Sunday 14th January 2024 7.00am Cotswolds Crickey Hill
Walk Organisers – Neville Village and Rob Maule
Cost of this months walk is £16.00 for members and £18.00 for visitors
The Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 787 square miles a range of rolling hills rising from the River Thames up to the Severn Valley and Evesham Vale formed from Jurassic limestone mined for its golden Cotswold stone of which many buildings are constructed of many walks and trails are available including the 120-mile-long Cotswold Way from Chipping Camden to Bath. Painswick town grew from the wool trade and many attics in the buildings face south formally being used for weaver’s workshops. It is also home to the church of Saint Mary with its 99 clipped yew trees.
There is not a pub at the end of the walk so please make use of the facilities at Crickley Hill Country Park towards the end of all the walk.Gaiters strongly recommended.
The ‘A’ party walk is a clockwise circular route starting at Birdlip Viewpoint car park (SO 93149 15411). They head south towards Birdlip, following the Cotswold Way. They turn south westwards to Cranham and continue across Cranham Common, over Saltridge Hill to Lord’s Wood. They then turn westwards past Painswick Lodge and turn northwest to bypass Paradise, allegedly named by King Charles 1st. They climb up to Painswick Beacon, turn northeast to Popes Wood, then descend Kites Hill before passing to the north of Prinknash Abbey. They go on to Coopers Hill, (home of the Spring Bank Holiday Cheese Roll Event), before descending East to Witcombe Reservoir and then turning northwest to Little Witcombe. Under the A417, they use footpaths to reach Greenfield Farm and then turn south to head for Crickley Hill. Then they head eastwards to recross A417 at the site of The Air Balloon (now demolished) and return to Birdlip Viewpoint.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Ranjit Bindarh Distance:25km Ascent: 930m
The ‘B1’ party walk is also a clockwise circular route from Birdlip Viewpoint Car Park, headingSoutheast towardsBirdlip and through Witcombe Wood following the Cotswold Way before turning South to Cranham then Northwest to Rough Park. Then turning Southwest to cross A46 and drop down to Prinknash Park and the 11th Century Abbey before recrossing the A46 to Upton Wood following the A route over Coopers Hill. Then turn South to Coopers Wood and Northeast to Witcombe Reservoir to follow the A route back to start.
Leaders: Bob Price and Paul Burns Distance:21.5km Ascent: 725m
The ‘B2’ party walk is an anticlockwise circular routefrom Birdlip Viewpoint Car Park,heading North to cross the A417 at the Air Balloon to join the Gloucestershire Way, through Rushwood Kennels past Coldwell Bottom and then Coberly to turn Northeast to Upper Coberly and then skirt Hilcot Wood to rejoin the Gloucester Way then turn left to Pegglesworth and cross A436 in a southwest direction and drop down to Severn Springs an accredited source of the Thames.Retracing routes turn left to pass Windmill Farm and follow the Cotswold Way up to Devils Chimney a limestone stack possibly left from Limestone quarrying for Kilns at nearby Shurdington. Head South to the National Star College to turn right and Northeast to Greenway Lane before turning sharp left and pass the Long Barrow along the footpath up to Crickley Hill before heading Southeast to the Air Balloon and crossing the A436 turning right and return to Birdlip viewpoint.
Leaders: Richard Gosling and Neville Village Distance:23.5km Ascent: 550m
The “C” party walk is a circular anticlockwise routealso startingfrom Birdlip Viewpoint Car Parkheading anticlockwise following the B2 route to Coberley before turning North past Hartley Bottom and up to the Cotswold Way, turning left to Devils Chimney and again following B2 walk before turning off by the site of the Roman Villa and heading through Quarry to the top ofCrickley Hill and follow B2 route to end of walk at Birdlip viewpoint.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rus Khalid Distance:15km Ascent: 407m
Map: Explorer 179 Gloucester_Cheltenham_and_Stroud
Sunday 17th March 2024 6:00am Gritstone Trail
Walk Organisers – Wendy and Bob Price
Cost of this walk is £14.00 for members and £16.00 for visitors
The Gritstone Trail is a 56 km long-distance footpath which follows the most westerly hills of the Peak District from Disley Station to Mow Cop, and on via the Macclesfield Canal to Kidsgrove Station. The trail connects the accessible and popular outdoor destinations of Lyme Park, White Nancy, Tegg's Nose and The Cloud. The high sections of the trail are all notable for gritstone scenery and provide extensive views over the Cheshire Plain.
All walks finish in Lyme Park a National Trust Property. (SJ963824).
The A Walk starts at Whitemoor Hollow (SJ915683) on the A523 and follows a circuitous route to join the Gritstone Trail near Rossen Clowes. The Gritstone Trail is then followed to Teggs Nose Country Park, then over Kerridge Hill, White Nancy and Sponds Hill to the finish at Lyme Park NT property.This is an undulating walk with no long steep ascents or descents.
Leaders: Carol Gosling and Matthew Lumley
Distance: 25km Ascent: 965m
The B1 Walk starts near Sutton Reservoir on the A523 (SJ915700) and continues in a NE direction through Sutton Lane Ends and Langley to Join the Gritstone Trail which then proceeds as the A route to the finish at Lyme Park.
Leaders: Ian Broughton and Bob Price
Distance: 21.5km Ascent: 800m
The B2 Walk starts in Macclesfield on the A537 (SJ929733) and follows the Cheshire Ring Canal in a southerly direction for a short distance. The walk continues in a SE direction following the footpath past Birch Knoll into Langley to join the Gritstone Trail and then proceeds as the A route to the finish at Lyme Park.
Leaders: Paul Burns and Neville Village
Distance: 20km Ascent: 800m
The C Walk also starts in Macclesfield on the A537 (SJ929733) and continues in an easterly direction to Teggs Nose Country Park where the Gritstone Trail is joined. The trail is followed over Kerridge Hill and White Nancy to Berristall Hall, then turns north to Park Moor to enter Lyme Park, the finish of the walk.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rus Khalid
Distance: 14km Ascent: 670m
Maps: Explorer OL24 White Peak
Explorer OL1 Dark Peak
Explorer OL268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton
Sunday 10th December 2023 Coach Leaves 7:00am
Dovedale area Peak District
This will be our first visit to the Bentley Brook Inn at Fenny Bentley for our annual dinner, giving us access to the limestone hills and dales of the southern Peak District. There will be some relatively gentle stretches of riverside walking but be aware there are also some very steep climbs so that you can work up a good appetite!
