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Note that the Walks Programme tables have been clarified such that the first column now states "Date & South Parade start time". The Walk Leader may also have specified an actual walk start time separately in any additional information supplied for publication.

Sunday Coach Walks
Leave from the South Parade Car Park at 8:00am (opposite Plantsbrook School).
To book a seat, contact the Coach Secretary Elaine Horton 0121 354 4465
Note that walkers are encouraged not to take rucksacks & Sticks into the coach seating area.

Thursday Walks
Leave from Wyndley Leisure Centre Car Park at 09.30am.*
*unless separately specified in the programme below.

Tuesday Walks
These are walks of variable regularity and start time. They are often a 'D Easy' grading.

Map and directions to Sutton Coldfield South Parade car Park
Map and directions to Sutton Coldfield Wyndley Leisure Centre car Park

Walk grades

Walks vary in both length and difficulty and are graded as follows :

Length:	A	Over 11 miles
	B	8 - 11 miles
	C	6 - 8 miles
	D	Under 6 miles

Difficulty:

Easy, Moderate, Strenuous

June 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

Date & South Parade
start time

Location

Grade

Leader & additional information

Thursday 3^rd

09.30 am
at Wyndley Car Park

Wyre Forest
Worcestershire
See Map

C
Easy

John Brookes
350 4081 Mobile: 07870864030
The walk starts from the Forestry Commission Visitor Centre car park on the A456 road 2 miles outside of Bewdley.
Take the M5 to Junction 3 then the A456 to Kidderminster.Keep on the A456 through Bewdley for two miles the car park is on the right, there is a brown sign post on the left pointing to the car park. It's a P & D £2-00 all day. Length of walk 8 miles.

Sunday 6^th

08.30 am

09.00 am

Oakamoor
Staffordshire
See Map

Osmaston
Derbyshire
See Map

B
Mod

C
Easy

Brian Nash 240 7771
Start: Ramblers Retreat, Red Road, Alton.
Directions:- Take the A5127 to Lichfield and then the A51 towards Rugely turning onto the A515 Ashbourne at the first island.
On reaching the A50 Turn left for Uttoxeter, following the BROWN tourist board signs for Alton Towers , and then take the A518 and the A5030 Rocester continue on to the B5031Denston and B5032 Alton.
On leaving Alton after going down the Steep Bendy, wooded hill look for Brown Ramblers Retreat sign on your right, or Alton Bridge Sign on your left and Turn SHARP LEFT onto Station road then right onto Red road.. RR is about a mile up this road. grid ref 062432
Walk Description:
The walk is about 10mls ,Hilly should have said Medium +, Excellent views, very scenic. Goes as far north as Oakamoor but not actually thro the village.
Route:- Dimmingsdale,Toothill,Alton, Crumpwood weir, Brookley's Lake, Lickshead, Farley,Barbery Gutter

George Bradley 01676 542485
The walk is 7 and-a-half miles with about 500 feet of ascent, taking in some of the best bits of Osmaston Park, and countryside to the south of Osmaston.
The walk is circular from Osmaston Church; park on the road opposite the church. Take the A38 towards Lichfield and continue to the outskirts of Derby, where turn left on the A52 towards Ashbourne. Just before Ashbourne, turn left into Osmaston – about half a mile – and the Church is on your right.

Sunday 13^th

COACH

08.00 am

Geopark Way
Part 3
See Map

A
Mod

B
Mod

Colin Little 0121-323-2814
Because of snow on 21st February the original Geopark Way 3 walk had to be postponed and is now rescheduled for this date. As a consequence, the distance of the Part 3 section has been lengthened to make it more appropriate for a June - as opposed to a February - walk. This also gives us the opportunity to continue the walk into Stourport where there are ample facilities.
The longer walk of approximately 11 - 12 miles commences at Kinlet (map ref SO 719802) and travels east and then south into the Wyre Forest. On reaching Dowles Brook, the path follows the stream, sometimes on the trackbed of the branch line linking the Severn Valley Railway at Bewdley to Tenbury Wells. At the River Severn, the path turns downstream follwing the river through Bewdley to Blackstone. Here the river is left behind as the path continues south-east to join the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal for the final stage into Stourport.

Peter Ford 0121-354-6637
This shorter walk of approximately 9.5 miles commences at Buttonoak (map ref SO 747782) and takes the path south directly to Dowles Brook where the longer walk is joined for the same route to Stourport.

Tuesday 15^th

10.10 am

Barnt Green*
Worcestershire
See Map

John Brookes
350 4081 Mobile: 07870864030
Meet at Sutton Coldfield Station at 10:10am to catch 10:21am train to Barnt Green. Members who hold a Centro Concessionary travel pass will have to pay a supplement for the Longbridge to Barnt Green part of the journey. Get into groups of 4 at Sutton as four adults can travel for the price of two.

