Mendip Ramblers

About Our walks' programme

We aim to give full and accurate details of our walks so that members can choose walks to their liking and within their capabilities. We have a programme of walks for every Thursday and Sunday with social events weekends away and holidays   

  Where?

 We walk almost anywhere in Mendip and surrounding areas. Routes avoid roads as far as possible, using footpaths and  bridleways.

  What time and How long?

Thursday Walks Slow to medium The main walktsarts at 10am and are usually about 6 miles finishing usually before 2pm. They are a slower pace than the Sunday walks averaging under 2 miles per hour. We stop at 11 am for a coffee break and around 12.30 for lunch.
So bring a drink and packed lunch. 

Thursday Walks Fast. These walks are run by our spin off group West Mendip Walkers organised by Tony Strange. All walks start in the morning and not now alternating between an all day walk and an afternoon walk. A variety of walks is offered varying in length from 6 to 13 miles with an occasional 14 miles. To add a further twist at least one walk each month is on a Wednesday so interested walkers need to look at the programme carefully.  The group does not stop for morning coffee or afternoon tea although the group does stop for lunch on the longer all day walks.
 
The pace of these walks is quite fast at over 2.5 miles an hour. These walks are not on the printed programme but can be seen here.”

Sunday Walks start at 10 am and  are usually 10 miles plus finishing around 4pm. They are at a faster pace than our Thursday walks with an average speed of 2.5 miles per hour. We stop at 11 am for a coffee break and around 12.30 for lunch. So bring a drink and packed lunch. We also stop for a short mid afternoon break on our longer walks.

Terrain

Walks are described as flat, undulating or hilly. Mud should be expected except in urban areas. Walking boots are advisable in the country.

Meeting for a walk

The grid reference on the walk programme is the official meeting point.  Walks start prompt so be there at least 10 mins early to give you time to get ready.

Refreshments on walks

All our walks, apart from our faster Thursday walks orgainised by our spin off group West Mendip Rambler,s include a break at about 11 am for a drink and about 12.30 for lunch.Some longer walks may  have a short break in the afternoon. Ensure you bring plenty of fluids particularly on hot days..

Walk leaders

All walk leaders are volunteers, who have given their time to survey the walk as well as lead it on the day. Each leader chooses his/her own walk, and usually surveys it with another Group member. We are always pleased to hear from people who might lead. If you would like to find out what it involves talk to any leader or the Programme Co-ordinator.

Dogs

Dogs - well behaved and under control - are welcome on all our walks unless the walks details state otherwise. If in doubt, ring the walk's leader to confirm.