Dartmoor Weekend - June 28-29

A glorious weekend in a generally wet summer. Exploring beyond our comfort zone but well worth the effort. Two walks around Bellever Youth Hostel. Across the moor and then south along the Dart and back to Bellever Tor. On Sunday past Grimpspound along Hay Down and over to Widdecombe in the Moor. Bit of history, bit of climbing, archaeology and the challenge of the stepping stones - great weather enjoyed by all.

Along the edge

Sunday 8th June.

A dramatic day's walk in the Black Mountains. Up and along the Cat’s Back ridge of Black Hill, nearly to Hay Bluff, then down to Craswall and back through level meadows. A stimulating 10 miles with a great pub in the valley at the end. A memorable day out- thanks to Sally and Nigel.

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Wells to Nunney and back

Thanks to organiser Ken Clark, we enjoyed a very pleasant walk through lush riverside paths and meadows from Mells over to Nunney, picnicking by Nunney's castle ruins, enjoying a drink in the (very and very recently) refurbished George in Nunney High Street (boots off at the door, please)and thence back to Mells, past Whatley Quarry, discreetly hidden by planting, pausing on the way to admire Nunney church, where lies interred in the churchyard one of Ken's 19th century forebears. The boots came off again in the triangular stone Lutyens bus-shelter back in Mells.

Advance Notice about October Teignmouth Stroll

Hi Everyone
The October 2008 Stroll is in/near Teignmouth, Devon.
The plan is to travel down by train. I can get the best possible prices on the train if I have an early idea of who will be coming and whether you have a (senior) railcard. Currently I could get two singles - one to Dawlish and one back from Teignmouth - for £3.95 eachway! It might be even cheaper for a group of 10 or more.
Less mobile stollers will be able to go direct to Teignmouth to minimise the 'strolling' element.
We shall all aim to meet up to go across the ferry (about £0.50) to Sheldon where pub lunches are available and, weather permitting, the chance fo a sea swim.
Please contact me on dnembruce@btinternet.com

David

Berkeley Deer Park

February winds and clear views over the Severn. Through the historic parkland around the castle and dialogue with the quizzical deer. Warm, welcome pub at Ham and a great start to the year.
Thanks to Barry Williamson.

Strollers on top of the world

Strollers on to of the world near Capel-y-fyn July 2007

MALVERNS WALK

Yes, I confess - more 2 and a bit boots than 2! Never mind; it was a really good walk and the weather was almost perfect (less haze would have been nice but that may have made it too hot). The bus journey to the starting point was a revelation - it started in totally the opposite direction, went round the hills, off way east and finally back to where we got off at Hollybush. From there it was hill after hill to the final peak - the Worcestershire Beacon - great views both waysn all along. (i've now checked a walk in the valley looking up - totally Flat)

Jeff