Walks Programme July to Dec 2011 W o l v e r h a m p t o n G r o u p

Walks Programme July to Dec 2011 W o l v e r h a m p t o n G r o u p The Ramblers Association is a registered charity (England & Wales no 1093577, Scotland no SC039799) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales (no 4458492).Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW Sat 2 Jul - Magpie Mine - Sheldon DE45 1LW - 12 miles M / S Jim 01922 403705 * 08:00 West Park or 10:00 Lay-by at road junction Moor Lane & Back Lane on /OL24 SK192644 Limestone Way, west of Youlgrave. LEADER NOT AT WP. Lay-by close to Peak District pay & display CP in Moor Lane. Few stiles. No pub stop - bring packed lunch. Sun 3 Jul - Alverley - 4.5 miles L Geraldine 01902 324064 09:45 West Park or 10:30 Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley, signed from village. A LR138/Exp218 SO754840 few stiles and a cafe at end. Wed 6 Jul - Commons and Canals - 4.5 miles E Richard 01922 692929 19:15 CP opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane,, Pelsall, North Common LNR. From /Exp244 SK015041 Wolverhampton take A4124 through Bloxwich. Turn left off A4124 by first shops in Pelsall. No stiles. Pub (The Fingerpost) near end of walk. Sat 9 Jul - Around Sutton Maddock TF11 9NQ - 8 miles L Shiona 01952 730313 10:00 CP by Church of St. Mary, Sutton Maddock. NO WP MEET. CP at Sutton Hall LR127 SJ718014 Farm, by St Mary s Church, Sutton Maddock, just off A442. Pub/café stop part way round at Jackfield / Coalport. Few stiles. Sun 10 Jul - Rodney's Pillar and More - 9 miles M / S Andy 01902 345592, 07776 008014 * 09:00 West Park or 10:00 Roadside parking in Criggion Lane, south side of road, near LR126 SJ299150 Criggion. LEADER NOT AT WP. Travelling West along B4393, through Crewgreen turn left, signpost Rodney s Pillar, pass Admiral Rodney pub on left and car park 1/2 mile ahead on left. Pub at end. Wed 13 Jul - Codsall 4-4.5 miles E Caroline 01902 843176 19:15 Co-op car park, Codsall LR127/Exp219 SJ864036 Sat 16 Jul - Circular from Wenlock Edge Inn. TF13 6DJ - 9 miles M Judith 01902 331266 09:00 West Park or 10:00 Wenlock Edge Inn pub CP. CP is on opposite side of road LR138/Exp217 SO569964 from pub. It is a large CP, please park at back away from road. ( B4371 Much Wenlock to Church Stretton ). The walk is mainly undulating with two short climbs, some road walking. Bring own food for coffee and lunch stops, pub stop at end of walk. Sun 17 Jul - Great Malvern to Ledbury via Eastnor Linear Walk - 12 miles M / S Helen 01902 340887 NO WP MEET. Mini bus departs from The Roebuck CP, 384 Penn Road at 0815h. We LR139/Exp219 SO897959 have permission to leave our cars at the back of the CP. Bring refreshments for a short stop planned at British Camp (pub, refreshment van and toilets). There should also be time for a drink in Ledbury before we depart Ledbury at 1730h. ETA The Roebuck is 1900h. Cost per person is 10.00 or slightly more if a full minibus is not achieved. There may be seats available if you haven't already booked. Contact Helen to find out. Wed 20 Jul - Badger Dingle, Ackleton & Stableford. - 5 miles L / M Jackie 07970 673224 19:15 Folley Inn CP, on B4176 Rudge Heath, Telford, at Folley, south of Ackleton and LR138/Exp218 SO770978 near Chesterton. An attractive walk, with a few stiles, through Badger Dingle, Ackleton & Stableford. Drinks after as a thank you to the landlord for parking. Sat 23 Jul - Bobbington DY7 5DU - 9 miles L Andrew 01902 763657 10:00 Red Lion car park, Bobbington No WP Meet. Walk is circular, flat and easy. Carry LR138/Exp219 SO808905 a picnic. Sun 24 Jul - The Wrekin - 7 miles L / M Mike 07706 929137 * 09:30 West Park or 10:00 Free Car park at Forest Glen, Wrekin. Leader not at WP. LR127/Exp242 SJ639093 M54 junction 7.

