BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//FODRamblers.org.uk//Programme//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FODR Programme X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231118T111500Z DTEND:20231118T131500Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1291@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:AGM Walk and Annual General Meeting\nShort walk of a bout 4 miles starting at 11:15am returning to Yorkley Community Cen tre for a Bring Your Own lunch) before the formal Annual General Me eting commencing at 1:30pm. We only have access to the car park fro m 11:00am as there is an earlier booking, so please do not be earli er than 11:00am.\nMeeting Point: Yorkley Community Centre (GL15 4RS )\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee Stop Only\nLeader : Ronnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO63810706 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Yorkley 4.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231121T100000Z DTEND:20231121T130000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1298@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Round and about Ross\nA morning walk, starting on fl at paths and lanes going towards the river. Then up Chase Hill into the woods. The route may be changed if it is muddy.\nMeeting Point : CP at the bottom of Fernbank Road, just off the Walford Road\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Bring a mid morning drink and snack ,if you like.\nLeader: Catherine\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO59812315 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Ross-on Wye 6.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231126T100000Z DTEND:20231126T141500Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1282@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Ross-on-Wye to Hole-in-the-Wall\nThe Hole-in-the-Wal l gang invites us ramblers to try and find their hideout. Starting at Ross-on-Wye, we will trace the gang's route to Brampton Abbots a nd on to their hideout at the Hole-in-the-Wall before returning alo ng the river bank to Ross-on-Wye, hopefully not in the river. Route may vary if weather is poor or the river is indeed in flood mode.\ nMeeting Point: Wilton Road Car Park (P&D) (HR9 5BJ)\nMap Sheet: Ex plorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLeader: R onnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO59332395 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Ross-on-Wye 8.5 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231129T100000Z DTEND:20231129T143000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1299@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Forest Edge\nFrom Parkend we head towards Whitecroft and skirt the villages of Bream, Little Drybrook, Ellwood and Coal way. We return to Parkend through Nags Head Reserve. If it is wet we will stay on forestry tracks as far as possible.\nMeeting Point: Parkend Crown Lane overlooking the cricket field (GL15 4JE)\nMap S heet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee and lunch stops\nLeader: Ann L\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO61400795 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Parkend 9.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231202T100000Z DTEND:20231202T120000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1321@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Pre Christmas Lunch walk\nMeet at the The Orepool In n car park, Sling. \nFrom the Orepool around Clearwell, the route is hilly and likely to be muddy, so bring a change of shoes and tr ousers! We will return to the Orepool in plenty of time for our lu nch at 1. \nThe Christmas dinner is for pre-booked Forest of Dean m embers only.\nMeeting Point: The Orepool, Sling (GL16 8LH)\nMap She et: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee break, then lunch!\nLeader: Ann L\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO58000761 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Sling 4.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231206T100000Z DTEND:20231206T120000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1303@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:A Short Parkend Plod\nA gently paced undulating Fore st amble taking about 3 hours including a refreshment break. Might be some mud. Bring a snack and something to drink. \n\nCome and tr y a ramble with the Forest of Dean Ramblers, meet us by the Cricket Club Pavilion in Parkend.\nMeeting Point: Crown lane, Parkend by t he Cricket Club Pavilion (GL15 4JE)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefr eshments: Bring a snack and something to drink\nLeader: Chris H\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO61400790 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Parkend 4.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231210T100000Z DTEND:20231210T144500Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1306@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Christchurch to Eastbachmeend\nA Christchurch walk t o Eastbachmeend via the Wysis Way which we will pickup near Oldston e well or Mailscott Wood if a shorter version is required. Back to Christchurch via Berry Hill passing Ninewells Bottom and Ninewells. \nMeeting Point: Christchurch Campsite Car Park (GL16 7AY)\nMap She et: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLea der: Ronnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO56881295 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Christchurch 9.5 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231217T100000Z DTEND:20231217T133000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1305@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Lydney Ten Acre Wood\nA Lydney walk taking in Norcha rd Wood and New Mills and Ten Acre Wood. Returning to the Library C ar Park via the Millrough Wood, plenty of mud.\nLunch to be taken o n Primrose Hill, if the Weather is good.\nMeeting Point: Lydney Lib rary Car Park, Bream Road (GL15 5HW)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRef reshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLeader: Ronnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO63190319 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Lydney 7.