Grade 1 = Flat ground / gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces. Limited / no steps or stiles. 1 hr (shorter walks of 30 minutes incorporated). Grade 2 = Moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possible stiles. 1-1.5hours Progression Walks = Likely to include slopes, steps, stiles and uneven surfaces. 1.5hrs + (see individual walks) Supported by LEAP Over 50 Project (not under Walking for Health) Available Parking Available Bus Services Toilets Available Refreshments Available Terrain - 1=Easy, 2=Mainly Easy, 3=Possibly Uneven, 4= Uneven. Inclines - 1= Few or None, 2=Possible but Few, 3= Possible, 4= Definite Muddy Underfoot On Route Possible x (R) Yes No Reserve Walk Leader LEAP Over 50 Project Healthy Footsteps for 50 Plus Action Heart Walks with Other Organisations Walks on Mondays and Fridays - contact Paul Davies-Hale on 01384 292233 Halesowen Ramblers www.halrambler.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Stourbridge HF Rambling Club www.shfrc.org.uk Walk Fit Contact Kim Braznell on 01384 816992 For more information please contact: LEAP Over 50 Project - Age UK Dudley 3 Dudley Court North, The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 1XP telephone: 01384 343535 mobile: 07854 839834 email: leapover50@ageukdudley.org.uk blog: leapover50.wordpress.com www.ageukdudley.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1084182 March 2016 April to June 2016 Programme
4th April STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 11th April - KINVER The Vine, 1 Dunsley Rd, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6LJ 18th April - STOURBRIDGE The Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4LU 25th April SALTWELLS Saltwells Inn, Saltwells Lane, Netherton, DY5 1AX 2nd May KIDDERMINSTER Hurcott Pools, Hurcott Lane, DY10 3PJ Monday Walks April to June 2016-1.30pm start. 9th May STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 16th May KINVER The Manor House of Whittington Inn, Caunsall, Kinver, DY7 6NY 23rd May - HIMLEY Himley Plantation, Himley Lane (turning by bridge), DY3 4LN 30th May - CRADLEY HEATH Corngreaves Hall, Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7NL 6th June STOURBRIDGE Mary Stevens Park Healthy Town Hub, Stanley Road, DY8 2DN 13th June KINGSWINFORD Ashwood Nurseries, Ashwood Lower Lane, Ashwood, Kingswinford, DY6 0AE 20th June - WORCESTERSHIRE Old House at Home, 26 Birmingham Road, Blakedown, DY10 3JE 27th June - WOMBOURNE Wombourne Railway Station, Bratch Lane, WV5 9AD WALKER note in car window 125 1 1 227 228 1 2 256 257 1 1 2 2 X X X 2 2 125 1 1 Dave, Mervyn, Sam X 2 2 X X X 1 1 240 243 x 2 2 125 1 1 X 1 1 multi 4 4 256 1 1
Tuesday Walks April to June 2016-1.30pm start. Shorter walks of 30 minutes available 12th April PENSNETT The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, DY5 4NE 26th April - BRIERLEY HILL Springboard Activity Centre, 44-47 Waterfront East, Level Street, Brierley Hill. DY5 1XJ 10th May - WOMBOURNE Wombourne Railway Station, Bratch Lane, WV5 9AD 24th May SALTWELLS Saltwells Inn, Saltwells Lane, Netherton, DY5 1AX 7th June - SWINDON The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford, DY6 0BA 21st June - BUMBLE HOLE to Lodge Farm Reservoir Bumble Hole, Windmill End, Dudley, DY2 9HS (Refreshments: The Wheatsheaf) To Blowers Green WALKER note in car window 3 miles Karen 222 255 1 1 Maggie X96 1 1 Karen, Barry (R) 256 1 1 Margaret 2 2 Sam, Barry (R) 225 1 1 Maggie Karen, Barry (R) Gravel 282 2 2 Tuesday - Nordic Walking April to June 2016-2pm start In partnership with: LEAP: 01384 343535 Nordic Walking Sessions Every third Tuesday of the month At Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, off Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 1AX Led by a qualified Nordic Walk Leader 2 2 1 hour session s 19th April 17th May 21st June
