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Archive for June, 2007

[ August 19, 2007; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] DATE: 19th August 2007.    TIME:  10 a.m.              DISTANCE: 6.5 Miles.

MAP:   Landranger 150.             GRID:   098 : 518

DETAILS:  Lunch break at Bidford Gliding Club - Teas/Coffees/Sandwiches/Hot Snacks/ Ice creams available.     Six stiles.

PARKING:  Free car park between A439(Fire Station) and River B4085 in Bidford.

[ August 5, 2007; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] DATE:  5th August 2007.  TIME:  10 a.m.    DISTANCE:  7 Miles.

MAP:   Landranger  151        GRID:  664 : 225

DETAILS:  Flat walk, a mile on the canal, little road walking, one stile.

PARKING:  Hatton Railway Station - free. 

[ July 22, 2007; 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] DATE: 22nd July 2007  TIME:  10.30 a.m.  DISTANCE:  5 miles.

MAPE:  O.S. Explorer 221    GRID:  257 : 865.   PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO GROUND AND WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE WALK LEADER.

DETAILS:  Lush green meadowland, good paths but several stiles ( all in good condition).  This is countryside like it used to be.  […]

[ July 8, 2007; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] DATE: 8th July2007  TIME: 10a.m. DISTANCE: 8.5 Miles.

MAP:  O.S. Explorer.          GRID:  439 : 638

DETAILS: Mainly quiet country roads, fields and canal tow paths, flat with exception 60 ascent and descent of Napton Hill.  In all about 10 stiles.  We are welcome to stop for a drink at the Nelson Club at the end of the […]

Herefordshire Trail - The End.

So all of the 154 miles of the Herefordshire Trail have been conquered.  Many Club Members answered The Chairman’s call.  Many fell by the wayside, but a gallant few struggled to the end.
 

 
One day our epic battle will be told and put onto the Silver Screen, it will surely  rank with other screen greats - […]

[ June 24, 2007; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Distance: 5.25 Miles.

Map:Pathfinder 997.      Grid: 123:546

Details:  Varied walk with superb  views on good paths.  A few stiles but most now replaced by metal gates.

Parking:  The Grafton Village Hall, New Road, Temple Grafton (50p per car donation please)

 

[ June 10, 2007; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Distance: 7 miles

Map:Explorer 216 Landranger 137  Grid: 369:978

Details:  No facilities at start/finish.  Pub on route (opens at 12) Remote area.  Path can be rocky outcrop where agility might be required - dozen stiles - moderate climbs - good views.

Parking:  Stiperstones car park, approach from Church Stretton (A49) - left at crossroads Burway Road to Bridges, […]