A Walk
B1 Walk (Circular)
The B1 party use footpaths and quiet lanes to reach Hamston Hill which they ascend to gain the fine ridge which gives views across Thorpe Cloud. They follow the path northwards above Dovedale, descending to the riverside at Dove Holes and continuing northwards to Milldale. They leave the River Dove and turn south westerly to reach Hall Dale where they descend to the river again but after a short distance they climb steeply before turning south to Bunster Hill. Back down to cross the river to turn south to Thorpe Mill Farm, then east to Thorpe and onto the Bentley Brook Inn.
Leaders: Bob Price and Anne Farmer Distance: 19km- Ascent 900m
B2 Walk
The B2 walk starts on the A515 just north of Alsop en le Dale where they access the Tissington Trail and then descend to Cold Eaton Bridge. They follow the River Dove southwards before climbing Shining Tor and descending to Milldale. They cross the river and turn south westerly to reach Hall Dale where they descend to the river again before climbing steeply up to reach Bunster Hill. They descend to cross the river again, and intend to climb Thorpe Cloud if time permits, before ascending from Dovedale at Lovers Leap to walk along the northern boundary of Thorpe Pastures, Gag Lane and footpaths to Fenny Bentley and the hotel.
Leaders Keith and Elaine Richards Distance: 18k – Ascent 870m
C Walk(Circular)
The C party head westwards from the hotel to Thorpe and then Thorpe Mill Farm to reach the River dove. They follow the river northwards before contouring east along the base of Thorpe cloud to reach the access path. They climb steeply to reach the summit to give good views over Dovedale. They descend and then follow the river northwards to Lovers Leap. They climb here to reach the northern boundary of Thorpe Pastures before turning southwards down Gag Lane and then use footpaths and some of the Tissington trail to return to the hotel.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village Distance: 13km –Ascent 615m
Map: Explorer 24 White Peak Area
Sunday 9th June 2024 6:00am Berwyns
Walk Organiser – Ian Broughton
Cost of this months walk is £15 members £17 non members
The Berwyn range runs roughly north–south from the A5 in the north to Lake Vyrnwy in the south. All the walks include a visit to the waterfall Pistyll Rhaeadr. It is formed by the Afon Disgynfa falling, in three stages, over a 240-foot (73 m) cliff-face. It is counted as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales and is David Beckham's favourite waterfall. The Berwyn range also played its part in causing King Henry II of England to turn back during his invasion of Gwynedd in 1165 that took a route over the Berwyns. The English invasion faced an alliance of Welsh princes led by King Owain Gwynedd, but there was little fighting – endless days of heavy rain forced the English to retreat. It can still be the same today and some areas are very boggy, so gaiters can prove useful.
A Walk
The A walk starts at Cynwyd on the B4401 (SJ057411), climbs generally south east following lanes and tracks to the memorial stone at Pen Bwlch Llandrillo, then turning south west climbs to the summit of Cadair Bronwen, The Berwyn Ridge is then traversed taking in the tops of Cadair Berwyn and Moel Sych. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Ranjit Bindarth and Tom Somervell.
Distance: 22Km Height Gain: 1178m
B1 Walk
The B1 walk starts at Hendwr on the B4401 and climbs in a generally southeast direction past Moel Pearce to join the Berwyn ridge at the summit of Cadair Bronwen. It then continues southwest along the ridge to Cadair Berwyn and then Moel Sych. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Richard Thomas and Ian Broughton
Distance: 18.3km Height Gain: 1078m
B2 Walk
The B2 walk starts at Llandrillo on the B4401 (SJ036372), and climbs in a generally south east direction to join the Berwyn ridge at the summit of Cadair Berwyn, it then continues southwest along the ridge to Moel Sych. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Catherine Frankenburg and Bob Price
Distance: 17 km Height Gain: 1065m
C Walk
The C walk starts at the top of the pass on the B4391 (SJ017305), it goes in an easterly direction over Craig Wen to the summit of Moel Sych, getting good views of the Berwyn ridge. Turning south the walk descends to Pistyll Rhaeadr. The last climb of the day takes us out of the valley at Tan-y-Pistyll, past the remnants of old silver, lead, and slate mines, over Y Clogydd to the finish at Llangynog (SJ053262).
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village
Distance: 14km Height Gain: 650m
Sunday 14th July 2024 6:00am Moel Hebog
Walk Organisers – Wendy and Bob Price Coach Leaves at 6.00am
(Cost of this walk is £17.00 for members and £19.00 for visitors)
IF YOU HAVE WALKING POLES PLEASE BRING THEM WITH YOU, IT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO USE THEM ON THE DESCENT OF MOEL HEBOG.
Moel Hebog is a mountain in Snowdonia, which dominates the view west from the village of Beddgelert, with the two lesser summits of Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn that lie on its northern ridge form the main area for our walks. On a good day there are extensive views in all directions.
Please note that the A and both B walks include some easy scrambling and a short descent of steep loose scree and rock outcrops. The walks are shorter than normal, this is to allow for the type of terrain that will be encountered on the routes. All walks finish in Beddgelert. (SH588481).
The A Walk starts at Pont Cae Gors on the A4085 (SH576509) and turns NW following the forest track past Llyn y Gader then turns SW following the path along the lower slopes of Y Garn, through the Beddgelert Forest then descending into the disused Princess Quarry (care to be taken here). From the quarry the walk passes through Bwlch Cwm-trwsgl and climbs to Bwlch Sais then steeply to the summits of Moel Lefn and Moel yr Ogof. This is followed by some easy downhill scrambling, before descending to Bwlch Meillionen. The penultimate climb is to the summit of Moel Hebog, the highest point of the day, from there the descent goes via Y Grisau followed by a cautious short section of steep loose scree and rock outcrops. The descent continues steeply in places to Bron Hebog followed by the final climb of the day to the summit of Bryn Du, descending then through the Aberglaslyn Forest to join the Snowdonia Slate Trail alongside the Afon Glaslyn which is followed to the finish in Beddgelert.
Leaders: Tom Somervell and Ranjit Bindarh
Distance: 19km Ascent: 1160m
The B1 Walk also starts at Pont Cae Gors on the A4085 (SH576509) and follows the whole of the A route to Bron Hebog after which continues through Parc Cae-Morys, the railway and A498 are then crossed before continuing past Gelert’s grave and along the river side path to the finish in Beddgelert.
Leaders: Bob Price and Ian Broughton
Distance: 15.5km Ascent: 950m
The B2 Walk starts near Rhyd Ddu (SH571725) on the A4085 and follows the whole of the A route to Bron Hebog and towards the disused mine, the railway and A498 are crossed to join and follow the riverside path to the finish at Beddgelert.
