Crackley Wood - Lower Ladyes Hill 4 miles

We dodged the predicted heavy rain. The walk was mostly on tarmac footpaths and so avoided mud. Well done, Peter W. Family and friends are invited to our next walk on New Years Day.

Happy Christmas to All!

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Bretford circular 4.7 miles

We had a good outing led by Peter B even though he left his satnav at home. He also organised an excellent Christmas lunch at the Queen's Head at Bretford.

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Maxstoke (Hill Farm) - Parson's Wood 4 miles -Wed Nov 20th

We enjoyed the recce. We saw a family of Muntjac deer. Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Leaders Derek & Brian

Directions 
Take the A45 from Coventry towards Birmingham. After leaving Coventry branch left at a sign for Meriden and Maxstoke. Take a right turn to Maxstoke. At the T junction in Maxstoke turn left passing the Priory. Take the first right (New End Road). Continue to a T junction and turn right (Fillongley Road). After a quarter of a mile, park on the grass verge on the left just before Hill Farm and by a waymark post.
 
Explorer Map 221 SP 240 880

 

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Little Compton - Chastleton 4 miles on Wed 18th Sept

Peter B lead us aided by his trusty satnav. We had a good walk.

Explorer Map OL 45 Grid Ref 262302

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Lower Brailes - Sutton under Brailes 4.26 miles - Wed 4th Sept

Another excellent walk on a summer's day.

Explorer Map 191 Grid Ref SP 315393

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Butlers Marston - Pillerton Priors 4.5 miles - Wed 21st Aug

We had a good ramble on a beautiful summer's day ably led by Mary and Pat.

Explorer Map 206 Grid Ref SP 318501

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Edgehill 5.4 miles - Wed 7th Aug

Peter said it was to be a 4 mile walk. Actually it was 5.4 miles or thereabouts! It was a good walk on a nice, sunny, summers day. We had a pleasant lunch at the Castle inn.

Explore Map 206 Grid Ref 375474

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Dover's Hill 3 miles - Wed 17th July

A good short walk on a very hot day!
Parking is at Dover's Hill National Trust car park near Chipping Campden.

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Edgcote - Trafford Bridge 4.65 miles - Wed 3rd July - Battlefield walk

Leaders Derek Darby (774254 or 07928285642) & Brian Clarke (494633 or 07941551418)

This was a beautiful walk in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside. The long wet grass at the beginning reminded me not to wear cotton trousers on a ramble. Brian found us an excellent place for lunch at Barns Farm Plants Garden centre, in Upper Wardington SP 493 459.

 Directions

Take the M40 South. At J11 (Banbury) take the first left onto the A361 towards Daventry. After about 3 miles, at a pub, take a sharp right turn signposted Edgcote. After 0.75 miles park on the left on the grass verge after a group of houses as directed. Try and leave the road clear as farm lorries may need to pass. Please share cars as parking is very limited. See you at 10 a.m.

The Battle of Edgcote 1469 took place nearby on Danes Moor. See leaflet below.
  The White Queen TV series currently on ITV on Sunday evening mentions the battle and takes place during this period. Warwick the Kingmaker plays a prominent part.

Explorer map 206 GR SP 502 476

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To download Battle of Edgcote leaflet

Oxhill - Pillerton Priors 4.5 miles Wed 19 June

We had a good walk on a very hot day. It was good to get out. We made a few friends on our walk. See pictures below.

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Look who we met on our walk!

Which one would make the best scarecrow!

Lowsonford - Bushwood 4.4 miles

We had a pleasant ramble with less mud around than what has become normal. I got a bit worried when I saw Bob consulting with a courier about directions. It turned out the courier was asking Bob directions!

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Lowsonford – Preston Bagot 4.5 miles - Wed March 6th

Leaders: Derek Darby (774254 or 07928285642) and Brian Clarke (494633 or 07941551418)

There are quite a few  stiles. It is a beautiful area. See you at 10 a.m.

 Directions

Follow the A4177 from Warwick towards Solihull. After about 2 miles turn left onto the B4439 towards Lapworth. After about 1.5 miles veer left into Shrewley and left again into the high street.  Cross over the motorway and take an immediate right turn into Back Lane. Bear right at the next junction and keep right. Park on the left in a lay-by just before the narrow canal bridge.

Explorer Map 220 GR SP 190 676

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Corley Moor - Holly Berry End 4 miles Wed 20th Feb

We had a good walk on a cold day led by David.  I think it was my muddiest walk ever. Admittedly, you could not always see the mud but that was because it was under 6 inches of water. No-one drowned! So the muddy boots award is passed on to David.

Corley Moor - Holly Berry End 4 miles

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Newbold Comyn Arms-Myton 4.5 miles

There is a choice of walks. The Ramblers Too/SatNav Ramblers walk, which is open to all (subject to numbers) is 

Newbold Comyn Arms-Myton 4.5 miles

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The start is at 10 a.m. prompt from the Newbold Comyn Arms car park. 

Details will shortly be available on the WDU3A website. I will also email them to you as soon as they are available.

The cost is £10 per person. It will be possible to enter the Walkfest by post or through me. A form will need to be completed and a SAE will need to be included.

After lunch there is a quiz with prizes!

DerekD

Wednesday February 20th Corley Moor to Holly Berry End 4 miles

Leaders: David and Pat

Directions

From Meriden take the Fillongley road (B4102). After about 2 ½ miles turn
right signed Corley Moor. Park on the triangular car park opposite the Bull
and Butcher Pub. 10 a.m. start. Please share cars where possible.

Explorer Map 221 GR 279850

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Muddy Boots Award to Bob and Sylvia!

That was muddy! I think it appropriate after recent walks that we introduce a muddy boots award.

I hereby present the muddy boots award to Bob and Sylvia! It was hard to beat Peter W's and Peter B's walks for mud but they did it!

Welcombe Hills 3.6 miles - Wed 6th Feb

It was a good walk and morning out and we did not lose anybody. I had not realised that the path from the car park to the Welcombe hills existed. 

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Bubbenhall - Wappenbury Wood 4.3 miles

Peter W led us. The route shown is as walked. The farmer(s) had ploughed everywhere and so we had to detour a few times as you can see. It was not quite as muddy as Peter B's walk but close. It was nice to see the snow on the ground in the wood.

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Chesterton - Kingston 4 miles

Peter B retains the record for the muddiest walk (and the muddiest last mile)! This one was not too bad. Only one person (John R) noticed the deviation from the route we put in to test you. We shortened the walk by about 0.5 mile. You can see the actual route in red below (4.05 miles) and the one we recce'd (4.6 miles) in blue. If you do print the walk you will find I have amended the actual track walked to fit the green path marked on the map just before the end of the walk and the church. Happy new year!

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