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231220T100000Z DTEND:20231220T123000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1313@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:A Monmouth Meander\nA gentle flat 5 miler through la nes, paths, tracks and roads in and around Monmouth.\nMeeting Point : Monmouth Rockfield Road Car Park (NP25 5AS)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Please bring a drink and a mid walk snack.\nLea der: Chris H\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO50261273 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Monmouth 5.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240101T100000Z DTEND:20240101T130000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1307@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:New Year at Newnham\nA New year ramble to the Blaize Bailey view point and back.\nPassing enroute Little Hyde, the very old Blaize Bailey Farm. Nice views of the Severn Valley on a clear day.\nMeeting Point: Newnham-On-Severn Riverside Car Park (GL14 1A P)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee Stop Only\nLeade r: Ronnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO69321200 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Newnham 6.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240103T100000Z DTEND:20240103T123000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1319@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Ruardean Hill and Ruardean\nA 4ish mile circular wan der from the Pan Tod Beacon around Ruardean and back again. There' ll be a bit of gradient in places plus mud.\nMeeting Point: Pan Tod , Ruardean Hill (GL17 8AW)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Snack and drink\nLeader: Chris H\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO63431705 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Ruardean Hill 4.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240106T100000Z DTEND:20240106T130000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1316@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Whitchurch Wander\nEasing back into walking post the festive season with this wander to Lewstone and Ganarew before hea ding to King Arthur's Caves then back to Whitchurch via The Doward. Route takes in footpaths over fields, quiet lanes and forest trai ls with a total ascent of 1274ft. Expect mud and some sections may be slippery. Sorry, no dogs.\nMeeting Point: Clock Tower, Whitchur ch (HR9 6DB) having parked considerately in the village\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee stop only\nLeader: Jackie H\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO54981759 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Whitchurch 7.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240109T100000Z DTEND:20240109T150000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1325@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:King's Caple\nA circular walk from King's Caple taki ng in three churches and a chapel, weaving its way along the meande rs of the River Wye, crossing the river over picturesque footbridg es passing over field paths and lanes. Some mud guaranteed. Dogs we lcomed. Car Parking on Grass verge near church.\nMeeting Point: St John the Baptist Church, King's Caple, (HR1 4TX)\nMap Sheet: Explor er 189\nRefreshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLeader: Gerry\ n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO55922883 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - King's Caple 10.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240114T100000Z DTEND:20240114T150000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1309@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Bream Coal and Iron\nWe follow a modified Bream Heri tage Walk visiting Oakwood, Parkend, Whitecroft and Brockhollands. Generally good paths but mud guaranteed!\nMeeting Point: Bream, Wes t Dean Centre (GL15 6LN)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: B ring a packed lunch\nLeader: John L\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO60520601 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Bream 9.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240118T100000Z DTEND:20240118T140000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1308@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Woodlands to Steam Mills\nStarting from the Woodland s Car Park we will proceed to Steam Mills via sculpture trail picki ng up the Wysis Way above Speculation. Then branching off towards t he College and walking half of the Linear Park path and turning up Crabtree Hill to pick up the Glos Way back to Woodlands.\nMeeting Point: Woodlands Car Park (GL16 7EL)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRef reshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLeader: Ronnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO62401246 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Speech House, Cinderford 8.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240121T100000Z DTEND:20240121T153000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1322@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Gloucestershire Area Annual General Meeting\nGlouces tershire Area Annual General Meeting.\nMeeting Point: Yorkley Commu nity Centre (GL15 4RS)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Pic nic Lunch.\nLeader: Ronnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO63810706 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Yorkley 4.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240124T100000Z DTEND:20240124T130000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1320@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Another Newent Amble\nCome and try a ramble with the Forest of Dean Ramblers, meet us in the car park in the centre of Newent.\nMeeting Point: Newent, Broad Street/Court Lane, Car Park ( GL18 1AR)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Drink and snack\ nLeader: Chris H\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO72212598 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Newent 5.