HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
September 2016
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Thursday 1 September THURSDAY MORNING “WALK and TALK”
(see Special Events pages for details)
10.30. One of a variety of walks around the Lugg Meadows, Tupsley or Holmer
areas, Queenswood or Haugh Woods, starting at 10.30 from the Reception near the
car park at thePoint4 (Part of RNC) in Venn’s Lane, Hereford, EXP189/SO 518412.
Buses 77 and 81 pass close by. These walks are fully inclusive to all who wish to
enjoy the fresh air and improve their health. Optional refreshments at end of walk. 4
miles, leisurely walks on field-paths and lanes – may have a few stiles, some small
inclines and some muddy sections.
Arthur 01432 264374 or Mary 01432 357766
HEREFORD
Thursday 1 September
ROSS GROUP COFFEE & CHAT
10.30. Please join us for coffee and a chat at The Chase Hotel, Gloucester Road,
Ross HR9 5LH. Everyone welcome.
Heather 01432 350341 or 07919 606856
ROSS
Friday 2 September
FRIDAY MORNING WALK (see Special Events page)
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Mary W 01432 273432 or Mary H 01432 357766 HEREFORD
Ramblers Association Walkabout Britain - Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 September
www.ramblers.org.uk/walkabout
Saturday 3 September
BREINTON EXPLORED
10.00. Start Grid Ref. SO 472415. Wyevale Garden Centre. Please park tidily at the
bottom end of car park. Explore around Breinton, (its orchards, closeness to the
river) through Millennium Wood and on to Wareham, where we turn to follow the
river to Breinton Church. Return is towards Breinton Common using part of the Wye
Valley Walk. Arriving back at cars with time for a cuppa. 7 miles moderate. BPL.
Marika 01432 265392
HEREFORD
Saturday 3 September SHORT LEDBURY TOWN WALK
11.00. Meet at the Market House Ledbury EXP190/SO 711377 for an informative
walk round the town taking in pastureland, woodland, some paved roads, tracks and
a disused railway line.
2 miles. Easy. Plenty of opportunities for coffee before the start or perhaps lunch
afterwards in one of the many cafes in the town.
Isobel 01531 635139
LEADON VALE
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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
September 2016
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Saturday 3 September BLORENGE AND ITS EASTERN FLANK
10.00. (WRCP 09.00). Park in the Foxhunter car park, by the twin radio masts near
the summit. OL13/SO 263107. The car park is on a very minor road turning left
near the crest of the Llanfoist to Blaenavon road B4246. Walk to the summit of the
Blorenge then via the Punch Bowl pond down to and eastwards along the canal
before the long climb back up through woods, pastures and moorland to the start.
Great views if the weather is kind. Strenuous, 8.5 miles. BPL.
Bob 01989 769050 or 07985 044735
ROSS
Sunday 4 September
KING'S THORN TO HEREFORD (BUS WALK)
09.50. Catch the 32 bus at 10.00 from Hereford Railway Station - EXP189/ SO
515405 (also calls at Country Bus Station, Broad Street and stops on the Ross
road). Walk via Aconbury and Dinedor hillforts and through quiet countryside back to
Hereford. Moderate but with one short steep climb. 9 miles. BPL. Registered
assistance dogs only.
Mike L 01432 270018
HEREFORD
Tuesday 6 September
LEDBURY, WELLINGTON HEATH
AND OYSTER HILL
10.00. Meet at the Market House, Ledbury, EXP190/SO 711377. Walk to Wellington
Heath via lanes, fields and orchards and on to Coddington, via Raven Wood and
fields, climbing up to Oyster Hill for lunch. We return to Ledbury via Frith Wood,
Bradlow Knoll and Dog Wood.
7 miles. Moderate. BPL. Registered Assistance Dogs only.
Mary 01684 541071
LEADON VALE
Tuesday 6 September
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Sally 01989 565687 or Trisha 01989 769050
ROSS
Tuesday 6 September
CLYTHA CASTLE – BETTWS NEWYDD
10.00. Park/start National Trust car park, Clytha. OL13/SO 360084. An 8-mile
moderate walk with just two short climbs. A scenic walk along the river Usk to the
pretty little church of Bettws Newydd, then a steady climb to a hill fort and finally the
castle. BPL.
