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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.
September 2010
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th 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 25th to Monday 27th 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, North Devon, EX35 6NS, Tel: 01598 753384, also at Channel View Caravan & Camping Park, Manor Farm, Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6LD, Tel: 01598 753349 and a number of Guest Houses in nearby Lynton.
SATURDAY WALK: Lynton, Valley of the Rocks and Watersmeet (with optional Devon Cream Tea!) (12 miles)
Start 10am Sunny Lyn Campsite
(SS719484, EX35 6NS).
The walk takes us through Lynton and westwards through the spectacular ‘Valley of the Rocks’ where there are some great views on this
coastal stretch of the walk. We continue moving inland to skirt past the campsite (hence there an option to do just the Watersmeet stretch
of the walk) to Watersmeet, where there is a NT café serving cream teas.
We will continue through the woods following the East Lyn river down to Lynmouth for an ice-cream or maybe some chips in
Lynmouth before the steep climb to Lynton. MODERATE (but with a fair amount of ups and downs). Good paths throughout.
SUNDAY WALK: Malmsmead, Alderford and Shilstone Hill (9 miles)
Start 10:30am Lorna Doon Farm (Public car park), Malmsmead,
(SS791478, EX35 6NU).
The walk takes us firstly through the wooded valley of the East Lyn River.
We will be stopping at one of the pubs hidden in this deep valley (the option to eat in pub may be arranged).
We continue up the steep side of the valley up onto open moorland and then cross the moorland which giving us some great views of
Exmoor and then drop back into the valley back to the start. MODERATE (but with some steep sections). Good paths throughout.
MONDAY WALK: TBD - Another local walk of about 6-7 miles.
Click here to download full details of this trip.
Organiser: Jim 07734 569216
April 2011
Friday 8th to Monday 11th April 2011 - Weekend in the Yorkshire Dales
Please join us for what will sure to be a terrific walking weekend in North Yorkshire as we walk in the shadows of the famous Yorkshire peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.
Walks - There will be organised walks on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and will be graded moderate to challenging. We will climb 2 of the three peaks, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent and also take to the rails as we embark on short train journey across the world famous viaduct at Ribblehead to the start point of one of the walks. This is a not to be missed experience. The Saturday and Sunday walks will be long in the region of 12-15 miles each but we are rewarded with stunning views across the Dales.
Socials - These will include a pub evening near Ribblehead viaduct and a Fish and Chip supper in nearby Hawes.
Accommodation - I hope to arrange a group booking at the bunk house at Station Inn next to the viaduct. This will be with shared facilities and are basic but subsequently very much affordable for most budgets. Equally, there are plenty of guest houses in surrounding area and camp site in Haws for those that prefer.
Further details will be provided later in year once finalised.
Organiser: Dan 0776 1192509
If you have any ideas for holiday events please contact the
Holidays co-ordinator Rob at
web@berkshirewalkers.com