Leaders: Anne Farmer, Dennis Haycox and Rob Maule
Distance: 14km Ascent: 925m
The C Walk starts at the entrance to the Sygun Copper Mine on the A498, turns E and follows the path to Llyn Dinas, turns SW and climbs to the summit of Grib Ddu then follows the ridge to the summit of Mynydd Sygyn. Retracing the route to the col descends via the copper mines valley to Nantmor before climbing through the Aberglaslyn Woods to the summit of Bryn Du, which has extensive views across Snowdonia. A gradual descent follows along the valley with a visit to Gelerts grave and a short walk along the river to the finish in Beddgelert. (SH588481).
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village
Distance: 12km Ascent: 550m
Map: Explorer OL17 Snowdon and The Conwy Valley
Sunday 11th August 2024 6:00am Black Mountains/Hay on Wye
Walk Organiser - Tom Somervell
Cost of this months walk is £14 members £16 non members
All our walks finish at the main (Oxford Road) car park at Hay-on-Wye (OS grid ref. SO22904215). Please note that there are public toilets there, which have a 30p charge that can only be paid by a contactless card.
The A Party start at Pengenffordd on the A479 (OS grid ref. SO17352965) and head in a westerly direction past Cwmfforest and then up to the cairn at 20402860. Turning north we follow the ridge up and around to the summit of Waun Fach at 810m, the highest point. Continuing westwards we drop down to the Grwyne Fawr reservoir and then head north up to the cairn at 23453135. Turning north-west we follow the ridge to the trig point at 713m on Rhos Dirion. We now head north-east along the Cambrian Way over Twmpa (Lord Hereford’s Knob), across the road at Gospel Pass and up the other side to the summit of Hay Bluff. From here we drop down to the north and follow the Offa’s Dyke path to the finish at Hay-on-Wye.
Leaders: Tom Somervell and Ranjit Bindarh
Distance: 25.5km Height gain 1025m
The B1 Party follow a circular route, starting and finishing at Hay-on-Wye. We begin by heading south-east past Cusop church and then up and over Cusop Hill to the road at Pen-shinkle. Continuing south-east we head up through the woods and then over Cefn Hill before turning south-east past the remains of Craswall Priory. We then head west before a steep climb up to the summit of Hay Bluff. We then head south east to Gospel Pass before turning north to join and follow the same route as the A party to the finish at Hay-on-Wye. This is a tough walk near the upper limit for a B.
Leaders: Heidi Horton and Darryl Lilburn
Distance: 21.8km Height gain 780m
The B2 Party also start at Pengenffordd on the A479 (OS grid ref. SO17352965) and head north-east up and over the ruins of Castell Dinas before heading up the ridge of Y Grib. We then continue to follow the path around to the north before joining the Cambrian Way, heading north-east over Rhos Dinon and Twmpa, then following the same route as the A party over Hay Bluff and to the finish at Hay-on-Wye.
Leaders: Catherine Frankenberg and Bob Price
Distance: 18.5km Height gain 770m
The C Party start on the A438 at Glasbury (OS grid ref. SO 18103915) and head south-eastwards along paths and lanes past Tregoyd and up through Allt Wood before gaining open ground and following paths up to Gospel pass. From here we follow the same route as the A party over Hay Bluff and to the finish at Hay-on-Wye.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Russ Khalid
Distance 16.5km Height gain 650m
Map - OS 1:25000 Explorer OL13 – Brecon Beacons National Park – Eastern Area.
Sunday 15th September 2024 6:00am Moel Siabod Snowdonia
Moel Siabod – The largest mountain in the Moelwynion mountain range. The walking highlights of Moel Siabod have to be the views across Snowdon- ia, especially towards Snowdon, as well as the scramble up Daear Ddu.
Map…………………,…....Explorer OL17 Snowdon & Explorer OL 18 Harlech Walk Details……...…………………,,……..…..…Tony Francis
Friday 18th / Monday 21st October 2024 Club Weekend
Lynton North Devon
This year we will base ourselves at the Valley of Rocks Hotel. This grand, Grade II listed building sits on a clifftop location in Lynton from which you can descend the hill down to Lynmouth and its beach- es in the Cliff Railway funicular train, built in 1890. From here we can explore the coastal paths and the wooded valleys of North Devon.
Map…………………………………………………….....Explorer OL 9
Details From……………………………...……..……...Rob Maule
Sunday 13th October 2024 6:00am St Sundays Crag/Fairfield
St Sunday Crag is the high point on the north-eastern ridge of Fairfield, which runs for two miles before descending to the valley floor behind Patterdale vil- lage. Our walks all start and finish in the Patterdale Valley and all will include the summit of St Sunday Crag. The walks will include of many of the adjacent fells, namely Fairfield, Dove Crag, Hart Crag, Hartsop above How and High Hartsop Dodd among others. The inclusion of any additional tops will be dependent on the walk choice.
Map…............................................................Explorer OL5: English Lakes – North Eastern Area Walk Details……………………………………………Wendy and Bob Price
Sunday 10th November 2024 6:00am Yorkshire
This is a walk of literary interest ranging from Wuthering Heights to the Railway Children. We explore the wild brooding moors between Hebden Bridge and Haworth following the paths of Heathcliff and Cathy, including a visit to Top Withens. The walks also take in the Keighley and Worth Valley steam railway, the location of the 1970s film The Railway Children.
Map………………. ……………………………….Explorer OL 21 South Pennines Walk Details……………………………………...........Ian Broughton
Sunday 15th December 2024 7am Goyt Valley Buxton Moors
Buxton is a spa town bordered on three sides by the Peak District National Park. Our walks will explore the bridleways and footpaths on the west of the town giving us access to both the Goyt Valley and Buxton Moors and may incorporate woodland trails through Buxton Country Park, before culminating at The Cav- endish Golf Club for our Christmas Meal.
Map………………………………….......................Explorer 024 White Peak Area Walk Details……………………………………………….Carol Gosling
Sunday 11th February 2024 6:00am Mendip Hills
Cost of this months walk is £18 members £20 non members
The Mendip Hills, running east to west between Frome and Weston Super Mare, are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Although perhaps best known for their underground cave systems at Cheddar and Wookey Hole, these limestone hills are an interesting landscape of steep slopes and undulating plateau, punctuated by spectacular gorges, rocky outcrops, wooded combes and hilltops, with many ancient monuments.All walks finish in Cheddar
A Walk starts at Lower Weare and walks north westerly to climb Crooks Peak. They then follow the West Mendip Way eastwards to Shipham. They turn northwards to reach Dolebury Warren Iron Age Fort, then walk eastwards to Mendip Lodge Wood and Link. They turn southwards to reach Beacon Batch, the highest point of the day, then head southwards to Black Rock. They then climb to the path that runs along the southern cliffs of Cheddar Gorge, before descending via Jacobs Ladder into the gorge itself.
