park at Widecombe CP fee not known
• Moorland group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Steve
• Contact Phone 01364 643080
• Distance 13 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• Start SX 719 768
• More details…

The Bere Peninsular.

• Meet at Bere Alston station – we will be on the train already – to catch first train to Bere Ferris (at present 10.36 but either check train times or contact leader) to walk on local paths on the Bere Peninsula back to Bere Alston
• Plymouth group
• 04/01/2009 10:36
• Contact Jane Ki
• Contact Phone 01822 834964
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SX441674
• More details…

Roborough Down and Buckland Monachorum.

• Walk will start from the edge of the old aerodrome close to Leg O'Mutton CP which is now pay and display. Down and lanes in the Buckland Monachorum area.
• Plymouth group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Margaret Ha
• Contact Phone 01752 791085
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SX518679
• More details…

Lanes and woodlands.

• St. Andrews Lane, Holloway Lane, The Obelisk
• Teignmouth & Dawlish group
• 04/01/2009 09:50
• Contact Email mireman@btopenworld.com
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SX 920807
• More details…

Moorland walk.

• Wistmans Wood, Chitaford Down, Kraps Ring, Crockern Tor.
• Teignmouth & Dawlish group
• 04/01/2009 10:20
• Contact Email mireman@btopenworld.com
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SX 609750
• More details…

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Dorset

Paths around Bridport.

• Symondsbury, Pymore, River Asker Picnic Dogs on short leads
• East Devon group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Eype picnic site CP
• Contact Margaret
• Contact Phone 01308 456463
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SY452922
• More details…

Walk Via Stour Valley Way and St Catherine's Hill.

• LITTLEDOWN (Bournemouth) Riverside Avenue off Castle Lane East next to Tesco 7 miles via Stour Valley Way and St Catherine's Hill
• East Dorset group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Distance 7 miles
• Start SZ 130 938
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Mapperton, Loscombe.

• South Dorset group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Liz
• Contact Phone 01305 820814
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start ST481014
• More details…

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Durham

Bishop Auckland.

• 8 and 4 miles, easy
• Chester le Street group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Chester-le-Street Civic Centre Car Park
• Contact Ian Drummond Tgel 410 6892
• Website
• Start NZ275519
• Meeting place Chester-le-Street Civic Centre Car Park
• More details…

Crimdon to Castle Eden.

• Durham City group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Crimdon Dene car park
• Contact Rachel Orange 0191 378 2962
• Website
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start NZ 482 371
• Meeting place Crimdon Dene car park
• More details…

Wolsingham & The Weardale Way.

• : <b>Meeting Point:</b> Wolsington Village Centre <b>Walk Leader:</b> Martin ----------------------------------------------------
• Darlington Dales and Hills group
• 04/01/2009 11:00
• Contact Simon
• Contact Phone 07929 912710
• Contact Email info@darlingtonhiking.org.uk
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start NZ076372
• More details…

Walk along part of a Roman road in Quebec!!.

• Stride out along part of the Roman Road of Dere Street built in the 1st Century AD. The walk passes the tiny village of Quebec and some historic moated buildings.
• Northumbria Family Walking group
• 04/01/2009 11:00
• Contact Simin, Robert and Noushin Cooper
• Contact Phone (0191) 5108851
• Distance 5 miles
• Start NZ171432
• More details…

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East Yorkshire

A walk in the Yorkshire Wolds.

• Dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a short lead at all times
• Beverley group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Beverley Clump, nr. South Cave
• Contact J. Cavil
• Contact Phone 01482 888096
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 945 327
• More details…

A walk in the Goole area.

• Howden & Goole group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Hook Village Hall
• Contact M Thomas
• Contact Phone 01430 431766
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 762 256
• More details…

Flamborough.

• To welcome in the New Year, join us for our (sometimes) traditional Flamborough Head walk. On a clear, crisp, sunny winter's day this should provide a perfect start to the walking year. Starting at the village of Flamborough we head north to Thornwick Bay and the North landing then follow the coast back round to the South Landing before heading back into the village. Visibility allowing there should be excellent views of the cliffs including caves, arches and stacks. Also varied wildlife can be seen including seals and seabird colonies.
• East Yorks Get Your Boots On group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Simon H
• Contact Phone 0
• Contact Email info@gybo.org.uk
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TA226705
• More details…

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Edinburgh and Lothians

Uphall – Linlithgow.

• We travel by coach from Linlithgow Cross to Uphall, where we walk good paths and lanes to Binny Craig Hill, Bridgend and Philpstoun to follow the canal back to start. Ascent 220m. Note: Children welcome if fit. No dogs, please.
• Stirling,Falkirk & District group
• 04/01/2009
• Contact Phone 01324 622686(day)
• Distance 9 miles
• Start NT055716
• More details…

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Essex

Claypit Festival morning walk.

• Colchester group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Meet Claypit Avenue off Nayland Road Bures St Mary off B1508
• Contact Phone 01206 570 168
• Distance 5 miles
• Start TL 910 339
• Meeting place Meet Claypit Avenue off Nayland Road Bures St Mary off B1508
• More details…

Tiptree Heath.

• Picnic lunch. Circular walk via GT Braxted and GT Totham.
• North West Essex group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at CP south west of Tiptree on B1022
• Contact Phone 01245 382399
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Meeting place CP south west of Tiptree on B1022
• More details…

Walking from Ramsden Heath.

• Nags Head PH, park at top of car park. Fig of 8.
• Brentwood group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phone 07790 575002
• Distance 11 miles
• Start TQ707959
• More details…

River Colne and Alresford creek walk.

