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Date: 6-9 Sep 2019
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Details: Llandudno weekend

Friday 6th to Monday 9th September £120 for 3 nights (Deposit £40).

We have booked a spacious cottage in Llandudno, Conwy. Seven bedrooms over three floors, 3x king size (one can be converted to a twin room if necessary) 1x double room, 3x twin rooms, the cottage has 3 bathrooms plus small toilet downstairs. Kitchen/Diner with breakfast bar. Sitting room, games room (with pool table) Garden and Patio.

This stylish semi-detached cottage lies between the two beautiful beaches of Llandudno, a wonderful base to uncover the true medieval gems and vibrant attractions of this precious destination.

An excellent variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés are nearby, as well as Venue Cymru, which is North Wales' premier theatrical stage for opera, boasting a programme that is second to none, all this is just a stone's throw from the promenade.

Sorry no pets.

Llandudno lies between two headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme and it is these headlands, and the town's two waterfronts, that give this tourist resort its special appeal. The town offers two superb beaches - the North Shore, with its wide promenade backed by an imposing crescent of Victorian hotels and the quieter West Shore with miles of sandy shoreline backed by sand dunes and superb views towards Anglesey.

For the best views, however, you can reach the summit of the 679ft Great Orme using either the Great Orme Tramway or by taking an exciting cable car ride of over a mile. Just 4 miles away is the town of Conwy - a designated World Heritage Site. A true medieval gem, Conwy is dominated by a splendid castle and completely enclosed by its well-preserved town walls. Discover miles of sandy beaches along the North Wales coast and excellent walking and climbing in the Snowdonia National Park just 20 minutes' drive away.

We will plan various walks around the area, information closer to the time.

If you would like to join us please email sheffield40swg@gmail.com or text Tracey on 07903 440 314 once your place is confirmed please pay a deposit of £40 to Account: 20198167, Sort Code: 60-83-01, reference: Llandudno.

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Date: 11-13 Oct.
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Details: We’re travelling to Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales, 11-13 October 2019.

Staying at Eastfield Lodge, we will enjoy B&B accommodation and our first evening’s meal (Friday, 11 October 2019).

https://www.eastfieldlodge.co.uk/ where we will enjoy B&B accommodation and our first evening’s meal (Friday, 11 October 2019)

Please note: Eastfield Lodge is now fully booked; however, six additional people can be accommodated for the evening meal. Please see details below about the meals planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings.

You will find details about alternative accommodation in Leyburn by clicking on the links below. Eastfield Lodge works closely with Oak Lodge, which is less than a five minute walk away:

http://www.oaklodgeleyburn.co.uk/
https://www.welcometoleyburn.co.uk/
http://www.crakenhousecaravansite.co.uk/
http://www.cowclosecaravanandcamping.co.uk/
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk

Walks

Currently, the planned walks are:

Friday, 11 October 2019

Gillian and Dave are leading a 9.5 mile walk (B1) from the centre of Leyburn on Friday, incorporating Leyburn Shawl, Preston-under-Scar and Redmire Village, returning along the River Ure via Bolton Hall and Wensley Village. Start time: 11:00. Length of walk and route may change depending on weather conditions. Please contact Gillian nearer the time on 07771 960531.

Saturday, 12 October 2019

10.5 miles from Gunnerside, incorporating woodland, open moor and the interesting remains of a once thriving and vibrant lead-mining industry

Sunday, 13 October 2019

7 miles, Aysgarth Falls from Castle Bolton.

https://www.yorkshire.com/view/attractions/leyburn/aysgarth-falls-tourist-information-centre-1164903
https://www.boltoncastle.co.uk/

Meals

Friday, 11 October 2019

We’re eating at Eastfield Lodge at 19:45. Prices are: £16.00 for one course; £20.00 for two courses; and £25.00 for three courses. Please bring your own alcoholic or soft drinks. For those staying at Eastfield Lodge, there are fridges, ice buckets, glasses and bowls available if you want to bring pre-dinner snacks, e.g. peanuts, crisps, etc. Complimentary teas and coffees are also available, both on arrival and throughout your stay, as well as home-made cake on your arrival and, where possible, on return from walks.

Please contact Anne if you aren’t staying at Eastfield Lodge, but would like to eat at Eastfield Lodge on the Friday evening. Similarly, please let Anne know if you are staying at Eastfield Lodge, but would prefer to eat elsewhere. Menu choices will be emailed nearer the date.

Saturday, 12 October 2019

We’re eating at the Saffron Indian restaurant, table booked for 20:00:
http://www.saffronleyburn.co.uk/

The Saffron serves a small selection of English dishes for those who don’t like Indian food. Please contact Anne if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements, or if you plan to eat somewhere other than the planned venues. Please also contact her if you are travelling to Leyburn for the walking weekend and have booked your own accommodation.