Leaders Paul Green and Carol Gosling Distance 25k -Ascent 1000m
B1 Walk begins in the lay by on the B3135 in Cheddar. They wind their way through some Cheddar streets before turning right just before Tuttors Hill and walk north easterly to Piney Sleight Farm. They continue north to the minor road using the West Mendip way to reach Rowberrow Bottom, Back Lane and eventually the Iron Age Fort at Dolebury Warren. Here they swing eastwards to Bos Swallet and East Twin Swallet before turing south to climb Beacon Batch. Their return route to the coach in Cheddar is then as the A route.
Leaders: Bob Price and Richard Thomas Distance 20.5km- Ascent 800m
B2 Walk begins in the lay by on the B3135 in Cheddar. They ascend the Cheddar Cliffs from Lippiat and then walk north easterly to Black Rock. They head northwards to Beacon Batch, then descend to Ellick House. They cross the B3134 then walk north westerly across Burrington Ham to descend to Link. They turn westwards though Mendip Lodge Wood before swinging eastwards to Boss Swallet and the south to climb Black Down. They continue south to Tynings Farm and use footpaths and bridleways to reach Tuttors Hill and the descent into Cheddar Gorge.
Leaders Ian Broughton and Paul Burns Distance 18k – Ascent 780m
C Walk starts in the lay by on the B3135 in Cheddar. They follow the B2 route to Black Rock but then continue to Velvet Bottom before turning north to Mendip Farm and up to Beacon Batch. They walk westwards before turning south to Tynings Farm. They pass GB Gruffy Nature Reserve then turn south to walk in a south westerly direction back to Cheddar.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village. Dist: 14.5km – Ascent 525m
Map: Explorer 141 Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills West
Friday 23rd - Monday26th 2024 February Club Weekend Lake District
This year we will be returning to the Bower House in Eskdale, which is per- fectly located for access to the Western Lakeland fells. We will be arrang- ing walks at A and B grade on Saturday and Sunday over some of the highest English peaks (weather permitting!)
Maps…………………Explorer OL4 The English Lakes North Western Area Explorer OL5 The English Lakes South Western Area
(Cost of this walk is £14.00 for members and £16.00 for visitors)
Kinder Scout is a high windswept upland gritstone plateau, most of which stands at around 600 metres above sea level. Part of the moor, at 636 metres is also the highest point in the Peak District. This is the largest and grandest of the great upland areas of the so-called 'Dark Peak' and it forms an imposing and fascinating area.
All of the walks are circular starting from Edale and will cover the complete circuit of the plateau.
The ‘A’ Party walk starts from Edale car park (SK124853) and climbs north over Ringing Roger then turns west and follows the southern edge of Kinder Scout passing Crowden Tower, The Wool Packs and Noe Stool to Edale rocks. Turning north the walk continues over Kinder Low to Kinder Downfall turning west crossing to the Northern edge of the plateau via the trig point on a pathless section of moor, then east along the northern edge of Kinder Scout to Fairbrook Naze. Continuing in a generally easterly direction to pass Seal Edge, Blackden Moor and Blackden Edge, leaving the perimeter path at this point the walk heads south east to trig point 590, turns south and descends through Ollerbrook Clough to the finish in Edale. (SK124853).
Leaders: Ranj Bindarh and Matthew Lumley
Distance: 23Km Height Gain: 850m
The ‘B 1’ Party walk starts from Edale car park (SK124853) and heads north then turns west to climb and scramble up Grindsbrook Clough passing along the picturesque Grindsbrook with its waterfalls. Continuing west along the southern edge of Kinder Scout passing Crowden Tower, The Wool Packs and Noe Stool to Kinder Low, the walk then turns north to Kinder Downfall. Turning east across pathless moorland to join the northern edge of Kinder Scout, then passing Seal Edge, Blackden Moor and Blackden Edge, leaving the path at this point the walk heads south east to trig point 590, turns south and descends below Ringing Roger and The Nab to the finish in Edale. (SK124853).
Leaders: Anne Farmer and Bob Price
Distance: 18Km Height Gain: 700m
The “B 2” Party walk starts from Edale Car park (SK 124853) and heads North rising through Heardsman’s Plantation and the Nab up to Ringing Roger. From here the route heads North to the 590 trig point across a pathless section of moor then follows the Northern edge of the plateau across Blackden Edge and Seal Edge before swinging slightly South of West across pathless moorland to Kinder Downfall. From here the route follows the Pennine way back to Edale via Kinder Low, through Edale Rocks descending Jacob’s ladder and on through Upper Booth before returning to Edale.
Leaders Ian Broughton and Keith Richards
Distance 18km Height Gain 700m
The ‘C’ Party walk starts from Edale car park (SK124853), heads north-west and climbs over Grindslow Knoll then turns west and follows the southern edge of Kinder Scout passing Crowden Tower, The Wool Packs and Noe Stool to Kinder Low. Turning south the walk continues over Edale Rocks then turns south east and descends via Jacobs Ladder to Upper Booth, Barber Booth and on to the finish at Edale (SK124853).
Leaders: Wendy Price and Neville Village
Distance: 13Km Height Gain: 550m
Map: 1:25000 Explorer OL1. The Peak District - Dark Peak Area
Gaiters highly recommended. Although the distances may appear less than usual the terrain is challenging in places.
Sunday 12th May 2024 6.00am Lake District Grasmere
Walk Organiser – Arthur Drinkwater Coach Leaves at 6.00am
Cost of this walk is £17.00 for members and £19.00 for visitors
These walks explore the various ridges heading Northwest from Grasmere on both sides of the slopes of Easedale, stretching towards the Langdale Pikes. At the full extent of these ridges’ views may be possible into Langstrath Valley and Borrowdale. Some of the Fells included in our walks are, Silver Howe, Blea Rigg, Sergeant Man, High Raise, Tarn Crag, High Raise, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag and more.
