Walks July - September 2007
Sunday July 15th 2007 - Blenheim Palace and Combe
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: A 7 mile walk starting in the village of Combe, Oxfordshire passing through the grounds of Blenheim Palace, including a section of the Oxfordshire Way. Route can be extended thought concensus of walkers
Start Point: 10:30 Village green, Combe. Parking spaces in the centre. Click here for start point map
Leader: Craig Desjardins
Sunday July 22nd 2007 - Ilmington, Ebrington & Hidcote
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: An 8 mile walk starting at Ilmington Roman Catholic Church this route takes you into the rolling Cotswold countryside taking in the picturesque villages of Hidcote and Ebrington along with Warwickshire's highest point to take in the views.. A selection of pubs in Ilmington offer the opportunity for a refreshing drink at the end of the walk.
Start Point: 10:30am Ilmington Roman Catholic Church (Please note this is not the main church in the village) Click here for start point map
Leader: Kathryn Dalgleish
Thursday July 26th 2007. - Evening walk and pub dinner
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: Meet at the Waterman, Hatton for 3-4 mile walk and back to pub for dinner
Start Point: 7pm at the Waterman, Hatton Click here for start point map
Leader: Steve Bick
POSTPONED Saturday & Sunday July 28th & 29th 2007 - Camping\cycling around Bourton-on-the-Water
Grade: Cycling
Info: Cycle weekend Saturday to Sunday approx 25/30 miles each day around Bourton-on-the-Water. Contact John Brookes bearwalkinggroup@hotmail.co.uk for further info including details for booking campsite Click here for start point map
Leader: John Brooks
Sunday July 29th 2007 - Bredon Hill from Ashton Under Hill
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: A 7 mile walk from Ashton under Hill climb Bredon Hill (about 1000ft above sea level). There are great views, along the high level route, towards Elmey Castle and the Cotswolds, please car share to avoid congestion in the village. Arrangement nearer the time
Start Point: 10:45am Meet by the entrance to the Church. Parking (limited) on the road in Ashton Under Hill Click here for start point map
Leader: Jayne Clarke
Sunday August 5th 2007 - Kenilworth Castle and the Tipperary Trail
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: An 8 Mile walks with a chance to see the castle, a fine baroque-style church of St John the Baptist in Honiley, and discover it's not a long way from Tipperary! Taking in the undulating Warwickshire country side and mixed woodland.
Start Point: 10:30am Meet at the Castle car park - following signs once in Kenilworth Click here for start point map
Leader: Fiona Clayton
Thursday August 9th 2007 - Lapworth Evening walk & Pub Meal
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: 3-4 mile walk to Packwood and back to the pub for dinner
Start Point: 7pm Meet at the Punch Bowl in Lapworth Click here for start point map
Leader: Steve Bick
Sunday August 12th 2007 - Around Althorp
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: Venturing into pastures new, a 12 mile gentle walk in Northamptonshire (35 miles from Leamington), taking in Princess Diana's family home of Althorp, the Falconry centre at Holdenby and a stretch of the Midshires way.
Start Point: Outside Church (stone tower) in Harpole village. Please park responsibly on roadside. From Leamington take the Southam Road (A425) toward Daventry. Follow signs to M1 SOUTH, then over M1 onto the A4500, turn left after Travel Inn toward Harpole - continue along road through village to Church Click here for start point map
Leader: Andrew Kennard a.kennard@btinternet.com
Wednesday August 15th 2007 - Kenilworth to Beausale
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: Evening walk from Kenilworth Castle Car Park opposite the Queen and Castle Pub. Approximately 2 hours over the fields towards Beausale and return with drink at one of the local pubs.
Start Point: 7pm Kenilworth Castle Car Park Click here for start point map
Leader: Jayne Clarke
Sunday August 19th 2007 - Malverns with Midsummer Hill
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: 8 mile walk along and around the Malverns taking in the Herefordshire Beacon and Midsummer Hill. (Grade Easy to Moderate). Pub stop en-route. Bring packed lunch.
Start Point: 11am Upper Wyche -Junction of B4218 and B4232 (to West Malvern) by Bus stop. On street parking.Click here for start point map
Leader: Liz Mckay
Saturday September 1st 2007 - Scenic bike ride with a difference
Grade: Cycling
Info: A 20 mile cycle through the Warwickshire countryside, with some well timed rests in beer gardens! . The route takes us along a pretty section of the Grand Union canal and then onto the well maintained disused railway line to Offchurch. Quiet and very scenic country lanes lead us into Long Ichington to the first refreshment stop after 5 miles, at the Green Man. The quiet lanes to Bascote Heath and on to Offchurch offer great views and a few short hills. Then, on to Hunningham to the Red Lion pub to take a relaxing break by the river. The final, slightly hilly loop of the journey takes us to Cubbington where we then re-trace our steps to Offchurch and head back to the start point, via a well-earned break at the White Lion in Radford Semele. Estimated time: 3.5 - 4 hours including pit stops.
Start Point: 2pm Gullimans Way in Leamington Spa (off Radford Road)
Leader: Kathryn Dalgleish Click here for start point map
Sunday September 2nd 2007 - Adlestrop, Cornwell and Oddington
Grade: E1 (explained here)
Info: Much of this 8 mile walk follows Evenlode Valley, via easy paths and lanes, through quiet villages offering a remote feeling on the Gloucestershire Oxford border.
Start Point: 10.30am Village Hall car park at Adlestrop Click here for start point map
Leader: Steve Bick
Sunday September 9th 2007 - Shipston & Great Wolford
Grade: M2 (explained here)
Info: 12.5 miles. A walk dominated by church towers and spires. Lovely distant views and interesting villages en route.
Start Point: 10:30am Bridge car park opposite Old Mill Hotel on the Brailles Road, Shipston on Stour (Landranger 151:GR261405).
Leader: Rachel Williams
Sunday September 16th 2007 - Welford on Avon and Dorsington
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: Easy 11 mile walk from Welford to Bidford Upon Avon heading back along the river to Welford.
Start Point:10:30 Meet by maypole in Welford on Avon, you can't miss it! Click here for start point map
Leader: Kate Westlake
Sunday September 30th 2007 - Naunton & the Slaughters from Bourton-on-the-Water
Grade: M1 (explained here)
Info: 11 mile walk including some attractive villages and glorious Cotswold countryside. . PLEASE NOTE THIS WALK MAY BE MOVED IN FAVOUR OF A WEEKEND AWAY IN THE NEW FOREST CURRENTLY PROGRAMMED FOR 5TH TO 7TH OCTOBER
Start Point: 10:30am Public pay-and-display car park adjacent to Birdland which is signed on all major routes into the village Click here for start point map
Leader: Michael Potter