• Two walks for the price of one! Linear walk beside the River Colne and Alresford Creek, returning to Colchester by train from Alresford. There is also optional finish at Wivenhoe Station. Length 5 Miles (stopping at Wivenhoe Station) or 11 Miles for complete walk.
• Hike Essex group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Dave
• Contact Phone 07966753097
• Contact Email David_ebdon@lineone.net
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start GR TL991 264.
• More details…

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Gloucestershire and Bristol

Brockhampton.

• Mid-Gloucestershire group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at 9:15 Lypiatt Road Chelthenham
• Contact Phone 01242 521071
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SO 956242
• Meeting place 9:15 Lypiatt Road Chelthenham
• More details…

Seven Springs.

• Our traditional "start of the year" walk. From Seven Springs we climb up Leckhampton Hill hoping for fine views over Cheltenham and continue round the escarpment, past Ullenwood and on to Crickley Hill for our lunch stop. We then cross the roads at the Air Balloon to follow the Gloucestershire Way to Coberley and back to the start. Muddy in places. Moderate. Distance: 9½ miles. Contribution to travel: £3.
• Cirencester group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 026021
• Contact Bill
• Contact Phone 01451 860943
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• More details…

Ebrington.

• Walk: From Ebrington onto Cotswolds. Lovely views. Generally easy but one long climb. Back to Ebrington just after 1pm. with pub lunch for those who want it.
• Cleeve group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Park considerately on the road in Ebrington village
• Contact Simon
• Contact Phone Mobile: 07891 576437
• Distance 6.25 miles
• Start SP184400
• More details…

Prestbury - FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS.

• Half Day - Mostly level walking with some stiles, Swindon village, Brockhampton, Bishop's Cleeve. Travel £0.50
• Mid-Gloucestershire group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Leave Lypiatt Road at 9.15am for 9.30am start from Racecourse Park & Ride. L163/E179
• Contact Stuart
• Contact Phone 01242 521071
• Distance 6 miles
• Start SO 956242
• More details…

Clearwell - winter walk.

• On the western side of the Forest of Dean from Iron Mines through Magical woodland to an impressive Cathedral of the forest at Newlandy with lovely views of the Wye Valley and the Brecons.
• Severnside group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Phone 01454 631500
• Distance 8 miles
• More details…

Urban Walk.

• Bristol group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Meet at Great George Street Bristol for car sharing
• Contact Bill
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• More details…

Macaroni Downs & the Leach Valley.

• No real hills but may be muddy as it follows the river Leach part of the way.
• Gloucestershire Walking Group group
• 04/01/2009 09:45
• Meet at The Victoria Inn at Eastleach Turville (parking is roadside in the small village so car share where possible). Off the A417, coming from Cirencester go all the way through Fairford take a left turn signposted Eastleach & Southrop (about a 40 min drive from Cheltenham).
• Contact Lesley
• Contact Phone 07771-863015
• Distance 7.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SP 198053
• More details…

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Greater London

Ham Common walk.

• A gentle afternoon walk across Ham Common, through Richmond Park and returning to Ham along the river.
• Surrey Area Weekend Walkers group
• 04/01/2009 13:30
• Meet at Ham house car park, at end of Ham Street of Ham Common
• Contact Phone 07899 776761
• Distance 5.5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start TQ 169731
• Meeting place Ham house car park, at end of Ham Street of Ham Common
• More details…

Hampton Wick circular.

• Circular over rough terrain via Hampton Court Park, Hampden Court Palace, Bushey Park, Hampton, Tagg's Island, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Raven's Ait and Kingston.
• Hampstead group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Contact Email enquiries@hampsteadramblers.org.uk
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Meeting point Hampton Wick Station (Zone 6 - train from Waterloo at 09:48, calling at Vauxhall at 09:52 and Clapham Junction at 09:57)
• More details…

Around Wanstead Park.

• West Essex group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Leytonstone Underground station
• Contact Phone 020 8527 3938
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ 392 874
• Meeting place Leytonstone Underground station
• More details…

BARNES: VILLAGE to SUBURB.

• Circular morning walk round Barnes and Barnes Common, tracing the pattern of the old village and its fields. Finish with a pub lunch.
• Richmond group
• 04/01/2009 11:15
• Contact Margaret S
• Distance 4 miles
• Start TQ 223 757
• More details…

HAMPTON WICK CIRCULAR.

• Circular over rough terrain via Hampton Court Park, Hampton Court Palace where we stop for a break, Bushey Park, Hampton, Tagg's Island, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Raven's Ait and Kingston. Lunch stop at restaurant at Hampton Court Palace. Travel Take the Take the 09:48 from London Waterloo (Vauxhall at 09:52), arrives Hampton Wick Hampton Wick Station (Zone 6) at 10:18. Check train times the day before.
• Hampstead group
• 04/01/2009 10:20
• Meet at Hampton Wick Station (Zone 6)
• Contact Phone 020 7209 2316, mobile: 07728 692 111
• Distance 5.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Meeting place Hampton Wick Station (Zone 6)
• More details…

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Greater Manchester

Hawkshaw, Walmersley & Summerseat.

• Bury group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Bury Interchange CP
• Contact Annie Meighan
• Contact Phone 01204 88 6404
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Meeting place Bury Interchange CP
• More details…

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Hampshire

Eversley.

• Festival of Winter Walks
• North Hampshire Downs group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Phone 01252 810852
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SU 779 609
• More details…

A long day's walk to blow away the cobwebs.

