WALKING GROUP
All walks start at 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated.
Please Note:
If a walk has to be cancelled it is the responsibility of the person(s) leading the walk to contact members.
We regret no dogs on walks.
All walks start at 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated.
All walks are undertaken at the risk of the participant.
Assistance plus a choice of known walks are available to anyone wishing to lead for the first time.
Group Leaders : Chris Preston & Jean Fincken
If you are interested in joining the Walking Group please contact either
Chris Preston on 01278 780488 / 07584 016622, or
Jean Fincken on 07939 939204
WED 27 October
WOOKEY HEIGHTS & SIGHTS – 7 miles
Description: Mixture of green lanes, meadows, nature reserve and country lanes. One
steep ascent.
Start Point: High Street, Wookey. BA5 1JZ (near the Ring ‘O’ Bells pub)
Leaders: Sandra M & Sandra B
WED 3 November
COSSINGTON TO EDINGTON & RETURN – 7 miles
Description: Easy walk across field to Edington Church and return.
Start Point: Cossington Car Park (RM Smith Playing Fields) TA7 8HL
Leader: Richard
WED 10 November
MAUNSEL LOCK, CHARLTON, DURSTON AND WEST NEWTON – 6.5 miles
Description: Following Bridgwater and Taunton Canal to Charlton and along lanes and
fields through Durston and West Newton and back to Maunsel Lock. Easy (no hills and fairly
level).
Start Point: Maunsel Lock car park TA7 0DH
Leader: Ed
WED 17 November
HOLFORD GREEN, HOLFORD COMBE, LADY’S EDGE & BICKNOLLER POST – 7 miles
Description: Longish gradual climb to Bicknoller Post via Holford Combe, Hare’s Knap and
Lady’s Edge, then along the Quantock ridge and return by Alfoxton House.
Start Point: Car Park Holford Green TA5 1SA
Leader: Richard
WED 24 November
AISHOLT COMMON, LYDEARD HILL & LOWER AISHOLT – 7.5 miles
Description: A walk on fairly good tracks and quiet lanes with lovely views. Some uphill
sections
Start Point: Hawkridge Reservoir car park. TA5 1AG
Leaders: Esme & Pam
WED 1 December
BRISTOL CITY WALK – 7.5 miles
Description: From the bus stop at Anchor Road, up to Cabot Tower, then a climb to Clifton
to the Observatory, crossing the Suspension Bridge and descending by Nightingale Valley
and back to the waterfront via Spike Island. Hilly in parts.
Start Point: Meet Portway Park & Ride 9.45., (if available bring bus pass). The Portway
Park and Ride site is located on the A4 Portway - leave M5 at junction 18.
Leaders: Sandra M & Sandra B
WED 8 December
A WALK AROUND BATH – 6 miles
Description: Up Lansdown Hill for a view of Bath then a walk around Bath. Mainly easy
walking/one hill.
Start Point: Newbridge Park & Ride BA1 3HW - assemble by the bus stop. Returning by
bus after the walk from the centre of Bath.
Leader: Gwilym
WED 15 December
STOKE WOODS & ORCHARD PORTMAN TO DUDDLESTONE – 8 miles
Description: An easy walk with a few gentle climbs and stunning views across the Vale of
Taunton and surrounding hills.
Start Point: St Thomas’ Church, Thurlbear,
WOOKEY HEIGHTS & SIGHTS – 7 miles
Description: Mixture of green lanes, meadows, nature reserve and country lanes. One
steep ascent.
Start Point: High Street, Wookey. BA5 1JZ (near the Ring ‘O’ Bells pub)
Leaders: Sandra M & Sandra B
WED 3 November
COSSINGTON TO EDINGTON & RETURN – 7 miles
Description: Easy walk across field to Edington Church and return.
Start Point: Cossington Car Park (RM Smith Playing Fields) TA7 8HL
Leader: Richard
WED 10 November
MAUNSEL LOCK, CHARLTON, DURSTON AND WEST NEWTON – 6.5 miles
Description: Following Bridgwater and Taunton Canal to Charlton and along lanes and
fields through Durston and West Newton and back to Maunsel Lock. Easy (no hills and fairly
level).
Start Point: Maunsel Lock car park TA7 0DH
Leader: Ed
WED 17 November
HOLFORD GREEN, HOLFORD COMBE, LADY’S EDGE & BICKNOLLER POST – 7 miles
Description: Longish gradual climb to Bicknoller Post via Holford Combe, Hare’s Knap and
Lady’s Edge, then along the Quantock ridge and return by Alfoxton House.
Start Point: Car Park Holford Green TA5 1SA
Leader: Richard
WED 24 November
AISHOLT COMMON, LYDEARD HILL & LOWER AISHOLT – 7.5 miles
Description: A walk on fairly good tracks and quiet lanes with lovely views. Some uphill
sections
Start Point: Hawkridge Reservoir car park. TA5 1AG
Leaders: Esme & Pam
WED 1 December
BRISTOL CITY WALK – 7.5 miles
Description: From the bus stop at Anchor Road, up to Cabot Tower, then a climb to Clifton
to the Observatory, crossing the Suspension Bridge and descending by Nightingale Valley
and back to the waterfront via Spike Island. Hilly in parts.
