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Hinckley and District Group

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You are Visitor number 7193 since 1 March 2005.

Sat 26 April 13:30
Ratby
5 miles
Bette and Edna 01455 447330
Sun 27 April 08:30
Ashover, Derbys.
10 miles
Trevor Martin 01455 613348
Sat 3 May 13:30
The Outwoods and Woodhouse Eaves
5 miles
Jeff Smith 01455 451943
Sun 4 May 08:30
Moreton-in-Marsh
10 miles
Tony Smith 01455 273197
Sat 10 May 13:30
Higham-on-the-Hill
5 miles
Gil and John 01455 850574
Sun 11 May 08:30
Oxton, Notts
10 miles
Annette Dix 01455 631959
Sat 17 May 13:30
Sharnford
5 miles
Jim Towers 01455 613257
Sun 18 May 08:30
Lathkill Dale (2 walks)
8 and 11 miles
Ellen and Dave 01455 848166
Sat 24 May 13:30
Wolvey
5 miles
Sid Hindmarsh 01455 220418
Sun 25 May 08:00
Wetton and Onecote
11 miles
Mike I'Anson 01455 611772
Sat 31 May 13:30
Carlton and Shackerstone
5 miles
Kay Bull 01455 440427

Chairperson Wendy Martin (01455-613348) Secretary Barbara Elliston (01455-238881) Footpath Secretary Ron Cornfoot (01455-272589) Problems If you need help with footpath problems or access to the countryside, contact the relevant footpath secretary. Information about the Branch We are a local branch of the Ramblers' Association based in the town of Hinckley and part of the Leicestershire Area of the R.A. We have walks organised most weekends throughout the year, ranging from 5 miles half-day local walks to 12-15 mile full day walks which invariably take us out of the around the county and to neighbouring counties. We also offer occassional weekends away in youth hostel, camping barn or B&B accomodation. All walks meet at the Brunel Road (Outside Hinckley Times Office) car park in Hinckley (SP426935). Details of the branch weekend activities can be found on the programme page. There are also two casual groups associated with the branch who organise informal walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Details of their activities can be obtained from the Chairperson. All walks are open to non-members, however you should plan to join the Ramblers' Association if you plan to join us on more than two walks.

The Countryside Code

Observe The Countryside Code

1. Guard against the risk of fire. 2. Fasten All Gates. 3. Dogs must be kept on the lead at all times. 4. Keep to the paths across farm land. Single file in crop fields where necessary. 5. Avoid damage to fences, hedges and walls. 6. Leave no litter -- TAKE IT HOME. 7. Safeguard Water Supplies. 8. Protect wildlife, wild plants and trees. 9. Go carefully on country roads and lanes. 10. Respect the life and work of the countryside.

You are Visitor number 7193 since 1 March 2005.

Sat 26 April 13:30 Ratby 5 miles Bette and Edna 01455 447330
Sun 27 April 08:30 Ashover, Derbys. 10 miles Trevor Martin 01455 613348
Sat 3 May 13:30 The Outwoods and Woodhouse Eaves 5 miles Jeff Smith 01455 451943
Sun 4 May 08:30 Moreton-in-Marsh 10 miles Tony Smith 01455 273197
Sat 10 May 13:30 Higham-on-the-Hill 5 miles Gil and John 01455 850574
Sun 11 May 08:30 Oxton, Notts 10 miles Annette Dix 01455 631959
Sat 17 May 13:30 Sharnford 5 miles Jim Towers 01455 613257
Sun 18 May 08:30 Lathkill Dale (2 walks) 8 and 11 miles Ellen and Dave 01455 848166
Sat 24 May 13:30 Wolvey 5 miles Sid Hindmarsh 01455 220418
Sun 25 May 08:00 Wetton and Onecote 11 miles Mike I'Anson 01455 611772
Sat 31 May 13:30 Carlton and Shackerstone 5 miles Kay Bull 01455 440427
	Chairperson Wendy Martin (01455-613348) Secretary Barbara Elliston (01455-238881) Footpath Secretary Ron Cornfoot (01455-272589) Problems If you need help with footpath problems or access to the countryside, contact the relevant footpath secretary. Information about the Branch We are a local branch of the Ramblers' Association based in the town of Hinckley and part of the Leicestershire Area of the R.A. We have walks organised most weekends throughout the year, ranging from 5 miles half-day local walks to 12-15 mile full day walks which invariably take us out of the around the county and to neighbouring counties. We also offer occassional weekends away in youth hostel, camping barn or B&B accomodation. All walks meet at the Brunel Road (Outside Hinckley Times Office) car park in Hinckley (SP426935). Details of the branch weekend activities can be found on the programme page. There are also two casual groups associated with the branch who organise informal walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Details of their activities can be obtained from the Chairperson. All walks are open to non-members, however you should plan to join the Ramblers' Association if you plan to join us on more than two walks.
The Countryside Code Observe The Countryside Code 1. Guard against the risk of fire. 2. Fasten All Gates. 3. Dogs must be kept on the lead at all times. 4. Keep to the paths across farm land. Single file in crop fields where necessary. 5. Avoid damage to fences, hedges and walls. 6. Leave no litter -- TAKE IT HOME. 7. Safeguard Water Supplies. 8. Protect wildlife, wild plants and trees. 9. Go carefully on country roads and lanes. 10. Respect the life and work of the countryside.