Wed 27 Jul - Calf Heath Figure of Eight WV10 7DU - 4.5 miles E Viv 01902 790616 19:15 Larger CP on other side of building, Calf Heath Marina. Refreshments available /Exp244 SJ934086 afterwards at the Marina bar. Sun 31 Jul - Tuckhill Trek - 11 miles M / S Craig 01902 560227 09:30 West Park or 10:15 car parking on left after 0.3 miles from A458 by Tuckhill Farm /Exp218 SO788882-6 miles South East of Bridgnorth. An undulating walk on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border using field paths, bridleways & quiet lanes. Drinks after @ the Six Ashes pub on the A458 (some people may wish to meet/park @ the Six Ashes, as it's only a quarter mile from the start). There are many stiles in various states of repair, with some occasional rough terrain...but it's very scenic. Wed 3 Aug - Sedgley Circular - 4 miles L Brian 01902 333558 19:00 Barley Mow Inn, Pennwood Lane / Wakeley Hill - Penn Common. Could be a bit LR139/Exp219 SO902950 muddy after rain! Sat 6 Aug - The Edvins HR7 4LL - 9.5 miles M Richard 01922 692929 08:30 West Park or 10:00 CP by Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Road, Bromyard. Drive LR149/Exp202 SO653548 into Bromyard town centre, follow signs for Tenbury, CP (with toilets) on right. Ancient churches in undulating countryside with views from the Malverns to Titterstone Clee Hill, including parts of the Herefordshire Trail. No pubs on route but pubs in Bromyard after walk if desired. At least 20 stiles. Sun 7 Aug - Ironbridge and The Wrekin - 14 miles M / S Andy 01902 345592, 07776 008014 * 09:00 West Park or 10:00 Dale End Long Stay P&D CP, Ironbridge. Leader not at WP. LR127/Exp242 SJ665037 Cost 1.20 all day. Great views, steep ascent up The Wrekin. Plenty of pubs and tea rooms at end. Wed 10 Aug - Wrottesley Wramble - 5 miles L Craig 01902 560227 19:00 Summerhouse pub CP, Kingswood. A walk through the Wrottesley estate, mostly LR127/Exp219 SJ831024 bridleways & field paths, including a section of the Monarchs Way. Drinks after as a thank you to the landlord for parking. Sat 13 Aug - There's power in them there hills. - 8 miles L / M Bernard 07745 845674 * 09:15 West Park or 10:00 Dale End Long Stay P&D CP, Ironbridge. Leader not at WP. LR127/Exp242 SJ665037 Meet Dale End long stay car park, on riverside. Undulating over fields and woodland paths and quiet lanes. Wide choice of refreshments in Ironbridge after walk. Wed 17 Aug - Pelsall Mining Heritage Walk WS3 5DZ - 4 miles E Viv 01902 790616 19:00 CP opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane, Pelsall, North Common LNR. Drinks in /Exp244 SK015041 Fingerpost at end of walk. Sat 20 Aug - Kinver Edge - up and over! - 5 miles M Geraldine 01902 324064 * 09:15 West Park or 10:00 Cross roads east side of Kinver Edge, Kinver. No stiles, no /Exp218 SO838828 pub but ice cream at end! Leader not at West Park. Sun 21 Aug - A Three Peak walk in Shropshire SY6 6PG - 10 miles S Jon & Bernard 07919894052, * 08:45 West Park or 10:00 Railway Station CP, Church Stretton. Over Lawley, Little 07745845674 Caradoc, Caer Caradoc. This great walk has been produced by Jon, and is a great day LR137/Exp217 SO455936 out. Lets hope for some nice weather to gain the fantastic views. Leaders not at West Park. Meet at railway driveway in Church Stretton, for a prompt start at 10am. The Railway Station has two parking locations, either 1st L off Sandford Avenue after the railway bridge or L at the traffic lights and then turn R almost immediately. Use the spaces for train users and not the P&D area. Footbridge gives access to either. Wed 24 Aug - tba - 4 miles L - The start venue for this walk will be announced closer to the date. NB earlier start time of 18:45. Alan 07737 590012 Sat 27 Aug - The Four Taps Walk - 8 miles M / S Stuart 07935 840845 NO WP MEET. Visiting 6 or more Real ale pubs. Meet at 1000h in Queen Street, W - ton and catch the Service 527 1015h bus to Gornal Wood. Walk starts with The Old Bulls Head in Gornal Wood.

