STONE
RAMBLERS
STONE GROUP, STAFFORDSHIRE AREA. RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION
WINTER PROGRAMME
2015-2016
A warm welcome is extended to EVERYONE to walk with us.
COMMITTEE
Chairman Nicky Davis 07914 357 864
Vice Chairman David Wright 01782 392 737 Secretary Derek Sweet 01782 351 112
Treasurer David Franklin 01785 615 156
Publicity Carol Skelton 01782 768 864
Footpaths Norman Dracup 01785 603 607
Membership Dorothy Wilson 01785 812 078
Programme Gerald Gittens 01785 815141
Countryside George Greensides 01785 813 067
Pamela Bradley 01785 811 227 David Dobson
Glenda Exley
Phillip Jones
01902 850 208
07939 597 607
Nigel Temple
01782 374 444
Geoff Loadwick 01785 284 359
01785 749 057
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Andy Trowell 01785 816 940
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
All participants in a walking group owe each other a ‘duty of care’.
All participants should, to the best of their ability, act in such a way so as not to cause, or allow
through neglect, foreseeable damage to befall others or their property.
Every care is taken in planning walks, events and work parties, but no responsibility is accepted by
the Group, organisers or leaders for any form of accident or liability however caused. Participation
in any event is entirely at an individual’s risk.
Help the leader to make each event enjoyable and safe for all.
LOCATOR BEACON
We have a Locator Beacon (about the size of a hand held GPS\Mobile phone) for use by Group
leaders or Individual members of Stone Group when walking in areas where, either there is no
mobile phone signal or they are on their own and unable to reach a phone.
IT IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR A MOBILE PHONE NOR IS IT TO BE USED
WHERE A PHONE CAN BE ACCESSED LOCALLY BY ONE OF THE GROUP
See the information on our website to borrow,
YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION
We have YHA Group Membership in the name of Stone Ramblers. Group Membership gives
each member of our group great savings each time they stay as part of a group.
When pre-booking mention our Group Membership. Carry your RA Membership Card and
quote our YHA membership number obtainable from Dorothy Wilson.
If you have not used YHA lately you may be surprised at the quality and variety of the
accommodation.
Many have been recently refurbished and can include En Suite.
EVENTS YOU MAY NEED TO BOOK
We often need to confirm arrangements well before the actual event! Please help the organiser by BOOKING EARLY.
Places will always be allocated on a first come first served basis. Group holidays and events will give priority to paid up
members of our group. Cancellation may occur if numbers are not viable. Further details can be obtained from the
organiser.
Payments by electronic transfer are preferred, the account details are account name RA Stone Group, sort code 60-83-01,
Account Number 20214601. Use your name as an identifier. Alternatively use cheques made out to RA Stone Group
unless otherwise specified by the event organiser.
AGM STONE RAMBLERS 1930 Wednesday 11Nov 2015 CHRISTCHURCH CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH WAY, STONE
Organiser Derek Sweet
This will take the usual format of an AGM plus free buffet and a speaker. It is a splendid social occasion as well as
conducting formal business in as brief a manner as possible. The speaker this year will be from the Air Ambulance. There
will be a collection for the Air Ambulance to help their invaluable charity work.
Midlandsairambulance.com they need £6.5 million a year to run the air ambulance.
Stone Ramblers 20th Birthday Celebration Saturday 21st November 7pm The Boar Moddershall
We shall be using the lounge bar and there will be a Hog Roast plus a Vegetarian option.
Access ticket only £8pp. Tickets available any committee member.
STAFFORDSHIRE AREA AGM Sunday29th November
At Coven Village Hall and organised by Black Country Walkers
George Greensides is the current Area chairman and Graham Evans the Secretary. The AGM will be preceded by a 5 mile
walk starting at 1000. Picnic will be in the hall, drinks will be served. The meeting starts at 1400 and will be followed by a
speaker.
Meeting will finish about 1600. It is a good opportunity to meet and chat with walkers from other groups. See the annual
report when this comes out in Step Out. Contact Gerald Gittens, 01785 815141, if you need a lift.
