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The York Group works together with other local Ramblers groups in the East Yorkshire & Derwent Area (namely: Beverley, Driffield, Howden & Goole, Hull, Pocklington, Ryedale and Scarborough) to organise a programme of full, half-day and summer evening walks, including some that use public transport. Our aim is to enjoy the many miles of footpaths in the Vale of York and Howardian Hills, as well as the chalk hills and dry valleys of the Wolds, the heather clad North York Moors, the splendours of the Yorkshire coast, and the limestone Dales and Millstone grit hills to the west. If you are interested in walking with us, you are welcome to try one or two walks before joining.
Some of our members inspect footpaths, trying to get stiles and bridges repaired, obstacles removed and signage improved. We are always looking for volunteers to help in this work. The Ramblers campaigns nationally for greater access for responsible walkers to the countryside and to the coast, and to keep open (or re-open) those rights of way shown on Ordnance Survey maps.
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| Walking Groups
A varied programme of walks is offered, throughout the year, by our Walking Groups. For further details click
here. They are:
- Tuesday Walks (every fortnight, 7-8 miles, pub lunch option during summer)
- Wednesday Walks (every week, 9-11 miles)
- Ambles (every week, shorter, slower paced)
- Summer Evening Walks (May -July, 5 miles)
- Public Transport Walks (5 – 11 miles)
- GYBO (20-40 Group)
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| Group Committee
Tom Halstead (Chairman), Vera Silberberg (Secretary), Kay Sawkill (Treasurer), Steve Hoather (Wednesday Walks), Monica Nelson (Environment), Malcolm Dixon (Publicity), Marilyn Skelton (Publicity), David Nunns (Footpaths), Chris Bush (Saturday Afternoon Walks).
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| Footpath Sub-Committee
Patsy Pendegrass, David Nunns, Peter Lidgett, Betty Hollingsworth, Doreen Felton, Bridgid Holdsworth, Isobel Thomson, Jane Waites and Nigel Emery.
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| Group Territory
The York Group, is part of the East Yorkshire & Derwent Area and functions in the City of York UA and the following parishes in North Yorkshire:
Brafferton, Raskelf, Thormanby, Husthwaite, Carlton Husthwaite, Wildon Grange,
Coxwold, Newburgh, Yearsley, Brandsby, Dalby cum Skewsby, Whenby, Farlington,
Stillington, Sutton on the Forest, Strensall, Lillings Ambo, Flaxton, Harton,
Buttercrambe, Upper Helmsley, Gate Helmsley, Holtby, Kexby,
Elvington, Wheldrake, Thorganby, Escrick, Kelfield, Stillingfleet,
Rawcliffe, Skelton, Overton, Beningbrough, Newton-on-Ouse,
Linton-on-Ouse, Aldwark, Flawith, Myton-on-Swale and Helperby.
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| Other Areas and Groups
A list of all the Ramblers' Areas & Groups in England, Wales & Scotland can be found
here .
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This panel updated: 21 March 2012
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IN BRIEF
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Wednesday Walk 9 May
The walk originally planned to start from Hovingham, will now start from Terrington CP (SE 671 705) at 10 40 am
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Fairfax Exibition
If you wish to go to the Private Curators Tour of the new Fairfax Exhibition on 10th May you need to send your cheque to Vera Silberberg by 19th April. (£10 payable to York Civic Trust).
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In Memoriam
Photoalbums in memory of John George
and also Chris Furk If have photos that you would like to add to the albums, please send them to Tom.
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Amble Programme
Open the April-September programme
here.
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March Newsletter
Open Newsletter
here.
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Rowntree Park Fair
Volunteers are needed to man our stall at this annual event on Saturday 14th July. Details from Vera Silberberg or Tom Halstead.
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Coach Rambles
The Spring Coach Ramble will be held on May 27, 2012 to the Peak District starting from Hayfield. Pick-up at Hospital Fields (8.20), Museum Gardens (8.35) BP Garage, Gt North Way (8.50). It will mark the Mass Trespass anniversary. Map of routes here. The Autumn Coach Ramble will be held on Oct 7, 2012 to Upper Teasdale. Further details from Vera Silberberg or phone 01904-628134.
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Blind Walkers
York Blind & Partially Sighted Society is looking for volunteers to help with their monthly group walks of 3-4 miles. For more details contact Harriet Bisson (01904 73112).
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Path Surveys in City of York
The City of York's Public Right Of Way Team aim to survey a random selection of 25% of their paths each year and have asked if we would be able to offer them assistance with this work. At present York Ramblers Footpath sub-committee have members willing to survey the Parishes outside the city centre, but we now seek a few volunteers to survey paths in the Council Wards within the City itself. For more details contact David Nunns (01904 791187), or Patsy Pendegrass (01904 768286). We would hope to start work after the Easter holidays.
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New Footpath
A new footpath has been opened in Nether Poppleton. Details
here.
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Coastal Path Survey Project
Surveys of the coast from Ravenscar to the Humber Bridge, being carried out by volunteers from our Area, are almost complete. The report, describing Ramblers proposed route for the English Coastal Trail in the EY&D Area, which was commissioned by Ramblers CO, will be published later this summer.
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Open Access Walks
This new booklet of walks, written by local Ramblers, is now published. Click here to view it online.
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Last Updated: 12 April 2012
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