All walks are circular starting and finishing in the Village of Grasmere coach park. (NY340073)
The A Walk - Starting in the coach park the route passes through the Village past the church and turns into Easedale Rd, continuing until just after Goody Bridge where the route leaves the road and turns N to ascend Helm Crag, then continuing NW along the ridge over Gibson Knott, Pike of Carrs to Calf Crag. Then down Brownrigg Moss and up to Greenup Edge, turning SW and then S to High Raise, before continuing to Thunacar Knott and then Harrison Stickle. The route then turns back in a northerly direction to reach Pavey Ark descending from there down what Wainwright calls the “North Rake” to eventually reach Stickle Tarn. From here, going E to Blea Rigg, then SW over Great Castle How, Little Castle How which are passed before Lang How and Silver How, after which turning N descending to Allan Bank and turning E into Grasmere village, past the church and on to the coach park.
Leaders: Tom Somervell, Ranjit Bindarh and Paul Green.
Distance: 21km Ascent: 1142m
The B1 Walk - The B1 route is identical to the A party route until reaching High Raise. From there, the route turns SE to reach Sargeant Man before again joining the A party route over Blea Rigg and following it all the way back to the coach park in Grasmere.
Leaders: Bob Price and Keith Richards
Distance: 18.3km Ascent: 985m
The B2 Walk - The B2 route follows the A and B1 routes as far as Brownrigg Moss, then turning SW to Broadstone Head via Codale Head to Sergeant Man before turning SE towards Blea Rigg but turning W before reaching there to descend to Easedale Tarn. From there continuing between Ecton Crag and Brinhowe Crag to meet Easedale Rd at Goody Bridge and following into Grasmere village, passing the church and on to coach park.
Leaders: Arthur Drinkwater and Neville Village
Distance: 15.5km Ascent: 865m
The C Walk - Starting in the coach park, the walk passes the church and turns into Easedale Rd, continuing past Goody Bridge to cross the ford towards Easedale Tarn passing on the S side of Tarn to ascend to Belles Knott and turning N to pass Codale Tarn. After the Tarn continuing N until turning W to reach the top of Tarn Crag, on to Greathead Crag and Stenners Steps before reaching the main Far Easedale path, turning SE to join the outward route at the ford. Easedale Rd is then followed into Grasmere Village and past Church to coach park.
Leaders: Wendy Price and Rob Maule
Distance: 11.2km Ascent: 669m
Maps: Explorer OL6 and OL7 The English Lakes SW and SE Areas
Thursday 26th May 7.15pm Canwell Church
A walk through the woods and over the hills to Weeford and back. Convene in The Plough and Harrow afterwards.
Map ………………………….……….….Explorer 232: Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk details......………………………………………………………….………..John Collins
Thursday 20th June 7:15pm Sandwell Valley
Meet at the Malt Shovel on the Newton Road, Great Barr (B43 6HN) for a walk in the Sandwell Valley Country Park. This country park is perfect for a short walk where you will find a fully restored working Victorian farm with grazing meadows, walled kitchen gardens, Grade II listed buildings, a small museum and tea rooms. The park is also an RSPB nature reserve with several small lakes and bird hides.
Map…………………………………………............................Explorer 220 Birmingham
Walk Details…………………………………............................................Roger Needle
Thursday 25th July 7:15pm Kingsbury Water Park
Kingsbury Water Park is comprised of 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of stunning Country Park. Meet at the Dog and Doublet pub at Bodymoor Heath (B76 9JD) for a walk which will explore the hidden corners and wildlife of the Park. The walk may include the Birmingham and Fazeley canal,
Map…………………………………………….....Explorer 232 Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk Details…………………………………...............................Catherine Frankenburg
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14TH - FESTIVE DRINKS -7.00PM ONWARDS
A chance for members and friends to meet for an informal get together for Xmas drinks at Mere Pool, Mere Green. Come along from 7pm onwards to raise a glass together.
Tuesday 24rd February 7.45pm AGM 2024
Plough & Harrow, Slade Rd, Roughley
The AGM is the yearly opportunity for members to discuss any mat- ters with the committee in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The years accounts will be distributed in advance, and our treasurer will explain them and answer any questions.
Details From……………………………………Tom Somervell/Carol Gosling
Saturday 25th April 7:00 for7:45pm Aston Wood Golf Club
The anniversary dinner to celebrate 40 years of the Hill Walking Club. Join us for an evening of fine dining, good conversation and a chance to meet up with current and former members. Pre-booking is essential so contact us to reserve your place.
Details .............................................................................Carol Gosling
MENU
STARTERS
Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish Pate, Beetroot Chutney & Toast
Country Vegetable Soup
Honeydew Melon with Parma Ham & Raspberry Vinaigrette / Berry Compote
MAINS
Supreme of Chicken with Creamy Wild Mushroom, White Wine & Tarragon Sauce
Slow Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Smoked Bacon, Red Wine & Baby Onions
Roast Fillet of Salmon with a Creamy White Wine & Dill Sauce
Vegetable Wellington-Aubergine, Potato, Onion , Red & Yellow Peppers, Parsnip & Tomato wrapped in pastry.
DESSERTS
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Fresh Fruits
Pear & Frangipane Tart
Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce
Cheese and Biscuits
Thursday 23th May 7:15pm Hurley
Meet at The Holly Bush pub in Hurley (CV9 2HX) for a walk that will take us on footpaths acros
Map………………………………………….......Explorer 232 Nuneaton and Tamworth
Walk Details………………………...............................................................Paul Burns
The cold, 20 - seater coach for the first club walk, left the Great King Street factory on 17th February 1974, bound for Lathkill Dale. In this first year. members' subs were deducted from their monthly wages. Finding this arrangement less than satisfactory, the club was dissolved at its first AGM in February 1975, and reopened to all-comers as the Hill Walking Club - a double entendre reflecting the Hill Village area of its origin as well as our intention of being much more than a rambling club.
>Ray Siddell was the first chairman, and Stan Patchett designed the first club badge which is still seen on a few rucksacks, and now on the website. Little remains in the club archive from that very early period, but an entry from May 1975 details two walks interestingly described as a 'Ramble' and a 'Fell Walk'. The Ramble led by Joy and Ken Madeley took walkers from Patterdale, along Grisedale to finish at Grasmere. The Fell Walk led by Stan Bellaby and (of course!) Ken Smithem, was over St Sunday Crag, offering walkers a chance to watch fell runners on the Fairfield Horseshoe.
Many friendships, marriages, subgroups for weekly walks and backpacking have been generated from the contacts through the Club – we all have that common interest at heart.
May it long continue.
Ken
How do I contact the club for more information? | Use the contact email link at the top of this page, and we will get back to you. It would be useful if you leave a phone number. |
Can I come on the next walk?