• A long day of walking starting at the Tun Bridge car park by the Itchen Navigation just S of Winchester. Walking to Itchen Abbas
• Meon group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Roger
• Contact Phone 023-925501213
• Contact Email junorambleremail-meonramblers@yahoo.co.uk
• Distance 15 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU484280
• More details…

Wallington up on to the hill.

• Start at the Wallington Village Hall, Council car park off Broadcut. Walking via Fort Nelson on the hill
• Meon group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Peter
• Contact Phone 023-9255-0464
• Contact Email junorambleremail-meonramblers@yahoo.co.uk
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU583069
• More details…

Afternoon walk along the Meon Shore.

• Park along the Meon Shore near the public toilets, W of Hill Head. Walking via Brownwich Pond
• Meon group
• 04/01/2009 13:30
• Contact Pat
• Contact Phone 01329-842958
• Contact Email junorambleremail-meonramblers@yahoo.co.uk
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SU530024
• More details…

Hampshire - field, down and forest.

• A moderately hilly ramble (with one steep ascent and a number of stiles) starting at the lovely Hampshire village of Buriton, from where we cross the Downs to Chalton, with its 700 year old church. After pub or picnic lunch the walk continues over farmland with splendid views before entering the Queen Elizabeth Country Park (with an optional stop for further refreshments) and following forest trails back to the start.
• Guildford group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at In front of church in Buriton village
• Contact Phone 01483 854451
• Distance 8.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU 740200
• Meeting place In front of church in Buriton village
• More details…

Lockerly Green Circular.

• An all day walk in the Test valley north of Romsey, stopping at West Tytherley for lunch. There may be food available in the pub but, to be safe, bring sandwiches.
• Southampton group
• 04/01/2009 09:45
• Meet at Outside school in the village of Lockerly
• Contact Phone 02380 485 928
• Distance 11.5 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• Start SU 301263
• Meeting place Outside school in the village of Lockerly
• More details…

SHORTHEATH COMMON. Woodland car park.

• Via Wyck, Binsted & Kingsley. Some hills. Picnic lunch
• Waltham group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact John
• Contact Phone 07866 000194
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU774369
• More details…

Buriton to Chalton Hampshire Downs trails through Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

• Guildford group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phillip
• Contact Phone 01483 854451
• Distance 8.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU 740200
• More details…

Weston Patrick and Upton Grey.

• Godalming & Haslemere group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Large lay-by at Alton end of South Warnborough
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU 720 472
• More details…

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Herefordshire

Shropshire Hills.

• Stowe Hill & Ragged Kingdom
• South Shropshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phil Smith
• Contact Phone 01547 540479
• Contact Email susan@eaglelane.co.uk
• Distance 10 miles
• Start SO354737
• More details…

Hole in the Wall.

• Hole in the Wall, to Foy, Kings Caple, How Caple and return to Hole. The route goes along a ridge and returns following the River. Picnic Lunch. Travel fee £4.60
• Gloucester group
• 04/01/2009 08:30
• Meet at Gloucester, Brunswick Square SO 830 181
• Contact Ron
• Contact Phone 01452 411040
• Distance 8.5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• More details…

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Hertfordshire

Sarrat ""Burn, baby burn...'excess inferno!"".

• A circular walk to burn off the excesses of the festive break, starting at Sarratt Green on the Chiltern Way footpath. We will pass through woodland to Church End, then across open farmland to Croxley Green. From there we go through Whippendell Woods before walking along one of the nicer stretches of the Grand Union Canal towpath to Hunton Bridge. We then head back towards Sarratt through Chandlers Cross. Please bring packed lunch (no mince pies or turkey sandwiches allowed!). Pub stop for drinks may be included.
• Chiltern 20s-30s Walking group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ042996
• More details…

Herts. Around St. Albans.

• 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead, by Somerfields or 10:00 in Market Place, St. Albans (car park in Lower Dagnell St. near Tourist Information Centre). Pub Stop
• Redbridge group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Distance 10.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TL 147073
• More details…

All Day Circular.

• Tewin
• North Hertfordshire group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Sheila
• Contact Phone 07980 313922
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TL238239
• More details…

Winter Wander.

• Meet at Widford Layby. Lunch at Green Tye.
• East Hertfordshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Pam
• Contact Phone 01920 463209
• Distance 10 miles
• Start TL 411158
• More details…

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Highland

ETTERIDGE TO LUIBLEATHANN BOTHY (Newtonmore).

• The route follows the old General Wade military road in a north east direction from Etteridge which is just off the A9. This is a pleasant winter walk through very agreeable scenery usually with a good variety of bird life. There's a good track all the way and lunch will be at the bothy. Return is by the outward route. 9 miles (14km) Flat
• Inverness group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Contact Phone 01463 242177
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start NN686929
• More details…

GLENMORE FOREST.

• Walk off the holiday festivities! A walk on the south side of Loch Morlich and into Glenmore Forest. Cross back over the ski road and up behind Glenmore Lodge then down to finish at Glenmore café for refreshments. Distance: 6 miles (10 km) Height gain: 200 ft (60m). If you have not walked with us before, please call us beforehand.
• Badenoch & Strathspey group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at 9am Hayfield Car Park, Glenmore
• Contact Graham Sage/Stewart Brown
• Contact Phone 01479 870080/01479 873747
• Contact Email grahamsage@btinternet.com or acarsaidmor@btinternet.com
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start NH 980092 - Hayfield Car Park, Glenmore
• Meeting place 9am Hayfield Car Park, Glenmore
• More details…

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Kent

Circular. No lunch arrangements.

