January 26th  2018  WITLEY  Meet:   Witley Village Hall, which is on the right, on the A443.  Donation £1 per car  Map:  Exp 204 GR 753 663 Length:  6 miles in rolling countryside, passing in front of Witley Court, plus a tea and cake option towards the finish.  Distance from Pershore:  20 miles, driving time 40 minutes  Leader:  Jenny B    February 9th     EVESHAM Meet:   Raphael’s restaurant carpark, Boat Lane, Hampton Ferry, Evesham WR11 4BP   Map:    Exp 205, GR 035433   Length:  4.5 miles.  History is all around on this mainly riverside walk.  Excellent restaurant if you want to stay for lunch or a drink   Distance from Pershore:  6.5 miles, driving time 15 mins, passenger contribution £1 Leader:  Evie                    February 23rd FLADBURY   Meet:   Pershore Rugby Club, Mill Lane, Wyre Piddle, WR10 2JF   Map:   Exp 190, GR 956468   Length:                6.5 miles, easy walking visiting three local villages, with possibility of calling in at a pub before returning to the start.   Distance from Pershore:  1.5 miles (you can walk across the Water Meadows!)               Leaders:   Cherie and Peter   March 9th          WELLAND Meet:   Marlbank Inn, Marlbank Road, Welland WR13 6NA. Please park at top end of carpark Map:    Exp 190, GR 786403 Length:   5 miles. Mainly flat with one slight incline.  Pub lunch recommended Distance from Pershore:  12 miles, driving time 30 mins, passenger contribution £1.50 Leaders:    Jo and Dave                March 23rd       SPETCHLEY/SNEACHILL Meet:   Park in lane just after Nightingale Inn at Sneachill, which is a right turn off A44 coming from Pershore Map:   Exp 204, GR  909533   Length:  4.5 miles around the Spetchley estate, we may see their famous daffodils Distance from Pershore:  6 miles, driving time 15 minutes. Passenger contribution £1 Leaders:  Alastair and Catherine             April 6th                           UPTON ON SEVERN Meet:   Layby (was the old road) on B4104 out of Upton on Severn Map:    Exp 190, GR 851401 Length:  5.5 miles, flat open countryside over to Longdon Heath, returning via Tunnel Hill, 9 stiles. Distance from Pershore:  15 miles, driving time 30 minutes, passenger contribution £1.50 Leader:                Audrey             April 20th              GRAFTON FLYFORD Meet:   Grafton Flyford Church Map:    Exp 204, GR 963557 Length:   6.5 miles.  Walking through Grafton Wood, which belongs to Worcestershire Wildlife Trust , and the surrounding area. Fairly gentle. Distance from Pershore: 7.5 miles, driving time 15 minutes, passenger contribution £1 Leaders:   Cynthia and Jean           May 4th             DEFFORD   Meet:                Defford Village Hall Map:                  Exp 190, GR 922432 Length:                           4 miles over gentle countryside to Birlingham Distance from Pershore: 3 miles, Driving time 10 minutes, Passenger contribution £1.00 Leaders:            Heather and Claire   May 18th           STANTON AND LAVERTON   Meet:                Free carpark in Stanton (donation if you wish) Map:                  Explorer 45, GR 068342 Length:                           4 miles. Steep climb to start, then easier walking, with good views. Distance from Pershore: 15 miles, Driving time 30 minutes, Passenger contribution £2.00 Leader:                           Rosemary                           June 1st                           WINCHCOMBE   Meet:                Carpark by the Library and School Map:                  Explorer 45, GR 023123 Length:                           6 miles, with some climbing and lots of history Distance from Pershore: 15 miles, Driving time 30 minutes, Passenger Contribution £2.00 Leaders:            Tony B and Evie                           June 15th              NORTH AND WEST MALVERN   Meet:                Tank Quarry Picnic Place, signed to the left off B4232, North Malvern. Map:                  Explorer 190 GR 768470 Length:                4.5 miles This is an undulating walk from North Malvern to Storridge, crossing the border between Worcestershire and Herefordshire, within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Distance from Pershore:  16 miles, driving time 35 minutes, passenger contribution £2.00 Leaders:            Claire and Heather                              June 29th           COTSWOLD SUMMER SPECIAL   Meet:                Green Dragon Inn, Cockleford, Cowley  This is off the A435, the road from Seven Springs roundabout to Cirencester.  After about two miles along theA435, there is a sign to the right to Cockleford ¼ mile and a brown tourist sign for the Inn.  To get to Seven Springs, take M5 to Jt 11a, follow A417 up Crickley Hill to the Air Balloon Inn and go straight over the roundabout on to the A436. After two miles there is a double roundabout where the A435 we want is to the right, at the first roundabout. Sat Nav users – postcode is GL53 9NW MAP:                  Explorer 179, GR 968143 Length:                5.5 miles of rolling Cotswold countryside (otherwise known as hills, but not big ones!)                               Lunch has been booked at the pub. Distance from Pershore:  30 miles, Driving time 60 minutes, Passenger contribution £4.50 Leader:                           Rosemary                           July 13th            COACH TRIP  BATH SKYLINE WALK                             The coach will drop us at the start of the 6 mile walk and pick us up again to return to Pershore at about 5 o’clock.  If the going gets too much, there is a cut-off to avoid some climbing.  Publicity says “Enter another world, onto the skyline hills above Bath and beyond, through six miles of meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys”.  