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Black Country Walking Group

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  • Walks Grading and information for new members

  • Sunday 27th September

    Clent Hills 8 miles grade 2
    Start time 10.30 from junction of Barrack Lane and West Road, Cradley.
    Map of start point
    We will walk to The Nimmings cafe for brunch before going up the Clent Hills. On the way back we will have a break at The Why Not Inn near the end of the walk.
    Group contact: Dave email:david.sadler.21@blueyonder.co.uk


    Sunday 4th October

    Trysull and Seisdon 7-8 miles Grade 1
    Start time 10.30
    Meeting point in Trysull village by the Green and All Saints C of E Primary School which is on the Green - there is amble parking here
    Directions: Coming from the South (Himley/Wordsley)turn left (first exit or third exit if you are coming from Wolverhampton) at the roundabout where the A463 meets the A449 and follow signs to Trysull (this is the roundabout after the Himley hall Junction if you are coming from Stourbridge/The south). Follow the road all the way through past Wombourne and you will come into Trysull village where you will see a Pub and a church on your left. After the church turn left and follow this road (you will soon see another pub on your right) and shortly after you come out on the Green where we meet by the School.
    Walk Description: Taking in the picturesque villages of Trysull and Seisdon in the South West of Wolverhampton this walk will be lead at a gentle pace through beautiful countryside, taking in parts of the Monarch Way (Charles the second apparently used this as an escape route from the battle at Gloucester) and the Staffordshire Way. There will be a pub stop in Seisdon but please bring packed lunch as we won't be able to eat there.
    Walk leader: Raquel Fletcher


    Sunday 11th October

    Hilton to Claverly 6 miles Grade 1
    Start time: 10.30
    Start point:Take A454 from Wolverhampton in the direction of Bridgnorth and meet in lay-by on right-hand side of road, just after passing through Hilton. Grid reference SO 776953
    Walk leader: Paul Davies


    Saturday 17th October

    Annual General Meeting
    Saltwells Wood and Rough Hill walk 8 miles Grade 2
    Start time 11am from The Hollybush Pub. Parking available on Bannister Street off Newtown Lane, Cradley Heath. Cradley Heath train station is also nearby. Additionally numerous buses stop along the nearby High Street.
    The walk takes in Saltwells Wood, Netherton Hill, Bumble Hole and Rough Hill. There will also be a pub stop in The Dry dock Inn which has a canal barge within the pub.
    Following the walk our AGM will take place at 4pm within the Hollybush pub. If you would like to stand for a position on the Committee please email the address below. We will also be going for a meal in a nearby Curry House afterwards.
    For more information please email: bcwg@hotmail.co.uk


    Sunday 25th October

    Pound Green and The Wyre Forest 10 miles Grade 3 or 7 miles Grade 2
    Start time: 10.30
    Start Point: From the A442 take the turning for Upper Arley. Once in Upper Arley Village follow the road past the post office and cafe along the riverside to the large car park next to the river.
    Click on for map of start point
    The walk will take us through Pound Green Common to Button Oak. We will then walk through the Wyre Forest to Bewdley, where we can have a Pub stop or fish and chips by the river. From this point there is the choice of walking back to Arley along the river (10 miles); or catching The Severn Valley Railway back to Arley (7 miles).
    Walk leader: Chris email: bcwg@hotmail.co.uk


    Sunday 1st November

    Brewood 10 miles Grade 2
    Start time: 10.30am
    Meet at the village car park which is just off Stafford Street (opposite the spar & down a bit).
    Map of start point
    Brewood is easily accessible from Wolverhampton or the M54 (Junction 2) via the A449 Go under the motorway (M54) if travelling from Wolverhampton, or 3rd exit if coming on M54 and head for Stafford. You will come to 2 small islands (the 3 hammers golf course will be on the right). The second island has a left turn to Coven/Brewood and the village is easily located from here.
    We will walk alongside the Shropshire Union Canal then through woodland, passing Chillington Hall and on to Kiddemore Green where we will stop for lunch. There will be an optional pub stop before returning to Brewood for a pint in the Swan (where the landlady has a fine collection of toy witches hanging from the bar ceiling!).
    Walk Leader: Robert Fletcher. e-mail: robertfletcher@live.co.uk


    Friday 6th November

    Bonfire night social
    Halesowen Cricket club £6 adult entrance
    Group contact: Paul Fletcher


    Saturday 7th November - Sunday 8th

    Kington Weekend:
    Saturday: We are going Quad Biking in the afternoon (£45 per person and a minimum of 8 required)- time to be confirmed. Meet at Oaker Wood, Kingsland, Herefordshire, HR6 9PT for the afternoon session and then head to their accomoodation that evening. A meal and night out in Kington will be arranged for the Saturday night in Kington There is a deadline to confirm whether you are going Quad Biking of 27 September .