• Greensand Way, Budds Green, Dunks Green, Fairlawne Park.
• Sevenoaks group
• 04/01/2009 09:45
• Meet at Ightham Mote carpark farthest from House. (First area you reach)
• Contact Phone Jennifer 01732 459295
• Distance 5.5 miles
• Start TQ583535
• More details…

Sir Winston Churchill's countryside.

• Starting at the Churchill Statue in Westerham the route includes Hosey Common and views of Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill. At Ide Hill there are excellent views of the Weald of Kent and Bough Beech Reservoir.
• North West Kent group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Meet at Westerham Green
• Contact Phone 020 8462 1168
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ 449540
• Meeting place Westerham Green
• More details…

Morning walk from Bridge.

• Canterbury group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phone 01227 831347
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TR 184542
• More details…

Rhodes Minnis Figure of Eight.

• 5 mile morning walk and 5 mile afternoon walk, both starting at the café
• Canterbury group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phone 01227 364884
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TR 149437
• More details…

Starting from West Malling Long Stay Car Park. - A figure of 8 walk via AM, North of West Malling. PM, South of West Malling.

• Maidstone group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Email andrewhider@blueyonder.co.uk
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TQ681580
• More details…

Starting from East Farleigh Station Car Park. - A circular walk via Cuckoo Farm - Quarry Wood.

• Small Car Park, please share cars if possible.
• Maidstone group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Email fennsue@aol.com
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ735536
• More details…

Higham.

• Meet at junction of Forge Lane and Gravesend Road, A226, Higham. Park in Forge Lane or adjoining roads. Route is via Crutches Lane, Great Crabbles Wood, Brewers Wood, Shorne Country Park, Randall Wood, Shorne Warren and Court Wood. Undulating walk through surprisingly rural countryside close to the main A2 passing Shorne Country Park Visitors' Centre timber building and wind turbine. Pub (meals available) at end.
• Medway group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Sally
• Contact Phone 07860 243119
• Distance 5.5 miles
• Start TQ711709
• More details…

A circular walk from West Kingsdown, Kent.

• A scenic though undulating walk - blow away the cobwebs of the Christmas/new year festivities.
• Dartford & Gravesham group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phone 020 8310 2453
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ 596 6068
• Meeting point Lay-by opposite 'Horse and Groom' public house. West Kingsdown, Kent.
• More details…

A 6 miler starting from Otford Kent.

• A hilly walk with lovely views of the Darenth Valley.
• Dartford & Gravesham group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Phone 020 8310 2453
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ 525 595
• Meeting point Otford Public Car Park.
• More details…

Winter woods walk from Chartham.

• Start at Chartham car park, A walk with some hills and a stop at The Hare and Hounds, Blean. No dogs.
• White Cliffs group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Dave Jones
• Contact Phone 01303 269151
• Contact Email rhonahodges@hotmail.com
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• More details…

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Lanarkshire

Tinto Hill.

• Work off all that festive indulgence with a good hill walk. The summit of Tinto will clear all the cobwebs and make sure you get a good workout. Transport will be by car, starting at the usual meeting place near Fleming House, Cumbernauld Town Centre
• Cumbernauld & Kilsyth group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Contact Phone 01236 733311
• Distance 8 miles
• Start NS965378
• More details…

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Lancashire

Circuit of Clitheroe.

• Easy 10 miler to start the New Year
• Clitheroe group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Contact Valerie Grooby
• Contact Phone 01200 428766
• Distance 10 miles
• Start Chester Avenue Car Park, Clitheroe, SD 741421
• More details…

Conder Green Picnic site.

• Meet at Market Street West, Preston for car share to Conder Green. Walk via Cockersands Abbey & Ellel
• Preston group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Contact Phone 01772 721874
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SD457562
• More details…

Batridge Barn.

• Meet ate Batridge Barn car park for reservoir & moorland. 1054 ft ascent
• Fylde group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Contact Phone 01772 338607
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SD723173
• More details…

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Leicestershire

Thurnby - lunch at Burton Overy.

• Meet either at Grafton Place, Burleys Way for car sharing at 10am, or at the start point (allow time for cars to get there from Burley's Way).
• Leicester group
• 04/01/2009
• Contact Mike Gale
• Contact Phone 0116 2240949
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK676033
• More details…

Plough Sunday & Red Leicester.

• Plough Sunday Walk around Markfield (PSE).
• Coalville group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Markfield, Bulls Head
• Contact Phil
• Contact Phone 07983 459531
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SK486098
• Meeting place NWLDC Car Park, Coalville
• More details…

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Lincolnshire

A walk around Scunthorpe.

• This walk starts at Central Pak close to the centre of Scunthorpe and continues out to the surrounding countryside on very easy terrain. Sturdy footwear recommended.
• Scunthorpe group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Central Park car park
• Contact Phone 01724 350118
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Easy Access
• Meeting place Central Park car park
• More details…

Sunday Amble from Skellingthorpe.

• Starts from Skellingthorpe Community Centre
• Lincoln group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Mary
• Contact Phone 01522 689387
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SK927717
• More details…

Day Ramble from Claxby.

• Starts near the Hostel
• Lincoln group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Mary
• Contact Phone 01522 689387
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TF111949
• More details…

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Norfolk

Arminghall.

• Meet at and park on the side of Arminghall Road Turn first left after going over A47 on Stoke Holy Cross road.
• Norwich group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Gerald
• Contact Phone 01603 501599
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TG 240 053
• More details…

Downham Market/Wimbotsham.

• Meet CTCP at 10:00 or long stay car park on Paradise Road, Downham Market, at 10:45.
• Fenland group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Sue B
• Contact Phone 01945 584319
• Distance 4.5 miles
• Start TF611034
• More details…

Roydon Area.