Sunday 20^th

08.30 am

09.00 am

Hartington
Derbyshire

Bewdley
Worcestershire

B
Mod

C
Mod

Dominic Powell
354 3052

Stephen Corfield
321 3214

Sunday 27^th

08.30 am

09.00 am

Robin Hood Way
Nottinghamshire

Coton in the Elms
Derbyshire

B
Mod

C
Easy

Trevor Davies
329 3733

Audrey Adams
378 1556

* Meet at Sutton Station

July 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

Date & South Parade start time	Location	Grade	Leader & additional information
Thursday 1^st 09:30 am at Wyndley Car Park	Barton Marina See Map	C Easy	Andrew MacFarlane home: 382 6437 mobile: 0790 305 1863 Start: Barton Marina “Waterfront” Car Park OS Ref: 198185 (OS Explorer 245) Distance from Wyndley Car Park is about 17 miles. Suggested Route: Follow the A 5127 Sutton to Lichfield Road to join the A38 Lichfield to Burton road at the interchange islands about 1 mile north of Shenstone. After about 10 miles, turn left at the well-signed Barton-under-Needwood junction. Follow Barton signs to the right. Very shortly, just before the 30 mph sign, turn left into the lane to Barton Turns. The “Waterfront” entrance is directly on the right. Proceed to the furthest car park near the end of the Marina buildings. Details: C Easy, about 7.5 miles, over mainly gentle countryside, lanes and tracks and the canal towpath. We pass through Barton-under-Needwood, past Dunstall Hall and on to Branston Water Park, before walking the canal tow path back to the Marina.
Sunday 4^th 08:00 amCoach	Macclesfield Forest See Map	B Mod C Mod	Margaret Day 0121 329 3782 This is a moderate+ walk of about 10 miles through woods, fields and along the canal before returning to Tegg’s Nose Park with some steady climbs mostly at the end! The views are well worth the effort. We start at Tegg’s Nose Country Park just north of Macclesfield and quite quickly start to descend towards the village of Langley. Walking alongside a golf course we see Macclesfield town spread out to our left. A brief shortcut through the backstreets takes us to the canal part of the walk which reminds us of the industrial history of the region. (Famed for its silk industry – the coach may follow the Silk Road through the town.) When we leave the canal we turn towards Bollington and then start heading back along the Gritstone Trail. A steep climb takes us to White Nancy – great views towards Manchester and the Peak District -and we continue along the Saddle of Kerridge with lovely views of the countryside and the village of Rainow. A steady descent into Rainow and then a fair bit of uphill before we return to Tegg’s Nose. Unfortunately there’s no café to greet us on our return so bring your tea and cake with you. Colin Lowrey 0121 382 1411 A 10km (6 miles) walk through Cheshire countryside with good views from Tegg's Nose, three reservoirs to add water to the hills and dales on view and a nice visitor centre in Macclesfield Forest. A splendid way to spend a walking Sunday.
Sunday 11^th 09.00 am	Wootton Wawen Harvington Hall	B Mod C Easy	Chris Vann 351 6529 Sue Wright 355 1049
Sunday 18^th 08:30 am	Churnet Valley, Staffs See Map Fillongley	B Mod C Easy	Andrew MacFarlane home: 382 6437 mobile: 0790 305 1863 Start: Ramblers’ Retreat Car Park, Dimmingsdale. OS Ref: 063433 (Explorer 259) The start is about 38 miles from South Parade Car Park. (Toilets at Oakamore, a mile from start) Suggested route: From Lichfield, take the A515 to Sudbury. Turn left on to the A50 to Uttoxeter. At the 2nd, roundabout (by a Little Chef) .turn right on to the B5030, following signs to Alton Towers. At Rocester, passing the JCB works, turn left on to the B5031 to Denstone / Alton. At a T-junction, turn left onto the B5032 to Alton. Coming towards Alton, just opposite the Blacksmith’s Arms, turn right into Uttoxeter Road. Continue through Alton village following signs to Alton Towers and continue down a steep hill towards Alton Bridge. Just before the Bridge, turn left on to a narrow lane and very shortly go right into Red Road. The car park is nearly a mile further on, to your left. Details: B Moderate – We walk for about 10 miles, through Oakamore and over a lovely wooded ridge to meet the old mineral railway trail to Froghall Wharfe, before returning along the lovely Churnett Valley and Dimmingsdale. The scenery is enchanting and in some parts hilly, especially in the morning session, giving lovely moorland views. Stephen Corfield 321 3214
Tuesday 20^th 10:00 am	Middleton	D	John Knight 308 2129
Sunday 25^th 08:00 am Coach	Clifton on Teme See Map	B Mod C Mod	Ken Richards 0188 683 0130 A circular walk of 11 miles starting with a stroll by the River Teme from Ham Bridge (SO737610). There’s a steep ascent through Weyman’s Wood then an anticlockwise circuit round Clifton through pleasant hills and vales. This is Worcestershire at its best! Woodland mixed with pasture and orchards round well set up, moated farmhouses. Jackie Martin 373 5424 A walk of 8 miles starting from the New Inn (SO723609), a pub on the edge of Clifton. But though it may be tempting to relax here all day, we have a walk – clockwise round Clifton’s hills and vales. This is a gentle walk, without any steep bits, but with all the ambience of Worcestershire. It’s a bit like walking through the Archers!. The walk finishes at Ham Bridge.
Sunday 25^th 09:00 am	Claverdon See Map	C Easy	George Bradley 01676 542485 25 July 2010, Claverdon: The walk is 8 miles with about 450 feet of ascent, circular from the Church going south and touching on Bearley and Wolverton. Directions: Take the M42 south to junction 4; then take A3400 south to Henley-in-Arden. At the crossroads at Henley, turn left (east) on A4189 to Claverdon. Drive through Claverdon, and after a small inset shopping area, turn right for the Church (before the Red Lion pub). Park on the road by the Church.”

