Walks January - March 2009
Sunday 11th January 2009 - Haselor, Walcote, Temple Grafton and Exhall
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: This is an 8.5 mile walk over gently rolling hills and long escarpments. The walk offers panoramic views through fine villages and woodland. The area is rich in history from pagan to Roman.
Start Point:10.30am by the Phone Box in Upton (Haselor) SP121 576, off the A46 towards Alcester Click here for start point map
Leader: Steve Bick
Sunday 18th January 2009 - Morton-In-Marsh and the surrounds
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: An 8 mile walk taking in the Cotswold villages of Bourton-on-th-Hill and Longborough, Sezincote House and the landscape around.
Start Point: 10:30am outside public toilets in centre of Morton-In-Marsh (opposite mini-supermarket) Car parking next to main through road Click here for start point map
Leader: Martin Ziarati
Sunday 25th January 2009 - Bredon Hill
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: This 10.5 mile walk starts in Ashton Under Hill by the church with the tower, just of the A46 and takes you up Bredon Hill via Wychavon Way, then through the villages of Bredon's Norton, Kemerton and Overbury,
Start Point: 10:30am Please park responsibly in village. Only one main incline at the start: =;o) Click here for start point map
Leader: Michael Potter
Sunday 1st February 2009 - Stanway & Snowshill from Stanton
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: The Cotswolds is an area renowned for its attractive and historic villages scattered across undulating hills. This 8 mile walk includes three such villages with some interesting buildings connected by very pleasant rural landscapes.
Start Point: 10:30am Start is the village of Stanton situated a couple of miles south of Broadway just off the B4632 road to Winchcombe. There is a small car park adjacent to the cricket ground Click here for start point map
Leader: Michael Potter
Sunday 8th February 2009 - Wardington & Culworth
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: 9 Mile walk beginning at Wardington, out to Culworth via Thorpe Mandeville. After stopping for lunch, return to Wardington via Edgcote, passing the edge of the battlefield. Mud could be abundant on parts of this walk if it has been raining!
Start Point: 10:30am St Mary Magdalene Church, Upper Wardington. Please park considerably in the village Click here for start point map
Leader:Andrew Richards
Sunday 15th February 2009 - My Kingdom for a Horse...
Grade: E2 (explained here)
Info: This 8 mile walk sets off from the Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre ( post code: CV13 0AD), which is believed to be the site of the historic battle that ended the rule of Richard III. The walk is mainly through gently undulating Leicestershire countryside and woodland but will also lead us through Market Bosworth and along the Ashby Canal towpath. We will finish by walking through the historic battlefields where Richard III is alleged to have been killed.
Start Point: 10:30am Parking is available at the Visitor Centre As always, car share where possible. Click here for start point map
Leader: Sumit Hazra and Craig Phillips
Sunday 22nd February 2009 - Welford on Avon, Barton & Dorsington
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: An 8 mile walk around Welford on Avon, Barton & Dorsington - takes in shakespeare villages, riverside walking and views across the vale of Evesham. May include a few muddy patches.
Start Point: 10:30am Parking - roadside parking at Welford on Avon by the maypole and triangular green at the south end of the village corner of High Street and Church Street (please try to car share).Click here for start point map
Leader: Karen Mumford
Sunday 1st March 2009 - Secrets of the Warwickshire Countryside
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: 9 Miles. Explore little-known pathways and bridleways of Haseley, Beausale, Hatton and Shrewley on a hike around some of the loveliest countryside in the UK - and it's right on our doorstep too! The walk will be mostly through fields, woodland and country lanes. As some of it will be on bridleways, it's likely to be muddy, and will, of course, end up near a local pub
Start Point: 10:30 The meeting point will be at the back of the Falcon Inn car park, on the right hand side of the A4177 when you get to Hatton (coming from Leamington / Warwick).
Leader: Susie & Chris
Sunday 8th March 2009 - Bretforton to Dovers Hill and back for a late lunch
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: Any easy 10 miles taking in the villages of Willersley, Western-sub-Edge and Honeybourne. Good views will be available after a little effort to reach the top of Dovers Hill. Then we make our way back to The Fleece at Bretforton for late lunch/early dinner that you will need to pre order. By the way it also just happens to be my Birthday ! No not that one quite !! Update I have now reccied the walk (end of January) and I would not recommend trainers for this walk as there is quite a bit of mud and a couple of short ploughed field crossings. Please bring yourselves a liight snack for the top of Dovers hill. Depending on the size of the group we should be back at the pub for food about 4 to 4:30ish
Start Point: 10:30am Park responsibly in Bretforton and meet outside the Fleece Inn. (very limited parking in front of the pub) PLEASE let me know you are coming and I will send you the menu. a.kennard@btinternet.com Click here for start point map
Leader: Andrew Kennard
Sunday 15th March 2009 - Kenliworth Castle to Mousely End (and back)
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: A pleasant 10 mile day walk encompassing farmland, quiet lanes and parkland with some historical interest.
Start Point: 10:30am Kenilworth Castle Brays Car Park Click here for start point map
Leader: Paul Thornton
Sunday 22nd March 2009 - Wye Valley Weekend
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: Sorry already booked up……………..
Leader:Michael Potter
Sunday 29th March 2009 - Warwickshire 20 Mile Challenge
Grade: D1 (explained here)
Info: Starting at Newbold Comyn. Leamington this route takes in Offchurch, Stareton, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth and Warwick. If you don't fancy doing the whole loop feel free to start or stop at the mid point of Kenilworth and use public buses to get back to the start point.
Start Point: 10am prompt PLEASE NOTE clocks go forward Sunday morning (you need to get up an hour earlier) and the earlier start to so we can finish in light (please bring a head torch!) Click here for start point map
Leader: Andrew Kennard
If you would like to lead a walk and are stuck for ideas you can view our previous programmes here.
To contact the walk leader or put in your own ideas! email bearwalkinggroup@hotmail.co.uk