29/01/2015 Programme for 2015 Sunday 1st February Horsham Riverside Walk Map Ref: W 0.29822 N 51.06944 TQ 194 314 Day Walk Meet at Leech Pool Wood car park. The walk is a circular and links and closely follows the tributaries of the Arun. The walk is 12 miles long and should take about 4-5 hours, so please be ready to set off at 10.00 prompt. Bring some Lunch. Please let the organiser know if you intend to join us for this walk and please try to car share. Organiser: email: Richard Wilton Map Ref: Saturday 28 February Yapton [email protected] W 0.612821 N 50.828832 SU 981 041 BN18 0DP Skittles Evening Meet at 7.00 pm for 7.30 at the Maypole Inn, Maypole Lane, Yapton, Arundel. The cost of the evening is £7.50 per person and covers the cold buffet and skittles. Reserve your place now by sending a cheque to Chrissie using the pro-forma. Meals cannot be guaranteed if not booked and paid for in advance! Non attendance on the day will incur loss of payment. This promises to be fun and a chance for like minded walkers to get together. We look forward to seeing you there. Organiser: email: Chrissie Dixon Closing date for booking 20 February [email protected] Sunday 22nd March Henfield Boundaries Map Ref: W 0.28540 N 50.93250 TQ 206 162, BN5 9PJ Day Walk We will meet at public car park in Upper Station Road at west of centre of village, next to Cat and Canary Pub. (Currently no charges for parking or park in roads very close by) Hopefully spotting early signs of spring we will circumnavigate the village, using part of the Down's Link and many of the village footpaths that have been used for centuries, seeing some of the historic village buildings, walking along South side of village with views on a good day out to Shoreham and the sea, and admiring the floods…. (but as I grew up here I am expecting to be able to adjust a walk that admires them rather than experiences them!) The distance will be about 8 miles, so with a leisurely pace and stops to admire the views and have a break, will take about 4hrs, which as days are still short, should be a reasonable length. Start time 10.30am Organiser: email: Sally Chambers Friday 17th - Sunday 19th April South Wales Map Ref: [email protected] W 3.5581 N 51.7554 SN 925 075 Mountainwalking (bunkhouse) We will be returning to the Chichester Youth Adventure Trust’s Cottage and Bunkhouse which is situated in the southern end of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Owing to its proximity to the A470 trunk road and the M4 journey times for a weekend break are reasonable. There will be the opportunity for a full day’s walk on the Saturday within the National Park and at least a half day’s walk on the Sunday before setting off mid afternoon for home. There is plenty of choice on offer in the Black Mountain, Forest Fawr and Brecon Beacons. If any club member has any particular wishes as to where we walk then please contact the organiser. Accommodation: Cottage and bunkhouse – 29 places Cost: approx. £80 for two nights’ accommodation, food and shared transport (lunches are your own responsibility on this trip); independents £40 Deposit: £30 (cheques made payable to M W Merritt) by 28 February 2015 Organiser: email: Michael Merritt Closing date for booking 28 February [email protected] Sunday 3rd May Seven Sisters Map Ref: E 0.145931 N 50.773640 TV 513 993, BN25 4AB Moon Walk Depending on numbers, shared car transport will be arranged so that we have enough vehicles to deposit half the cars in the pub car park at Exceat Bridge (south of Alfriston) and transport everyone to the start of the walk - one of the many car parks behind Beachy Head, aiming to arrive at around 8 pm. The plan is to walk back towards Exceat along the cliffs with the sun setting ahead of us (bring sunglasses as it can be very glarey) as the moon rises behind us. As we progress, the light will dim, and we should finish the last mile or two in darkness, Hopefully the moon will light our path but do bring a head torch if you wish. The total distance is 9.2 km and should take around 2 1/2 hours, finishing in the car park at Exceat at around 10.30pm, from where the car drivers will need to take their passengers back to the start to collect cars left there. It is anticipated that all drivers will arrive back in Worthing by midnight. If the night is very cloudy, wet or there are high winds we will make a decision on the day. The moon is due to be full at 03.42am on 4th May, so if the night is clear, it promises to be a wonderful experience. Please be aware that we will be walking along the Seven Sisters, so the height gain and loss is around 300m,with steep ground both up and down. The cliffs here are eroding and some areas are fenced off; all participants should to be aware of the need to take care and keep well away from the edge. It can also chill down considerably in the evening, especially if there is a breeze blowing. Please let the organiser know if you intend to come along. Organiser: Susan Waton Sunday 17th May Devil's Dyke email: Map Ref: [email protected] W 0.19664 N 50.88538 TQ 269 111 Day Walk Details TBA. Organiser: Malcolm Fendick Closing date for booking email: [email protected] Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May Far North West Scotland Map Ref: W 4.8828 N 58.4002 Hillwalking Based near Ullapool or Kylesku with easy access to Foinaven, Arkle,Canisp and Suliven. Not Munros, but often described as some of finest tops in the highlands and set in this unique moorland landscape. Accommodation : Cottage self catering Cost (approx) : To be