Start Point: Meet Portway Park & Ride 9.45., (if available bring bus pass). The Portway
Park and Ride site is located on the A4 Portway - leave M5 at junction 18.
Leaders: Sandra M & Sandra B
WED 8 December
A WALK AROUND BATH – 6 miles
Description: Up Lansdown Hill for a view of Bath then a walk around Bath. Mainly easy
walking/one hill.
Start Point: Newbridge Park & Ride BA1 3HW - assemble by the bus stop. Returning by
bus after the walk from the centre of Bath.
Leader: Gwilym
WED 15 December
STOKE WOODS & ORCHARD PORTMAN TO DUDDLESTONE – 8 miles
Description: An easy walk with a few gentle climbs and stunning views across the Vale of
Taunton and surrounding hills.
Start Point: St Thomas’ Church, Thurlbear,
U3A WALKING GROUP – LIBRARY CONTENTS
BOOKS
1 WALKER’S BRITAIN – The Complete Pocket Guide to over 240 Walks and Rambles
2 WILDLIFE WALKS OF BRITAIN – The Essential Guide for Nature Lovers Everywhere
3 WALKING IN BRITAIN – Lonely Planet Guide
4 HEART OF ENGLAND WALKS – Pathfinder Guide
5 HADRIAN’S WALL PATH – National Trial Guide
6 WALES WALKING –
7 THE SOUTHERN COAST-TO-COAST WALK - Weston Super Mare to Dover
8 CHANNEL TO CHANNEL – Seaton to Watchet
MAPS
1. ORDNANCE SURVEY – PATHFINDER SERIES
a. BRIDGWATER Sheet ST 23/33
b. BURNHAM ON SEA Sheet ST 24/34
c. WESTON SUPER MARE Sheet ST 26/36 ( 1181)
d. ILCHESTER Sheet ST 42/52
e. LANGPORT/SOMERTON & ILCHESTER Sheet ST 42/52 (1259)
f. GLASTONBURY & STREET Sheet ST 43/53
g. BRUTON Sheet ST 63/73 (1239)
2 ORDNANCE SURVEY – OUTDOOR LEISURE
EXMOOR
3 ORDNANCE SURVEY – EXPLORER
a. MENDIP HILLS EAST – Explorer 5
b TAUNTON & BLACKDOWN HILLS - Explorer 128
c YEOVIL & SHERBORNE - Explorer 129
d QUANTOCK HILLS & BRIDGWATER - Explorer 140 or 22 (4 copies)
e CHEDDAR GORGE & MENDIP HILLS WEST- Explorer 141 or 4 (3 copies)
f WESTON SUPER MARE & BLEADON HILL - Explorer 153
g BRISTOL WEST & PORTISHEAD - Explorer 154
4 ORDNANCE SURVEY – LANDRANGER
MINEHEAD & BRENDON HILLS – Landranger 181
The above listed items and various leaflets detailing walks of various lengths are held by Jean Fincken and are available to any member of the group to borrow by contacting Jean on 07939 939204.
BOOKS
1 WALKER’S BRITAIN – The Complete Pocket Guide to over 240 Walks and Rambles
2 WILDLIFE WALKS OF BRITAIN – The Essential Guide for Nature Lovers Everywhere
3 WALKING IN BRITAIN – Lonely Planet Guide
4 HEART OF ENGLAND WALKS – Pathfinder Guide
5 HADRIAN’S WALL PATH – National Trial Guide
6 WALES WALKING –
7 THE SOUTHERN COAST-TO-COAST WALK - Weston Super Mare to Dover
8 CHANNEL TO CHANNEL – Seaton to Watchet
MAPS
1. ORDNANCE SURVEY – PATHFINDER SERIES
a. BRIDGWATER Sheet ST 23/33
b. BURNHAM ON SEA Sheet ST 24/34
c. WESTON SUPER MARE Sheet ST 26/36 ( 1181)
d. ILCHESTER Sheet ST 42/52
e. LANGPORT/SOMERTON & ILCHESTER Sheet ST 42/52 (1259)
f. GLASTONBURY & STREET Sheet ST 43/53
g. BRUTON Sheet ST 63/73 (1239)
2 ORDNANCE SURVEY – OUTDOOR LEISURE
EXMOOR
3 ORDNANCE SURVEY – EXPLORER
a. MENDIP HILLS EAST – Explorer 5
b TAUNTON & BLACKDOWN HILLS - Explorer 128
c YEOVIL & SHERBORNE - Explorer 129
d QUANTOCK HILLS & BRIDGWATER - Explorer 140 or 22 (4 copies)
e CHEDDAR GORGE & MENDIP HILLS WEST- Explorer 141 or 4 (3 copies)
f WESTON SUPER MARE & BLEADON HILL - Explorer 153
g BRISTOL WEST & PORTISHEAD - Explorer 154
4 ORDNANCE SURVEY – LANDRANGER
MINEHEAD & BRENDON HILLS – Landranger 181
The above listed items and various leaflets detailing walks of various lengths are held by Jean Fincken and are available to any member of the group to borrow by contacting Jean on 07939 939204.
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