NEW YEAR LUNCH Saturday 30th January 2016
Coordinator David Wright 01782 392 737
Peveril in the Peak. Thorpe, SK 158 505, DE6 2AW. Walk about 4 miles before lunch. The hotel will be open from 1100
coffee and biscuits will be available. Non walkers should be there by 1300 at latest. About 1 hour from Stone. Lounge and
bar available. Cost of 3 courses will be £15.75 including tea/coffee pp.
Bookings to David ASAP, with payment made by electronic transfer or cheque limited places.
WINTER WALKING BREAK Tuesday 9th- Friday 12th February 2016
Organiser John Rawlins 01785 822 079 or j.rawlins@btopenworld.com
Venue is Long Mynd Holiday Fellowship Hotel, Church Stretton. Self-Guided walks by John Rawlins.
3 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast £199pp, no single supplement for a limited number of single rooms. Some Premium
rooms at extra cost. 3 days, Tues. Wed, Thurs, about 9 miles and half day walk on Friday. Details later.
Non walkers welcome. Day walkers welcome. Book ASAP to John.
RIVIERA CINQUE TERRE Ramblers Holidays 10 May 2016 for 1 week
Coordinators Gerald & Audrey Gittens 01785 815 141 or gerald.gittens1@btopenworld.com
Holiday on the coast of Liguria south of Genoa in Italy. See Ramblers Holidays Brochure for more detail.
Superb choice of walks to suit all tastes D/D+. Beach front hotel to enjoy a quick dip!
Easy walks contour around the cliffs and mountains, more challenging walks go up and down. Beautiful views and
photogenic villages. Excellent 3 star hotel in Sestre Lavente.
£950 approx. for one week half board, fly from local airport. Contact Gerald for vacancies. Names will be kept in order
received for when details are confirmed and bookings made.
3 Days on LLeyn Peninsular Friday 17th to Sunday 19th June 2016
Leaders Andy Trowell & Friends - 07551 355 452 or andy.trowell@talktalk.net
Hill & coastal walking. Come for all or any day.
Fri – 9S, Sat – 12S, Sun - 8M
Book own accommodation. Nefyn is fairly central. Contact Andy if going before the day.
HF Holiday Selworthy - Exmoor September 9th-16th 2016
Coordinator David & Anita Wright 01782 392 737
3 levels of walks (E\M/S). Approx. £700pp max full board including packed lunches.
Deposit £75pp payable Feb 2016 (no single supplement)
Do You Have What We Need?
We know that our website and varied programme are popular with newcomers, (who also enjoy the
warm welcome and friendliness of the group). But our publicity and technology both need to develop
so that we can attract new members.
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Are you able to help with the workload? Perhaps you have a specific skill you would be
willing to use for our benefit.
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Will you become a walk leader? This would help to maintain and improve the variety of walks
we can offer.
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Perhaps you could lead short walks.
Do you have ideas for special events and for organising them? We are constantly looking for
ways to improve our group and all ideas are welcome.
WE HAVE FOOTPATH WORKING PARTIES ON ALTERNATE TUESDAYS
CONTACT DAVID WRIGHT 01782 392 737
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE GROUP
We generally work between 1000 and 1400 and take refreshments.
Work is under the guidance of Staffs County Council Rights of Way Staff.
WALKING FOR HEALTH
Health walks are aimed at non walkers who want to improve their health, become more active and
meet new people.
People who currently take little or no exercise and those who are recuperating are welcome.
Walks are tailored to the ability of the walkers.
The STONE walks take place every Tuesday, There is a choice of two walks lasting 45-90mins.
Most walks take place in STONE, but to add variety, on alternate weeks we car share to local beauty
spots. See list of walks after the main list of walks.
We meet at 10.45 in Westbridge Park by the Scout hut.
No need to book a place just turn up.
New Leaders Always Welcome and training is provided.