Neville 01989 564878
ROSS
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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
September 2016
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Friday 9 September FRIDAY MORNING WALK (see Special Events page)
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Mary W 01432 273432 or Mary H 01432 357766 HEREFORD
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9, 10 and 11 September
WALKING IN GWYNEDD
Join us for a three day walking break this September. We will be staying at the very
popular ‘Kings’ Youth Hostel near Dolgellau http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/kings
We will be there for two nights, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September. There will be a
good mix of walks on offer on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The
accommodation will be in dormitories, a mixture of bunk and single beds. The cost
per person for 2 nights’ bed, breakfast, evening meal and packed lunch is £68. To
reserve a place contact
Sue Mills [email protected] 07745 412918
HEREFORD
Saturday 10 September
BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL
10.00 Meet at the Festival car park, Broadbridge, on B4203 EXP202/SO 658548 for
a 6-mile walk to the Downs and Avenbury, returning via the Herefordshire Trail and
Bromyard. Easy. BMMR.
Tom 01886 821544
LEADON VALE
Saturday 10 September
THE MALVERN HILLS
10.00. (WRCP 09.10). Park at Hollybush Car Park EXP190/SO 658368. When
travelling from Eastnor on the A438, the car park is on the left immediately after the
Hollybush sign. Moderate, but hilly, 9-mile walk to British Camp, with two steep
climbs. A mixture of woodland walking and potential viewpoints. BPL.
Barbara 01989 762363 or 07845 466101
ROSS
Monday 12 September
COFFEE MORNING IN HEREFORD
10.00. Meet up for a chat at “Cookies” cafe behind Boots in Hereford. Everyone is
welcome, so come along for a friendly get together and exchange of ideas.
Enquiries 01432 351493
HEREFORD
Tuesday 13 September
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Sally 01989 565687 or Trisha 01989 769050
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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
September 2016
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Thursday 15 September THURSDAY MORNING “WALK and TALK”
(see Special Events pages for details)
10.30. One of a variety of walks around the Lugg Meadows, Tupsley or Holmer
areas, Queenswood or Haugh Woods, starting at 10.30 from the Reception near the
car park at thePoint4 (Part of RNC) in Venn’s Lane, Hereford, EXP189/SO 518412.
Buses 77 and 81 pass close by. These walks are fully inclusive to all who wish to
enjoy the fresh air and improve their health. Optional refreshments at end of walk. 4
miles, leisurely walks on field-paths and lanes – may have a few stiles, some small
inclines and some muddy sections.
Arthur 01432 264374
or Mary 01432 357766
HEREFORD
Friday 16 September
FRIDAY MORNING WALK
(see Special Events page)
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Mary W 01432 273432 or Mary H 01432 357766
HEREFORD
Friday 16 September TEA SHOP WALK FROM THE LITTLE CAFÉ ON THE
SQUARE IN KINGTON
10.15. Meet at Mill Street car park, Kington EXP201/SO 295565, (small parking fee
or come on bus no.461 from Hereford Country Bus Station at 09.05). Steep climb up
to Rushock Hill and Offa’s Dyke Path, then around Herrock and Bradnor Hills,
returning to Kington for cake and tea. (Bus home 17.10.) 8.5 miles, moderate with
some steep ascents and descents. On return everyone is expected to buy cake and
tea – see Special Events page.
Lynne and Mary 01432 271769 and 357766
HEREFORD
Saturday 17 September
JOHN GRIFFITHS MEMORIAL WALK
10.00. Park in lane leading up to Bredwardine Church. EXP201/SO 334445. John
G was ready to lead a walk around and up Merbach Hill, before he became too ill.
We will do a similar route with its magnificent views over the county where he spent
most of his life. BPL. Bredwardine Village Hall will be open for teas afterwards. 7
miles, moderate with one steepish climb.
John A W 01432 355833 or 07779 508204(on day) and Phil Bauer 01981 500398
HEREFORD
Saturday 17 September
GRWYNE FECHAN WALK
10.00. (WRCP 08.40). It is essential that cars are shared to avoid a parking
problem. Take A40 to Abergavenny, continue to Crickhowell and turn right
immediately after the petrol station up Llanbedr Road. After approximately 2.5 miles
the road splits 3 ways at a white cottage; take the middle road and at a sharp crook
in the road, park immediately after a small stone bridge. OL13/SO 236228.