August 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

Date & South Parade start time	Location	Grade	Leader & additional information
Sunday 1^st 09.00 am	Great Chartwell Alcester	B Mod C	Tony & Rosie Power 580 9060 Gillian Fitzpatrick 770 5924
Thursday 5^th 09.30 am at Wyndley Car Park	Whitacre Heath See Map	C Easy	George Bradley 01676 542485 The walk is 7.5 miles, with little ascent, circular from The Swan Inn, heading west then north to the fringes of Kingsbury and Hurley. Directions: Take the A446 south to Dunton Island, then A4097 towards Kingsbury; after 1.5 miles turn right to Whitacre Heath; after a further 1.5 miles turn left into the Swan car park.
Sunday 8^th 08:00 am Coach	The Way to the Millenium Part 1	B Mod C Mod	John Brookes 350 4081 The Way for the Millennium takes us from Newport to Stafford, passing through the villages of Gnosall, Haughton and Derrington following the route of the Stafford – Newport Greenway. The long walk is 11miles. Starting from outside Newport at Aqualate Park on the A518 we walk to Outwoods and pick up the Greenway and walk to Derrington, where we come off the Greenway and make our way to Stafford Castle for a visit. There’s lots going on and it’s well worth a detour. Then we’re back to the Greenway and walk to our coach in Stafford. Bill Paskin 384 5664 The short walk is 8 miles long. We start at Gnosall and follow the same Greenway into Stafford, with its castle and all that’s going on there.
Sunday 15^th 09.00 am	Carsington Water Hatton See Map	B Mod C Easy	Jill Holtham 308 6909 George Bradley 01676 542485 The walk is 8 miles long with c450 feet of ascent, a circular route from Hatton Locks north to Beausale via Haseley. Directions: Take A446 south past Coleshill, this becomes A452, after Balsall Common turn right and stay on A4177. On approaching Hatton, look for Waterman pub on the right; about 100 metres past this, there is a brown ‘Hatton Locks’ sign – turn right and park by the canal – parking charge is £1.20 per day.
Tuesday 17^th 10:00 am	Dorridge	D	John Brookes 350 4081
Sunday 22nd 09.00 am	South Malverns Stoke Golding	B Mod C Easy	Dominic Powell 354 3052 Audrey Adams 378 1556
Sunday 29^th 08:00 am Coach	GeoPark Way Part 4	A Mod C Mod	Colin Little 0121-323-2814 Peter Ford 0121-354-6637
Sunday 29^th 09.00 am	Dunstall in the Dale	C Easy	Geoff Jones 353 0405

September 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

Date & South Parade start time	Location	Grade	Leader & additional information
Thursday 2^nd 09.30 am at Wyndley Car Park	Sandon	C Easy	John Harden 354 2923
Sunday 5^th 09.00 am	Charlecote Badger Dingle, Shropshire	B Easy C Easy	Trevor Davis 329 3733 John Lees 241 2796
Sunday 12^th 09.00 am	Upper Amber Valley Hanchurch	B Mod C Easy	June Bell 378 1146 Edith Common 241 1424
Sunday 19^th 08:00 am Coach	Hayfield to Edale	B Mod C Mod	Peter Bradburn 355 5378 George Bradley 01676 542485
Tuesday 21^st 10:00 am	Bournville to Birmingham	D	Andrew MacFarlane 382 6437
Sunday 26^th 09.00 am	The Old Hills, Worcester Bridgnorth and the River Severn	B C Easy	Albert Smith 308 3840 Elaine Horton 354 4465

