Malvern News

Upcoming events, walks and items of interest!

Below is a list of all walks up until the end of June 2008 that are being organised by the Malvern Hill District Footpath Society. They were formed in 1973 ‘To promote the enjoyment and preservation of all Rights of Way and to foster an understanding of their place in the countryside’. Their walks are for all levels of fitness - check the individual walk for details - and contact the people listed if you would like to join them. Should be something here for everyone!

Thanks for looking, I'll keep up the info as it comes in.

March

Sat 1 March
From Bridge to Bridge along the Teme
Meet Imperial Road 9.00 for an 8 mile walk along River Teme, the Hill Climb at Shelsley Walsh and Stanford on Teme; moderate walk with one long climb near start of walk. Bring packed lunch.
Ursula 01684 569429

Wed 5 March
Roaming the Fromes
Meet Imperial Road 9.20 for a circular 4.5 mile walk in the Bishops Frome and Halmonds Frome area. Possibility of lunch afterwards at The Hop Pole.
Liz & Jim 01684 892783

Sat 8 March
The Herefordshire Trail – Part 9: Kington to Lingen
Meet Imperial Road. Coach leaves at 8.00 , (note earlier start time), for Kington, (Explorer Map 201, 295565), for a 12 mile fairly strenuous walk via Titley, Stansbatch and Noisy Hall. Bring a packed lunch.
Wendy & John 01684 568135 and Zena & Dave 01905 359175
Book by Sat 1 March with Zena 01905 359175

Wed 12 March
Leisure Walk - Wyche Way to Nightingale's Home?
Meet Imperial Road 9.30 for a 4.5 mile walk around the Hills with one easy steady climb at an easy pace.
Margaret & Paul 01886 833109

Sat 15 March
Circular Walk to Suckley Hills
Meet Imperial Road 9.15 for a 10 mile moderate walk. Taking in three Nature Reserves at Knapp, Crews Hill and Ravenshill Woods and along the Suckley Hills via the Worcestershire Way. Bring packed lunch.
Roger & Mary Wicker 01886 833987

Wed 19 March
Adopted Walk No. 6 - Suckley Hills
Meet Imperial Road 9.00 for a 6 mile (strenuous in parts) walk around Suckley Hills. Fine views. Bring snack and drink.
David 01905 724545

Sat 22 March
In the shadow of Bredon Hill
Meet Imperial Road 9.00 for a 10.5 mile easy walk, (no steep hills), through the villages of Westmancote, Kemerton, Overbury, Conderton and Beckford. Bring packed lunch.
Angela 01684 566124

Wed 26 March
Spring Flowers near Newent
Meet Imperial Road 9.15 for a 6 mile walk through Kilcot and Spring Woods and fields, (no big hills), hoping to see Spring flowers. Lunch can be taken at the cafe adjacent to the Car Park, pub in Newent or picnic.
Jeff 01684 772785

Sat 29 March
1.Longer Walk: Two Rivers and a Canal
Meet Imperial Road 9.00 for an 11.5 mile easy walk along the Rivers Severn and Salwarpe and going across Westwood Park. Bring packed lunch.
Sue 01684 572084
or
2.Shorter Walk: Flashers Wood
Meet Imperial Road 9.00 for a 5 mile easy walk to Grove House, Bills Hill and Prestfield.
Frank Chester 01684 565758

April

Wed 2 April
Storridge to Knapp and Papermill Reserve
Meet Imperial Road 9.30 This is a 6 mile moderate walk based on Adopted Walk 29. Bring drinks and maybe have lunch at the end of walk.
Sue 01684 572084

Sat 5 April
The Herefordshire Trail - Part 10: Lingen to Lodge Farm
Meet Imperial Road 9.00 to catch coach to Lingen for a 12 moderate walk to Lodge Farm. Explorer Maps 201 and 203. Bring packed lunch.
Anne, Sally, Sheila & Sue
Book by March 29 with Sheila on 01886 832579

Wed 9 April
Leisure Walk - Around Adopted Walk No. 48
Meet Imperial Road 9.30 A 5 mile easy to moderate circular walk taking in the Leigh Brook via Lower Sandlin, Hopton Court, Brockamin and Pettiford Bridge.
Roger and Mary Wicker 01886 833987

Sat 12 April
Around Clevelode and Madresfield
Meet Imperial Road 9.10 for an easy 6 mile walk around Clevelode and Madresfield, back in time for lunch.
Mike and Muriel 01684 574097

Wed 16 April
Midsummer Hill from a New Angle
Meet Imperial Road 9.30 for a 5 mile fairly hilly morning walk. Bring drinks.
NB. If bad weather on the day, please ring my mobile after 9.00.
Pam Evans 07812697253

Sat 19 April
1.Longer Walk:
Cotswolds - Winchcombe
Meet Imperial Road 8.45 for a moderate 10 mile walk via Brockhampton and Charlton Abbots. Bring packed lunch.
Terry 01684 575725

or
2.Shorter Walk:
Malvern Chase
Meet Imperial Road 9.00 for a 5 mile easy walk to Brotherage Green, Horton Manor and Broadacres.
Frank Chester 01684 565758

Thurs 24 April
Bluebell Walk through Shrawley Wood
Meet Imperial Road 9.15 for a 6 mile easy walk through Shrawley Wood and surrounding countryside. Bring packed lunch.
NB. We should appreciate a volunteer to meet those going to Imperial Road.
Ivor and Ingrid 01886 832017

Tues 29 April
Bromyard - Edwyn Ralph Circular
Meet Imperial Road 9.15 for a 6 mile moderate walk. Refreshments available in Bromyard afterwards.
Kenneth 01684 572193

