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Walking Holidays

Our group also organises walking holidays, which are open to all members of Ramblers Association groups. These are organised by volunteers from within the group, unless otherwise stated. In most cases only the walks are organised and you must find and book your own accommodation for these events.

A combined programme of the holidays, walks and social events is available on our downloads page.

Months: June , September

June 2010

Saturday 26^th to Monday 28^th June - Weekend in Dorset

Nick and Andy will be organising a walking weekend in Dorset this year. The itinery will follow previous years weekends away in that there will be two coastal walks based on the South West Coast Path on the Saturday & Sunday (26th & 27th June). A third inland walk is planned for Monday 28th June for those wanting a longer weekend break.

This year the base will be Lyme Regis and means that we will be exploring the Jurassic coast and crossing the border into Devon.

Saturday 26th: Lyme Regis to Beer, 10 miles, Moderate/Strenuous
Start: Meet at the clock tower in the centre of Lyme next to the sea-front. Time: 10:15am for 10:30am start. Description: We will follow the South-west coast path westwards from Lyme, crossing the Dorset-Devon border and walking to the seaside town of Beer . At Beer there will be time to relax with a choice of buses available to take you back to Lyme Regis. The bus fare is £2.60 (please have exact money).

Sunday 27th: Lyme Regis to Golden Cap and Seatown, 8 miles, Strenuous
Start: Meet at the clock tower in the centre of Lyme next to the sea-front. Time: 10:15am for 10:30am start. Description: We will take the coast path eastwards this time. Due to landslips the path goes inland initially but we will rejoin the coast at Charmouth before heading to Golden Cap. The walk to the highest point in Dorset is strenuous with many ups and downs but the view from top will hopefully make it all worthwhile. We will descend on the eastern side down to Seatown for a well-earned drink in The Anchor Inn before heading to Chideock to catch a bus back to Lyme Regis (fare will be £2.30: exact money if poss.)

Monday 28th: Lambert,s Castle and Coney's Castle, 3.5 miles, Easy
Start: National Trust Car park at Lambert's Castle. Directions: Take B3165 from north from Lyme Regis for ~6 miles. The car park is on the right up a small track and is not well signposted with just a small NT sign. Grid ref: SY366987. Map 116. Time: 11am start. Description: The walks links two prehistoric forts and offers outstanding views of the vale of Marshwood and Lyme Regis.

For all the walks please bring your own refreshments and water. Good walking boots are advisable. For those arriving on the Friday the walks leaders will be in The Pilot Boat pub from 9pm opposite the seafront in Lyme where both coastal walks will start.

Contact Nick (0118 9835043, 07710350492) or Andy (0118 9669272, 07816268306) for more information.

September 2010

Friday 10^th to Sunday 12^th September - Walking Weekend in Newbury

We are organising a walking festival that will be based in Newbury. Other walking groups are invited to join the Berkshire Walkers for a weekend of walks and social events.

See our Berkshire Walkers Walking Weekend website.

Saturday 25^th to Monday 27^th September - Weekend in Exmoor

Our previous trip to Lynbridge and Lynmouth in North Devon was very popular and so we are planning a repeat visit this September.

There is camping accommodation at Sunny Lyn Holiday Park, Lynbridge, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NS, Tel:01598 753384 and a number of Guest Houses in nearby Lynton.

Details will be published once they are finalised.

Organiser: Jim 07734 569216

If you have any ideas for holiday events please contact the
Holidays co-ordinator Rob at web@berkshirewalkers.com