Contacts
Pam Bradley 01785 811 227
Chris and Colin Rhodes 01782 396 279
Personal computer repair service
Virus and Malware removal
Security audits/ Performance enhancements
Personal tuition, fixed price repair service - no call out fee
Call: Howard Goodall on
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WINTER 2015-2016 PROGRAMME STONE RA GROUP
If going to the walk start let the leader know, details may have changed.
If parking is at a pub please support them particularly if using services.
Health walks on Tuesdays. See list which follows the main programme.
E Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem
or is seriously unfit. Comfortable shoes or trainers are sufficient.
L Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country
walking experience. May include unsurfaced and rural paths and a few moderate hills.
Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
M Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness.
May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace.
S Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level.
Many steep hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof
clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance.
FOR ALL S GRADE WALKS BOOKING WITH LEADER AT LEAST A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE WALK IS
ESSENTIAL .
DATES MAY ALSO VARY.
The meeting point for walks is generally Westbridge Park Car Park.
Variations from a 9.30 a.m leaving time are in italic bold print.
Grid references, where shown, indicate the location of the start of the walk.
Walks are subject to change if leader is indisposed or weather unsuitable.
Please let the leader know if you are going to the start point in case of changes to arrangements.
Passenger voluntary contribution to motoring costs, A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc.
If a PUB stop is indicated - this means that lunch will BE AVAILABLE
If you wish to eat a picnic this may mean that you have to eat it outside the pub.
Thu
Oct 1
BROWN CLEE HILL
0830 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex217 SO 609 870 Highest Point in Shropshire
ABBOTS BROMLEY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 079 245
Sun
DILHORNE WOOD AND CAVERSWALL
Oct 4 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 972 434 Dilhorne Community Centre Car Park
STAFFORSHIRE WAY Pt8 Linear Walk
0830 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex219/Ex218 SO 823 820 Kingsford Forest Park Travel in pairs
Thu
Oct 8 DENFORD CIRCULAR
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/OL24 SJ 955 535 Hollybush Inn Please use overflow car
park at Hollybush
HARTINGTON-SHEEN-LONGNOR-PILSBURY CASTLE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 127 602 , centre of Hartington
Sun
Oct 11 LEE BROCKHURST - WESTON HEATH COPPICE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex241 SJ 548 268 Phone box SY4 5QG Meet leaders at start
10.30am
Thu
ROWSLEY
Oct 15 0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 256 657 Mill CP
E 10 M
Picnic
Chris Calkin
01782 646 165
07778 318 572
B5E
Home at end.
Janice Coomer
01785 256 016
B6L
Picnic/Home
David & Glenda Exley
07939 597 607
E 12 M
Picnic
D5L
Picnic/ pub at
end
D 10 M
Picnic
E8M
Picnic
Mandy Clarke & Pam Bradley
01782 639 955
01785 811 227
WYE DALE - CHELMORTON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 104 725
D 8.5 M
Picnic
LATHKILL DALE, BRADFORD DALE AND THE LIMESTONE WAY
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SJ 936 665 B5055 opp. PC.
Sun
Oct 25 CROXTON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 784 324 Croxton Church Car park Eccleshall
for refreshment?
Thu
MEAFORD - BEECH - SWYNNERTON, BIG PATHWATCH.
