These walks are generally of about 7 hours' duration in mountain or moorland areas and typically involve between 9 and 14 miles in distance and 2,000 - 4,000 feet of ascent. They appeal to Sunday 'A' walkers who don't mind climbing hills and getting off the beaten track to explore wide open spaces and to enjoy the panoramas revealed. Come prepared for rough terrain and any kind of weather (good boots with ankle support, no jeans, wind and waterproof cagoule and over-trousers, hat and gloves) and bring enough food and drink for the whole day..

A glorious day in the Lake District

Come prepared for rough terrain and any kind of weather (good boots with ankle support, no jeans, wind and waterproof cagoule and over-trousers, hat and gloves) and bring enough food and drink for the whole day.

As we travel by minibus, group size for these walks is 16 and priority is given to regular walkers of City of Birmingham Group and to those wanting to walk regularly with the Group. We leave Birmingham between 6.45 - 7.15am and return by 9.00-9.30pm. The cost is £20 - £25 per person depending on numbers. Meeting points are Colmore Row in the City Centre or the Lanes Shopping Centre, Wylde Green (corner of Birmingham Road and Little Green Lanes.) .

A sweltering day on the Carnedds

This year, all walks will be priced at £25/person initially. If the walks are well supported and there is a surplus at the end of the year, it will be redistributed to participants.

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Programme March to October 2011
Image Date Walk leader Booking opens
On Carmarthen Fans

Booking with Bernard James essential: 325 1264

The Nantl Ridge 31-03-12 Rivington Country Park. Booking with Bernard James essential: 325 1264

Andy Bates

31-02-12

21-04-12 Brecon Beacons (Black Mountains). Booking with Bernard James essential: 325 1264 Denis Wills 21-03-11

26-05-12 Lake District (Coniston Old Man). Booking with Bernard James essential: 325 1264

Colin Haysom 26-04-11

23-06-12 Snowdonia (Capel Curig). Booking with Bernard James essential: 325 1264

Kate Chester 23-05-11

It is n't always sunny August No Walk
Late afternoon in the Howgills

Walk bookings are taken from the dates given in the last column above and a deposit of £15 is required to secure a place. Cheques should be made out to Bernard James and sent to the address below:
Bernard James,
Email: bern@bjames1948.fsnet.co.uk Telephone: 0121 325 1264 Mobile (day of walk only): 07746 148 180