SANDWELL GROUP – RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION
WALKS PROGRAMME: May to October 2008
A warm welcome is extended to members
and guests to participate in our programme of walks, which includes weekend
full and half day walks, Tuesday full day walks and Wednesday morning walks.
New members and guests are always very welcome.
Sun
20 Apr. Birdlip, Gloucs. 16/18
miles, grade C+. Meet at
Wed
23 Apr. Trysull, Staffs. 6 miles,
grade C. Leaders, Brian & Jan Gregg. Tel 0121 358 2680
Sun
27 Apr. Bluebell Walk at Hanchurch
Hills, Staffs. 11 miles, grade C. Leader, John Scott. Tel 0121 357 1079
Sun 4 May. The Roaches, Derbyshire. 13 miles, grade B. Meet at
Tue 6
May. Trimpley Reservoir, Worcs. 8
miles, grade C. Leaders, Eric & Iris Farmer. Tel 0121 358 6560
Wed
14 May. Smethwick Heritage Trail. 6
miles, grade C. Meet at Hawthorns Station at
Fri
16 to Mon 19 May. Weekend away at
Castle Hotel, St Mawes,
Sun 1
Sun 8
Jun. Bewdley, Worcs. 11 miles, grade
C. Leaders, Ken Weaver & Margaret Skelton. Tel 0121 556 5218
Sun
15 Jun. Netherton Tunnel, Sandwell.
8 miles, grade C. Bring torch and bus
passes. Meet 9.30am at Sandwell & Dudley Station, Bromford Lane.
Leaders, Cliff Farnell & Brian Stevens. Tel 0121 556 9868
Sun
22 Jun. Polesworth, near
Wed
25 Jun. Landywood, Staffs. 6 miles,
grade C. Meet at Tame Bridge Station at
Sun
29 Jun. Abberley, Worcs. 9.5 miles,
grade C+. Leaders, June Newman & Annette Stubbs. Tel 0121 588 3914
Tue 1
Jul. Alveley, Worcs. 7.5 miles,
grade C. Leaders, Jan & Brian Gregg. Tel 0121 358 2680
Fri 4
to Sun 6 Jul. Lakes weekend at
* 12.5 miles, grade A. Leaders, Peter Figg & Phil Holmes. Tel 01922 496686.
* 9 miles, grade C+. Leader, Cliff Farnell. Tel 0121 556 9868
Sun
13 Jul. Waseley/Romsley, Worcs. 5
miles, grade C. Party in the Park afterwards (see Social Programme). Leader,
Vivien Du Bois. Tel 0121 429 6148
Sun
20 Jul. Wootton Wawen, Warwks. 9
miles, Grade C. Leader. John Scott. Tel 0121 357 1079
Wed
23 Jul. Sandwell Valley School
Holiday walk. 5 to 6 miles, grade C. Meet at Sandwell Park Farm car park at
Sun
27 Jul.
Sun 3
Aug.
Tue 5
Sun
10 Aug. Froghall Wharf, Staffs. 10
miles, grade C. Leaders, Betty & Don Evitts. Tel 0121 588 3759
Sun
31 Aug. Chaddersley Corbett –
Unknown Hill, Worcs. 10 miles, grade C . Leaders, Bryan & Diane Snape. Tel
0121 357 8452
Tue 2
Sep. Dodford, Worcs. 8 miles, grade
C. Leader, Lawrence Humphries. Tel 0121 605 3036
Sun
14 Sep. Hartington, Derbyshire. 11
miles, grade C+. Leaders, Annette Stubbs & June Newman. Tel 0121 347 8452
Sat
27
Sun 5
Oct. Baggeridge Country Park,
Staffs. 9 miles, grade C. Leaders, Dave & Sue Price. Tel 07726 342105
Sun
12 Oct. Melbourne, Derbyshire. 10
miles, grade C. Leader. Andrew Budden. Tel 0121 456 1673
Tue
14 Oct. Cropton & Bradgate
Sun
19 Oct. Chelmarsh, Worcs. 9.5 miles,
grade C. Leaders, Cliff Farnell & Brian Stevens. Tel 0121 556 9868
Sat
25 Oct. Pontesbury, Shopshire. 17.5
miles, grade C+. Leader, Peter Figg. Tel 01922 486686
Dates
for the diary
Sun 16 Nov. Children in Need Walk
Sun 7 Dec. Christmas Walk with pub
meal
Sat 13 Dec. Christmas Dinner &
Dance
Mon 11 to Fri 15 May 2009.
Walks are graded as follows:- A -
adventurous/challenging; B+ - strenuous with some fairly steep climbs; B -
moderate/some climbs; C+ - as C but with the odd steep hill; C - generally flat
and easy, possibly some modest slopes. Please note that all mileage is
approximate. For more detailed information about a particular walk, contact the
relevant walk leader.
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Meeting Point (unless otherwise stated):-
West Bromwich Labour Club (WBLC) car park,
Meeting Times (unless otherwise stated):-
Weekend full & half day walks - 9am (note, some meet at 8am/8.30am)
Tuesday full day walks – 9.30am
Wednesday Morning walks – 10.30am
Train Walks:- as stated above
Equipment:- you are advised to bring boots or stout footwear
with a good grip, waterproof clothing and hat, liquid, packed lunch for day
walks (although many include a pub stop where food may be available - check
with leader beforehand) and a small personal first aid kit (2" crepe
bandage, plasters and antiseptic cream). In the event of a pub stop, it is
advisable to bring two plastic bags to cover dirty boots avoiding the need to
remove them before entering the pub. A change of footwear is required if
travelling in someone else’s car.
Transportation to walks will be by members’ cars (at passengers’
own risk) with voluntary contributions by passengers towards fuel costs:- up to
30 miles-£1.50, 40 miles-£2.00, 50 miles-£2.50, 60 miles-£3.00, 70 miles-£3.50,
80 miles-£4.00, 90 miles-£4.50, 100 miles-£5.00, 110 miles-£5.50, 120
miles-£6.00. Thereafter at 5p per mile. Any parking fees to be divided amongst car
occupants.
Regretfully, dogs are not allowed. The
programme may be changed in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Members and
guests take part in all events at their own risk. All walkers are requested
to cooperate fully with Walk Leaders especially when asked to walk in single
file along roads and across certain fields, to avoid noise when close to
dwellings or animals, and to comply with the Country Code.
Staffordshire Area Walks Programme
A combined Walks Programme of all
the Groups in the Staffordshire Area is available by sending a SAE to Peter
Mathews, 1 Barbrook Avenue, Longton, Stoke on Trent, ST3 5UG, or can be viewed
by accessing the Staffs Area web site www.staffordshireramblers.org.uk
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