November 2011 Walks Diary

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Coach Rambles take place once a month on Sundays, and offer somewhat more than the normal Sunday walk; the opportunity to visit more distant walking areas, a relaxing journey with no driving, a linear walk, a pleasant social occasion with a drink, a meal in a pub and a quiz on the return journey.
There is a choice of three types of walk:
B walk: about 6 to 8 miles, leisurely pace, often time at end for visits to teashops, etc. A walk: average walk, approx. 10 miles, not too strenuous, but will include hills.

A+ walk: tough walk (up to 14 miles), faster, more strenuous and usually over more difficult terrain than other walks, but often on higher ground with better views!

During 2010 we will be walking The Dales Way. The final 5 stages of the walk are in this programme

Start times and pick-up points
Coaches start 08.30 from either Leeds or Bradford depending on destination, calling at Thornbury Barracks Roundabout at 08.45, then at Leeds or Bradford at 09.00.

Pick-up points
Leeds: Old Vicar Lane bus station; Thornbury: Thornbury Barracks Round-about (north or south side depending on start point); Bradford: Jacobs Well car park Other pick-up points by request: the coach will also call at other points en route, e.g. Huddersfield, Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Wetherby or by request where feasible. It is hoped that members from outlying RA Groups will also be able to join the coach rambles if suitable pick-up points can be arranged for them.

Cost, payment etc.
The present coach fare (collected on the journey) is £10, £11, or £12 depending on numbers. The cost of the meal is usually around £7.00/£10.00 (collected at the table).

Other arrangements
Packed lunch is required. It is advisable to bring spare clothes and footwear to change into after the walk. These can be left on the coach during the day. Booking a place on coach rambles Contact Val Bamforth (01274 591678)

Cancellation
Places on coach rambles may be cancelled up to 7.00 p.m. on the Friday before the Sunday of the ramble (to allow time for the place to be filled). If anyone cancels after that time or fails to turn up, they will be expected to pay the full fare by sending payment to Val Bamforth, 8 Nab Wood Crescent, Shipley BD18 4HX (cheque payable to WR Ramblers Association) or by paying on the next coach ramble.