• Meet at lay-by on A148 at Hillington, opposite the B1440.
• King's Lynn group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Pat
• Contact Phone 01485 540757
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TF 711 254
• More details…

Neatherd Moor - New Year Sherry & Mince Pie Walk!.

• Meet at Neatherd Moor, car park. Footpaths, quiet country lanes, heathland and woodlands. Church, public house & museum.
• Mid-Norfolk group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Dot & Martin
• Contact Phone 01362 694654
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TF 996 135
• More details…

Southrepps.

• Meet at Southrepps village hall free car park.
• Sheringham & District group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Dereck
• Contact Phone 01263 821300
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TG 256 365
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Rockland All Saints - Three Churches Walk.

• Meet at Rockland All Saints Village Hall. Three churches walk to Gt Ellingham, Lt Ellingham & Rockland St Peter and also a visit to Rockland Mere. Short stop for snack not lunch. Shorter distance if weather bad. Part of the Festival of Winter Walks
• Southern Norfolk group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Sheila
• Contact Phone 01953 861094
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TL 992 969
• More details…

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North Yorkshire

Black Hambleton.

• Circular walk, which takes about 3 hours. Linda Sharp will be leading.
• Cleveland group
• 04/01/2009 13:00
• Contact David Shipley
• Contact Phone 01642 791356
• Contact Email david@therigg.plus.com
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 479959
• More details…

Harkerside Hike.

• Meet leader at road junction near Grinton Lodge to walk to Stubbins Farm, Harkerside Moor and Grinton Smelt Mill.
• Richmondshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Richard
• Contact Phone 01748 824857
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 046977
• More details…

A walk in the North York Moors National Park.

• Dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead at all times
• Ryedale group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Hole of Horcum CP
• Contact W. Borman
• Contact Phone 01751 477325
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 853 937
• More details…

A walk in the North York Moors National Park.

• Scarborough & District group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at CP on Keldholme / Hutton-le-Hole Rd
• Contact J. Daynes
• Contact Phone 01723 352401
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 707 886
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A walk in the Pickering area.

• Dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead at all times
• Ryedale group
• 04/01/2009 13:00
• Meet at Pickering roundabout
• Contact W. Borman
• Contact Phone 01751 477325
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 799 838
• More details…

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Northamptonshire

Circular Day walk.

• Park considerately around the village. Lunch al fresco, so bring packed lunch
• Northampton group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Titchmarch, near church
• Distance 12 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TL022798
• More details…

Circular Walk from Southwick.

• Via Woodnewton
• Kettering group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Bob Seaton
• Contact Phone 01832 273170
• Distance 5 miles
• Start TL021921
• More details…

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Northumberland

Netherwitton-Broomfield Fell.

• Alnwick group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at In village, grass verge, LH side of road
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start NZ102902
• Meeting place In village, grass verge, LH side of road
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St Oswalds 7 B Group.

• Maat as A Group in the lay by just N of Wall
• Hexham group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Meet at Wall Lay-By
• Contact J Lynch
• Contact Phone 01434 600814
• Grade Leisurely
• Start NY918692
• Meeting place Wall Lay-By
• More details…

St Oswalds Way 7 A walk.

• Meet at lay by just north of Wall Village- Fallowfield Dene-Codlaw Dene-Stanley Plantation. Tea at chollerford Tea Room
• Hexham group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Meet at Lay by just north of Wall Village
• Contact D and J Harrington
• Grade Moderate
• Start NY918692
• Meeting place Lay by just north of Wall Village
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St Oswalds Way 7.

• Meet at Lay by just north of Wall Village
• Hexham group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Meet at Lay by just north of Wall village
• Contact J.Lynch
• Grade Leisurely
• Start NY918962
• Meeting place Lay by just north of Wall village
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Nottinghamshire

Farnsfield.

• Farnsfield, Halifax Bomber Memorial, Combs Wood, Edingley, Farnsfield
• Worksop group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Distance 8 miles
• More details…

Langar, Notts.

• Second of Vale of Belvoir's Festival of Winter Walks. Another easy walk to start exercising gently. Please park with care in the village. Ask for new member's special discount form.
• Vale of Belvoir group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Linda
• Contact Phone 01949 876146
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SK722346
• More details…

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Oxfordshire

IPSDEN & IPSDEN HEATH.

• Park in the lane leading to Ipsden from the A4074. A gently climbing walk to the Black Horse at Checkendon, returning via Ipsden Heath & Wellplace Farm.
• Pang Valley group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact John Banks
• Contact Phone 0118 9413002
• Distance 5.5 miles
• Start SU630851
• More details…

Round Walk from Port Hill Cottages near Nettlebed.

• via Hailey (King William IV PH at Lunch).
• Kingston group
• 04/01/2009
• Distance 11 miles
• Start SU686870
• More details…

Christmas Common.

• Starting Point: Car Park at Cowleaze Woods, Near Christmas Common. A return to an old favourite., We?ll make our way across the long narrow valleys to Turville, before returning via the edge of the Chiltern escarpment with great views over Oxfordshire. Please bring a packed lunch, although there?ll be drinks in nearby Stokenchurch afterwards.
• Chilterns Weekend Walkers group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Distance 9 miles
• Start SU 726 958
• More details…

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Powys

Brecon Canal Area.

• Along the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal and river Usk
• Vale of Glamorgan group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Cowbridge Town Hall car park
• Contact Gwenda Fitzpatrick
• Contact Phone 01446 751294
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SS997747
• Meeting place Cowbridge Town Hall car park
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Rutland

Stockerston, Lyddington, Seaton, Bisbrooke.

