"Ask where the good way is and walk in it" Jeremiah 6 verse16

Programme summary: May to August 2008 (and beyond)
YOU ARE REMINDED THAT BOTH MEMBERS AND VISITORS
ATTEND CLUB EVENTS AT THEIR OWN RISK. CHILDREN UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN

PLEASE BOOK EARLY - other hostellers do, especially at Bank Holidays

Booking forms must usually be with event leaders
8 WEEKS before the event

PLEASE NOTE:

Booking Deadline dates only apply to the number of reserved places at the hostel.
Anybody wishing to attend events after the deadline has passed are still welcome,
but will need to contact the event leader first to check that the event is still running
and/or numbers attending, and then make their own accommodation arrangements,
either by booking with the hostel direct pending availability, or arranging alternative accommodation.

Click here to request a copy of the full printed programme with booking instructions and event leader contact details

May / June/ July/ August / Advanced Notice / Top of Page

---

	membership		About Us		current programme
Essential Information		Newsletters		Grades		local groups
	CRC map library		kit check		useful links
		What's New?		Recipes

---

The following events have passed their booking deadline.
Please contact Leader for late availability. Full details in
the previous programme.
DATES	VENUE	GRADE
8- 15 March	AVIEMORE	Hard
7 - 9 March	SALISBURY	Easy-Moderate
20 - 24 March	SNOWDONIA	Moderate-Hard
20 - 24 March	SALCOMBE	Moderate
20 - 24 March	ILAM HALL	Easy-Moderate
22 - 26 March	ELTERWATER	Moderate-Hard
24 - 29 March	MID WALES	Moderate - Hard
4 - 6 April	THURLBY	Cycling
10 - 13 April	DODDINGTON	Easy -Moderate
12 April	NORTH YORK MOORS
17 - 20 April	CRICKHOWELL	Moderate
18 - 20 April	MINEHEAD	Moderate
25 - 27 April	Stow-on-the-Wold	Special - navigation

---

May

PLEASE BOOK EARLY - other hostellers do, especially at Bank Holidays

Click here to request a copy of the full printed programme with booking instructions and event leader contact details

