Bampton Society

Bampton Conservation Area Appraisal: You can now download the document in sections from the Mid Devon DC website by following this link.

14th November

2007

The White Hart - Symbol of King Richard III

Terry Pearson

9th January

2008

Sir John Popham of Hemyock and the Civil War

James Bradnock

12th March

Location Location Location - Exmoor's Churches

Paul Handy

14th May

Looking for Treasures

John Carr

9th July

Local Visit - Tiverton Museum Behind the Scenes

Judith Elson (Curator)

10th September

A.G.M. - and presentation by Gerald Hirsch

Chief Executive of MDDC

Walks

For the sixth year a series of 12 monthly walks to take place on the third Sunday of every month. The walks vary in distance from 3 to 8 miles. We usually share cars from Bampton where necessary. There have been some requests for mid-week walks or Saturday walks and some shorter walks - if you are interested email us and we'll see what could be arranged if there is sufficient demand.

Bampton Society Sunday Walks 2008

Meet at Bampton Station Car Park at the stated time.

DATE	DESCRIPTION	TIME
20 January	Bampton Packhorse Way, Three Corners, about 3½ miles.	9.30 am
17 February	Oakford, Nethercott, Spurway Mill about 4½ miles, moderate going.	9.30 am
16 March	Shillingford, North Hayne, South Hayne and Hurtshill Copse, about 5 miles, moderate going.	9.30 am
20 April	Louisa Gate, Hartford and Lower Haddeo Valley, about 5 miles, moderate going.	9.30 am
18 May	Anstey Gate and Hawkridge, about 5 miles. Undulating, moderate climb at end.	9.30 am
15 June	Clatworthy reservoir, annual picnic after walk. About 5 miles. One steep section, rest moderate. Please bring plate, cup, cutlery and a dish of food for a shared picnic after the walk	9.30 am
20 July	Winsford Hill, River Barle, about 5½ miles, undulating, one moderate climb.	9.30 am
17 August	Monksilver, Woodavent, Sticklepath, moderate going, about 6½ miles. Bring refreshments as a longer walk.	9.15 am
21 September	Brompton Ralph, Clatworthy and Oakhampton Woods, moderate going, about 7 miles. Bring light refreshments.	9.15 am
19 October	Pinkworthy Pond, Moles Chamber, about 5½ miles, easy gradients.	9.15 am
16 November	Black Dog, moderate going, about 3½ miles, followed by a pub lunch. Please let organisers know if you are coming, so that the pub can be notified of the numbers to expect.	9.45 am
21 December	Holwell, Hukeley Cross, Dipford, Ford, Higher Kiln moderate going, about 4¾ miles	10 am
18 January 2009	Windwhistle, Bowbier Hill, Bampton Woods, moderate local walk, about 3½ miles	10 am

	The Society arranges meetings designed to inform, consult, educate, and entertain with topics of local interest. All are welcome.
	The Society is a member of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Note: The next President of CPRE is set to be the best-selling American author Bill Bryson. Info here.
	Meetings are held on the second Wednesday in alternate months at St. Michael's Community Hall, commencing at 7.30pm, except where indicated below. The Society also organises monthly walks.
	Public Rights of Way: An excellent inter-active map is available which shows all public rights of way.
	Regular newsletters are provided to keep members informed.

	Photos from various walks in varying weather conditions!

Bampton Society was founded in 1989 as a civic society dedicated to the conservation of Bampton with its surrounding countryside and footpaths, and to the enhancement of local amenities and services.

The Society arranges meetings designed to inform, consult, educate, and entertain with topics of local interest. All are welcome.

The Society is a member of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Note: The next President of CPRE is set to be the best-selling American author Bill Bryson. Info here.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday in alternate months at St. Michael's Community Hall, commencing at 7.30pm, except where indicated below. The Society also organises monthly walks.

Public Rights of Way: An excellent inter-active map is available which shows all public rights of way.