• Rutland group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at North Street East Carpark, Uppingham
• Contact Phone 01664 561706
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SP867998
• Meeting place North Street East Carpark, Uppingham
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Uppingham.

• Meet at the North Street East long stay car park. Walk to Seaton (lunch) via Lyddington taking in part of the Rutland Round. Return via Bisbrooke
• Peterborough group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Harry
• Contact Phone 01733 269937
• Distance 10 miles
• Start SP867998
• More details…

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Scottish Borders

PEASE PENMANSHIEL PERAMBULATION.

• Pease Dean, Penmanshiel Forest.
• Berwick group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Wallace Green c.p., Berwick
• Contact name (Walks Secretary) Derrick Joanes Tel: 01289 309581
• Alternative contact (Group Secretary) John Bamford Tel: 01289 302559
• Website
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Meeting place Wallace Green c.p., Berwick
• More details…

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Shropshire

Rural Shropshire.

• Hope Dale
• South Shropshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Francis & Frank Hay
• Contact Phone 01694 724723
• Contact Email susan@eaglelane.co.uk
• Distance 7.5 miles
• Start SO545928
• More details…

Shifnal - Festival of Winter Walks.

• Mid Staffordshire group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Penkridge Methodist Church
• Contact Celia & Rob
• Contact Phone 01785 840283
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SJ749078
• Meeting place Penkridge Methodist Church
• More details…

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Somerset

Kelston Round Hill.

• Bristol group
• 04/01/2009 08:00
• Meet at Meet at Great George Street Bristol for car sharing
• Contact Nigel
• Distance 15 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• More details…

Dunball, West Huntspill & Burnham-on-Sea.

• NO DOGS PLEASE
• Sedgemoor group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Pier Street Burnham-on-Sea to catch 10.13am No. 21 bus to Dunball (Park on South Esplanade)
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start ST303488
• Meeting place Pier Street Burnham-on-Sea to catch 10.13am No. 21 bus to Dunball (Park on South Esplanade)
• More details…

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South Yorkshire

Around Rivelin Valley.

• 0924 51 bus from Arundel Gate, Sheffield to Lodge Moor . Rivelin Reservoir, Wyming Brook, Head Stone, Coppice Road, Rivelin Valley, Malin Bridge. A linear walk.
• Sheffield group
• 04/01/2009 09:45
• Contact Rambles Secretary
• Contact Email walksenquiries@rambling46.plus.com
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK284862
• More details…

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Staffordshire

Brewood.

• Wolverhampton group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact David & Rita
• Contact Phone 01902 851221
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SJ884087
• More details…

Meet Madeley Church car park.

• Stoke/Newcastle group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Nancy & Marjorie
• Contact Phone 01782 610617
• Distance 6 miles
• Start SJ773443
• More details…

Wynbunbury Bound.

• Undulating terrain
• Stoke/Newcastle group
• 04/01/2009 08:30
• Contact John
• Contact Phone 01782 550439
• Distance 12 miles
• Start SJ852 462
• More details…

Wetton, Manifold Valley.

• Derby & S Derbyshire group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Meet at Darley Park Drive c.p.
• Distance 11 miles
• Start SK135508
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Brewood / Stafford Way.

• An easy walk over fields and pasture land and Teifers Aquaduct. We will join the Shropshire Union Canal along a wooded stretch of the Shropshire Way. Includes Belvide Resevoir and bird sanctuary.
• Walsall group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Walsall Leather Museum
• Contact Marje Morgan or Andrea Booker
• Contact Phone 0121 531 1843
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Easy
• Meeting place Walsall Leather Museum
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Walk around Hayeswood and Apedale near Newcastle-under-Lyme.

• Market Drayton group
• 04/01/2009
• Contact Phone 01948 661906
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Leisurely
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Roaches.

• Leek group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Anne
• Contact Phone 01298 23105 or 07969840953
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Leisurely
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Stirling

Forth Valley Family Walking Group Airthrey Circular.

• Blow away the New Year cobwebs! Easy circular walk on buggy-friendly paths around the wildlife-packed loch (bring some lunch for the ducks). Come and help us celebrate our 2nd birthday.
• Stirling,Falkirk & District group
• 04/01/2009
• Contact Phone 01360 550962;
• Distance 2 miles
• Start NS808964
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Suffolk

Long Melford Circular.

• Get back to walking with this interesting walk through a number of habitats around this historic village.
• Sudbury group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Old School Community Centre, Long Melford
• Contact Email secretary@sudburyra.freeserve.co.uk
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start TL864462
• Meeting place Old School Community Centre, Long Melford
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Pakenham.

• Church car park
• Newmarket & District group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TL930671
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Nowton Park.

• Bury St Edmunds
• Newmarket & District group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TL865622
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Southwold / Wrentham / Frostenden Areas.

• Meet Pier car park, Southwold. Picnic lunch.
• Waveney group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Linda & Norma
• Contact Phone 01502 723886 & 01502 518479
• Distance 13 miles
• Start TM512768
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Helmingham and Pettaugh Ramble.

• A circular walk though Helmingham Hall Deer Park, over 6' stiles, and on footpaths to Pettaugh and return.
• Stowmarket group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Helmingham Hall Park Gate, on B 1077
• Contact Howard
• Contact Phone 01473 890807
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TM189574
• Meeting place Helmingham Hall Park Gate, on B 1077
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Stoke by Nayland to Polstead.