confirmed Deposit : Closing date for booking: Please contact Richard by January 10th to express an interest. He will be trying to book accommodation soon after. Organiser: email: Richard Wilton Closing date for booking [email protected] 10th January Map Ref: Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th June White Peak W 1.779 N 53.3436 Peak District Camping Three days walking in the fabulous Peak District National Park. We will be camping to make the best of the weather at this time of year and to keep costs down. You will provide your own breakfast and walking snacks, but have the option of either doing your own catering or making use of some excellent pubs for the evening meal. This will be a fairly relaxed trip and the walks will be of a length / difficulty to suit all club members, including afternoon tea stops where practical. If you want to cycle instead of walking, it's possible to include this option because the Peaks now has some very scenic cycle trails, many of which are off road and follow dismantled railway lines or canal paths. Accommodation: Camping on well-appointed camp site(s) Cost: £60 (estimated), to include transport and camping fees (3 nights) Deposit: £20 to organiser by 1st May Organiser: email: Gary Edwards Closing date for booking 1st May [email protected] Saturday 20th June Arundel area Map Ref: W 0.55033 N 50.85148 TQ 021 068 Midsummer Madness Evening Walk The walk is about 6 miles long and should take about 2½ hours, so please be ready to set off at 17.00 prompt. We will head north along the banks of the River Arun visiting Burpham, North and South Stoke and Offham. In days gone by we got as far as Houghton Bridge but we then tended to finish in the dark! It was also known for us to have the odd half pint on route! So bring a torch just in case. Please let the organiser know if you intend to join us for this walk. Meet at GR TQ 021 068 where you should find some street parking, just off the southern end of the Arundel bypass. Organiser: email: Malcolm Fendick Monday 6th - Friday 10th July Chamonix Map Ref: [email protected] E 6.86900 N 45.92390 Guided Glacier Walking We are organising a club trip to the Alps next summer (mid July), with the intention to join one of the Chamonix Guides Company trips/courses. We have looked at what is available and feel that the four links below, in order of difficulty, offer interest that most club members could do. Tour around Mer de Glace Tour of Huts of Mount Blanc High Tour around Mont Blanc Mountaineering Course - Beginner - 5 days All who are interested in the idea of this trip please look at the web site and the trips mentioned and then register interest with Mark, together with which course they are interested in. The main web address is http://www.chamonix-guides.eu Please note the dates and prices are still 2014. Organiser: email: Mark Hiles Closing date for booking TBA [email protected] Thursday 16th July Findon - Monarch's Way Map Ref: W 0.397316 N 50.865175 TQ 128 085 Evening Walk We will meet at Nepcote Green car park near Findon village at 6:00pm. Please be ready to set off at 6:15 prompt. We will then embark on a 5 ½ mile walk in this beautiful part of the South Downs National Park, about a 3 ½ hour walk. We will be walking from Nepcote Green, up the Monarch's Way to the top of the downs at Steyning Bowl, with (hopefully) beautiful views across the Sussex Weald and Steyning and over the South Downs to Devil's Dyke - there will be a long steady climb to the top and some walking on the SDW. As we walk along the SDW we will have some beautiful views across to Cissbury and Chanctonbury, out over to Brighton and the sea and the Sussex Weald. We will return back to the cars via the SDW and Buddington Bottom, with its recently planted vineyard plantation - then for those in need, call in at the Findon Manor Hotel for a well-earned drink at about 9.30 pm. Please contact the organiser (Stuart Rowe) on 07969 294394, or e-mail if you would like to join us for this lovely evening walk on the downs above Findon Village. Organiser: Stuart Rowe email: Map Ref: Tuesday 21st July Alison’s House [email protected] W 0.41083 N 50.81471 TQ 120 028 Planning Evening Bring your ideas along to our programme planning evening and help decide where we will be going and what we will be doing in 2016. Organiser: Alison Edwards email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Thursday 20th August Local Evening Walk Details TBA Organiser: Richard Boulton Tuesday 25th - Friday 28th August Scotland - Rannoch Moor Map Ref: W 4.69060 N 56.76024 NN 356 664 Overnight Sleeper & Bothy Adventure SCOTLAND IN A WEEKEND (SLEEPER DEPENDENT) Join us for this unique opportunity: a walk on the wild side - a traverse of the remote and inaccessible Rannoch Moor, beginning and ending with a snug and comfortable night on board the Caledonian Sleeper sandwiched with a bothy experience! The route carries us over the moor towards Fort William with the excitement of a river crossing, a bothy night (something everyone should experience at least once in their life) followed by a steady descent over rough ground to Glen Nevis and the Fort itself. You will need to commit by ??? With cleared funds of £100 paid deposit so that tickets can be booked online as they go on sale at 8.30am. The Bargain Berths range from £19 – 49 each way, and it is notoriously difficult to secure them – if Bargain Berths are not available then it will not be possible to run this trip, as the normal price of the sleeper berths starts at £130 each way. Catching the 