Oct 29 0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 885 356
Robert Huxley
01785 812 897
07875 999 237
Howard Goodall & Sue
Thompson
07776 196 552
D 10.5 M
Picnic
AMERTON AMBLE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 993 277 Amerton Farm CP
Pauline North & Peter
Hopkins
01785 818 436
07845 618 894
D6L
Picnic
Sun
WINSTER
Oct 18 0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 239 602
Thu
Oct 22
Carol Skelton
07772 954 909
A6L
Cafe at end
C 12 M
Picnic
B 6.5 L
Picnic
A 10 M
Terry James
07880 831 743
Pam Bradley & Rebecca
Podmore
01785 811 227
07423 066 924
Pauline North & Peter
Hopkins
01785 818 436
07845 618 894
Frank & Vanessa Chapman
01785 850 838
07800 882420
Mike & Maureen Malyon
07850 363 787
Nicky Davis & Dave Franklin
07914 357 864
Sun
Nov 1
Thu
Nov 5
Picnic
07830 109 219
ASHBOURNE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 184 469
C 10.5 M
Picnic
John Knott
01782 644 182
07738 544 975
BREWOOD & BELVIDE RESERVOIR
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex242 SJ 885 089 Only 3 stiles
C 7.5 E/L
Picnic
George & Hilary Greensides
01785 813 067
MONYASH-TADDINGTON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 149 666
D9M
Picnic
Pam Bradley & Rebecca
Podmore
01785 811 227
07423 066 924
APEDALE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 822 483 Walk starts at mining Heritage Centre
B5L
Picnic
Heather & Graham Evans
01782 642 872
D6L
Picnic
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
Sun
MARBURY MERES
Nov 8 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex257 SJ 561 457 Roadside Parking
Wed AGM STONE RAMBLERS - SPEAKER - REFRESHMENTS
Nov 11 1930 CHRISTCHURCH CENTRE See Events
Thu
Nov 12
Sun
Nov 15
Thu
Nov 19
Refreshment
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
RIBER & AMBERGATE
0830 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 346 514 (The Birches) Linear - Bus out, walk back
E9M
Picnic
Andy Trowell
07551355 452
HOPTON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 939 266
A6L
Picnic
Rowena Cass
01785 245 418
07718 353 617
HANBURY & FAULD CRATER
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex245 SK 173 282
C6L
Picnic
Paul Mason & Claire Butter
07415 196 138
BRIDGNORTH & THE RIVER SEVERN
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex218 SO 719 934 Alongside River Leader to meet at start.
D 8.5 L
Picnic
Vanessa Chapman
01785 850838
HINSTOCK - WISTANSWICK
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 689 271
B 10 M
Picnic
Chris Calkin
01782 646 165
07778 318 572
CALDON CONSALL & COOMBES
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/OL24 SJ 982 520 Roadside by Churnet Valley Railway
B 7.5 M
Picnic
George & Hilary Greensides
01785 813 067
Sat
20TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Nov 21 1900 BOAR MODDERSHALL. BOOKING ESSENTIAL See events
HOG
ROAST/VEG
David Wright
01782 392 737
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
Nigel Temple & Diane
Warrilow
01785 749 057
07896 769 259
BRINDLEY HEATH
0930 cp Ex244 SK 000 124 Co-op In Hednesford
C9M
Picnic
DOWNS BANK-OULTON-OUTLANES
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 900 366
A6L
Picnic
RUGELEY AND COLTON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 049 191 Rugeley Station
B6L
Picnic
Jean Wilson
01785 662 295
HANCHURCH
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 839 400 Water tower car park
A 10 M
Picnic
Bill Minshall
07771985846
STAFFS AREA AGM
Sun
0900 Westbridge Pk cp Ex244/Ex219 SJ 908 069 Coven Village Hall Picnic in Hall. Drinks
Nov 29
served. See Events
C
Picnic
Black Country Walkers
01785 815 141
Thu
ROACHES-LUDS CHURCH
Dec 3 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 005 621
C9M
Picnic
Gerald & Dorothy Gardiner
07771 717 826
FOREMARK & BRETBY
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex245 SK 335 241 Parking £2.50 pay on entry
D 10 L
Picnic
Andy Trowell
07551 355 452
WHITGREAVE-SHALLOWFORD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 892 282
A7L
Picnic
Rowena Cass
01785 245 418
07718 353 617
B8L
Picnic
Graham & Heather Evans
01782 642 872
Sun
Nov 22
Thu
Nov 26
Sun
Dec 6
Thu
PARKHALL COUNTRY PARK
Dec 10 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 936 446 Walk Starts at Bolton Gate Car Park
WOLVERHAMPTON AND XMAS MARKET
Fri
0930 STONE STATION Wolverhampton Station Train 0936 Stone or 10.02 Stafford £5.75
Dec 11
return 1520 return train
Rowena Cass
3E
01785 245 418
Picnic or Cafe 07718 353 617
PENNINGTON FLASH AND LYMM
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex276 SJ 643 991 Morning and afternoon walks or bird watching
G 5/10 both E Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
Picnic
Sun
Dec 13
CANNOCK CHASE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 006 154
C6L
Picnic
Geoff & Margaret Loadwick
01785 284 359
07710 215 428
Thu
ALTON
Dec 17 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 062 432 Ramblers Retreat
B8M
Picnic
Sun
OULTON - MODDERSHALL - CROSSGATE, BIG PATHWATCH.
