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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
February 2015
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Sunday 1 February
CRADLEY
10.00. Park at Cradley Church at the far end of the car park, through the gate on the right of
Church Lane. EXP190/SO 735471 for a morning walk via Vinesend and Cother Wood.
Lovely views, varied terrain. 4.5 miles, moderate. BMMR. There may be an opportunity for
a carvery lunch at The Red Lion, Storridge, afterwards.
Janet 01531 640640
LEADON VALE
Tuesday 3 February
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687
ROSS
Thursday 5 February
THURSDAY MORNING “WALK and TALK”
(see Special Events pages for details.)
10.30. One of a variety of walks, starting from the Reception near the car park at the Point4
(Part of RNC) in Venn’s Lane, Hereford. EXP189/ SO 518412. It is fully inclusive to ALL,
including ramblers, Walking for Health participants, carers etc. 3 to 5 mile leisurely walks on
field-paths and lanes – may have a few stiles, some small inclines and some muddy
sections. . Optional refreshments at end of walk.
Arthur 01432 264374
HEREFORD
Thursday 5 February
ROSS GROUP COFFEE & CHAT
10.30. Please join us for coffee & a chat at the Chase Hotel, Gloucester Road, Ross HR9
5LH. Everyone welcome.
Heather 07919 606856 or 01432 350341
ROSS
Saturday 7 February
CANNOP PONDS AND DARKHILL IRONWORKS
10.00 (WRCP 09.20). Start from the main Forestry Commission Cannop Ponds picnic site
on the east side of the ponds, OL14/SO 609107. The signboard for the tarmac access to the
ponds is on the south side of the B4226 that heads towards Speech House and Cinderford
from its crossroads with the Lydbrook to Parkend road. A 7.5 mile moderate walk through
the Forest of Dean visiting the Darkhill Ironworks. BPL.
Bob 01989 769050 or 07985 044735
ROSS
Sunday 8 February
VOWCHURCH TO DORSTONE (BUS WALK)
10.00. Catch the 10.10 Hay Ho! 39A bus from Hereford Railway Station EXP189/SO515405
(also calls at Country Bus Station, Broad Street and all stops towards Hay). Alight near
Vowchurch. Walk to Dorstone along the Herefordshire Trail and other quiet paths and lanes.
Moderate with one short steep section. 6 miles. BPL. Return from Dorstone on the 15.04
bus, arrive back in Hereford at 15.56. Registered assistance dogs only.
Mike 01432 270018
HEREFORD
Sunday 8 February HEREFORDSHIRE TRAIL - PUTLEY TO MARCLE RIDGE
10.00. Meet at Putley Green village hall car park, EXP189/SO 652375 for a walk on the
Herefordshire Trail from Putley to Marcle Ridge returning via Woolhope Cockshoot and
Putley Common. 6.5 miles, moderate. BPL.
Jan 01531 634527
LEADON VALE
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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
February 2015
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Monday 9 February
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 10 February
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687
ROSS
Thursday 12 February
BREAKFAST WALK FROM THE NEW CATTLE MARKET
(See Special Events page)
08.30. Park at the New Cattle Market on the Roman Road north-west of Hereford City
(A4103) near Stretton Sugwas. EXP202/SO 475424. Have just a cuppa at home and come
straight to the Cattle Market. Meet by reception and then enjoy a hearty breakfast in the
café before setting off for a walk through fields and lanes to Tillington Common. Everyone is
expected to buy breakfast before the walk. 7 miles, moderate. BPL.
Lynne 01432 271769 and Mary 01432 357766
HEREFORD
Saturday 14 February
LITTLE DEWCHURCH
10.00 (WRCP 09.20). Park/start at Little Dewchurch Village Hall EXP189/SO 533318. A
moderate 7.5 mile walk over rolling countryside with good views on a clear day going via
Hoarwithy and Ballis Wood. Occasional steep climbs and potentially some muddy ground.
BPL.