Only two stiles, and the views of Bath are outstanding. Leaders:            Audrey and Rosemary   July 27th            CONDICOTE   Meet:                Condicote village, near to the village hall which is on LHS as you enter the village. Map:                  Outdoor Leisure 45, GR 152283 Length:                6.0miles from Condicote to Hinchwick Manor through lovely Cotswold countryside.  A few inclines, but nothing too taxing. Distance from Pershore: 22 miles, driving time 40minutes, passenger contribution £2.00 Leader:                           Sue Allard and Tricia                       Aug 10th                STOKE POUND   Meet:                   Queen’s Head Inn, beside the canal at Stoke Pound. A good place for lunch after the walk. Map:                  Explorer 204 GR 963679 Length:                5.5 miles, following the Worcester Birmingham Canal before turning to walk through pastures, field paths and minor lanes. The terrain is undulating rather than hilly. Distance from Pershore:  20 miles, driving time 30 minutes, passenger contribution £2.00 Leaders:            David and Carmella                        Sept 2nd to 6th GOWER HOLIDAY, KING’S HEAD, LLANGENNITH SEPTEMBER 7TH A WALK AROUND WORCESTER ON THE 6 MILE GIRAFFE TRAIL, FOLLOWING THE DECORATED GIRAFFES AROUND THE CITY ON THE TRAIL DEVISED IN AID OF ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE.  MEET AT THE CAR PARK IN WAVERLEY ST, WORCESTER AT USUAL TIME 9.45.  BOOTS NOT NECESSARY, WALKING SHOES ADVISED. TO FIND WAVERLEY STREET.  TAKE A44 FROM PERSHORE INTO WORCESTER CITY CENTRE ALONG LONDON ROAD, TURN LEFT AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE COMMANDERY, FIRST RIGHT AFTER PETROL STATION, AND CONTINUE STRAIGHT AHEAD.  CAR PARK IS ON THE RIGHT BY THE CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND. LEADER – JENNY BRUMHEAD                      SEPTEMBER 21ST AN ALL DAY WALK OF 8.5 MILES, STARTING FROM THE NIGHTINGALE INN AT SNEACHILL, PERMISSION HAS BEEN GIVEN TO USE THEIR CAR PARK. IT WOULD BE COURTEOUS FOR SOME TO HAVE A DRINK IN THE BAR AFTERWARDS.  PLEASE BRING A PACKED LUNCH AND A DRINK.  TERRAIN IS GENTLE, MOSTLY PASTURE WITH SOME STILES.  LEADER – ALASTAIR LAWSON AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2018   October 5th              WAINLODE   Meet:                       Red Lion Inn, Wainlode.  Parking restricted, please try to fill cars.   To find Wainlode, which is not on my AA map, drive out of Tewkesbury on A38 towards Gloucester.  At second traffic lights, turn right on B4213 signed Ledbury.  Go through Lower Apperley (50mph) and turn left IMMEDIATELY after the derestriction sign.  This is signed Wainlode and Norton.  The pub is one mile along this lane.  Please park tidily and it would be courteous if some could buy a drink after the walk.  Map:                        Exp 179, GR 849259 Length:                        4.5 miles, gentle walking, with a big view over the Severn Vale from a very little hill (200ft).  Walk back along the Severn Way Path.  Driving distance:      18 miles, 40 minutes, passenger contribution £2.00 Leader:                     Rosemary Davis                                     October 19th            SNOWSHILL   Meet:                       Snowshill free carpark, NT. Map:                        OL 45, GR 098339 Length:                        5 miles, with one steep bit.  Refreshmments at Snowshill Manor, NT or at Snowshill Arms, a Donnington pub. Driving distance:     14 miles, 35 minutes, passenger contribution £2.00 Leader:                     Tony Neath and Anne Stuart                                    November 2nd              LOWER BROADHEATH   Meet:                       Elgar Museum, Elgar Birthplace Trust Map:                        Exp 204, GR 802556 Length:                        5 miles, from the museum along lanes and fields.  Some may like to visit the NT museum or the café. Driving distance:         13 miles, 30 minutes, passenger contribution £2.00 Leaders:                      Cynthia and Jean                                         November 16th         EARL’S CROOME   Meet:                       Earl’s Croome church.  Parking restricted, please try to fill cars. Map:                        Exp 190, GR 870421 Length:                     5 miles, not arduous, nothing more than gentle slopes. Driving distance:     6.5 miles, 15 minutes, passenger contribution £1.00 Leader:                     Audrey Newstead                                    November 30th              “ROUND EVESHAM WALK”   Meet:                          The walk starts at the Almonry, please park either in town centre carparks (£3 for 3 hours) or in any side street that you are happy with and make your way to the Almonry to start at the usual time, 9.45am. Map:                           Exp 205, Length:                        5 miles.  The walk has been devised by Evesham Rambling Club as part of the town plan to open up parts of the riverside and to explore Evesham’s heritage. Driving distance:         6 miles, 15 minutes, passenger contribution £1.00 Leaders:                      David and Jo Smith                                      December 14th            OMBERSLEY   Meet:                          Ombersley High Street, close to Checketts Deli., or by the church. Map:                           Exp 204, GR 844635 Length:                        5.75 miles.  Gentle countryside not far from the River Severn. Driving distance:         15 miles, 40 minutes, passenger contribution £2.00 Leader:                        Tony Braddock                                       December 28th            CHRISTMAS AMBLE   Meet at Pershore Bridges for a 3.5 mile stroll to see our local wildlife and to get over any slight indulgences of Christmas.  Possibility of wine and mince pies at the end if you have been good.      v