• Meet at Recreation Ground car park on School St. Circular walk with pub stop at Polstead. SWG is a 20s-30s group that extends to 40s. http://www.stourwalkinggroup.co.uk/
• Stour Walking group
• 04/01/2009 09:45
• Distance 8 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TL985364
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Surrey

Epsom Common, Surrey.

• Moderate pace morning walk from Epsom Station via Horton Country Park and Epsom Common. All-year hard surfaced track. Bring snack, refreshments available in Epsom after walk.
• Epsom & Ewell group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Phone 01372 720816 (Only on the day 07952 060146)
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TQ207609
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Chithurst, Peasmarsh and Shalford.

• Circular via River Wey, Peasmarsh and Shalford Mill. Some mud just possible. Pub stop, bring lunch.
• Alton group
• 04/01/2009 09:45
• Distance 11 miles
• Start TQ014462
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7.The Filby New Year Walk.

• Undulating walk. Optional pub after the walk.
• Surrey Heath group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Car park at the Basingstoke Canal Centre, Mytchett.
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU 893550
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From Compton.

• Farnham & District group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Watts Gallery, Compton
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU 958 477
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Hindhead Commons.

• Cosham Railway Station 9-30am for cars only Leader to meet at Start. Train Fratton Railway Sta 9.41am Highcomb Ridge, Thursley, Gibbet Hill
• Portsmouth group
• 04/01/2009 10:20
• Contact Mike
• Contact Phone 01329849987
• Distance 12 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU897329
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Linear walk Virginia Water to Woking.

• Moderate <b><i>Linear Walk</i></b> from Virginia Water Rail station to Woking, via Chertsey Common, Chobham Common and Horsell Common. Picnic Lunch only. Catch 9.52 train from Woking to Virginia Water, arriving at 10.12. Buy single ticket.
• Woking & District group
• 04/01/2009 09:45
• Contact Brian
• Contact Phone 01483 480651
• Distance 12 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ007587
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Headley.

• Circular
• Croydon group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Headley NT car park (opposite cricket pitch)
• Contact Jenny Hussell
• Contact Phone 020 8771 9247
• Contact Email jennyhussell1@blueyonder.co.uk
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ205538
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Sussex

VARIATION ON AN OLD THEME.

• Meet at Wilmington Priory car park. Pub stop.
• Beachy Head group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Distance 9 miles
• Start TQ544042
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Stansted.

• Meet in The Slip CP just north of saw mill. Via West Marden.
• South East Hants group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Ron & Pam B
• Contact Phone 01243 373673
• Distance 9 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU 754103
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West Stoke.

• Meet in West Stoke CP. Via Up Marden and Stoughton.
• South East Hants group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Ken M
• Contact Phone 023 9245 1083
• Distance 12 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU 825088
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Arundel Circular.

• Walk via (L) Houghton Bridge, Monarch's Way and Arundel Park.
• Brighton & Hove group
• 04/01/2009
• Contact Phone 01273 500341
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ021073
• Meeting point West Side of The Level
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20s/30s/40s Walk Henfield - Mile Oak.

• Henfield - Mile Oak Linear walk. Bus departs at 10:10am. Lunch at Shepherd and Dog Pub, Fulking.Please Contact leader if going direct to walk starting point.
• Brighton & Hove group
• 04/01/2009 dunno
• Contact Phone 07890 265167
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start TQ215158
• Meeting point Churchill Sq, Bus stop F
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East Grinstead Town Walk.

• East Grinstead, Vicarage car park, Church Lane (no charge on Sundays). Circular Town Discovery Walk including visit to Town Museum (admission free) lunch break - picnic or pub lunch (various pubs). Leader William. NO DOGS PLEASE. Metrobus 270 departs HH Perrymount Road 10.52, arrives East Grinstead High Street 11.38 - short walk to start. Return Metrobus 270 departs East Grinstead High Street 15.47 arrives HH Perrymount Road 16.33
• Mid Sussex group
• 04/01/2009 11:45
• Contact Phone 01444 831923
• Distance 3 miles
• Start TQ397382
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Sedlescombe circular.

• Meet in the Brede Lane car park. Picnic lunch
• Rother group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Lesly
• Contact Phone 01424 437775
• Contact Email admin@rotherramblers.org.uk
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start TQ782181
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Meet at Pulborough Hall car park, Lower Street.

• Around Gay Street. No mega-hills.
• South West Sussex group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Lindsay S
• Contact Email swsxramblers@fsmail.net
• Distance 10 miles
• Start TQ 053 185
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Tyne and Wear

Coach to Alston, South Tyne valley.

• Haltwhistle to Alston - Various walks of grade and length
• Tyneside group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Strawberry Place, St James Stadium, Newcastle
• Contact Andrew White 0191 2301247
• Website
• Start NZ 243 645
• Meeting place Strawberry Place, St James Stadium, Newcastle
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Coach to Rothbury, Northumberland.

• Longhorsley to Rothbury - Various walks of grade and length
• Tyneside group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Strawberry Place, St James Stadium, Newcastle
• Website
• Start NZ 243 645
• Meeting place Strawberry Place, St James Stadium, Newcastle
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Warwickshire

Cromford, Carsington circular.

• Meet at Chesterfield Town Hall rear car park at 09.00 to transfer to Cromford Meadows car park for Middleton, Hopton quarries, and Carsington circular starting at 09.30
• Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Membership Secretary
• Contact Phone 01246 233179
• Contact Email cnedra@btinternet.com
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SK3000571
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Kenilworth, Warwicks.

• Coventry group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Much Park Street, Coventry
• Contact Jane Beckett
• Contact Phone 02476 474338
• Distance 6.5 miles
• Grade Leisurely
• Start SP 337 787
• Meeting place Much Park Street, Coventry
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Wormleighton, Warwicks.