9.10pm sleeper out of Euston, we will alight at Corrour station in the middle of Rannoch Moor at 8am Saturday morning. We will cross the boggy and exposed moor using an ancient drove road, romantically signposted from Corrour Station (the highest UK mainline station) by an old iron finger post, heading first towards the stunningly beautiful Loch Ossian (with the potential to bag Beinn Na Lap) before heading towards Loch Treig. Turning west we will follow the river towards a choice of two bothies; Staoineag is smaller and on the south side with stepping stones to cross the river or Meannanach on the northern bank – where the path is better. The decision will be made subject to the river flow and local conditions. Following the river, we begin the descent towards Glen Nevis and the hidden valley by Steall Falls and the wire bridge, a surprisingly open and sheltered place. The path winds down the gorge and meanders along the glen, ending in Fort William where refreshments and rest await. The sleeper departs, arriving in London Euston around 7.30am Monday morning. The total distance is some 15 miles, but the ground is difficult and in bad weather very exposed. You will need to be prepared to carry a sleeping bag, food and a fuel contribution for the bothy stove. If the weather is truly awful, there are alternatives for a return to Fort William. Please contact the organiser with initial statement of interest. Deposit £100 required by Friday 11th April Total cost: approx £130 tbc (plus emergency bad weather funds to cover cost of train out and overnight in Fort William). Accommodation: sleeper berths plus bothy. Organiser: Sue Waton Closing date for booking email: [email protected] Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September Dorset Map Ref: W 1.95741 N 50.60825 SZ 030 786, BH19 2LT Jurassic Coast / Purbeck Hills Our September trip next year sees us heading down to the Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Purbeck Hills in Dorset. We’ll be based in Swanage at the charmingly named “Swanage Auberge” which we will have all to ourselves. My plan is that we will walk along the Purbeck range from Swanage to Corfe Castle via Old Harry’s Rocks on the Saturday, with time hopefully for a cream tea in the café overlooking the castle before catching the steam train back to Swanage. Then on Sunday a jaunt along the stunning coast path, exploring caves and old quarries, before returning via the Priests Way to our cars. Accommodation : The Swanage Auberge http://www.swanageauberge.co.uk Cost (approx) : £75 to include shared transport, accommodation; two breakfasts and one evening meal ( we will go to a pub on Friday night); you will need to provide your own packed lunches. Independent travellers - £55. Deposit : £40 by 20th July 2015; other costs on the trip. Organiser: Alison Edwards Closing date for booking email: [email protected] email: [email protected] 20 July 2015 Sunday 4th October Day Walk Details TBA. Organiser: Andrew Rickmam Closing date for booking Friday 23rd - Monday 26th October Mid Wales Map Ref: W 3.05263 N 52.93231 SJ 293 377, LL14 5PG Chirk & the Llangollen Canal Chirk is situated close to the border with England & offers a good base for exploring the Berwyns & the area round Ruabon Mountain, which has some spectacular and surprising scenery. It is also in walking distance of the Llangollen Canal with its 2 tunnels & an aqueduct. Chirk Castle is also close by as is part of Offa’s Dyke Path. The ruins of Valle Crucis Abbey and / or Castell Dinas Bray (a medieval castle standing high on a hill above the town of Llangollen ) may well feature on one of the walks ... We’ll be staying at Chirk Bunkhouse which is the joint headquarters of Chirk Scouts & Guides. It can sleep 22 in bunk beds. There is a large hall for meals etc & a good kitchen for our merry meals! Chirk is on the edge of 3 maps but the best 2 are Explorer 255 – Llangollen & Berwyn & 256 – Wrexham & Llangollen. Accommodation : The Chirk Bunkhouse http://chirkbunkhouse.co.uk Cost (approx) : £95 to include shared transport, accommodation; three breakfasts and two evening meals ( we will go to a pub on Friday night); you will need to provide your own packed lunches. Independent travellers - £55. Deposit : £30 by 20th August 2015; other costs on the trip. Organiser: email: Linda Norman Closing date for booking Sunday 8th November Friends Meeting House [email protected] 20th July 2015 Map Ref: W 0.39619 N 50.81431 TQ 130 028 AGM with Cheese and Wine AGM - Join us for our annual review of our year's walking and help choose our new committee for 2016. Details to follow. Organiser: Brian Aldred email: [email protected] Sunday 22nd November Cissbury and Chanctonbury Rings Map Ref: W 0.397560 N 50.857315 TQ 128 077 Day Walk Meet at Storrington Rise Car Park, Findon. Join us for a walk over the downs, taking in some of the historic hill forts, with views over the Weald and the Channel. The walk is 15 miles long and should take about 6.5 hours, so please be ready to set off at 10.15am prompt. Head torches may be needed. Please let the organiser know if you intend to come along. Organiser: email: Mark Hiles February / March 2016 Nearer the Equator! Map Ref: [email protected] E 8.740 N 41.925 Winter Sun foreign trip (one week) *** Postponed until 2016 *** Winter Sun foreign trip (one week) Please let Richard know if you are interested in this trip for 2016. Organiser: email: Richard Wilton Closing date for booking 25 December 2015 [email protected]
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