Annie 01432 359450 or 07909 584160
ROSS
Saturday 14 February
HILLS OF KINGTON
10.00. Meet at Mill Street car park, EXP 201/SO 296566. After climbing Hergest Ridge, we
nip up Hanter Hill and slide round Stanner Rocks, before we climb Herrock Hill and Rushock
Hill, admire Bradnor and return via Offa's Dyke Path. 10 miles, strenuous. BPL.
Tom 01886 821544
LEADON VALE
Tuesday 17 February
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687
Thursday 19 February
ROSS
THURSDAY MORNING “WALK and TALK”
(see Special Events pages for details.)
10.30. One of a variety of walks, starting from the Reception near the car park at the Point4
(Part of RNC) in Venn’s Lane, Hereford. EXP189/SO 518412. It is fully inclusive to ALL,
including ramblers, Walking for Health participants, carers etc. 3 to 5 mile leisurely walks on
field-paths and lanes – may have a few stiles, some small inclines and some muddy
sections. . Optional refreshments at end of walk.
Arthur 01432 264374
HEREFORD
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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
February 2015
All members and non-members are welcome to walk with any group.
Saturday 21 February
EARDISLEY, BRILLEY MOUNTAIN AND UPPER WELSON
10.00. Park next to Church at Eardisley. EXP201/SO 312492, or Bus 446 leaves Victoria
Court (site of old Eye Hospital on Eign Street near Sainsbury’s) at 09.25 arr. Eardisley 09.56.
Bus home not until 17.10 but Strand Café open! Walk along the Herefordshire Trail and
other paths, visiting Brilley Mountain and Upper Welson, enjoying the wonderful views.
Moderate 9 miles (5 hours). BPL. Registered Assistance Dogs only.
Mike G 01568 616473 or 07947 000578
HEREFORD
Saturday 21 February
MALVERN TO HANLEY SWAN
10.00. Meet at lower car park on Peachfield Road, Malvern Common, EXP 190/SO 775445
for a walk to Hanley Swan. 7 miles, moderate. BPL.
Kay 01684 575558
LEADON VALE
Tuesday 24 February
MORNING WALK
10.00. Leisurely or moderate, 4 to 5 miles.
For details contact Thelma 01989 563874 or Sally 01989 565687
ROSS
Tuesday 24 February MONTHLY “SUPPER CLUB” AT THE COURTYARD THEATRE,
EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD
(See special events page for more details.)
All members are invited to join us for the first of our new monthly “Supper Club Evenings”
meeting at 18.30, on the mezzanine floor, to eat at 19.00. Order the delicious cold buffet
@£8.95. Alternatively, choose from the main menu online, if you wish for a smaller or larger
meal, www.courtyard.org.uk or just join us for a drink. It is essential to book ahead by
Monday 16 February (01432 351493) and pay cash or cheque to Paula on arrival if you
wish to eat. Contact 01432 351493 or 357766 if you have any queries.
HEREFORD
Thursday 26 February DINEDOR AND THE NEW BRIDGE OVER THE WYE
10.00. Meet in front of the Town Hall, Hereford. EXP189/SO 512399. Walk out via Redhill
and Lower Bullingham with a steady climb up the hill and beautiful views weather permitting.
Return via Rotherwas and the new bridge. 7 miles moderate. BPL.
Mary W 01432 273432
HEREFORD
Saturday 28 February
NORTH OF THE MALVERN HILLS
10.00. Park in CP adjacent to the Beauchamp Fountain in Cowleigh Road (B4219), North
Malvern, EXP190/SO 768475. A very varied, undulating walk through fields and woods with
extensive views. The attractive villages of Longley Green, Acton Green and Cradley are
visited. 9 miles, moderate. BPL.
David 01684 574205
LEADON VALE
Saturday 28 February
ALMELEY
10.00. Park opposite Almeley school, 6 miles south of Kington, EXP 201/SO 336516.
Almeley, Upper Spond, Holywell Dingle, Newton. Moderate 8.5 miles, 4.5 hours. BPL.
Registered Assistance Dogs only.
Mike 01568 6166473 or 07947 000578
MORTIMER
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HEREFORDSHIRE AREA WALKS PROGRAMME
February 2015
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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