	Location	grade	Booking deadline	Comments
Thu 1 - Mon 5	HAWORTH CRC AGM	All	Thu 3 April	Come and explore this beautiful area of West Yorkshire made famous by the Bronte sisters who wrote their books and lived in the nearby parsonage. The last AGM weekend that was held at Haworth, was at the end of the foot & mouth outbreak so our walking was curtailed. But this time we hope to enjoy a wide variety of walks taking in lots of what this area can offer. There is also plenty to do should you not want to walk - so something for everyone. Book soon. Meal Prices - Breakfast £4.50; Packed Lunch £5.10; 3 Course Evening Meal £9. Tea, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate, squash and milk (including enough for self caters breakfasts) will be provided. A small charge to the overnight cost will cover this.
Mon 5 - Fri 9	KETTLEWELL AGM follow on	Moderate	Wed 5 March	Why rush home after the AGM? Stay an extra night at Haworth then move on to Kettlewell, situated in Upper Wharfedale. Here there is a wide variety of walking, with high routes over Great Whernside and Buckden Pike, cross valley routes, lovely riverside paths and limestone edge walks.
Fri 16 - Sun 18	SAFFRON WALDEN EAST ANGLIA	Easy	Sun 16 March	Saffron Walden is a delightful market town with coffee shops, book shops, stalls; we might even emerge to walk in the very pleasant countryside around! Do join us for 2 days in May at this historic youth hostel.
Fri 16 - Sat 24	OBAN & IONA IONA AND SOUTH MULL - SCOTLAND	Moderate	Sun 17 February	The 4 star Iona hostel (www.ionahostel.co.uk) is on a working croft near the beach at the north of the island. We have 6 nights here, to soak up the peace and natural beauty. We will self-cater for breakfasts/packed lunches and group-cater for evening meals. The first and last nights are at Oban youth hostel where you can self-cater or eat out. We will take a minimum of cars on the ferry to Mull and leave them at Fionnphort, where the ferry goes to Iona. On several days we will cross back for walks on the Ross of Mull, including deserted settlements, a nature reserve, beaches and the dramatic Carsaig arches. There will also be chance to watch wildlife, worship at Iona Abbey and maybe take a boat trip to Staffa or the Treshnish Isles. Please budget approx. £80 for ferries, travel on Mull and shared meals plus £20-40 for optional boat trip. There are only 21 beds (including 1 twin room), so book early! Please telephone the leader first.
Thu 22 - Mon 26	CLUN MILL SHROPSHIRE HILLS - BANK HOLIDAY	Moderate	Sun 23 March	Join us for the Bank Holiday weekend in this beautifully restored watermill. The Hostel is self-catering and set in the small village of Clun, an area of wild rolling hills and wonderful scenery. We will visit the local historic castle and nearby Ludlow. Walks in this beautiful area will probably include a section of Offa’s Dyke, Clun Forest, the Long Mynd and the Shropshire Way. We will self-cater for breakfasts and packed lunches and group cater for evening meals other than Saturday, when we will eat in a local pub. Volunteer(s) would be appreciated for cooking with everyone else helping generally! (Cost of communal food to be confirmed and paid for at the event). We will have our own service on Saturday night to maximise the time for walking. We have booked 10 places in the Hostel.
