JANUARY 2012

8th Jan FOREHILL 7 miles meet CC 9.30am or 10.00am at Forehill Picnic site opposite Peacock Inn (length of walk will depend on the weather). GR SP 055753. Leader Alex Koscica 01527 522013

15th Jan WASELEY to CLENT 7-8 miles meet CC 9.15 am  or Waseley Visitors Centre 10.00 am Described as a hilly walk It follows an undulating route from Centre via Calcott Hill to Clent Village. After a short road section there is a steep climb to Clent Visitors Centre before returning via Romsley. Map ref 974776. Leader Dave Donovan 0121 624 2305

29th Jan ELMLEY CASTLE 6 miles meet CC 9.15 am or 10.00am in Main Street by the Queens Head pub at Elmley Castle. Flat walk. GR 412982. Leader Tony Hill 0121 445 4731

FEBRUARY 2012

5th Feb DROITWICH 5.75 miles meet CC 9.30 am or at Park & Display car park between Heritage Way & Saltway. Follow the signs to the Brine Baths. Walk is field tracks and some stoney paths and 5 stiles but is a fairly flat walk.  Map OS Map EXP 204 GR 898631. Leaders Pat Hodgkinson & Margaret McNicholas 01527 402998 or 01527 401188

12th Feb TARDEBIGGE 8.5 miles meet CC 9.15 am or 10.00 am at St Bartholomews Church car park. Flat walk. GR 997 692. Leader Tony Hill 0121 445 4731

26th Feb HIMBLETON Circular  5.5 miles meet at CC at 9.30am  or Trench Wood car park at 10.00 am. There is limited parking so car sharing is advisable. Walk begins from Trench Wood around Shell and Himbleton. A fairly easy walk but with a few challenging stiles. Only one major ascent. Exp 204 Landranger 150 GR 929589. Leaders Jayne & Ade Simmonds 01527 541803

MARCH 2012

4th Mar COFTON PARK/LICKEY HILLS   8.5 or 4 miles meet at CC 9.15 am or 10.00am at Cofton Park car park off Lowhill Lane Cofton Hacket almost opposite the MG main entrance. First part of the walk is undulating mainly upwards thereafter steadily down. The walk will take in Cofton Park, Rednal Hills (superb views weather permitting), Lickey Hill, Barnt Green & Bittell Reservoir Map ref. GR 006766. Leader Terry Dean.

11th Mar STUDLEY 8 miles meet at CC 9.30 am or 10.00am at car park of Church in Studley. From the Barley Mow roundabout continue towards Alcester take the 2nd left into Castle Road follow on down this road which goes into a tight bend to the right & take the next road right that is a continuation of Castle road to the church on your left continue past the cemetery into church car park end of Castle road. Map Exp 220 GR 638082 Leader Tony Hill 0121 445 4731

25th MAR ABBOTS MORTON 5 OR 7 miles. Meet at CC 9.15 am or 10.00 am on Weethley Gate/Abbots Morton Road by forestry entrance to Poole Wood. Walk is on field paths around Abbots Morton & flattish with one short steep descent - all walkers stay together until lunch time Car share if possible. Map Ref: GR SP 044546. Leaders Alan & Jill Hitchcock 07947 554086

Dates for your Diary

COACH TRIP is being organised to IRONBRIDGE GORGE on July 1st 2012

HF HOLIDAY is at Haytor House Dartmoor on 26th to 29th Sept 2012

Sundays 2012

Walking Dates for your Diary:

April 1st 15th & 29th        May 13th 20th & 27th     June 10th 17th & 24th
                                                                  
July 1st 15th & 29th           August 5th 12th & 19th        September 2nd 16th & 30th                          

October 7th 14th & 28th    November 4th 11th & 25th    December 2nd 9th & 26th

NOTES FOR LEADERS AND RAMBLERS

Leaders are requested to give advance notice of details and grade of ramble and appoint a backmarker. They will also ensure the group follow the Countryside Code - i.e. single file through crops, use right hand side on roads, use stiles where provided, and gates to be left as they were found. They will also advise if a pub stop and/or lunch are intended.

PACE of WALK

Leaders are reminded they set & control the pace of the walk to reflect  the differing abilities of the group. They do not allow the pace to be forced by other members. Walking should be enjoyable for all members.

RAMBLERS

Ramblers join walks at their own risk, and for their own safety are requested to stay behind the leader and in front of the back marker. It is advisable to wear suitable footwear and to take sufficient fluids to drink with you.

ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN SEVERE WEATHER

When a ramble is to take place, and severe weather occurs, please contact leader, or Rambles Secretary, in case there have been changes to the arrangements

CAR SHARING

We encourage the sharing of cars to save both the environment and costs. Any contribution to costs is voluntary.

DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON WALKS

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