Walks with a Difference April to June 2016 Wednesday - 20th April - 10.00am start- FLOWER WALK Guided by the nature reserve Wardens, the walk will look at the many different wild flowers that can be found across the site in Spring. Taken from History of Saltwells Local Nature Reserve: the woodland is one of the finest Bluebell woods in the country: other plants include Ramsons (Wild Garlic), Wood Anemone, Sweet Woodruff and Yellow Archangel After, optional drink at The Saltwells Inn. 2 hours Discretionary Donation Wardens Margaret 2 2 MEET: Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, off Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 1AX Thursday - 19th May - 10.30am start - SEVERN VALLEY COUNTRY PARK WALK A walk along a stretch of the Severn Valley, starting from the country park car park (Alveley) and taking in Hampton Loade SVR station. In addition to the usual mix of scenery and wildlife, the date has been chosen to coincide with the first day of the Severn Valley Railways spring diesel festival; a day when the line should be busy and with a variety of trains running. Some advance details of the event can also be found on the railways own website: http://www.svr.co.uk/seltem.aspxa=101 If the weather permits we will take a lunch break on the move. Bring food and drink of your choosing. There is also a café at the start/finish. 4-5 miles 3 hours minimum Discretionary Donation Dave Byers A N Other 1.70 X 2 2 MEET: Severn Valley Country Park, Chapel Lane, Alveley, Bridgenorth, WV15 6NG Wednesday - 22nd June - 10.00am start - BIRD WALK Guided by the nature reserve Warden, the walk will be looking at the wide variety of birds that can be found on Saltwells nature reserve and how to identify them. Please bring your own binoculars/camera. MEET: Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, off Coppice Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 1AX 2 hours Discretionary Donation Wardens A N Other 2 2
Wednesday - Books on the Move April to June 2016-10.00am start.! 6th April - WORDSLEY LIBRARY Wordsley Green, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PD MEET near reception 4th May - CRADLEY LIBRARY Colley Lane, Cradley, B63 2TL PARKING: Cradley Sports and Social Club, Colley Lane Entrance, Halesowen B63 2TN - please park furthest from building MEET near reception 1st June - STOURBRIDGE LIBRARY Crown Centre, Stourbridge, DY8 1YE MEET near adult reception In partnership with 45 mins 1hr walk / 30 min chat (library) 45 mins 1hr walk / 30 min chat (library) 45min - 1hr walk / 30min chat (library) Fun, Free, Friendly and Informal - Walk and Talk Book Club b. Refreshments served at the local library after the walk. Thursday - Health Walk and Socialise April to June 2016-10.00am start. Sue H (Dudley Libraries) Sue H (Dudley Libraries) 226 256 1 1 241 243 1 1 Sue H (Dudley Libraries) Multi 1 1 (See reverse for code s) Weekly: April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th. May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th. Netherton Park, Greaves Road, Netherton, DY2 9EX This weekly Thursday walk will take you from Netherton Park Activity Centre over footpaths, varying terrain and hills with impressive views of the local area. Each walk will take approximately 45 min s to 1hour and include refreshments afterwards back at the Activity Centre. The walks will be for all abilities and be led by Park Activators who look to use varying routes within and around the Netherton Area. NOTES - for all walks All you need is appropriate clothing/footwear and a drink. Please ensure dogs are kept under control and do not get under walkers feet. Please dispose of dog waste appropriately. Do feel free to bring binoculars and cameras to any of our walks. 45mins to 1hr Park Activators John, Stephan On road 124 243 244 2 2 Free, Fun, Friendly, Fitness.
Saturday Walks April to June 2016-1.30pm start. 9th April - SALTWELLS Saltwells Inn, Saltwells Lane, Netherton, DY5 1AX 3 miles WALKER note in car window Martin 23rd April - KINVER to Dunsley - St. Georges Day Walk 3-4 miles Maggie, Martin Kinver Community Centre, (Off Sterrymere Gardens) DY7 6ER 2 2 228 2 2 2 2 7th May - WOMBOURNE Wombourne Railway Station, Bratch Lane, WV5 9AD 3 miles Martin 255 256 (15 min walk) 21st May - BOBBINGTON Half Penny Green Vineyards, Upper Whittimere Farm, Tom Ln, Halfpenny Green, Bobbington, West Midlands DY7 5EP 4 miles Martin Part way 2 2 4th June - WORDSLEY King George V Park, Lawnswood Road, DY8 5BS 4 miles Elaine, Mervyn 226 x x 2 2 18th June - BROOME Webbs Garden Centre, Kidderminster Road South, Hagley, DY9 0JB 3-4 miles URGENT Volunteers Needed Walk Leader s and Nordic Walking Leaders Support weekly walks of 1 hour+ at various locations throughout the Dudley Borough. As a volunteer you would be helping people in your community to get active and healthy, providing vital support that they otherwise might not get, as well as ensuring walks are friendly, safe and well run. Margaret, Martin 1 2 2