13^th January 2012 - Start at Hawbridge from the road off the B4084 that leads to The Bird in Hand pub. A flat 3 mile walk to Wadborough and back, 8 stiles, will be muddy.  Map:- Explorer 190, GR 908491.                 Leaders Jenny and Denzil Devos

27^th January 2012 - Park at and start from Stanton Village Club, which is on the road into the vil from the Broadway direction. A 6 mile Cotswold walk with a long steep climb at the start, no stiles. Good pub for lunch afterwards (Donnington beer). 
Map:- Explorer 45, GR 068343.                                                                                                      Leader Rosemary Davis

10^th February 2012 - Start from Elmley Castle picnic site, which is on the right hand side of the road, opposite the cricket ground, just through the narrow road. About 4 miles of easy walking through Netherton and Kersoe, with no hills, a few stiles and maybe some muddy patches.  Map:- Explorer 190, L/R 150, GR 984411.                                                        Leader Denis Wager

24^th February 2012. - Start from Hollybush car park. A 5 mile walk from Hollybush around Ragged Stone Hill, over Chase Hill and across the Bromesberrow Estate, returning through the woodland around Ragged Stone Hill. Some fairly steep ascents, could be muddy. 2 Stiles. Map Explorer 190, GR 758369.                                                                               Leader Gareth Harries

9^th March. - Start from the very top of Westmancote. Parking is limited, so share cars where possible. A stiffish climb to the top of Bredon Hill, lovely views when you get there.  Map Explorer 190, GR 945380.           Leaders Elizabeth Wilson and Celia Guest

23^rd March.  - Start from Pershore Bridges car park. A 7 mile walk through Pensham to Great Comberton to Nafford Lock, returning through Birlingham and Tiddesley Wood. Sure to be muddy, 7/8 stiles. Map Explorer 190, GR 953451.
                                                                                                                                                       Leader Gareth Harries

6^th April. (Good Friday). – Start from Evesham Sports Club, Blind Lane off Albert Road (WR11 4LE), parking near to the club house. A fairly flat 4 mile walk, no stiles, along the Avon to Abbey Park, then via riverside near to the weir, along track to Oxstalls farm and then to Greenhill and back along Sawmills Lane to the river and Sports Club. Map: Explorer 205, GR 032439.   
                                                                                                                                                         Leader Sue Allard

20^th April. - Start from Waitrose car park in Alcester. (Free parking)  An undemanding 5.5 mile walk through beautiful open countryside, with good views, 3 stiles.                                                                                          Leader Alastair Lawson

