Walks Programme

We'll venture through Langport, Aller Woods, High Ham, and Huish Episcopi. If the firing range happens to be in use we will instead have to skirt past the man at Nettlebed Cottage who wards walkers off with a shotgun. We'll get a lovely view of Aller Moor on the levels from Aller Hill. We should see blue bells in Aller Woods. We'll walk past Stembridge Mill (the last remaining thatched windmill in the UK) and the Church in the Field at Low Ham. Suggested visit to the pub in Pitney (The Halfway House) after the walk. Optional visit to Murphys Bar one quarter of the way round.
Park and meet from Langport car park (free).

A walk starting from Vivary Park. Drinks after in the Vivary Arms.
Parking available in Town Centre Car Parks, free parking after 18:00. Meet at Vivary Park gates at the top of High Street.

We will be catching the train from Taunton to Tiverton Parkway (probably the 0916, arriving 0927, but to be confirmed). The walk will follow the route, or as close as possible, of the Grand Western Canal. We will finish at Taunton train station. The walk is fairly long, but relatively flat. There are also some interesting remains of old canal structures to see along the way. We will be passing through the edge of Wellington, and so there is the possibility of leaving or joining the group there (connection with Taunton by First bus which runs hourly service on Sundays). Not sure what sort of times this bus service runs- contact me in advance if you plan to do this so we can co-ordinate rendez-vous.
NB. Longer serving members may recall I led this walk in two halves (due to a cycle accident) in 2006, finally a chance to walk it all at once!
Park at Kilkenny car park adjacent to Taunton Train Station (free on Sundays). Meet at Taunton train station entrance hall by ticket office.
PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY START TIME TO ALLOW TIME TO FOR TRAIN TRAVEL.

A summer evening stroll to the top of Glastonbury Tor. Returning through lanes and fields for post walk Fish and Chips or similar in Glastonbury.
Park and meet in St. Dunstan’s car park (adjacent to the Abbey entrance), Magdalene Street, Glastonbury. Parking free after 6pm

Starting at Selworthy village, there is a steep climb to Selworthy beacon with stunning views of the Bristol channel, Dunkery Beacon & Porlock Weir. Then returning via Bossington beach and West Luccombe.
Park & meet in Selworthy village National Trust car park just past the church, £1 donation. Please do not park in front of the church.

Another attempt at last year’s Christmas walk which was not possible due to flooding. A figure of 8 walk following the river bank, farmland and woodlands and visiting the village of Brushford and Marsh Bridge.
Park and meet in the ‘Exmoor House’ public car park, Kemps Way, Dulverton, TA22 9HL. Approx. £4.50 for all day parking so car sharing highly advisable.

A short walk through Nine Springs Country Park and to Barwick. Choice of food at Akash Indian, Palmers Fish and Chips or Modellos after the walk.
Park at Yeovil Leisure Complex & meet at the statues outside of Frankie and Bennys'.

Walking from Wells to Maesbury Castle (just north of the old Wells-Frome road) on the top of the Mendips for great views and to Dinder.
Free parking may be possible in Silver Street, and / or South St, subject to space available. However, if not, there are other public car parks within 10 minutes' walk, elsewhere. All of these charge on Sundays. (Mendip Council website advises Tucker Street £2.70 for all day & Princes Road £6.50 for all day). The starting / meeting point for the walk is at the North end of Silver Street, Where it meets the moat around the Bishop's Palace.

A walk taking in Stoke St Mary and the surrounding countryside starting at the pub and ending at the pub.
Park and meet in the Half Moon Inn pub car park (no charge for parking)
Food and drinks in the pub afterwards.

A walk along the coastal path and through farmland with a few hills. Optional pub or tea room visit at end of walk.
Park & meet at Kilve Beach car park (charge approx. £2.50).

A hilly walk from West Shepton with all round views. Picnic lunch, pub at the end.
Park and meet on the hill on St Peters Road just off A371.

A Planning Meeting will follow the walk. Please bring ideas for walk and socials for the next programme (Sept to Dec 2013) to the pub.

A dog friendly walk on the Quantocks.
Park and meet at the start at the Forest Office near Plainsfield. (Free parking)

A relaxing walk through Taunton’s newest country park and discover the tranquil surroundings of Longrun meadows. Choice of free car parks after 6pm nearby.
Meet outside Debenhams (North St) at 7pm.

The walk is to Ashton Windmill where we will stop for lunch. Hopefully the windmill will be open for people to look inside if they want. Drink in the George pub after.
Park and meet in the free car park at the Borough Mall in Wedmore along Cheddar Road.

The next programme will run from September to December 2013. Please send your ideas as soon as possible.
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A flat walk exploring the moors and droves around Kingsbury Episcopi, including a section of the River Parrett.
Sadly there is not a car park in the village so please spread out and park considerately (No charge for parking). We will meet at the old jail house (small round building) in the middle of the village, on a compact triangle of grass.

A weekend of Moderate walks in South Devon based at the YHA Hostel in Salcombe.
If you wish to come along, please contact us and we will provide you with the code to enable you to book directly through the YHA website at a discounted rate to the normal price of £18.50 per night. Early booking is suggested to avoid disappointment.
There will be a full Coastal walk on Saturday and a shorter walk on Sunday with a pub meal on Saturday night. Also please note cars will have to be moved during the day as parking is for National Trust members only.

An historic 6.5 mile walk from Taunton town centre (mills, water and railways). This undemanding walk starts from the railway station. Refreshments available in various establishments in Taunton or Ring O' Bells in Norton Fitzwarren. (TBA on the day). Dog friendliness: Dogs are welcome but Leads are required when crossing roads and may be needed elsewhere.
Meet at Taunton Rail Station. Park at Taunton Rail Station Car park (Kilkenny Car Park). Parking is free on Sundays.

A walk taking in the seaside town of Clevedon and surrounding area.
Parking along the Sea Front and surrounding streets (No charge for parking). Meet at the Grade 1 listed Pier on Clevedon Sea Front.

Join the Mendip Ramblers for the August Bank Holiday walking festival which is held this year on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August 2013. Each day there will be three walks of varying distances starting at 10.00am, plus one shorter walk starting at 1.00pm. Tea and cake will be available in the scout hall after each walk (for a small donation).
All walks start from The Scout Hut, The Blue School, Kennyon road, Wells, BA5 2NW.

Please note this is an event organised by The Mendip Ramblers rather than a member of SWAG.