Thu 22 - Mon 26	SHERINGHAM NORFOLK - BANK HOLIDAY	Easy	Sun 23 March	Come and spend a long weekend at Sheringham. We will almost certainly take a trip on the local steam railway and walk back to Sheringham along the sea sure on one of the days. I expect we will visit the highest point in Norfolk, "Roman Camp", about 400 feet above sea-level (apparently it has nothing to do with the Romans). Norfolk may be quite flat but should provide some beautiful easy coastal walking for us to enjoy. I am thinking in terms of going out for a meal together Saturday evening.
Fri 23 - Tue 27	POPPIT SANDS PEMBROKESHIRE - BANK HOLIDAY	Moderate Hard	Mon 24 March	Why not join us for a long weekend at Poppit Sands? Set in its own grounds and with lovely views of the beach from which it gets its name, this hostel offers us a lovely location and the opportunity for some wonderful coastal walking. We will certainly tackle some of the northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, but will also take in some of the coast that runs north of the Teifi Estuary. Opportunities for non-walking activities abound and include boat trips into Cardigan Bay where Dolphins and Porpoises are frequent visitors. Depending on the availability of walk leaders we may also plan a day or half day cycling. For those who may be interested in explore the coast by Kayak this may be possible to arrange. This hostel is self-catering so we will self cater for breakfast and packed lunches but will endeavour to organise group catering for our evening meals. Why not plan to do the follow-on St David’s event and enjoy a lovely week of the best that Wales has to offer.
Sat 24 - Sat 31	ULLAPOOL NW SCOTLAND -BANK HOLIDAY HILLWALKING, THEME: GEOLOGY	Moderate Hard/Hard	Tue 25 March	The small town of Ullapool nestles beside Loch Broom, with the hostel looking out across the loch. For those whose holiday pleasure is earned in spending each day climbing as many big hills as possible, over 20 Munros are within range plus several Corbetts including the splendid triple of Quinag (try saying “cognac”!) and “little” Stac Polly. The area is also perhaps the most geologically fascinating part of the UK and so I plan to offer geological excursions on (probably) 4 days, including short walks at a number of interesting locations, possibly a boat trip on Loch Glencoul that will take in (hopefully not literally!) the UK’s highest waterfall, and Quinag (a big walk). It will be possible to mix and match as you please between hillwalking and geological exploration. Please indicate on the form if you’re interested in the geology option, at least on a couple of days, and include an SAE for final information (plus a second SAE if you require a receipt).
Tue 27 - Sat 31	ST DAVID’S PEMBROKESHIRE	Moderate	Fri 28 March	Come and join us at St David’s for a mid-week break. We will be spoilt for choice in terms of walking and aim to do as much of this section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path as possible. Opportunities for non-walking activities include St David’s itself with it’s fine cathedral, whilst the attraction of Ramsey Island is one you may not be able to ignore. As with the event at Poppit Sands there may well be the opportunity to plan a day’s cycling depending on the availability of walk leaders, or you may want to just come and enjoy the beach at Whitesands Bay. Either way we hope to make this event a relaxed and friendly time of fellowship and fun.