October 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

Date & South Parade start time	Location	Grade	Leader & additional information
Sunday 3rd 09.00 am	Alrewas Moira, Leicestershire	B Easy C Easy	Judy Wade 354 8595 Brian Nash 240 7771
Thursday 7^th 09.30 am at Wyndley Car Park	Studley	C Easy	John Brookes 350 4081
Sunday 10^th 08:00 am Coach	Compton Wynyates & Edge Hill	B Mod C Mod	John Harden 354 2923 Marcia Harden 354 2923
Sunday 17^th 09.00 am
Sunday 17^th 09.00 am	East Leake	C Easy	Trevor Davis 329 3733
Tuesday 19th 10:30 am	Banners Gate	D	Mike Fowler 353 8217
Sunday 24^th 09.00 am	Habberley Valley Belbroughton	B Mod C Easy	Geoff Cashmore 386 2735 Mike Fowler 353 8217
Sunday 31^st 08:00 am Coach	GeoPark Way Part 5	B Mod C Mod	Colin Little 323 2814 Peter Ford 354 6637
Sunday 31^st 09.00 am	Ednaston	C Mod	Geoff Jones 353 0405

November 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

Date & South Parade start time	Location	Grade	Leader & additional information
Thursday 4^th 09:30 am	Alvechurch	C Easy	John Brookes 350 4081
Sunday 7^th 09:00 am	Sutton Coldfield circular Shustoke	C Easy C Easy	Andrew MacFarlane 382 6437 Stephen Corfield 321 3214
Sunday 14^th 09.00 am	Hartshill Hayes Nailstone	B Mod C Easy	John Harden 354 2923 Geoff Jones 353 0405
Sunday 21^st 08:00 am Coach	Winchcombe	A Mod C Mod	Colin Lowrey 382 1411 John Brookes 350 4081
Sunday 28^th 09.00 am	Baddesley Clinton Coughton	B Easy C Easy	Judy Wheeler 354 4292 Stephen Corfield 321 3214

December 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

Date & South Parade start time	Location	Grade	Leader & additional information
Thursday 2^nd 09:30 am	Longdon, Staffs	C Easy	Colin Lowrey 382 1411
Sunday 5^th 08:00 am Coach	Hutchison Way	B Mod C Mod	Peter Bradburn 355 5378 Mike Fowler 353 8217
Sunday 12^th 09.00 am	Curborough & Christmas meal	C Easy	Albert & Vera Smith 308 3840
Sunday 19^th09.00 am	Harborough Hill Sandwell Valley	B Easy C Easy	Sue Wright 355 1049 Sheila Lewitt 01922 409182

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Important Advice

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, when entering into the activity, that 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.
On roads members should walk in single file facing oncoming traffic unless, otherwise instructed by the walk leader.
The walk leader determines the pace of the walk. Please do not walk in front of the leader or try to "force the pace".
It is essential to carry waterproof outer clothing ie jacket, trousers as well as spare items for emergency use. Members must have footwear suitable for rough and muddy terrain.
Members are asked to carry a first aid kit and any personal medication.
Keep in sight of walkers in front - and more importantly - walkers behind you. Contact the leader to ensure that those behind can catch up.
Walk in single file across cultivated and ploughed fields.
Use stiles wherever possible. Leave gates as you find them - usually closed!
The Group does not permit dogs (except guide dogs), radios, CDs etc. With the exception of the Easy Access walks, our routes are not suitable for pushchairs.
Walkers should bring sufficient food and drink. Pub or Cafe stops are not guaranteed.

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Walks vary in both length and difficulty and are graded as follows :

June 2010 Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport. Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.

COACH

Important Advice

On roads members should walk in single file facing oncoming traffic unless, otherwise instructed by the walk leader.

The walk leader determines the pace of the walk. Please do not walk in front of the leader or try to "force the pace".

It is essential to carry waterproof outer clothing ie jacket, trousers as well as spare items for emergency use. Members must have footwear suitable for rough and muddy terrain.

Members are asked to carry a first aid kit and any personal medication.

Keep in sight of walkers in front - and more importantly - walkers behind you. Contact the leader to ensure that those behind can catch up.

Walk in single file across cultivated and ploughed fields.

Use stiles wherever possible. Leave gates as you find them - usually closed!

The Group does not permit dogs (except guide dogs), radios, CDs etc. With the exception of the Easy Access walks, our routes are not suitable for pushchairs.

Walkers should bring sufficient food and drink. Pub or Cafe stops are not guaranteed.

June 2010
Non Coach Walks: Walkers are asked where possible to minimise the use of cars by meeting at South Parade Car Park and sharing transport.
Note : Thursday walks meet at Wyndley Car Park not South Parade.