Dec 20 0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 900 364
A9M
Picnic
Wed
FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS(Families welcome)
Dec 30 1000 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 903 335 Book lunch on the day
-5E
Pub Lunch 3
Crowns
C 8.5 M
Picnic
Dorothy Wilson
01785 812 078
Nicky Davis & Dave
Franklin
07914 357 864
07830 109 219
Nigel Temple & Diane
Warrilow
01785 749 057
07896 769 259
Robert Huxley
01785 812 897
07875 999 237
Sun
Jan 3
ELLASTONE-SWINSCOE-STANTON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 116 434
Thu
Jan 7
SWYNNERTON-HANCHURCH HILLS
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 851 355 Refreshments after at Gerald &
Dorothy's
A7L
Snack
Gerald & Dorothy Gardiner
07771 717 826
STOCKTON BROOK
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 923 506 Roadside
B 10 M
Picnic
John Knott
01782 644 182
07738 544 975
B6L
Picnic
Rowena Cass
01785 245 418
07718 353 617
C7M
Picnic
Heather & Graham Evans
01782 642 872
GRADBACH
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 004 621
C 10 M
Picnic
John Knott
01782 644 182
07738 544 975
CRESSWELL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 977 396
A7M
Picnic
David & Anita Wright
01782 392 737
A7M
Picnic
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
Sun
Jan 10
TIXALL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 946 226 Industrial Estate
RUDYARD
Thu
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex268/OL24 SJ 956 578 Walk starts at Miniature Railway
Jan 14
Station
Sun
Jan 17
Thu
MILFORD
Jan 21 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 973 270 Milford Common
LONGNOR
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 088 649
Sun
Jan 24
Thu
Jan 28
BROADHILL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 826 205 (+Ex242)
ELLASTONE, CALWICH AND WOOTTON PARK
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 116 434 , Village Institute
Sun
Feb 7
C 8.5 M
Picnic
CarolSkelton
07772954909
Howard Goodall & Sue
Thompson
07776 196 552
D4L
David Wright
01782 392 737
LONGNOR-PILSBURY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 088 649
D7M
Picnic
David & Anita Wright
01782 392 737
CANNOCK CHASE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 946 208 Co-op Wildwood Stafford Meet leader at the
start.
B9M
Picnic
Liz Charlton
01785 660 480
CONSALL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 997476
B8M
Picnic
John Hartley
01785 222 568
Tue
4 Day WINTER WALKING BREAK
Feb 9LongMynd Hotel, Church Stretton. cp Ex217 SO 448 934 See Events Page
12
Tue
Feb 9
B5L
Picnic
Paul Mason & Claire
Butter
07415 196 138
Geoff & Margaret
Loadwick
01785 284 359
07710 215 428
8L
Picnic
TO HILDERSTONE AND BACK
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 903 335 Westbridge
NEW YEAR LUNCH and WALK See events
Sat
Ask if you need a lift. Bookings David Wright cp OL24 SK 158 505 SK 158 505 Thorpe
Jan 30
Peveril in the Peak Get there for 1300 if not walking
Thu
Feb 4
D 11.5 M
Picnic
LONG MYND- JONATHAN'S ROCK -CARDING MILL VALLEY
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex217 SO 448 934 E217 SO 217 489 Long Mynd Hotel
Wed
LONG MYND HOTEL-CAER CARADOC
Feb 10 0830 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex217 SO448 934 Long Mynd Hotel Post Code SY6 6AG
Thu
LONG MYND HOTEL-POLE BANK-MINTON
Feb 11 1000 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex217 SO 448 934 Long Mynd Hotel Post Code SY6 6AG
LONG MYND HOTEL -PICKLESCOTT LINEAR
Fri
0830 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex217 SO 448 934 Long Mynd Hotel Post Code SY6 6AG Lunch in
Feb 12
Bottle & Glass Inn SY6 6NR(optional)
Sun
ALSTONEFIELD
Feb 14 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 130 556
F7M
Picnic
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
F9M
Picnic
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
F L/M/S
John Rawlins
F 10 M/S 2000 ft
01785 822 079
Picnic
07710 140 683
F6M
Picnic/Pub
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
C /8 M
Picnic
Dee Frankish
01785 760 177
Thu
Feb
18
Sun
Feb
21
CONGELETON EDGE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex268 SJ 846 627 Walk starts at Astbury Mere
Country Park CW12 4FR
DERRINGTON AND STAFFORD CASTLE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 902 237 Doxey Church
C 10 M
Picnic
A6L
Picnic/Home
Graham & Heather Evans
01782 642 872
Jean Wilson
01785 662 295
LONGDON GREEN TO CASTLE RING AND GENTLESHAW COMMON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 087 134 cul-de-sac off A51
C9L
Picnic
Dave Franklin & Nicky Davis
07830 109 219
07914 357 864
DILHORNE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 976 434
B7M
Picnic
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
STAUNTON HAROLD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex245 SK 378 220 (near Dimminsdale)
E9L
Picnic
Andy Trowell
07551 355 452
LITTLE WENLOCK
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex242 SJ 647 078
D 9.5 M
Picnic
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
SANDON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 947 293
A7E
Picnic
Dorothy Wilson
01785 812 078
Thu COUND SNOWDROPS
Mar 3 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex241 SJ 558 049
D9M
Picnic
Geoff & Margaret Loadwick
01785 284 359
07710 215 428
Thu
Feb
25
Sun
Feb
28
Sun
Mar 6
Thu
Mar
10
Sun
Mar
13
Thu
Mar
17
Sun
Mar
20
Thu
Mar
24
Sun
Mar
27
Thu
Mar
31
HATCHMERE - KINGSLEY
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex267 SJ 552 718 WA6 6NY
E 10.5 M
Picnic
Chris Calkin
01782 646 165
07778 318 572
HULME END - BRUND
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 103 593 visitors centre car park
C 7.5 M
PICNIC
George & Hilary Greensides
01785 813 067
ALSTONEFIELD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 130 556
C 6.5 M
Picnic
Pam Bradley & Mandy Clarke
01785 811 227
01782 639 995
CONISTON TO HAWKSHEAD
0700 Westbridge Pk. cp OL6/OL7 SD 310 975 Waterhead Hotel 1000 Meet
Leader at Waterhead Hotel Coniston. If you require Accommodation in
Coniston contact leader.
Paul Mason & Claire Butter
P9M
Picnic/Pub (Hawkshead) 07415 196 138
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL1 SK 060 808 Thornbrook Rd
E6M
Picnic
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
MILTON STATION & CALDON CANAL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 887 508 Whitfield Valley CP Meet leaders
at start 10.30am
B5E
Picnic
Howard Goodall & Sue Thompson
07776 196 552
LATHKILL DALE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 150 665 Monyash
D 8.5 M
Picnic
Dee Frankish
01785 760 177
MILTON, REPTON AND FOREMARK
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex245 SK 321 265 Milton High Street
D8L
Picnic
Dave Franklin & Nicky Davis
07830 109 219
07914 357 864
STIPERSTONES
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex217/Ex216 SO 356 978 Meet leader at the startt
The Bog cp
F8M
Picnic
Carol Skelton & Martin Edge
07772954909
LONGDENDALE TRAIL LINEAR
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL1 SK 024 962 & 112 999
F7E
Picnic
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
PIREHILL - PEASLEY BANK - ASTON BY STONE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 903 335
7E
Picnic
David & Glenda Exley
07939 597 607
GRINDON & THOR'S CAVE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 085 545 Figure of 8.