May / June/ July/ August / Advanced Notice / Top of Page

---

June

PLEASE BOOK EARLY - other hostellers do, especially at Bank Holidays

Click here to request a copy of the full printed programme with booking instructions and event leader contact details

	Location	grade	Booking deadline	Comments
Fri 6 - Sun 8	STOURHEAD WILTSHIRE National Trust Base Camp	Easy Moderate	Thu 1 May	Stourhead NT Base Camp is a converted stable building adjacent to the world-renowned National Trust gardens. The 18th century landscape gardens and Palladian mansion are at the heart of the 2650 acre estate. The walking will include the wider estate, encompassing woodland, open countryside and the high chalk downland of Whitesheet Hill with its Iron Age hill fort. There are also a number of varied walks around the gardens and there will be an opportunity to view the house. We aim to arrange a short, informal prayer and worship session during the weekend, to enable us to take full advantage of the beautiful location. We will have sole occupancy of the Base Camp. This will be self catering and we intend to group cater on Saturday night. You will need to provide your own bedding, including pillows. Please email or phone before booking.
Fri 13 - Sun 15	BURLEY NEW FOREST	Cycling	Mon 14 April	Last year about 18 of us enjoyed a cycling weekend staying at this hostel in the heart of the New Forest. Many people wanted to repeat the experience, so it's your chance to join us this year. We will be doing about 35 miles on the Saturday and 15 -20 miles on the Sunday, but you are also welcome to come and do a shorter or longer ride and join us in the evenings. Cycling will be on quiet roads and tracks, if you have not got a bike you can hire one locally in Burley, but if you need to hire a bike please be ready to cycle by 9:30 on the Saturday. Weather permitting; we will all share in a BBQ on Saturday night.
Fri 13 - Sun 15	ARUNDEL SOUTH EAST	East/Moderate	Mon 14 April	Ever been walking and thought you would like to try a sketch or two, if only there was time? Well this could be for you. We will aim for good walks for all to enjoy in delightful West Sussex but with slightly longer than usual breaks in scenic spots for you to try a sketch, or just relax. We might share a few ideas and favourite pictures but it won’t be an art club. Everyone is welcome whether you want to put the RA into rambling or just try something different. Equipment needed can be minimal. Ring if you want to know more. Note that the accommodation is B&B.
Thu 19 - Sun 22	LEE ABBEY COTTAGE DEVON	Moderate	Sun 20 April	Come and join us for a midsummer weekend at this beautiful location on the dramatic and rugged Exmoor coast near Lynton in North Devon. The beach chalet is on the Lee Abbey estate, and is set in 280 acres of farm and woodland. It is self catering, so we will self cater for all meals, but we will eat out in Lynton on one of the evenings. We will walk stretches of the South West Coastal path, with some steep climbs and some fantastic views . We will also explore the lovely area around the dramatic river gorge at Watersmeet near Lynmouth. There will also be opportunities to enjoy the full programme on offer in the main house. There are only 11 beds available in the chalet, so please book early.
Fri 20 - Sun 22	CHURCH STRETTON B&B in SHROPSHIRE	Moderate	Not applicable	Experience the contrasts of the Shropshire landscape with a weekend staying in B&B in the lovely town of Church Stretton. Nestling at the foot of the Long Mynd, this is an ideal spot for a weekend away. With over 30 miles of footpaths and nearly 20 miles of cycle routes and bridleways this site of Special Scientific Interest will give you breathtaking views and wandering though its deep cut valleys and by streams you may even glimpse dippers and kingfishers. The towering peaks of Caer Caradoc, formed from volcanic ash and lava may also entice us upwards. Church Stretton is well known to collectors as a rich source of antiques and has several good tea shops. Church Stretton and nearby villages have plenty of reasonably priced B&B accommodation- book your own or contact me to share in the delights of panoramic views from luxurious en-suite rooms together with an indoor heated swimming pool and traditional farm house hospitality or contact me for suggestions. There will be a whole day walk on Saturday on the Long Mynd and a slightly shorter walk on the Sunday, and we will have our own worship to maximize the time available for walking. We will probably have a group meal out together on the Saturday evening. The £2 sec will be collected during the weekend.
Sat 21 - Sat 28	EDINBURGH SCOTLAND	Moderate	Tue 22 April	The vibrant and historical town of Edinburgh offers you a cultural experience. The youth hostel where we will be staying is situated in the heart of the city, providing a good base for exploration in and around the surrounding area. The walks will include Ben Lomond, Pentland Hills, and other hills in the borders. The evenings, for those who are interested, will enable us to visit the theatre, cinema and take some historical walks around Edinburgh.
Fri 27 - Sun 29	OKEHAMPTON DEVON THEME: WILD FLOWERS	Special	Mon 28 April	‘Consider the lilies of the field’. The aim of this weekend is to open our eyes to just how much diversity God has placed around us. We will spend Saturday in a Culm grassland area west of Okehampton and Sunday in woods and moorland on the edge of Dartmoor. We will take flower keys with us in case we come across anything unusual. We should be able to see some interesting birds and butterflies as well. The leaders claim to be enthusiastic amateurs rather than experts so don’t be afraid to come along and share your own knowledge. Numbers are strictly limited to allow these interactions to take place in small groups, so book early.
Fri 27 - Sun 29	YOULGREAVE PEAK DISTRICT THEME: NATURAL HISTORY	Easy	Mon 28 April	Come and stay in what was a Co-op store in the heart of England and the home to a wide range of wildlife. The limestone dominated White Peak contains flower-rich meadows, ancient ash woodlands, and steep sided dales, dotted with a profusion of wildflowers. On the high moors, red grouse, mountain hares and emperor moths thrive. On Saturday we will walk along Lathkill Dale, a national nature reserve. Ring anytime for more information. Please bring a wildflower/field guide and binoculars. Youlgreave hostel will provide all meals, but like me you may wish to self cater.

