Issue 8 Shirehampton Nomads Level 4 Walking Group Free Walks Programme Aug - Oct 2014
Shirehampton Nomads Walking Group Autumn walks programme in association with LinkAge and Walking for Health Bristol. If you are looking to join a fun, friendly group of social walkers, our group is for you. All of our walks are: Hello and Welcome FREE to attend, unless stated otherwise. Set at a moderate pace and cover a distance of 3+ miles Led by fully trained Walk Leaders The walking group is aimed at people aged 55+ and the walks are suitable for anyone able to walk for an hour+ without stopping. The aim is to walk for about 2 hours at a reasonable pace and cover between 3 to 4 miles. The walks are varied with some local and further afield. The level and conditions of the walks are indicated via a key. We like to stop for a tea or coffee at a café during or after walks when possible. Please bring money for refreshments and travel costs The walk leaders will try to set and maintain a pace which they feel is appropriate for the group and route. IF YOU FIND IT IS TOO FAST please SLOW DOWN, which is comfortable for you. As a rough guide you should be able to walk and talk, but feel a bit warm with slightly elevated breathing Please DO NOT walk in front of the Walk Leader
Hints for Walking Dress appropriately for the weather Wear suitable supportive footwear Start each walk slowly, building up speed Slow down towards the end of each walk Walk to increase breathing but not to exhaust Drink plenty of water - bring a bottle of water and any snacks you may need Do not walk if you feel unwell Remember any necessary medication e.g. inhaler Key The following symbols are used as a guideline only. If you have specific needs please phone to find out more detailed information about a particular walk. Level 3 Level 4 2-3 Miles 45-90 Minutes 3+ Miles 90+ Minutes Toilets Uneven Ground Slopes Steps Stiles Rural Area Level 4+ 4+ Miles Including 120mins + Refreshments Please note: Double check the start time for the walk you want to attend - start times are varied and can be varied again when special events are being held. New walkers please arrive 15 minutes before start time to complete the Outdoor Health Questionnaire (with support if required). Please try to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the walk starts so you can hear any announcements.
Tues 5th Aug - Echo Gate Starting Point: Outside Health Centre/St Marys Church Buses: N/A Details: Walking to Kingsweston Down towards Echo Gate, then on to Blaise Folly. Following refreshments return home via Kingsweston. Tues 12th Aug - City Docks Level 4+ (4+ miles) Departure Time: 10:00am (9.50 for new walkers) Starting Point: Park and Ride bus stop Station Road or Woodwell Road Buses: 902 Details: Starting at Hotwells we walk to The Create Centre and follow the river path to the City Docks. We continue on around the dockside to Temple Meads before returning to Millennium Square. Tues 19th Aug - Leigh Woods Buses: 902 & X3 Details: A scenic walk through Leigh Woods starting at Forestry entrance and returning home via Brackenwood Nurseries. Tues 26th Aug - Westbury Starting Point: Outside Health Centre/St Marys Church Buses: 40 Details: A scenic walk starting at Henbury before we enter Blaise Estate at Henbury Hill. Following a refreshment stop we continue home via Kingsweston House.
Tues 2nd Sept - Clifton - Ashton Court Starting Point: Outside Health Centre/ St Marys Church Buses: 40 or 41 Details: A scenic walk starting at The Victoria Rooms and after walking through Clifton Village we cross the Suspension Bridge and on to Ashton Court. Following a refreshment stop we return home via Hotwells. Walk Leader/s: Stephen and Val Tues 9th Sept - Abbots Pool Buses: 902 and X3 Details: A scenic walk starting at The George Inn & heading for Abbots Pool. We continue over several fields and through the woods before returning to The George where snacks, meals and drinks can be purchased before returning home. Walk Leader/s: Val and Diane Tues 16th Sept - Ashton Court Golf Course Buses: 902 and X3 Details: A scenic walk starting at the top entrance to Ashton Court and following the path around the Golf Course where we enter the woods. We continue to our refreshment stop before returning home via Hotwells.
Tues 23rd Sept - Portishead Nature Reserve Buses: 902 and X3 Details: A scenic walk starting at Sheepway where we enter the Nature Reserve. We follow the coastal path to the Boating Lake. Following refreshments we return home from Portishead Village. Please Note: a longer walk is anticipated arrival home around 2pm Tues 30th Sept - Clevedon Starting Point: Park & Ride bus stop Station Road or Woodwell Rd Buses: 902 and X6 Details: A scenic walk starting at Clevedon Pier & following the sea front before we continue on to Poets Walk. Following a refreshment stop we return home from Salthouse Fields. Please Note: a longer walk is anticipated arrival home around 2pm
Tues 7th Oct - Blaise Circular Starting Point: Outside Health Centre/St Mary s Church Buses: N/A Details: A circular walk which takes us over the Iron Bridge and following the old carriage road through the woods and on to Blaise. Following a refreshment stop we return home via Kingsweston. Tues 14th Oct - Durdham Down Circular Starting Point: Outside Health Centre/St Marys Church Buses: 41 Details: A scenic walk of The Downs taking in views of the Gorge from sea Walls and on to Lady s Mile. Following a refreshment stop we return home from Parry s Lane. Tues 21st Oct - Roman Way - Blaise Level 4 (4+ Buses: 902 Details: A scenic walk starting at Roman Way and following the River Trym to Combe Dingle where we head for Blaise. We return home along Kingsweston Downs and our refreshments stop. Tues 28th Oct - Durdham Down & Clifton Down Starts at: 10:00am (9.50 for new walkers) Starting Point: Outside Health Centre/St Marys Church Buses: 41 Details: A walk from Parrys Lane across Durdham Downs and Clifton Down before stopping at the Observatory to take in the views of The Avon Gorge. Following a refreshment stop we continue on to Hotwells for the bus home.
Five ways to Wellbeing - Connect - Be Active - Take Notice - Keep Learning - Give For general information or to request a programme please contact : Cheryl Martin: Mobile 0753 056 4332. Email: cherylmartin@linkagewestofengland.org.uk Walk Leader Contacts: Steve Doble: 0776 346 4186 Stephen Brown: 0117 9826823 Find more out on Health Walks visit www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk Find more out about LinkAge visit www.linkagebristol.org.uk Facebook.com/LinkAgeBristol @LinkAgeBristol