Sun 28 Aug - Three Castles Walk - 11.5 miles M Bernard 07745 845674 * 09:00 West Park or 10:00 Roadside Parking, Broncroft. /Exp217 SO545869 For Broncroft, take B4368. Bridgnorth - Craven Arms road, turn left for Tugford, at T. junction turn right for Broncroft. Go past fortified house and car parking is 400 yards after bend on left. Leader not at West Park. Alan 07737 590012 Wed 31 Aug - Trysull - 4 miles L 18:45 Bell Inn car park, Trysull. NB earlier start time, and afterwards at The Bell. LR139/Exp219 SO853943 Sat 3 Sep - Kyrewood - 10 miles L Susan 01902 621187, 07792 147730 08:20 West Park or 09:30 Main car park with swimming pool, Tenbury Wells. /Exp203 SO595684 Tue 6 Sep - Summerhouse Stroll - 5 miles E Theresa 01902 847041 09:45 Co-op car park, Codsall or 10:00 Summerhouse pub CP, Kingswood The LR127/Exp219 SJ831024 Summerhouse is situated on the A464 Shifnal road just past Kingswood Business Park. Sat 10 Sep - Shropshire Lake District SY12 0DP - 8.5 miles L Shiona & Margaret 01952 730313, 01902 756643 08:45 West Park or 10:00 P&D CP opposite the Mere, Ellesmere. Meet at 10:00 at the LR126/Exp240 SJ407344 Visitor Centre by the Mere at Ellesmere. Not many stiles. Pubs at the end in the town and the chance to enjoy canal boats on the Llangollen Canal at the annual Ellesmere Festival. Sun 11 Sep - The Welsh Waterfall - 10 miles S Paul 01922 496965, 07803253558 10:00 Public CP, Llangynog, Powys. NO WP MEET. /Exp255 SJ054263 Tea shop at halfway, Pubs at end. Fri 16 Sep - SOCIAL EVENING - A talk on Antarctica by Garth Commencing at 1930h Tettenhall Wood Institute. Sat 17 Sep - Compton, west of Kinver - 7.5 miles L Caroline 01902 843176 09:15 West Park or 10:00 Holy Austin Rock CP, roadside parking Compton Road, LR138/Exp219 SO836836 Kinver. Walking in attractive undulating countryside between Kinver Edge and the Sheepwalks. Sun 18 Sep - All the hills around Sedgley - 15 miles S Stuart 07935 840845 10:00 Meet at The Cabin Shopping Centre CP, Alderwood Precinct, The Northway, LR139/Exp219 SO912945 Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 3QY. NO WP MEET. Sat 24 Sep - A Hopesay Hike - 10.5 miles M / S Bernard 07745 845674 * 08:45 West Park or 10:00 Roadside parking opposite old barns, Hopesay. Leader not LR137/Exp217 SO390833 at WP. Hopesay village, which is just past Kangaroo inn, Aston on Clun. Field paths + tracks and the great Shropshire countryside. Sun 25 Sep - Potter past Wedgewood ST15 8QW - 9.5 miles L Jill 07572642100 * 09:10 West Park or 10:00 West Bridge Park (Riverside CP), Stone. Leader not at WP. /Exp258 SJ903335 Walk is from Stone to Barlaston then return to Stone along canal. A few stiles and a short flight of steps. Pub on canal and also in Stone at end of walk if required. Sat 1 Oct - Wart Hill Wander SY7 9QL - 10 miles M / S Julie 01902 781501 08:45 West Park or 10:00 Secret Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms. Pub stop 3/4 LR137/Exp217 SO435825 way round (drinks only). Sun 2 Oct - Severn Up - 11 miles L / M Craig 01902 560227 09:30 West Park or 10:00 Severn St car park (Pay & Display), Bridgnorth, Low Town. LR138/Exp218 SO722929 CP nr Fox Inn in Low Town on A442. A scenic walk heading upstream of the Severn on the West bank & taking in Apley Suspension Bridge & Station House, together with the lovely Astley Abbots. Many options for refreshments in Bridgnorth afterwards. Tue 4 Oct - Bilbrook Paths & Lanes WV8 1HZ - 5.25 miles E Theresa 01902 847041 10:00 The Woodman pub CP, Bilbrook. The Woodman pub is in the centre of Bilbrook. It LR127/Exp219 SJ879033 is the only pub in Bilbrook and is Black & White, opposite the village green.