• Coventry group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Much Park Street, Coventry
• Contact John Garrett
• Contact Phone 02476 461181
• Contact Email jgrrtt7@aol.com
• Distance 11 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SP 337 787
• Meeting place Much Park Street, Coventry
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Bearley - winter walk.

• Mid Warwickshire group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Car sharing available at 9:00 Adelaide Bridge car park Leamington. Contact leader if not car sharing.
• Contact Phone 02476 675641
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SP 187606
• Meeting place Car sharing available at 9:00 Adelaide Bridge car park Leamington. Contact leader if not car sharing.
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WELCOMBE HILLS /SNITTERFIELD.

• Stratford upon Avon group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Contact Alan
• Contact Phone 01789 295426
• Distance 6 miles
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Salford Priors.

• Salford Priors to Pitchill and Wood Bevington on field paths and through orchards. Easy and relatively flat. Bring refreshment as required.
• Evesham group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Salford Priors Church
• Contact Janet and Peter
• Contact Phone 01386 830 657 or 0789 028 2994
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SP077511
• Meeting place Salford Priors Church
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West Yorkshire

Mirfield Five Woods Walk.

• Meet at Mirfield Library Car Park
• North Kirklees group
• 04/01/2009 13:00
• Contact Chris & Paul Horbury
• Contact Phone 01924 470531
• Contact Email chrishorbury2000@aol.co.uk
• Distance 5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 203 197
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Moors, belphs, windmills and reservoirs.

• Taking in many of the features of the Ogden Water area, this walk includes tracks, footpaths and moorland access. The scenary is varied as is the walk itself; open moorland, woodland, reservoir edges and fields. It starts and ends at the dog friendly Causway Foot Inn where excellent food and drink is available. Join us there!
• Bradford group
• 04/01/2009 13:00
• Meet at The Causway Foot Inn Keighley Rd (A629) Ogden - use the field extension of the main car park
• Contact Phone 07981 106470
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Meeting place The Causway Foot Inn Keighley Rd (A629) Ogden - use the field extension of the main car park
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Water Water everywhere.

• Huddersfield group
• 04/01/2009 10:00
• Meet at Marsden Railway Station
• Distance 12.5 miles
• Grade Strenuous
• Start SE 047 118
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Emley.

• Barnsley & Penistone group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Contact A Birkinshaw
• Contact Phone 01226 282978
• Distance 12 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SE 244 131
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Wiltshire

Longleat Safari.

• Shearwater Lake - Horningsham - Longleat Estate, starting at the Nockatt Coppice car park, close to Heaven's Gate (the best view of Longleat House and grounds)
• South Wiltshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:15
• Meet at Nockatt Coppice car park
• Contact Ken Tatam
• Contact Phone 01722742706
• Contact Email ken@kentatam.fsnet.co.uk
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start ST828 423
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SW of Warminster.

• <b>A walk led by the South Wiltshire group.</b> From the car park north of Horningsham we will be taken around Shearwater and through some of the Longleat estate. Leader: Ken Tatam (South Wiltshire).
• Andover group
• 04/01/2009 09:00
• Contact Clive Frankham (Walks Coordinator)
• Contact Phone 07725 903158
• Contact Email andoverramblers@btinternet.com
• Distance 10 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start ST 828 423
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A Cherhill circular.

• Please park at the Quemerford Gate layby on the A4 for a walk which takes in Cherhill, Jugglers Lane and Marsh Lane. Bring a drink and snack. Meet the leader at the start.
• North East Wilts group
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Meet at Euclid Street, Swindon
• Contact Janet Moore
• Contact Phone 01249 890 082
• Distance 6 miles
• Grade Moderate
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AVEBURY AND MARLBOROUGH DOWNS.

• (Avebury, West Overton, The Downs and Temple Bottom) MP: Avebury, Wiltshire, National Trust car park (charges apply without NT/EH cards) 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
• 04/01/2009 09:30
• Contact Keith & Ruth
• Contact Phone 01722 332433 Mobile 07971 220093
• Distance 13 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SU099697
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A circular walk around Devizes.

• A circular walk starting in Devizes taking in Quakers Walk, Roundway Hill and the Caen Hill flight of locks
• Wiltshire Wanderers group
• 04/01/2009 11:00
• Meet at Wharf CP, Devizes
• Contact Martin
• Contact Phone 01249 816467 07960 682516
• Distance 7 miles
• Grade Easy
• Start SU 004 617
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From Overton Hill to Avebury along The Ridgeway and The Avenue.

• Meet at The Sanctuary car park (off the A4 at the intersection of the 'Ridgeway' on Overton Hill), grid ref SU 119681, for a walk down to Avebury using part of the 'Ridgeway' and 'The Avenue'. Bring a drink and something to eat. About 5.5 miles
• West Berkshire group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Contact Phone 01249 765881
• Distance 6 miles
• Start SU 119681
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Worcestershire

Waseley Winter Walk.

• Starting from the highest point on the southern edge of Birmingham we will head for the Chadwick Manor Estate and the Waseley Hills Country Park. Our return will be along the North Worcestershire Path.
• South Birmingham group
• 04/01/2009 10:30
• Meet at Monument Lane Car Park - Beacon Hill - Lickey Hills
• Contact Phone 0121 4586345
• Distance 6.5 miles
• Grade Moderate
• Start SO987758
• Meeting place Monument Lane Car Park - Beacon Hill - Lickey Hills
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New Year at Ombersley & Holt Fleet.

• A favourite of many and one of our favourite walks of 2008. Thi