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Use the email link at the top of this page and we will get back to you about coach availability, please leave a phone number |
Where do you meet? | The coach picks us up from the car park in Mere Green. |
How do I become a member? | The Club Rules require that a prospective member would normally have to complete 2 "B" walks succesfully to be eligible for club membership. |
What fitness level is required?
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A good level of fitness is required as all walks are in mountainous and sometimes remote areas.An average "B" walk is 18 kilometres in length and 900 metres of ascent, depending on the terrain,to be completed in about 6 hrs |
What equipment is needed?
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Please refer to the "Safety & Kit" link |
What do I wear?
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Please refer to the "Safety & Kit" link |
How much does it cost? | The annual membership at present is £20. The coach costs vary, depending on the distance travelled, but is generally between £17 and £22. |
Is there an age limit? | We don't have an upper age limit, -as long as you are fit enough to do the walks, thats fine. We do have a lower age limit of 18. |
Can I take my dog on the walks? | No, we don't have dogs on our Sunday walks. |
PRIVACY POLICY FOR HILL WALKING CLUB
Hill Walking Club takes your privacy seriously and is committed to ensuring that all personal information handled by the club is processed according to the legally compliant standards of the General Data Protection Regulations which came into force on 25thMay 2018. As a “controller” of the personal information that you provide to us, this privacy notice sets out how, why and for how long we will use your personal data, as well as whom it is shared with. It also explains your legal rights as a data subject and how to exercise them.
What we need from you
When you join as a member of Hill Walking Club or renew your membership, we may ask you the following personal information:
Contact details – name, address, email address, phone number and emergency contact details.
If you do not provide us with the personal information that we need this may affect our ability to offer you our membership services.
When we collect your data, we will ask your consent to use it in different ways e.g. preferred means of contact. We will only use your personal data in ways you have given us permission to do so.
Why we need your personal information
Administration
We collect and use personal data solely for administrative purposes in order to help us carry out our services to members.
This includes:
Legitimate purposes
We may also share personal information with professional and legal advisors for the purpose of obtaining advice.
We respect your privacy and will not sell or disclose your personal information to any third party, including other walking groups locally or nationally.
How we protect your personal information
Your personal information is accessed by our committee, only for the purposes set out above. It is stored by our club in a password protected computer database and paper based filing systems which are securely stored.
How long we keep your personal information
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with membership services. Unless you ask us not to, we will review and delete your personal information where you have not renewed your membership with us for one year.
You have a right to:
You can contact us by e-mail at: walking@hwcsc.co.uk
Complaints
If you are unhappy about how we have used your data, you can complain to the Honorary Secretary of the club
If you are not happy with our response, or you believe that your data protection or privacy rights have been infringed, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office which regulates and enforces data protection law in the UK. Details of how to do this can be found at www.ico.org.uk
Notification of change of Privacy Policy
Hill Walking Club reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Notice of any change will be posted on our website and will be deemed effective on publication.
Honorary Secretary
Hill Walking Club
August 2018
The following list of clothing and equipment is agreed by the Club Committee, and links directly with the club rules.If committee members are unhappy about your clothing you may be restricted in the walks you can do, or even excluded from the days walk.
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SUMMER 2024 NEWSLETTER
Here we are into July already and still waiting for summer to arrive. Let’s hope it becomes more settled and temperatures rise later in July and August to give us some warm, sunny days on the hills.
CLUB BUSINESS
Pretty quiet on the news front at this time of the year but behind the scenes, the committee are busy planning the programme of Sunday walks and weekends away for 2025.
LYNTON NORTH DEVON WEEKEND 18th-21st OCTOBER 2024
Weekend organiser Rob Maule will shortly be emailing details of balance payments to those of you who have booked to stay at the Valley of the Rocks Hotel in Lynton in October. Please pay the balance requested by required date. If you do NOT receive this email and you think you should have done, or if you have any queries re the weekend, please contact Rob directly (ramte8@yahoo.com)
LAKES WEEKEND FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY -MONDAY 3rd MARCH 2025
We are returning to the Glaramara Hotel at Seatoller, Borrowdale, which is a lovely hotel with excellent food and is in a prime location with walking all around. We have a full complement of people who have signed up, so if anyone else wants to come this will only be possible if the hotel still has any rooms available. Anyone who is interested but hasn't signed up should get in touch with Tom Somervell by email (tomsomervell@gmail.com) and he can liaise with the hotel.
BAR ON THE COACH-AKA THE SUNBURNT ARMS –NEW SYSTEM
Just a reminder that the bar is kindly run by Roger on an honesty box system. He can usually provide change but this can prove difficult if everyone proffers notes to pay. I know that many of us don’t carry cash anymore, but if you can bring coinage, it is by far the simplest method of paying for drinks and snacks.
New system: If change is not available or if you don’t have any money with you, please record in the new notebook provided, your name and what you have taken from the bar and then make a bank payment to the club account, as soon as possible, with reference "Bar". This will help Roger to balance his books at the end of the day and to keep track of payments.
PEOPLE NEWS
Love is in the air. Two of our members, Tess Bishop and Paul White have recently announced their engagement and they are delighted to share this news with their hill walking friends.They have been together over 3 years now and they tell me that the hill walking club was key to their initial dating experience. They are still members of the club and they LOVE it!
Their wedding is booked for 25th July 2026 at the place they had their first date, Coombe Abbey, Coventry. Congratulations from all of us at the club and our very best wishes for the future.
We have several club members who are not on our coaches at the moment, either recovering from surgery, awaiting surgery or awaiting other tests and treatment. We wish them all the best and hope to see them back with us in the not too distant future.
FUNDRAISING REMINDERS
EASY FUNDRAISING
We have now had a further payment from EasyFundraising paid into the club bank account. Thank you to those who are using the system to raise funds. If you would like to sign up to EasyFundraising to help bolster club funds, it really is very easy to use. Some donations are only pence, but they all add up
There are many companies who will donate to us if you shop on line with them. Some well known ones are Tesco, Sainsburys, Ocado, Amazon, Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, Go Outdoors, Booking.com etc
Use the below link to have a look at Easyfundraising, join up and lets see if we can make some money for the club. There is also a link button on the top right of our website.
THE WALKING PARTNERSHIP
Don’t forget, if you do book a Ramblers holiday, please nominate the Hill Walking Club through the Walking Partnership we have with Ramblers Holidays. They then provide a financial contribution to the club.