4^th May. - Start from car park behind Overbury Cricket Club. Initially we will walk in the direction of Kemerton, then up the hill, across towards Conderton and back to Overbury. A pleasant and varied walk on the south side of the hill.  
Map: Explorer 190, GR 959375.                                                                                                   Leader Chris O’Loughlin

18^th May 2012. - Start from Ashton-under-Hill church lych-gate. A 5 mile circular walk through Grafton and Paris. Some steep bits, some muddy bits.  Map:- Explorer 190, GR 998377.                                                      Leaders Trish Baker and Ray Lewis

1^st June 2012. - Start at Defford Village Hall car park. An easy 3.5 mile walk past Defford Airfield towards Bourne Bank, with 4 stiles. Lovely views without the climb! Map:- Explorer 190, GR 917433.                                      Leader Heather Greenhalgh  

15^th June 2012. - Start from Elmley Castle, top of the main street near the pub, roadside parking. A 5 mile walk to the top of Bredon Hill, so the first hour will be steep uphill - 1000 feet.  Map:- Explorer 190, GR 982412.  Leaders Jenny and Denzil Devos

29^th June 2012. - Start at Croome Arch, A 4 mile walk mostly round the edge of the Croome Estate, undulating in parts, good views, 5 stiles.   Map:- Explorer 190, GR 888448.                                                                      Leader Heather Greenhalgh

 13^th July 2012. - Start from Barbourne Worcester, Sunnyside Road opposite Gheluvelt Park. Catch the 10.00(ish) bus to Droitwich, walk from Droitwich to Hanbury, may involve some road walking, along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal to Worcester. Flat and about 9 miles.  Map:- Explorer 204, GR 846565.                                                      Leader Mike Taylor

 27^th July 2012. - Start from Rous Lench. 4 miles easy walking, passing through Abberton and Radford. 
Map:- Explorer 205, GR 014534.                                                                                  Leaders Trish Baker, and Ray Lewis

24^th August. - Start from car park next to the school at Upton Snodsbury. Mainly good walking on grass and public footpaths, one easy stile.  Map:- Explorer 204, GR 942544.                                                          Leaders Edward and Elizabeth Crowther

7^th September. - Start from the village car park, Church Lench. A 6 mile walk to Atch Lench, then over fields to Harvington and through orchards back to Church Lench. One steep climb and a few medium slopes, 6 stiles.  Map:- Explorer 205, GR 024511.                                                                                                        Leader Gareth Harries

21^st September. - Start from Waitrose car park in Alcester. A 5.5 mile walk through undulating countryside, bordering on the Ragley Estate, with panoramic views.                                                                                           Leader Alastair Lawson

5^th October. - Start from St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve car park, Upper Welland. Take A4104 from Upton upon Severn to Welland and Malvern. About 5 and a bit miles flat walk with 10 stiles.  Map:- Explorer 190, GR 780414.   
                                                                                                                                    Leaders Denzil and Jenny Devos

19^th October. - Start from small lay-by just off the A44 at Wickhamford. A 3.5 miles walk to Murcot and Wickhamford Church, no hills, some stiles.  Map:- Explorer 205, GR 065415.                                                                         Leader Denis Wager

2^nd November 2012. - Start from Snowshill free car park, which is on the right, just past the entrance to Snowshill Manor, on the road from Broadway. A 5 mile walk through undulating Cotswold countryside, including one area which is an SSI. Map OL 45, GR 097340.                                                                                                                                           Leader Sue Allard

16^th November. - Start from Eckington Bridge car park. A 3.5 mile walk to Strensham Lock and back via Eckington.  Could be muddy beside the river. Map Explorer 190 GR 922423.                                                                        Leader Ray Lewis

30^th November. - Cancelled due to floods - A 6 mile fairly level walk with a few stiles from Throckmorton church.  Map Explorer 190 GR 981499                                                                                           Leaders:- Heather Greenhalgh and Daphne Glover

14^th December. - Cancelled due to bad weather - Start at Piper’s Wood car park. Map A 4 mile walk through the wood to Hanbury church, then through the grounds of Hanbury Hall to the Droitwich canal and across several fields back to the start. Explorer 204, GR 955652.                                                                                                                                     Leader Gareth Harries

28^th December. - Cancelled due to waterlogger fields - Start from The Nightingale, Sneachill. About a 3 mile walk around Spetchley, returning to The Nightingale for lunch.                                                                               Leader Alastair Lawson

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