Sun 9 Oct - A Wander to Wentnor SY6 6PG - 12 miles S John 01902 765323 08:00 West Park or 09:00 Railway Station car park, Church Stretton. Short pub stop at LR137/Exp217 SO455936 The Crown, Wentnor. Multiple stiles on the route and several steep ascents. The Railway Station has two parking locations, either 1st left off Sandford Avenue after the railway bridge or left at the traffic lights and then turn right almost immediately. Use the spaces for train users and not the P&D area. Footbridge gives access to either. Sun 16 Oct - EPOHREDLIW - Wilderhope backwards! TF13 6JR - 10 miles M Kerry & Helen 01902 686939, 01902 340887 09:00 West Park or 10:00 Brockton. Park on roadside just off B4378 round the corner to /Exp217 SO577938 The Feathers or at small car park near the school. No pub stops but lunchtime at Wilderhope Manor. Several stiles. Fri 21 Oct - SOCIAL EVENING Pub Meet - tba Sat 22 Oct - Grindon and Beeston Tor - 10 miles S Richard 01922 692929 * 08:30 West Park or 10:00 Grindon village CP (near church). LEADER NOT AT WP. LR36/OL24 SK085545 Suggested route: North from Stone on A520, right onto A52, left onto B5053, right about a mile after Onecote, car park signposted entering village. Hilly walk via Hamps Valley, Musden Wood, Manifold Valley and Wetton. Pub stop in Wetton after lunch; no pubs left in Grindon. About 20 stiles. Mon 24th Oct 2011 to Fri 28th Oct inc. Holiday in Tenby, South Wales. Helen 01902 340887 Staying at the Park Hotel, North Cliff, Tenby. Half Board based on two people sharing a double or twin ensuite room, coach and driver's tip 220.00. For sole occupancy 9.50 per day extra. The coach will give us the opportunity of doing linear walks (Pembroke Coastal Path) and also taken to places like Pembroke, Carmarthen and St Davids. Bookings were taken during the but there may be places available if you haven't already booked. Contact Helen to find out. non walkers to be previous programme, Sat 29 Oct - Himley and Baggeridge WV5 0JJ - 5.5 miles L Geraldine 01902 324064 10:00 Red Lion Inn, Wombourne (Please park on the road) off A449. A few stiles and LR139/Exp219 SO880932 pub at end plus café (with toilets) in middle. No WP meet. (256 bus, get off immediately after Wombourne roundabout on A449 and a short walk to Red Lion). Sun 30 Oct - Worfield ( nearest WV15 5LF ) - 12 miles S Anne 01902 845214 * 09:00 GMT!! West Park or 09:30 GMT!! Village Hall car park, Worfield. Leader not at LR138/Exp218 SO762953 West Park. 15+ stiles, no pub stop, walk goes north to Beckbury via Badger Dingle. Tue 1 Nov - Around Albrighton WV7 3JA - 5 miles E Theresa 01902 847041 09:30 Co-op car park, Codsall or 10:00 CP adjacent to Crown Inn, High St, Albrighton. /Exp219 SJ813041 The Crown CP is in the middle of Albrighton on the central crossroads. This will be Theresa s last led Tuesday walk. The Groups thanks Theresa for having taken over the Tuesday walk slot and appreciates the large amount of time and effort she has put into these walks. Sat 5 Nov - Wheaton Aston to Codsall - 8 miles L Theresa & Alan 01902 847071, 01902 844251 No WP meet. Catch 880 bus at 0921h from Bakers Way bus stop, Codsall, and walk LR127/Exp219 SJ865036 back from Wheaton Aston. Pub at end. Sun 6 Nov - Staffordshire Hundreds (Seisdon) WV5 8BU - 10.5 miles L Geraldine 01902 324064 * 09:00 West Park or 09:30 Round Oak car park, Wombourne. A few stiles and pub at LR139/Exp219 SO864931 end. With very grateful thanks to Dr John Lester whole originally devised this series of 5 walks. Leader not at West Park. (256 bus, get off at New Inn pub and walk along Ounsdale Road to start). Sun 13 Nov - A walk around the gorge - 9 miles L Susan 01902 621187, 07792 147730 09:15 West Park or 10:00 CP by Police Station, Madeley, Telford /Exp242 SJ701044 There will be a brief stop at Ely's early on and a late pub stop. Few stiles. Fri 18 Nov - Group AGM and our 30th Birthday Drinks. Geraldine 01902 324064 We invite all those who have ever (yes ever - even 30 years ago) walked with this group to join us for a drink to celebrate 30 years of friendship and walking together. If you are in contact with any founder members please let them know. Commencing 1930h Tettenhall Wood Institute.