Take a look at their website on www.ramblersholidays.co.uk
NO QUOTE OF THE QUARTER THIS TIME-INSTEAD AN OBITUARY
JOSS NAYLOR –‘KING OF THE FELLS ‘
Naylor descending Tryfan while breaking the Welsh 14 Peaks record in July 1973 CREDIT: JOHN CLEARE/Mountain Camera Picture Library
Joss Naylor was a Lakeland sheep farmer who overcame crippling childhood injuries to become “King of the Fells” – one of the greatest fell runners of all time.
In a running career that spanned 40 years Naylor won numerous races and smashed multiple records running across the mountains of the Lake District.
His winning streak began in 1966 with victory in the Mountain Trail race and he was soon dominating the fell-running and mountain-marathon scene, then in its infancy.
But it was in 1971 that he demonstrated where his true talent lay, and that was in superhuman feats of long distance mountain running. Chief among them was the Bob Graham Round, originally a challenge to run around 42 Lakeland peaks in 24 hours, and first completed in 1932 by the Keswick mountaineer and guesthouse manager Robert Graham.
In 1971 Naylor completed the round in 23 hours and 37 minutes, while improving the tally of peaks to 61. The following year, in atrocious conditions, he raised the bar again, running across 63 summits in 23 hours, 35 minutes.
“It did not seem possible that anyone could be moving on the mountains on a night like that,” his pacer, the late Chris Brasher said (Brasher previously paced Roger Bannister in his four-minute mile).
In 1975, Naylor set out to improve the record once more, departing at 7 am, this time in a heatwave. By 8.30 in the evening he was 47 summits down, and at 1 am his pacers struggled to keep up. The final summit, Grisedale Pike, was reached at 5.30 am and by 6.20 am it was all over – he had taken the round to 72 summits, running more than 100 miles with 37,000 ft of ascent, all within 24 hours.
Brasher compared the challenge to climbing Everest, then Ben Nevis, Snowdon, then Kinder Scout. “He just isn’t human,” another of his pacers, Eric Roberts, said.
Other feats of Naylor included knocking 24 hours off the Pennine Way record in 1974, running its 270-mile length in three days, four hours and 36 minutes, a record that stood until 1989. In 1976 he ran the 185-mile coast-to-coast route from Robin Hood’s Bay to St Bees in 41 hours. He lost all 10 toenails and the skin on the soles of his feet fell off.
Aged 50, Naylor completed the Wainwrights (the 214 Lakeland peaks described by the celebrated fell walker Alfred Wainwright), with a cumulative distance of some 300 miles, in seven days, one hour and 25 minutes – a record that stood until 2014. He would have been even faster had he not stopped to rescue a lamb trapped in a mud hole.
Afterwards, his throat and tongue were so swollen that he could barely drink, and rubbing from his shoes was so severe that his ligaments were exposed.
He had completed this averaging a mere three hours’ sleep a night. “I just do not have the words to describe the discomfort, the physical pain, the frustration,” he wrote afterwards.
Naylor also ventured further afield, setting the record for the Welsh 3,000s – the 14 peaks of Snowdonia over 3,000 ft – in 1973; it stood for 15 years. Aged 70, he ran 70 Lakeland fell tops, covering more than 50 miles and ascending more than 25,000 feet, in under 21 hours. He also ran in Colorado and in Catalonia.
His displays of endurance were all the more extraordinary since Naylor, also known as “the Iron Man”, had suffered crippling injuries as an accident-prone child and was once advised by doctors to avoid strenuous exercise. Aged nine he had a wrestling accident, then injured his spine while climbing a fence.
At 19 he had all the cartilage removed from a knee, and for five years he had to wear a special corset for his back. At 22 he had two discs removed, spending six weeks encased in plaster. But at 24 he decided he had had enough, threw the corset away and took up fell running.
“Few people have ever conquered themselves so completely, or so utterly subdued the weaknesses of the flesh to the will of the spirit,” noted the writer Richard Askwith in his history of fell running, Feet in the Clouds.
Joseph “Joss” Naylor was born on February 10 1936 at Middle Row Farm, Wasdale Head, the third of four children in a family who had farmed in the valley since 1928. He attended school in Gosforth, leaving at 15 to work on the family farm. By the age of seven he was helping his father on the fells, milking cows, fetching sheep and dry stone walling.
When gathering sheep, he recalled, “you’d set off into the fells on only a basin of porridge and walk all day. This got me used to travelling long distances with little food.”
His first race was the Lake District Mountain Trial in 1960, but it was an inauspicious start: he ran in work boots and long trousers cut off at the knee and suffered an attack of cramp. He was saved by a pair of picnicking girls. “I borrowed their salt cellar, half emptied it into my hand and ate the lot. I quickly recovered – but I’d lost the lead.”
His father initially took a dim view of the running. “He was one of those chaps who if he told you something it would be right. He thought running was a waste of time.” That soon changed when the winning streak began.
Naylor’s gift was an ability to maintain his stride and pace no matter what the terrain, whether across steep grass or through a field of mountain boulders. He was described by Pete Walkington, one of his running partners, as “a real stick insect” with a “gangly leaning forward style”.
His lack of cartilage may have lent him an advantage when running down the fells, giving him a more fluid action and preventing him from locking out his knees. He did once try running on the road, but ended up with broken bones in both feet.
Joss Naylor was appointed MBE in 1976 for services to fell running, the year before electricity reached Wasdale Head. He continued to farm and run into his eighties and was a familiar face in the scene, supporting many others in their record attempts.
In 1990 he set up the Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge, an event for the over-fifties which covers 48 miles and climbs 16,000ft. Naylor did it in 11 hours, 30 minutes. He also had a racehorse named after him (the beaten favourite in the 2004 Grand National).
Naylor was passionate about the Lake District and continued to live just two miles from where he was born. “For me,” he said, “running has always been more about getting out in the natural environment than it is about exercise or training.”
He is survived by his wife Mary, whom he married in 1963, and by a son (who still runs the family farm) and two daughters.
Joss Naylor, born February 10 1936, died June 28 2024
(Taken from the Telegraph)
IN ADDITION ………………
It was Josh’s wish that his funeral should be a colourful celebration of his life and attending fell runners should dress in their club colours. Also, that those who are able, should run over any of the passes into Wasdale Head.
The Hill Walking Club, based in Royal Sutton Coldfield, offers a warm welcome to people who enjoy challenging and adventurous walks in the hills and mountains of England and Wales. We are a convivial group and look forward to welcoming new enthusiasts to our club.
Once a month on a Sunday, our walking programme takes us to the best high places in England and Wales. Starting from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, we travel there and back by coach, replacing the stress of driving with a comfortable journey and maybe even a nap and a drink!