May / June/ July/ August / Advanced Notice / Top of Page

---

July

PLEASE BOOK EARLY - other hostellers do, especially at Bank Holidays

Click here to request a copy of the full printed programme with booking instructions and event leader contact details

	Location	grade	Booking deadline	Comments
Fri 4 - Sun 6	RAVENSTOR PEAK DISTRICT	East/Moderate	Mon 5 May	Set at the junction of Tideswell Dale and Millers Dale this popular youth hostel means you can step out the front door straight onto some of the most interesting and beautiful walks of the Peak District. Whether walking through shady glades, along tops of ridges, by rippling streams/rivers or along deep gorges/dales, with craft and tea shops scattered along the way, you should find something to enjoy here in the heart of England.
Fri 11 - Sun 13	HAWORTH YORKSHIRE THEME: LITERARY HISTORY	East/Moderate	Mon 12 May	This will be a themed event with the specific intention of exploring the Brontes. On The Saturday we will walk the moors which inspired novels such as Wuthering Heights and visit Top Withins farm, the inspiration for the famous book (which you are encouraged to read before you come on the event). We could have a meal out on the Saturday. On Sunday we will worship at Haworth Parish church and look at the history of the village.
Fri 11 - Sun 13	PEN Y PASS NORTH WALES	Moderate/Hard	Mon 12 May	Come to this classic walking area and climb Snowdon from a head start. We hope to climb Snowdon by the PYG track and descend via Lliwedd. We can visit the new cafe. On the Sunday we can climb the Glyders weather permitting.
Thu 17 - Sun 20	LLANDEUSANT	Moderate	Sun 18 May	A stay in this remote 18^th century inn at the western end of the Brecon Beacons will provide a visit to a remote Arthurian ruined castle, a route to follow the romantic story of the ‘Lady of the Lake’, and, hopefully, enjoy the sight of red kites feeding and flying. If romance is not your style, then come along and enjoy the beautiful scenery, healthy exercise, and friendly company. An extra day can be arranged.
Sat 19 - Sat 26	GUERNSEY CHANNEL ISLES	Moderate		This event is now fully booked, but, if interested, it is probably worth contacting the event leader in case of a cancellation.
Thu 24 - Sun 27	BALA BACKPACKERS MARY JONES WALK	Moderate	Sun 25 May	The event of 2008! In 1800, Mary Jones, aged 15, set out barefoot on a 26-mile walk to buy one of the Welsh Bibles that had been delivered to the home of Thomas Charles in Bala. The 17 shillings she took with her had taken six years to save. Mary's amazing story helped inspire the foundation of the Bible Society and the birth of the worldwide Bible movement. You can retrace Mary's walk, a 26 mile long linear route through green valleys flanked by towering rugged 900m peaks, including Cadar Idris, along pleasant, easy, but long country lanes, tracks, woods and fields spread over 2 days (6-7 hours walking per day). On the 3rd day we should have an easier walk by the glinting ocean of Bala Lake, and treat ourselves to a steam-train ride home! If you would like to use this walk as a fund-raiser for the Bible Society, then visit their website at http://www.biblesociety.org.uk/l3.php?id=521 and download an information pack. Self-cater, hostel meal or eat out for 3 nights at the single-bedded Bala-Backpackers (No Bunks!). Pack-lunches ordered from the local delicatessen of home-baked treats at £4.50.  Private twin rooms available at £45 for two persons.
Sat 26 - Sat 2	PORTREE SKYE WEEK	Easy Moderate/Moderate Hard	Fri 6 June	Come over the sea (or over the bridge) to Skye. The island is famous for the Cuillin mountains and there will be opportunities to climb the easier Munros. There is plenty of good coastal walking and there will be walks to see the spectacular geological features such as The Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing Pinnacles. We will be staying at ‘The Old Post Office’, an independent self-catering hostel in Portree, the main town on the island.

May / June/ July/ August / Advanced Notice / Top of Page

---

August

PLEASE BOOK EARLY - other hostellers do, especially at Bank Holidays

Click here to request a copy of the full printed programme with booking instructions and event leader contact details