Additional information about Eastfield Lodge

 Packed lunches are available for £5.00 per person. They include bottled water, fruit, a cereal bar or
home-made cake, crisps and a sandwich.
 Parking is available for a maximum of 10 cars.
 There’s an outside boot cleaning area and drying room.
 There is reference material for residents to use, including laminated route cards, OS maps and
reference books about the area.
 Sweets are available on the dresser – please help yourselves, but please leave a donation for the local
hospice.

Anne B’s contact details are 0778 936 4149.

See you in The Dales!

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Date: 29th Dec - 2nd Jan
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Details: New Year in Whitby 29th Dec - 2nd Jan - £120 for 4 nights.

We are going to Whitby for New Year!

Hanover Cottage is an impressive 5-bedroom house. The accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests and provides everything needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Rather unusually for Whitby, the property has private driveway parking for 4 cars, a conservatory and beautiful enclosed gardens. Located on Prospect Hill, you can reach the town centre and harbour by foot in 5 minutes and public transport is easily accessed nearby.

There is unlimited Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels. Access is available from 3pm on a Sunday. The owners provide a lot of items to ensure guests have a hassle-free and home from home experience. Good quality bed linen is provided along with mattress protectors, anti-allergy duvets, pillows, and bath / hand towels. There is a garage storage for bikes if required, just ask for a garage key when you arrive.
www.hanovercottagewhitby.com

We will put various walks on, info to be added at a later time (maybe a linear walk from Staines to Whitby (long walk) or Runswick bay to Whitby (shorter walk), catch the bus there and walk back. Then the other coastal walk is, to Robin hoods bay and back to Whitby via the bus and walking back. (To be decided later) as well as other walks taking us inland.

We will provide dinner in house for 3 out of the 4 nights, probably dinning out for one night. Breakfast and lunches to be provided for by yourselves.

If you would like to go please email the gmail to secure your place and send in a deposit (once your place has been confirmed) of £45, to the Account: 20198167, Sort Code: 60-83-01, reference: Whitby.

We will look at other properties if there is enough interest to fill another house or people can book their own accommodation, just let me know you are coming. If you would like to ask me any questions you can email me at the gmail or text me, Tracey 07903 440 314

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Date: 14-19 March 2020
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Details: *** This trip is now fully booked ***

Member organised Madeira trip - by our very own Madeiran, Ze Nobrega.

** So far there is a high number of members interested which is great. However, due to the specific nature of walks in Madeira-"levadas, tunnels, high mountains, transport, etc the number of applicants will be limited to approximately 18 people in order to maintain Health and Safety during the walks. Therefore, could you please let me know ze.nobrega@icloud.com if you are thinking to book your flight. **

Hello everybody I am from Madeira and would like to introduce you all to this beautiful volcanic and rugged Island not only with tropical flowers but also with the 2nd highest sea cliff in the world. You will enjoy organised walks and site seeing with amazing views. There will be opportunities to explore the old “levadas”, natural pebbly beaches and tasting exotic fruits and local food and wine.

You will have plenty of hiking thrills when walking above the clouds! The walks, site seeing and activities will take place from Saturday 14th to Thursday 19th March 2020. Most flights to Madeira are on Fridays and Mondays with easy jet and Jet 2 from Manchester and East Midlands. Please note that there is a cheap flight with easy jet from Manchester on Friday 13th March and back on Friday the 20th March 2020. If you are committed going to book as early as you can! I would appreciate if by October 2019 I could have the number of people booked so that I can discuss further the arrangements with Madeira Travel Company in order to arrange transport for some walks.

The accommodation: Try to book your own accommodation, but please note that we will be meeting in Funchal to start most of our walks and sightseeing. Therefore, try to book any kind of accommodation around Funchal. Not too far away from the Farmers Market-Mercado dos Lavradores or the Historical Centre of Funchal ie Cidade Velha. There is the Oudinot Shopping Centre very close to Farmers Market and the Historical Centre. I was told that there will be Apartments T1 T2 and T3 to rent in March. You can mention that you belong to the Ramblers Sheffield group organised by Ze when contacting: vitor.nobrega@gruponobrega.pt +351969496666 Address: Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot 2 9060-209 Funchal

Please note that Madeira has a lot of tourism and have a variety of accommodation to offer from hostels to 5 star hotels so feel free to choose your own accommodation around Funchal. Walks activities I will lead the walks myself, but will get a company to provide transport as necessary for some walks. It will be mainly B2 walks, but due to the nature of the Madeira volcanic terrain, irrigation channels- “levadas” and beautiful scenery across mountains some walks will have high drops but there will be some handrails on the side. However, not advisable for people who suffer from vertigo! Insurance in Madeira is an autonomic region of Portugal, therefore is part of the Common Market...so I assume that you will need your own insurance.

If you want more information please email me on: ze.nobrega@icloud.com. I hope when I know the number of people going I will be able to produce a plan for the week in Madeira.

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