Walks January - March 2008
Sunday 6 January 2008 - Kenilworth and the surrounds
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: A pleasant and not too energetic 7.5 mile walk, to start the year off, over farmland, the Berkswell Greenway and Abbey Fields.
Start Point: Parking at Castle Brays Car Park (inside the Castle grounds (NOT opposite the Pub) as there's more space) Grid Ref SP 280 720 Click here for start point map
Leader: Michael Potter
Sunday 13 January 2008 (CHANGED)- Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: 10.5 mile hike over access land on Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd hopefully with Panaramic views to the Malverns and the Wrekin, the Breacon Beacons and Cadar Idris.
Start Point:Starting at Church Stretton Railway Station (East side of railway). Please let me know if you want help in arranging car sharing between members Click here for start point map
Leader: Michael Potter
Sunday 20th January 2008 - Broadway to Snowshill
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: A walk from Broadway to Snowshill where there will be a pub stop before the return to Broadway. The walk heads across fields up to Burnhill to join the Cotswald way, with great views of Broadway tower and the surrounding countryside; approximately 8 miles in length:
Start Point: 10:30am Shear House Car Park Broadway (under the arch entrance) on the Leamington Rd (off the A44) Click here for start point map
Leader: Don Smyth
Sunday 27th January 2008 - Combrook - Compton Verney - Lighthorne
Grade: M (explained here)
Info: Starting at the church in Combrook this 9.5 mile country walk taking in the village of Lighthorne is competely rural though Warwichshire farm land with good views of Compton Verney
Start Point: 10:30am Combrook church Click here for start point map
Leader: Darren Moran
Sunday 3rd February 2008 - Burton Dassett into Fenny Compton
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: This 7 mile undulating walk in the Burton Dassett hills runs mainly along field paths and farm tracks which can be very muddy in wet conditions so please bring appropriate footwear. We head out to Northend before turning south east through flat, easy countryside towards Fenny Compton. From there, we gain height until we reach the viewing point at Hall's Hill, followed by Windmill Hill. Farnborough is the halfway point, where the Butcher's Arms pub beckons (if open)! Our return leg takes us via Avon Dassett to Burton Dassett and the fabulous views from Magpie Hill.
Start Point: 10:30am Burton Dassett Hills Country Park pay and display car park (grid ref: SP 394 523) next to tower like building. Parking charge is £1.50 Click here for start point map
Leader: Kathryn Dalgleish
Sunday 10th February 2008 - Coombe Country Park and Brinklow Heath
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: An easy walk around the park, lake and into Binley woods. More Info
Start Point: Outside the Vistors centre, SP 402 795 Directions: off the B4027, Brinklow Road , Binley, to the east of Coventry. Car Parking is Pay-and-display. Click here for start point map
Leader: Mark Flinders
Sunday 17th February 2008 - Hockley Heath, Packwood & Lapworth Circular Walk
Grade: M1(explained here)
Info: Easy 8 mile walking over established footpaths and towpaths. May be muddy in places but generally firm. Starting point / Parking: Village Hall Car Park on the Old Warwick Road, Hockley Heath which is opposite the Jaguar Garage (now closed down). Hockley Heath lies on the A3400, 4 miles north of Henley in Arden.
Start Point: Click here for start point map
Leader: Karen Mumford
Sunday 24th February 2008 - Harbury to Southam (UPDATED)
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: An easy 8 mile walk from Harbury to Southam then on to Ladbroke where there is an optional pub stop before returning via Bishops Itchington
Start Point:Harbury Village Hall car park. The car park is to the rear of the hall accessed from Constance Drive off South Parade. Click here for start point map
Leader: Clive Taylor
Saturday March 1st 2008 - Kinder's Edges (Peak District Weekend)
Grade: D2/3 (explained here)
Info: The Kinder Edges from Edale (or YHA), 18 miles (this is not a typo!), 1030 meters of accent over the distance. Grade: moderate to hard. This is a complete traverse of Kinder's Edges. Fall out options are available through open access land, please bring map and compass if possible (just incase). 9:00 AM sharp start. Please bring torches incase light fades towards end. Waterproof boots and clothing a must due to terrain.
Start Point: Click here for start point map
Leader: Michael Potter
Sunday March 2nd 2008 - The Great Ridge (Peak District Weekend)
Grade: M3 (explained here)
Info: The Great Ridge from Edale (or YHA), 10 miles, 545 meters of ascent over the distance. Grade: moderate. Options available to make walk longer if desired. The Great Ridge separates the White and Dark Peaks providing stunning views in good weather. 9:30 AM start or thereabouts it is Sunday afterall!)
Start Point: Click here for start point map
Leader: Michael Potter
Sunday 9th March 2008 - Shakespeare's Forest of Aden
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: Following the Heart of England Way and a stretch of the Stratford-Upon Avon Canal this 8 miles route takes you into the heart of Shakespear's Warwickshire. Don't forget to have an ice cream on your return to Henley.
Start Point: 10:30am Please park in the free car park (behind the main high street at the end of Prince Harry Road off Warwick Road (A4189) the turning near the Ford Garage Click here for start point map
Leader:
Sunday 16th March 2008 - Bledington, Westcote and Icomb (updated)
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: 10 miles This walk,in the gentle terrain of the Evenlode valley near the Oxfordshire-Gloucestershire border, explores some of the quieter and less well known villages of the Cotswolds. There are broad and extensive views over the countryside. The walking is moderate with few gradients.
Start Point: Click here for start point map Parking and meeting point beside the large village green at Bledington
Leader: Craig Desjardins
Sunday 23rd March 2008 - A Free Slot for your Walk !
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Sunday 30th March 2008 - In & around Ratley
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: Starting from village hall car park in Ratley. Heading south out of Ratley we head down past Upton house (1695) and onto Sunrising Hill woodland. We then turn north and past Wescote manor along St John's Lane and round past the Castle inn (pub with tower) before returning to Ratley (approx 8 miles). Please bring 2 plastic bags in case we stop at the pub half way round (for your boots)
Start Point: Click here for start point map
Leader: Don Smyth
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