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We are a small friendly group of both sexes who make new members welcome. We enjoy walking in the countryside and observing flora and fauna and items of historical interest. Walks start and end at the same points which are readily accessible by bus as well as car. In the winter months we have a short walk of about 2 hours duration followed by a pub/cafe lunch. In summer we cover approx 6 miles, taking a packed lunch, and often end our walks with a quick drink if there is a suitable venue available.
This is a popular group and there is usually a waiting list for joining it; contact details may be found in the U3A in Bath members' Newsletter.
Terrain
Varied, including hills and stiles. Very little road walking.
Essential Equipment
Walking boots or other suitable footwear (ground can be rugged and muddy)
Thick socks
Set of light waterproofs
A small rucksack or other suitable bag.
Bottle of water and/or hot drinks
Sunhat & sunscreen in Summer
Wool or thermal hat and gloves in winter
Several layers of cotton and wool clothing are best.
(Optional) A walking pole or stick may be useful on steep or slippery ground.
THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE
(A full version of the code can be found on the Ramblers Website at http://www.ramblers.org.uk/)
Notes
Only persons who are current U3A members are permitted to come on our walks, due to strict U3A insurance requirements.
We are unable to accept children or dogs on our walks.
Would walkers please stay with or behind the walk leader to ensure nobody strays from
the designated footpath or gets lost. In the event of a large number of people walking,
a back marker will be appointed.
PROGRAMME FOR 2012
For start times, bus information etc, please see members' Newsletter
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Tues am 17th Jan |
From Dundas Aqueduct to Widcombe |
Lunch at The George, Bathampton |
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Tues am 21st Feb |
Midford to South Stoke, starting at the Hope and Anchor.\ |
Starting at the Hope and Anchor at Midford. |
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Tues am 20th Mar |
From Bathford to St Catherine Valley and Bannerdown |
Starting at Bathford, ending with lunch at The Crown in Bathford. |
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Tues am 17th April |
Around Bathampton to include 3 or 4 churches. |
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Tues am 15th May |
Keynsham & River Chew. |
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Tues am 19 June |
Walk to be decided |
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Tues am 17th July |
Walk around Lansdown starting at the Park & Ride. |
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Tues am 21st August |
Hinton Charterhouse & Wellow. |
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Tues am 18th September |
Swineford, Upton Cheyney, Pipley Bottom to Prospect Stile on Bath Racecourse. |
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Tues am 16th October |
Walk to be decided |
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Tues am 20th November |
Box with lunch in a village centre pub. |
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Tues am 11th December |
Bathford with Christmas lunch at The Crown. |
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