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240128T093000Z DTEND:20240128T153000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1317@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Malvern Hills; the north bits\nFrom British Camp hea d down to Evendine, Colwall and Mathon Park before climbing onto th e Hills at Sugar Loaf Hill. We return over the 9 "tops" back to the start including the highest, Worcestershire Beacon. 2455 ft of asc ent covered mainly in the last half of the route. The route maybe a ltered and/or shortened in poor weather. Mix of terrain and can be boggy in the valley. Sorry, no dogs. NB earlier start time.\nMeeti ng Point: British Camp car park (£5.25 charge) WR13 6DW\nMap Sheet : Explorer 190\nRefreshments: Coffee and Lunch breaks (option of ca fe at finish)\nLeader: Jackie H\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO76324037 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Malvern 12.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240204T100000Z DTEND:20240204T150000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1323@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Wincombe Wander\nAmple parking in surrounding street s. There are also pay and display car parks nearby.\nThis walk merg es two routes together in a figure of eight passing over fields, hi lls and through woodland. From Winchcombe proceeding to Sudeley Cas tle over fields to St Kenelm's Well, looping back over Dunn's Hill towards Winchcombe then onto the well preserved neolithic Belas Kn app barrow returning to Winchcombe. *** Sorry no dogs ***\nMeeting Point: St Peters Church Winchcombe (GL54 5LU)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL45\nRefreshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLeader: Gerry\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SP02322821 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Winchcombe 10.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240208T100000Z DTEND:20240208T130000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1311@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Speculation Mid-winter Walk\nA ramble through the wo ods to Beechenhurst, a quiet time in the life of the Forest.\nMeeti ng Point: Speculation Car Park (GL16 7EH)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14 \nRefreshments: Coffee Stop Only\nLeader: Ronnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO61291356 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Cinderford 6.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240210T100000Z DTEND:20240210T160000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1318@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Exploration from Bishops Wood\nFrom Bishops Wood Vil lage Hall explore Leys, Bulls and Howle Hills using the Wye Valley Way, footpaths and Bridleways. Circa 1800 ft of ascent over 11 mile s. Great views if the weather is kind! Expect mud. Sorry no dogs.\ nMeeting Point: Car Park by Bishops Wood Village Hall (free) HR9 5Q T\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee and lunch stops\n Leader: Jackie H\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO58151885 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Kerne Bridge 11.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240215T100000Z DTEND:20240215T154500Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1326@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Coleford to English Bicknor Loop\nThrough the outski rts of Coleford via Edge End to English Bicknor then back through t he woods.\nMeeting Point: Angus Buchanan Rec, Victoria Road, Colefo rd (GL16 8DS)\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee and p acked lunch\nLeader: John Linden\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO56951070 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Coleford 11.5 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240218T100000Z DTEND:20240218T140000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1310@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Lydbrook and Pan Tod\nFrom Lydbrook we ascend to the old tramway and then into the fields to the outskirts of Ruardean. A steep climb then takes us to the Beacon in Ruardean Hill. The ro ute returns to Lydbrook through the Forest and on the former railwa y.\nMeeting Point: Lower Lydbrook Car Park (by the river - GL17 9NJ ) £1 charge\nMap Sheet: Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Bring a packe d lunch\nLeader: John L\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO59621697 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Lower Lydbrook 7.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240225T100000Z DTEND:20240225T150000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1324@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:From Bream to the Barracks and back\nFrom Bream comm unity centre through woodland to Parkend church, Moseley Green to t he Barracks. Through burnt log down to Cannop ponds and back to Bre am through the RSPB reserve , Parkend Walk ,and passed the Flour Mi ll\nMeeting Point: Bream – West Dean Centre (GL15 6LN)\nMap Sheet : Explorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLeade r: Pam E\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO60520601 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Bream, nr Lydney 9.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240229T095000Z DTEND:20240229T155000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T100424Z UID:Event1312@fodramblers.org.uk CREATED:20231117T100424Z DESCRIPTION:Title:Broadoak to Lydney\nThe fourth and last ramble from Broadoak to Lydney. Catch the TEN O'clock bus from Lydney to Broado ak. Thus, a starting point is the Bus Station at 9:50am, park cars in Pay and Display Car Park at the back Newerne Street or the Free car park on Swan Road. The ramble will climb to the top of Bliaze B ailey and venture past the Roman Road and Yorkley before coming ove r Primrose Hill to Lydney. No pending pandemic please!\nMeeting Poi nt: Lydney Bus Station, Hams Road, Lydney (GL15 5PB)\nMap Sheet: Ex plorer OL14\nRefreshments: Coffee and Picnic Lunch Stops\nLeader: R onnie\n LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T100424Z LOCATION:SO63710320 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FODR - Lydney 12.0 miles TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR