Sunday 12th November 2010
November Day Walk: The Oxfordshire Escarpment
Autumn on the edge of the Chilterns: what could be better? Meg's walk takes in Christmas Common (site of the original re-introduction of the red kites we can now see every day around St Albans), Northend, the Wormsley Estate and Cowlease Wood and will cover about 8 miles. Packed lunch please, but a possible pub stop en route.
November Day Walk: The Oxfordshire Escarpment
Autumn on the edge of the Chilterns: what could be better? Meg's walk takes in Christmas Common (site of the original re-introduction of the red kites we can now see every day around St Albans), Northend, the Wormsley Estate and Cowlease Wood and will cover about 8 miles. Packed lunch please, but a possible pub stop en route.
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December 2010
Capital Ring Final Stages
The Saturday route (101/2 miles) starts at Osterley Lock on the Grand Union Canal and uses some stretches of that towpath, together with Brent River Park and leads up and over Harrow on the Hill to Kenton.
The Sunday final section (111/2 miles) begins at South Kenton where we end on Saturday and then we will walk over Barn Hill to Brent Reservoir. Beyond that we will experience some of the delights of the Dollis Valley Greenwalk and Hampstead Garden Suburb, before we reach THE END at Highgate Station.
Do join us for all or part of the finale, even if you have missed some or all of the rest!
Final travel details will be confirmed the week before. We usually meet at 8.30 for 8.45am, with packed lunches, at St Albans City Station and are back by 5.30pm.
http://www.walklondon.org
Capital Ring Final Stages
The Saturday route (101/2 miles) starts at Osterley Lock on the Grand Union Canal and uses some stretches of that towpath, together with Brent River Park and leads up and over Harrow on the Hill to Kenton.
The Sunday final section (111/2 miles) begins at South Kenton where we end on Saturday and then we will walk over Barn Hill to Brent Reservoir. Beyond that we will experience some of the delights of the Dollis Valley Greenwalk and Hampstead Garden Suburb, before we reach THE END at Highgate Station.
Do join us for all or part of the finale, even if you have missed some or all of the rest!
Final travel details will be confirmed the week before. We usually meet at 8.30 for 8.45am, with packed lunches, at St Albans City Station and are back by 5.30pm.
http://www.walklondon.org
Sunday 19th December 2010
Triple Celebration Party
The end of our 20th walking season including the completion of the Capital Ring, the approach of Christmas and the 70th milestone birthday for our chairman Mike - what better reason for a good party? Liz and Malcolm and Tina and Michael invite SAR members and partners to a cheese and wine party at Liz and Malcolm's house in St. Albans, from 8.00 p.m. 'till late.
There is no charge but donations to the NSPCC, selected by Mike, will be welcome. He explained: "In my work as a magistrate on the Family Panel I come across many cases of neglect. This will be a fitting contribution to a children's charity and also marks the end of my role as a JP."
Triple Celebration Party
The end of our 20th walking season including the completion of the Capital Ring, the approach of Christmas and the 70th milestone birthday for our chairman Mike - what better reason for a good party? Liz and Malcolm and Tina and Michael invite SAR members and partners to a cheese and wine party at Liz and Malcolm's house in St. Albans, from 8.00 p.m. 'till late.
There is no charge but donations to the NSPCC, selected by Mike, will be welcome. He explained: "In my work as a magistrate on the Family Panel I come across many cases of neglect. This will be a fitting contribution to a children's charity and also marks the end of my role as a JP."
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Friday 25th to Sunday 27th February 2011
The North Downs
Our base for this weekend is the modest village of Thurnham, nestling at the foot of the North Downs just north of Maidstone. The Black Horse, perhaps once a forge with associated barns, has been a pub since c.1750. We shall have a number of the pub's 30 rooms, in a separate annexe, and they will be developing a special set meal for us on Saturday night.
We shall walk direct from the pub on both days, heading east on one day and west on the other. Both routes will take in stretches of the North Downs Way and the ancient Pilgrim's route from London to Canterbury.
Walks will be Grade D+ with some steep but short climbs and going underfoot may be slippery.
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th February 2011
The North Downs
Our base for this weekend is the modest village of Thurnham, nestling at the foot of the North Downs just north of Maidstone. The Black Horse, perhaps once a forge with associated barns, has been a pub since c.1750. We shall have a number of the pub's 30 rooms, in a separate annexe, and they will be developing a special set meal for us on Saturday night.
We shall walk direct from the pub on both days, heading east on one day and west on the other. Both routes will take in stretches of the North Downs Way and the ancient Pilgrim's route from London to Canterbury.
Walks will be Grade D+ with some steep but short climbs and going underfoot may be slippery.
We are delighted to say we have achieved a great price of just £130 per person in a twin or double room. No singles but single occupancy will be available at £175. The price will include two nights B&B, dinner with wine or other drinks on Saturday evening and tea and cakes before our departure on Sunday. To confirm your place please send a cheque for £75 no; the balance will be pyable in January.
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Friday 25th to Monday 28th March 2011
The Gower Peninsula
After a gap of at least 10 years we return to Parc-Le-Breos House (pictured) (the owner still remembered us - is that a good or bad sign?), about 20 minutes from Swansea in the heart of the Gower Peninsula. The house is a 19th century hunting lodge with 12 en suite rooms, and has recently been upgraded to a Wales Tourist Board 4* farmhouse facility.
Walking will be Grade D, direct from the house on all three days.
Three night's accommodation with breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals will be £175. A £50 deposot will secure your place and the balance will be payable in February.
www.parc-le-breos.com
Friday 25th to Monday 28th March 2011
The Gower Peninsula
After a gap of at least 10 years we return to Parc-Le-Breos House (pictured) (the owner still remembered us - is that a good or bad sign?), about 20 minutes from Swansea in the heart of the Gower Peninsula. The house is a 19th century hunting lodge with 12 en suite rooms, and has recently been upgraded to a Wales Tourist Board 4* farmhouse facility.
Walking will be Grade D, direct from the house on all three days.
Three night's accommodation with breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals will be £175. A £50 deposot will secure your place and the balance will be payable in February.
www.parc-le-breos.com
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Wednesday 11th to Wednesday 18th May 2011
The Herriot Way
This 52-mile circular walk in the Yorkshire Dales crosses beautiful valleys, open fells and heather-covered moorland in the area made famous by vet James Herriot. It was planned to make use of four local hostels: however, Aysgarth has closed and Keld is now an expensive restaurant! We shall be seeking B&B accommodation in the villages, hence the need to book this far ahead. We expect to cover about 13 miles a day of Grade C to C+ walking, and baggage will be transported
Cost of 6 nights B&B, packed lunches, dinners and transport to and from the start point expected to be c. £420. A £100 deposit is required now to secure a space; £44 of this will be non-refundable.
Participation is limited to 12 people. However, if sufficient members are interested if may be possible to arrange a second group (subject to availability of a leader), starting on 18th May.
www.herriotway.com
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Saturday 10th to Saturday 17th September 2011
A week in Italy's Cinque Terre
We shall join a Holiday Fellowship guided group to explore the five pictuesque coastal villages of the Cinque Terre from our comfortable 3* hotel in Bonassola, linked to the Cinque Terre by train. HF guides will offer a choice of two walks on each of the five walking days. Walking grade expected to be C+ to D. There will be one free day.
Cost for seven nights half board, flights and transfers at the Italian end will be £779. Single rooms availability and cost to be advised. Allow also for travel to the airport and lunches.
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Saturday 10th to Saturday 17th September 2011
A week in Italy's Cinque Terre
We shall join a Holiday Fellowship guided group to explore the five pictuesque coastal villages of the Cinque Terre from our comfortable 3* hotel in Bonassola, linked to the Cinque Terre by train. HF guides will offer a choice of two walks on each of the five walking days. Walking grade expected to be C+ to D. There will be one free day.
Cost for seven nights half board, flights and transfers at the Italian end will be £779. Single rooms availability and cost to be advised. Allow also for travel to the airport and lunches.
www.hfholidays.co.uk