    Sunday 8th November 9 miles Grade 2

    Hergest Ridge
    Start time 10.30am
    Start point: The Royal Oak Pub car park in Gladestry, Powys. Post Code HR5 3NR
    Spectacular ridgeway walk along Offa's Dyke path. We will be going for a pub lunch in Kington halfway. There will be a car left at Kington for anyone who does not want to walk back to Gladestry. Members can turn up for this on the day !
    Group contact Dave Sadler email: david.sadler.21@blueyonder.co.uk


    Friday 13th November

    Comedy Night
    Leasowes Community College
    7.30pm start
    Money raised to go to Bowel Cancer Research and heart unt at childrens hospital to buy a heart machine £6 a ticket or two for £10 tel. 07887933030


    Saturday 14th November

    Black Country Party
    House party for Di and Chris' birthay from 7pm at Di's House. More details will be given in The Newsletter
    Group contact: Di C


    Sunday 15th November

    Astley Abbots and Bridgnorth. 8.5 miles Grade 1/2
    Start time: 10.30am.
    Start point: Small free car park next to St Calixtus Church, Astley Abbots WV16 4SW.
    A walk from the picturesque village of Astley Abbots to Bridgnorth, partly through woodland and along the Severn Way footpath. Lunch stop at High Town, Bridgnorth with various pubs, shops and places to eat. Return across farmland and through Trinity Wood. Flat walk apart from a short easy climb up to High Town.
    Walk leader: Darren email: darrenbillingsley@ymail.com


    Sunday 22nd November

    Cannock Chase 8 miles Grade 2
    Start time: 10.30am
    Meet at Glascial Boulder car park on Camp Road, Cannock Chase. Take Camp Road from the crossroads with Penkridge Bank and this is the 4th car park turning to the right. You then drive up a rough track for some time passing other car parks. It's not signed from the road but the car park itself is identified.
    At 26 square miles, Cannock Chase is the smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK! The walk itself follows main paths and some quiet road, we pass through heathland, woodland and by fairoaks pools. There are a couple of slight climbs but nothing too energetic. We will stop at the cafe at the Cannock Chase Visitors Centre about halfway through for lunch, this has plenty of picnic benches outside and you can either bring a packed lunch or there are sandwiches, pasties etc available. There will no doubt be an opportunity for a pint of ale after the walk!
    Walk leader: Alex Edge


    Friday 27th November

    Dudley Winter Ales Social
    Time: 8pm onwards
    Location:Dudley Concert Hall, St James Road
    75+ real ales inc higher gravity winter beers plus cider, wine + foreign bottled beers.
    Hot/cold food available.
    Live entertainment.
    Group contact: Alex


    Saturday 28th November

    Clee Hills
    More details to follow
    Walk leader: Andrew


    Sunday 29th November

    Staffs AGM morning walk, Sandwell Valley. 5 miles,
    Meet at West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club 9.45am. STAFFS AGM after walk at 2pm Hosted by Sandwell Group at West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club, Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, B71 4JQ


    Saturday 5th December

    Delph Run Social.
    Group Contact: Dave


    Sunday 6th December

    More details to follow
    Walk leader: Roger


    Sunday 13th December

    Navigation Training Day
    More details to follow
    Walk leader: Chris


    Saturday 19th December

    Social in The Dragoni Chinese restaurant in Lye More details to follow
    Group contact: Dave Sadler


    Sunday 20th December

    More details to follow
    Walk leader: Paul Fletcher


    Wednesday 30th December - Saturday 2nd

    York New Year break
    Evenings out planned for Wednesday 30th, 31st & 1st Jan
    Walks: Thursday 31st: North Yorkshire Moors National Park more details to follow.
    Friday 1st January: A walk from the centre of York(near accomodation (no need to drive to start point))touring the historic sites, then along The River Ouse on The Minster Way to Heslington Common. We will return through a number of woodlands to Naburn for a Pub Stop then back along The Trans Penine Trail which runs along a disused railway line back into the centre of York. (10 miles flat easy walk).
    Saturday 2nd January: A walk from centre of York along "The Foss Walk" National trail. There will be a Pub stop then back past Clifton Backles Nature Reserve and along The River Ouse to the centre of York. (6 miles flat easy walk) .
    Please book your own accomodation, the below websites may be useful:
    Accomodation website
    Accomodation website
    Hostel website
    Group contact Dave Sadler email: david.sadler.21@blueyonder.co.uk


    Friday 2nd April - Monday 5th April 2010

    The Isle of Arran Easter break
    Group contact: Mark email: markjessop70@msn.com


    Fri 21st-Sun 23rd May 2010

    Whitby weekend away
    More details to follow
    Group contact: Gene email:magicflyinggeno@yahoo.co.uk


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