May

Sat 3 May Herefordshire Trail – Part 11: Lodge Farm to Richard's Castle
Meet Imperial Road. Coach leaves at 9.00 for Lodge Farm off A4113, (Explorer Map 203), for a moderate 12.5 mile walk via Burrington and Elton to Richard's Castle. Bring packed lunch.
Meryl, Winn, Lyn, Terry and Gerry
Book by Wednesday 30 April with Meryl 01684 575114

Wed 7 May
A Short Local Walk
Meet Imperial Road 10.00 for a 4.5 mile hilly circular walk via Pixie Path 218 steps, Downs School returning east side hill paths. Bring packed lunch and eat in our garden at end of walk. Drinks provided.
Anne and Eugene 01684 575819

Sat 10 May
A Reverse Walk: Knightwick through Alfrick
Meet Imperial Road 9.00, for a moderate 11 mile walk via Birchwood & Suckley Hills. Bring packed lunch.
Meryl and Frank 01684 575114

Wed 14 May
Leisure Walk - Along the Severn
Meet Imperial Road 9.30, for a 4.5 mile walk to Bevere and returning by river. Picnic afterwards at Gheluvelt Park or Pitchcroft
Basil 01905 640780

Sat 17 May
1. Longer Walk Whitbourne, Knightwick and Suckley
Meet Imperial Road 9.00, for a fairly easy 8 mile walk based on Adopted Walk No. 7. Bring packed lunch.
David and Zena 01905 359175
or
2. Shorter Walk
Around Bringsty Common
Meet Imperial Road 9.00, for an easy 5 mile walk based on Adopted Walk No. 7.
Shirley and Richard 01531 636191

Thurs 22 May Vinesend, Crumpton Hill and Cowleigh
This is a 5 mile hilly walk, based on Adopted Walk No. 24, Imperial Road 9.00. We should be back before lunch but bring a biscuit for coffee break.
Rita and Eric 01684 563702

Sat 24 May
1. Longer Walk Collington - Bromyard
Meet Imperial Road 9.00, for a moderate 10 mile walk via Edwyn Ralph, Edvin Loach and Tedstone Delamere. Bring packed lunch.
(Tea and cake at the farm after the walk if booked).
Terry 01684 575725
or
2. Shorter Walk joining long walkers for tea
Meet Imperial Road 11.45, for a 4.5 mile moderate walk. Bring packed lunch.
(Tea and cake at the farm after the walk if booked).
Eugene 01684 575819
Book teas through Terry 01684 575725 by Sat 10 May

Wed 28 May Whiteleaved Oak and Eastnor Pass
Meet Imperial Road 10.20, for a 5.25 mile walk, steep in places, south from car park to Whiteleaved Oak and Howlers Heath. Then north to Wayend Street and Eastnor Pass. Bring drinks and packed lunch.
Jeff 01684 772785

Sat 31 May
Bredon Hill Revisited
Meet Imperial Road 8.45, for an 11 mile hilly walk on Bredon Hill. Bring packed lunch.
Ted 01684 578870

June

Wed 4 June
Afternoon Circular Walk to Colwall Church
Meet Imperial Road 1.20, for a 6 mile moderate walk to Colwall Church.
Josephine 01684 567448

Sat 7 June
Herefordshire Trail - Part 12: Richard's Castle to Leominster
Meet Imperial Road. Coach leaves at 9.00 for Richard's Castle, (Explorer Maps 203 & 202, 495695), for a 9.5 mile moderate twelfth stage of the walk to Leominster via Orleton and Luston. Bring a packed lunch.
Wendy and John 01684 568135 and Zena & Dave 01905 359175
Book by Wednesday 4 June with Zena 01905 359175

Wed 11 June
Leisure Walk - Upton and Riverside
Meet Imperial Road 9.30, for an easy 5.5 mile walk with one climb up Heath Hill, then back along river. Picnic, if fine, or Upton pubs at end of walk.
Jeff 01684 772785

Week of Walks

Tues 17 June
Two Walks around Hanley Swan with Tea and Tour of Blackmore Gardens
1. Meet Imperial Road 9.00, for 6 mile walk with Winn. Bring packed lunch.
Winn 01684 566577
2. Meet Imperial Road 10.30, for a 4 mile walk with Frank. Bring packed lunch.
Frank 01684 565758
We shall all have lunch together in Blackmore Gardens, then a tour led by Joanna through the courtyard gardens, walled garden, conservatory, lake and arboretum, returning to the patio for tea and scones.
Tour, entrance and tea £4, all proceeds to Air Ambulance. (no need to book)

Wed 18 June
White Ladies Aston
Meet Imperial Road 8.45, for an easy 5 mile walk.
Terry 01684 575725

Sat 21 June
Walk No. 5 - Return to the Cat's Back
Meet Imperial Road 8.00, for a 10 mile, (optional 13 mile), moderate to hilly walk. 1 steep hill then along Offa's Dyke with good views. Bring packed lunch.
Margaret E 01886 833109 Sheila 01886 832579

Thurs 26 June
A Welland Wander
Meet Imperial Road 9.00, for a flattish 5 miles with some stiles and perhaps gates to climb, based on Adopted Walk No. 17.
Sally & Patrick 01684 576756

Sat 28 June
Lord Hereford's Knob via Hay Bluff
Meet Imperial Road 8.00, for an 11.25 strenuous walk on the Brecon Beacons. Taking in Offa's Dyke Path, Hay Bluff, Gospel Pass and Lord Hereford's Knob, (Twmpa). Also includes two triangulation pillars and two or more fords. Bring packed lunch.
Wendy & John 01684 568135