	Location	grade	Booking deadline	Comments
Fri 1 - Sun 3	ALFRISTON SOUTH EAST	Easy/Moderate	Mon 2 June	Come and stay in a 16th Century Sussex flint house just outside the village of Alfriston. Here the River Cuckmere cuts through the South Downs on its way to the sea only a few miles away. We will be using parts of the South Downs Way including the scenic cliff path over the Seven sisters.
Thu 14 - Sun 17	PORT EYNON GOWER PENINSULA	Very Easy/Moderate		Why not join us for a long weekend on The Gower Peninsular staying at Port Eynon Youth Hostel? The Hostel is a former lifeboat station so the beach could not be closer. The Gower is a beautiful location and offers us the opportunity for some wonderful coastal walking as well as some lovely beaches to rest on and swim in the sea. We will certainly visit Rhossili Bay and other glorious bays that are on the peninsular not far from Mumbles and Swansea. As this is a holiday, there will be opportunities for very easy and non-walking activities, which abound and possibly include boat trips. As we are using a self catering hostel you will have to get your own packed lunches but we will endeavour to organise group evening meals at suitable venues. Note that there are two leaders so two level of walks are possible.
Thu 21 - Sun 25	WINDERMERE LAKE DISTRICT	Moderate Hard/Hard	Sun 22 June	During this long weekend we aim to ascend some of the best known mountains in the Lake District, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Fairfield and Helvellyn, with a possible opportunity of doing Striding Edge. The hostel is two miles from Windermere railway station.
Thu 21 - Sun 25	BRYN GWYNANT SNOWDONIA	Moderate Hard/Hard	Thu 19 June	Bryn Gwynant is a Victorian mansion overlooking Llyn (Lake) Gwynant, on the SE side of Snowdon. It’s well placed to ascend Snowdon by the South Ridge (an under sung route) or Watkin Path; for those who like a bit of excitement, the classic Snowdon Horseshoe is also possible. There are plenty of other good hills within striking distance to suit both Moderate Hard and Hard walkers: Cnicht (Snowdonia’s Matterhorn), the Moelwyns, Moel Siabod, Moel Hebog, the Nantlle Ridege, Mynydd Mawr. You could also check out the Welsh Highland Railway (2 foot gauge) including its extension through the Pass of Aberglaslyn, or the Ffestiniog Railway.
Thu 21 - Sun 25	TINTAGEL SOUTH WEST	Moderate	Sat 21 June	Come and spend a long and relaxing weekend in Cornwall in high summer. The hostel boasts panoramic views in an area of great natural beauty. Choice of self-catering or excellent eating-out options. We will mostly walk the coastal footpath as well as venturing along the camel trail (cycle hire optional) and on to Bodmin Moor.
Thu 21 - Sun 25	LLANBERIS NORTH WALES	Easy/Easy Moderate	Sat 14 June	Before you rush to book a place on this weekend in a beautiful part of Wales, please note the level of walking. If you enjoy the horizontal plus some undulations, rather than the seriously vertical, then do come. Daily walks well be interspersed with optional visits to such places as the Welsh Slate Museum, the Electric Mountain and Dolbadarn Castle.
Sat 23 - Sat 30	SAAS GRUND SWITZERLAND	Special	?	Summer in the Alps! Join us for a weeks walking in the Saastal Valley (south of Visp and near the Italian border), an area surrounded by magnificent snow covered 4000m peaks in this German speaking part of Switzerland. An extensive network of ‘cable cars’ make the area suitable for day walks taking you from the valley floor up to mountain huts; you can, of course, walk all the way! Its difficult to give this event a CRC Walking Grade, but expect between 6 & 8 hours walking each day with a fair bit of up and down. We will be staying in either self-catering chalets or staying in a B&B, although there is also the option of camping. For a day off from walking, Zermatt is the next valley along or ‘Bike Hire’ will take you to some of the neighbouring villages. Please contact the leader for further details.
Thu 28 - Sun 31	BERWICK-UPON-TWEED NORTHUMBERLAND	Moderate	Sat 12 July	Escape to the border of England and Scotland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Stay in Berwick, considered one of the most picturesque towns on the region's coast. Enjoy some walking along part of the spectacular Northumberland Coast Path, the Tweed Valley and around the Elizabethan town walls with views south to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and beyond to the Farne Islands. We will be staying in small rooms at Berwick Backpackers Hostel, near the centre of the town. The cost includes a continental breakfast, and for evening meals we can self cater or eat out.

May / June/ July/ August / Advanced Notice / Top of Page

---

Advanced notice of future events (more details and confirmation later):

VENUE	DATES	GRADE	STATUS
Bretton	Sept 5th	Moderate Hard	Provisional
Youlgreave	Sept 12th - 14th	Easy-Moderate	Confirmed
Stow	Sept 12th -14th	Navigation	Confirmed
Offa's Dyke Pt 2	Sept 20th - 29th	Moderate Hard	Confirmed
Wycliffe	Sept 26th - 28th	Moderate	Confirmed
Castleton	Oct 10th - 12th	20's & 30's	Confirmed
Crowden	Oct 10th - 12th	Moderate Hard	Confirmed
Ireland, Errigal	Oct 4th - 11th	Moderate Hard	Provisional
Welsh Bicknor	Oct 17th - 19th		<