We usually offer four walks of varying length and difficulty, and because we take the safety of our members seriously, all routes are thoroughly researched and led by the Club’s most experienced walkers. We also have occasional club nights in winter, and weekends away at least twice a year.
The Hill Walking Club has been visiting Britain's hills and mountains for nearly 50 years and many life-long friendships have started on our outings. Our walks are a wonderful way to stay fit and active and a chance to experience the joys of hill walking in the British countryside.
So, explore our website further. If you like what you see and would like to join us, then please use the contact at the top of this page.
Hill Walking Club
Constitution
1 The Club shall be called the Hill Walking Club, hereafter to be referred to as ‘the Club’ and shall be affiliated to the Ramblers’ Association.
2 Objects: To foster and promote challenging walks in hill country, providing opportunities for recreation and leisure.
3 Membership: The following are eligible for membership:
3.1 Membership of the Club shall be open to any person of 18yrs or above, completing a membership application form and paying the relevant subscription as determined by the Annual General Meeting, and who has completed two walks with the Club, to the satisfaction of the Committee.
3.2 There shall be 2 classes of membership available. These are:
3.2.1 Full Member
3.2.2 Honorary Member
4. Expulsion of Members: Members of the Club whose conduct is inappropriate or who decline to abide by any of the Club Rules may be expelled or suspended by a resolution passed at a meeting of the Committee where their subscription may be forfeited. Members shall have a right to appeal in person to the Committee with regard to any decision affecting them, provided that notice of such appeal is submitted to the Secretary, in writing, within seven days of the notification of the decision.
5. Officers and Committee Members: There will be nine members of the Club committee, three of which shall hold the offices of Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
6. Election of Officers and Committee:
6.1 All Committee members shall be elected for a period of three years. The elections shall be staggered in order to maintain continuity within the Committee.
6.2 Each year, any member of the Club may offer him/herself for election to the Committee, provided that a proposed and seconded application form is received by the Committee 60 days prior to the AGM.
Elections shall take place at the Annual General Meeting.
6.3 The officers shall be decided by the Committee.
7. Duties of the Committee:
7.1 The affairs of the Club shall be controlled by the Committee. The Committee shall meet at agreed intervals, and not less than twelve times per year.
7.2 The duties of the Committee shall be:
7.2.1 To control the affairs of the Club on behalf of the members.
7.2.2 To keep accurate records of the finances of the Club through the Treasurer. These shall be available for reasonable inspection by members, and should be externally reviewed before every Annual General Meeting. The Club shall maintain a bank account and the following officers shall be authorised to sign Club cheques: two from the Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary.
7.2.3 To co-opt additional members to the Committee if the Committee feels this is necessary. Co-opted members shall not be entitled to a vote on the Committee.
7.2.4 To make decisions on the basis of a simple majority vote.
8. General Meetings:
8.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Club shall be held not later than the end of February each year. At least 60 days written notice of the AGM shall be given to members. Members must advise the Secretary in
writing of any business to be moved at the AGM at least 30 days before the meeting. A copy of the Agenda shall be sent to members not less than 7 days before the meeting.
8.2 The business of the AGM shall be to:
8.2.1 Receive and confirm the minutes of the previous AGM and any Special General Meetings held since the last AGM from the Secretary.
8.2.2 Receive the externally reviewed accounts for the year from the Treasurer.
8.2.3 Receive the annual report of the Club’s activities from theChairperson.
8.2.4 Elect Committee members as necessary.
8.2.5 Transact such business received in writing by the Secretary from members 30 days prior to the meeting and included on the agenda.
8.2.6 Accept, from members, items of Any Other Business which do not require a vote.
8.3 Special General Meetings may be convened by the Committee or on receipt by the Secretary of a request in writing, from not less than 5 Full Members of the Club. At least 30 days notice of the meeting shall be given.
8.4 At all General Meetings, the chair will be taken by the Chairperson or, in their absence, by a deputy appointed by the Committee.
8.5 Decisions taken at a General Meeting shall be by a single majority vote.
8.6 A quorum for a General Meeting shall be 16 members.
8.7 Each Full Member of the Club shall be entitled to one vote at
General Meetings.
9. Alterations to the Constitution: Any proposed alterations to the Club Constitution may only be considered at the Annual or a Special General Meeting, convened with the required notice of the proposal. Any alteration or amendment must be proposed by a Full Member of the Club, and seconded by another Full Member. Such alterations may be passed subject to conditions 8.5 and 8.6.
10. Dissolution:
10.1 If at any General Meeting of the Club, a resolution be passed calling for dissolution of the Club, the Secretary shall immediately convene a Special General Meeting to be held not less than 30 days
thereafter to discuss and vote on the resolution.
10.2 If at that Special General Meeting, the resolution is carried by a simple majority, the General Committee shall thereupon, or at such date as shall have been specified in the resolution, proceed to realize the assets of the Club and discharge all debts and liabilities of the Club.
10.3 After discharging all debts and liabilities of the Club, the remaining
assets shall not be paid or distributed amongst the members of the Club,
but shall be given or transferred to some other organisation or organizations having objectives similar to those of the Club.
Hill Walking Club
Rules
1 The annual subscription is set by the Committee and will run from 1st January to 31st December.
2 The Club requires that all members participating in full day walks are equipped according to the requirements outlined in the document which they receive when accepted for membership. Failure to do this could result in being excluded from the walk, and possible expulsion from the Club.
3 Members will have priority booking up to 10 days before the day of the walk. After that, any remaining seats will be made available to non-members. The fare for the day becomes due in full at the time of booking and should be paid into the Club bank account by 8pm on the Thursday, 10 days before the walk. Booking is not confirmed until payment is made. If the seat is cancelled later than 8pm on the Thursday 10 days prior to the walk, the fare will still be payable unless the coach is full and the seat is resold.
4 The coach will leave Mere Green at the time stated in the programme. Refunds will not be available for those who miss it.
5 In the event of the coach being oversubscribed, members who sign on waiting lists for a walk must accept the Committee’s decisions re priority. It is the member’s responsibility to contact the Secretary before the walk to confirm or reject their place on the coach.
6 Visitors and guests are welcome on full day walks at the discretion of the Committee, having given prior notice. They will be charged a visitor’s fare and be expected to adopt the rules regarding walking and equipment.
7 During the walk, it is the responsibility of all walkers to accept the guidance of the leaders, respect the countryside codes and maintain a corporate responsibility which ensures a safe and successful day for all participants.
8 Members on walks must inform the leaders if they are aware of any medical condition or other reasons which might affect the successful completion of the walk.