Moderate 6.7-mile walk, with a short climb at the start and finish. A circuit of the
head of a beautiful and unspoilt valley with sweeping views of the mountains. If
weather is doubtful, please contact the leader. BPL.
Margaret 01600 713712 or 07761 013482
ROSS
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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
September 2016
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Tuesday 20 September
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Sally 01989 565687 or Trisha 01989 769050
ROSS
Tuesday 20 September
BREDON HILL
10.00. Park by the church in the village of Beckford. EXP14/SO 976358. This 8.5
mile, moderate, circular walk is the easiest route to see the panorama that Bredon
Hill offers; not to be missed on a fine day. The descent is through the villages of
Overbury and Conderton. BPL.
Neville 01989 564878
ROSS
ROSS-ON-WYE WALKING FESTIVAL – 23 TO 25 SEPTEMBER
Friday 23 September
FRIDAY MORNING WALK
(see Special Events page)
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Mary W 01432 273432 or Mary H 01432 357766
HEREFORD
Saturday 24 September
FOREST OF DEAN RAMBLE
10.00. (08.30 Colwall station to share cars). Meet at public car park at the top of
Newnham High Street. This walk in the southern end of the Forest of Dean offers
fine woodland walking with open vistas. It passes the attractive Soudley Ponds and
the Dean Heritage Centre where refreshments are available and along a section of
the Severn Way Path. 9 miles. Moderate. BPL.
David 01684 574205
LEADON VALE
Saturday 24 September OVER THE HILLS EAST OF KNIGHTON
09.35. EXP 201/SO 356737. Park at Bucknell Station CP. Catch 09.43 train from
Bucknell to Knighton. Linear walk back over Stowe Hill, Upper Lye and Hopton
Castle, Wonderful views.9.5 miles. Moderate to Strenuous. 5.5 hours. BPL.
Registered Assistance Dogs only.
Mike 01568 616473 or 07947 000578
MORTIMER
Tuesday 27 September
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Sally 01989 565687 or Trisha 01989 769050
FRIDAY MORNING WALK
(see Special Events page)
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Mary W 01432 273432 or Mary H 01432 357766.
ROSS
Friday 30 September
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HEREFORD
HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
September 2016
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
General: As a group member it is your responsibility to follow the leader’s
instructions for the benefit of the group as a whole. If you should leave the walk
early, please notify the leader. Please do not walk in front of the leader. Keep in
single file on all roads. Accidents or incidents that occur during the course of the
walk, should be reported to the leader immediately. Persons under 18 must be
accompanied by a responsible adult.
Insurance: All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with
them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being
the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore,
that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a
responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all
reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.
Guidance on grades:
Easy Access; Walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs
and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be
worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections.
Easy: Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health
problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over
occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
Leisurely: Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking
experience. May include un-surfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm,
waterproof clothing recommended.
Moderate: Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of
fitness. May include some steep paths and open country. Walking boots and warm,
waterproof clothing essential.
Strenuous: Walks for experienced country walkers with above average fitness level.
May include hills and rough country. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing
essential.
Transport/Car Parking: Think green, try and car share. If you require a lift, contact
the walk leader who may be able to organise a lift for you. Don’t leave valuables in
your car in full view of thieves, and remember to lock your car. Protect against theft
or vandalism.
The pick-up point for Ross Group – WRCP = Wilton Road Car Park.
The pick-up point for Leadon Vale Group – BSCP = Bridge Street Car Park.
Colwall Station is to become an alternative car pick-up or car-share point for Leadon
Vale. Exp 190 SO756425 Car Parking is free and it is served by a regular train
service.
Notes:
For a full days walk bring a packed lunch = BPL - and plenty to drink.
For a half days walk bring a mid-morning refreshment = BMMR
Dogs: Can be taken on walks only with advance permission of the leader, but are
generally welcome
Remember: If in doubt contact the walk leader before going, or check on the web
site at www.herefordshireramblers.org.uk
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