Sat 19 Nov - Codsall and Beer Festival WV8 1DB - 5 miles E Alan 01902 844251 10:00 Co-op car park, Codsall. No WP meet. LR127/Exp219 SJ864036 Easy walk, some stiles followed by Beer Festival in Firs Club located off Co-op Car Park off Station Road, Codsall, for those interested - food available. Sun 20 Nov - Highley - 7 miles L Caroline 01902 843176 09:10 West Park or 10:00 Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley, signed from village. LR138/Exp218 SO754840 Meet at Severn Valley Visitors Centre car park. Do not cross river. Approach from Alveley. Follow brown sign from there. Sat 26 Nov - Pattingham Potter WV6 7DU - 6.5 miles L Geraldine 01902 324064 * 09:30 West Park or 10:00 Village Hall car park, Pattingham This was cancelled last LR138/Exp219 SO821990 year because of snow! A few stiles and a pub at end. Leader not at West Park. Sun 27 Nov - Staffordshire Area AGM Organisers Mid Staffs Group. Venue Walton Village Hall, Main Road, Stafford, ST17 0LD There will be a 5 mile walk starting at 1000h, followed by your picnic lunch at the venue and the Area AGM at 1400h. This will be followed by a speaker. Light refreshments will be available. Further details in September Step Out. Sat 3 Dec - Bull & Bladder - Delph - 9 miles L John 01902 765323 09:40 Railway Station, Wolverhampton NO WEST PARK MEET. Pub walk - waterproofs and torch required. Purchase rail ticket, book to Dudley Port. Bus home - bring change. Be at the station 0940h LATEST!! and meet on the 09:49h train. Sun 4 Dec - Chair's Christmas Walk & Lunch TF11 8PS 5 miles L Geraldine 01902 324064 10:00 Bell Inn, Tong. Lunch is 1230 for 1300. The cost is 13 for 3 courses. LR127/Exp242 SJ792082 The menu will be available in mid September; please look on our web site or contact Geraldine for details and return the booking form to Treasurer before 16 Nov 2011. The walk is to the east of Tong using a number of permissive paths - some with long grass. A few stiles. Sat 10 Dec - Stroll to Swindon DY6 0BJ - 4 miles L Geraldine 01902 324064 * 09:30 West Park or 10:00 The Old Bush Inn CP, Hinksford, Swindon. The Old Bush LR138/Exp219 SO867897 Inn car park, Hinksford, Swindon. NOT the Swindon Old Bush pub! But the Old Bush at Hinksford. A few stiles and pub at end. Leader not at West Park. Sun 11 Dec - The Wrekin: Double Helix off The Wrekin Track - 11 miles S Stuart 07935 840845 * 08:55 West Park or 09:30 CP on East side of lane by M54 bridge, Ercall Wood. Leader LR138/Exp219 SJ646102 not at WP. Real ale at the Cock Hotel, Wellington towards the end of the walk. Picnic lunch. Coffee break at Halfway House. Sat 17 Dec - Christmas Drinks at The Oddfellows - WV6 8AA From noon members of the group come for a chat, drink and often lunch. Our meeting area is the far left hand corner as one walks through the entrance. It is slightly elevated with a wooden balustrade and is adjacent to the window. LR139/Exp219 SO882988 Sun 18 Dec - Caer Caradoc - 10 miles S John 01902 765323 09:00 West Park or 10:00 Lay-by on B4371, Hope Bowdler. Bring Packed Lunch, short LR138/Exp217 SO476926 pub stop.