Cornwall
Around Treraven
Group: Camel District (Wadebridge)
Date: Sunday 15 May 2011
Start gridref: SW 995 719
Nearest town: Wadebridge
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: Alison Vaughan from the Gaia Trust will be our guide today for a walk around Treraven's ancient woodland and salt-water meadows and, if time allows, a visit to the RHS's National Bamboo Collection. 3 - 4 hours leisurely 4 to 5 miles. Well behaved dogs on leads, boots or walking shoes, drink and a snack. Contact name: Ann Curtis-Clarke
Contact phone: 01208 895526
Contact email: anncurtis_clarke@hotmail.com
Meeting place: Road parking at start of Camel Trail at Guineaport Road Wadebridge
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• Dogs are permitted on this walk
• This is a car-free walk
Hampshire
Normandy area
Group: North East Hants
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2011
Start gridref: SU926516
Nearest town: Aldershot
Start time: 7pm
Grade: Easy
Distance: 4 miles
Longer description: Catherine Frith, Strawberry Farm, Normandy Common
Contact name: Andrew
Contact phone: 01252520256
Meet: Normandy crossroads
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• This is a car-free walk
Lincolnshire
Evening walk Amber Hill
Group: Boston
Date: Wednesday 4 May 2011
Start gridref: TF 233469
Nearest town: Boston
Start time: 7pm
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 5 miles
Meeting place: Sutterton Drove on Grass Verge
Contact phone: 01205356257
Contact email: patrick-white@talktalk.net
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• Dogs are permitted on this walk
London
Classic canals: Regents Park to Little Venice
Group: Blackheath
Date: Sunday 1 May 2011
Start gridref: TQ279820
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Easy
Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: An easy walk through Regents Park, parts of Camden, Primrose Hill and along one of the loveliest sections of the Regents Canal to Little Venice, including parts of the new Jubilee Greenway. 8km/5 miles, 2½-3 hours. Meet Baker Street station 1030hrs at the north exit by Boots, finishes at Warwick Avenue station.
Contact name: Des
Contact email: des@desdemoor.com
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• Dogs are permitted on this walk
• This is a car-free walk
Two Farms Walk: Mudchute and Surrey Docks
Group: Blackheath
Date: Sunday 15 May 2011
Start gridref: TQ382777
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Easy
Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: Join us on Get Walking Day for an agricultural walk in inner London, including two city farms, the Greenwich foot tunnel, a river ferry, old docks and Canary Wharf! Note ferry fare payable, currently £3.30 full price. Take a snack or sandwich as there's plenty to look at and we'll take it slowly. 8km/5 miles, 3-hours. Meet Cutty Sark DLR station 1030hrs, finishes at Canada Water station.
Contact name: Des
Contact email: des@desdemoor.com
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• This is a car-free walk
Manchester
Chatterbox Walking Group
Group: Get Walking in Manchester
Date: Friday 6 May 2011
Start gridref: SD873030
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Nearest town: SD873030
Start time: 11:30am
Grade: Easy Access
Distance: 3 miles
Longer description: Local walk for anyone interested - open invitation.
Contact name: Annette Bell
Contact phone: 0161 232 3101
Contact email: annette.bell@ramblers.org.uk
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• This walk is accessible by buggies/wheelchairs
Family Walk from Wigan Pier
Group: Wigan & District
Date: Saturday 21 May 2011
Start gridref: SD576052
Nearest town: Wigan
Start time: 2pm
Grade: Easy
Distance: 4 miles
Longer description: Get Walking circular walk starting at 2pm from the Orwell public house, Wigan Pier. Children and dogs under control are welcome. After the walk we will celebrate the Group's 20th Anniversary at the Orwell. A light buffet will be served. Tickets £3 each.
Contact name: Frank Atherton
Contact phone: 01942 831 566
Contact email: wiganramblers@btinternet.com
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• Dogs are permitted on this walk
Wiltshire
Circular from Calne
Group: Chippenham
Date: Saturday 21 May 2011
Start gridref: ST997709
Nearest town: Calne
Start time: 2pm
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 3 miles
Longer description: Goes via "The Wharf", the cycle track to the site of "Black Dog Station " and back. We leave from Bristol Road Sports ground car park (ST9111739) at 13:30.
Contact name: Leslie
Contact phone: 01249812756
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
Worcestershire
Greensforge (Evening Bluebell walk)
Group: Wyre Forest
Date: Wednesday 11 May 2011
Start gridref: SO862886
Nearest town: Kingswinford
Start time: 6:30pm
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 3 miles
Longer description: Woodland and canal walk
Contact name: Roger
Contact phone: 07583740481
Meeting place: Navigation Inn, Greensforge,Kingswinford, DY6 0AH. 1st left on Wolverhampton Rd. past the Stewpony Bridge at Stourton then past Ashwood nursery to 2nd canal bridge.
Refreshment stop: Bring a drink & snack if required. There will be a pub visit after the walk for those who wish to participate. We can put an order in for supper before the walk for those who are interested. Let Roger know a few days beforehandso we will have some ideas of numbers to give to the pub.
• Visitors always welcome
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• Dogs are permitted on this walk
Yorkshire
Thorpe Hesley Area (Walk 2)
Group: Rotherham Metro Ramblers
Date: Wednesday 4 May 2011
Start gridref: SK 379 959
Nearest town: Rotherham
Start time: 9:30am
Grade: Easy
Longer description: Short Walk in the Thorpe Hesley Area (S61 2QJ).
Leaders: Tom & Rita Doncaster
Meeting Point: In Holy Trinity Church, Thorpe Hesley. Ample parking in area, or up the Church Drive, or Bus 66 Sheffield from stand B9, Rotherham Bus Station. Get off at bottom of Windsor Road, 5 min walk to church.
Contact name: Tom & Rita Doncaster
Contact phone: 0114 2463437
Contact email: Metro.ramblers@gmail.com
• This walk is suitable for people with young children
• Dogs are permitted on this walk
From more information on these walks, and others that are currently being organized throughout the country, visit www.ramblers.co.uk