RUSHTON SPENCER
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex268/OL24 SJ 935 624
HANCHURCH HILLS
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 839 398 Water Tower Car Park
C 5/8 M
Picnic
C9M
Picnic
A6L
Picnic/Home
Nicky Davis & Dave Franklin
07914 357 864
07830 109 219
Terry James
07880 831 743
David & Glenda Exley
07939 597 607
STONE WALKING FOR HEALTH
Meet at Westbridge Park (scout hut) every Tuesday at 10.45 am unless otherwise stated. There are two
distinct walks on offer, a shorter and a longer walk (max 90 mins), all subject to last minute change if
necessary.
This programme is also available on-line at www.stoneramblers.com/walkingforhealth.htm.
Contacts:
Pam Bradley: 01785 811227 or
Chris and Colin Rhodes: 01782 396279
6 Oct
13 Oct
20 Oct
Wolseley Bridge – around the Wildlife Trust grounds. OR,
tracks, stiles, field on the old Wolseley estate.
Meaford Farm – Towpath and fields, slightly uneven paths.
Garden Centre cp
Westbridge
Hidden Trentham – explore the Trentham urban area on
well walked and surfaced paths.
Aston Village- towpath and quiet lanes.
Trentham Church cp
National Trust cp
10 Nov
Downs Bank – Established well walked slightly uneven
paths, extension walk involves some hills.
Whitebridge – Towpath and tarmac, various return routes
17 Nov
Meir Park – grassy meadows and estate footpaths.
24 Nov
Crown Meadow +. - Slightly uneven paths and towpath.
1 Dec
Hem Heath Wood - Wildlife Trust Site, uneven paths, can
be muddy in places.
Nanny Goat Lane –Surfaced town paths. 2 uphill sections.
Hem Heath cp
Trentham - golf course & Hanchurch Village. Well
established tracks, some uneven plus surfaced footpaths
and lanes.
Trentham Main CP
The Station – towpath and tarmac. Can return through the
town.
RA Festival Winter Walks. Families Welcome 5 Easy
miles. See local press for details or ring leader.
Westbridge
27 Oct
3 Nov
8 Dec
15 Dec
22Dec
30Dec
Westbridge
Westbridge
Tesco cp
Westbridge
Westbridge
Row K
Westbridge 10.00
Nigel Temple 01785 749057.
5 Jan
Barlaston – Through village to canal for circular walk.
12 Jan
Old Road – variety of quiet lanes to and around Oulton.
Longer walk includes climb, stiles, views and meadow.
Sandon –Uphill lane to the delightful church. Extension walk
on lane and fields. Stunning Views.
19 Jan
26 Jan
The Coppice at Aston - towpath, return through estate.
2 Feb
Longton Park – delightful Victorian Park plus undulating
walk on landscaped, reclaimed colliery land.
Meaford Locks – Towpath and tarmac. Longer walk may
include Common plot and return through town or estate.
Loynton Moss. Wildlife Trust site, towpath to Norbury
Junction & return. Longer walk includes stiles & farmland.
Aston Marina – along towpath, short stop at Marina for
Shop/café. Return route through estate.
Hanchurch Woods – short fairly level walk in the woods.
Longer walk some uneven, steep paths, stiles and lanes.
Common Plot – Towpath followed by slightly uneven paths
across the plot.
Downs Bank – Established well walked slightly uneven
paths, longer walk involves some hills.
Aston Village- towpath and quiet lanes.
9 Feb
16 Feb
23 Feb
1Mar
8 Mar
15 Mar
22 Mar
29 Mar
Trentham Monument - uneven woodland paths, steady
climb and descent.
Village Green cp
Old Road
Opp. Dog & Doublet
Westbridge
Cocknage Road Entrance
Westbridge
Loynton cp
Westbridge
Lower Water Tower cp
Hanchurch Woods
Westbridge
National Trust cp
Westbridge
Monkey Park cp