Name: Xmas🎄Walk 2 - 7.6 Miles, 3 Boot, "Alternative" Donkey Trail, Colerne to Ford
Start: 2024-11-30T10:30:00Z
End: 2024-11-30T15:00:00Z

**PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAILS BEFORE SIGNING UP, many thanks 👍😎**

* It is advisory that participants carry hand sanitizer.
* If you **FEEL THE SLIGHTEST BIT UNWELL** on the morning of the walk, **DO NOT ATTEND** and change your RSVP to "Not Going", thanks.

**Join me for the 2nd of my**
***"12 Walks of Christmas"* 🎄⛄❄️** 🎅👍😎 ***2024"*.**

**THE WALK 🌄**

* A 7.6 Mile, 3 Boots walk across open fields, woods, country lanes the river By-Brook valley & the country lanes around Colerne, Slaughterford & Ford. This is a variation of Stefan's "Donkey Trail" walk, but longer.
* Walking time approx. 3.5 hrs + lunch 0.5 hr + Pub stop so about 4.5 hours in total, though it could be longer depending how we go.
* Lowest point 178 feet,
* Highest point 543 feet,
* Total up's & downs 1076ft.

**START TIME & MEETING PLACE ⌚**

* Starting at 10:30am prompt, we will be meeting outside The Fox & Hounds Pub. 9 The High Street, Colerne, SN14 8DB. Please don't be late and keep us waiting, thanks.

**PARKING** 🚗

* Parking available on the main street & is unrestricted accept in the main square, please park considerately.

**LUNCH 🥪**

* We will be stopping on the way round the walk for lunch, please bring a pack lunch. Remember to bring enough water for the duration of the walk.

**HALF WAY PUB STOP 🍺 or ☕ maybe 🤔**

* We will be calling in at The White Hart at Ford for a drink 🍺 or ☕.
* **Please don't eat your own food in the Pub as it's not the done thing.**

**DOGS 🐕**

* Well behaved Dogs & owners **ARE WELCOME** on this walk but may need to be put on a lead near roads, livestock and as asked to by the walk leader.
* **So, this walk is DOG FRIENDLY** 👌.

**VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ FOR BACKMARKING**

* I am looking for some volunteers to help with the important task of "Backmarking" (helping keep the group together), your help would be much appreciated by the group.

**WEATHER 🌞**

* If bad weather is forecast, the walk will be cancelled the day before, unless dreadful weather in the morning then it will be cancelled by 8 am.
* **PLEASE CHECK ON THE DAY BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR THE WALK.**

**VOLUNTARY DONATIONS**

* We will be asking for a voluntary small donation (suggested 20p) on this walk to go towards paying for the running of the group, (franchise cost).

**CANCELLATIONS 😮**

* If you sign up and then decide not to go at the last minute, please change your RSVP to NO so someone else can go, many thanks.

**DEBRIEF 🍺 or ☕**

* I will be holding a "Debrief" after the walk in "The Catherine Wheel" in Marshfield as the "Fox & Hounds" in Colerne will be closed 👍😊.

Simon-C 🌄🥾📷🍺🎅⛄🎄👍😎 will be leading walk.

**By signing up to this event you accept the BBWHSG disclaimer shown at the bottom of this page: -**
**Boot rating for walks: -**

* **1 Boot** \- For all walkers\. Mainly flat surfaces\, minimal ascents & descents\, around 4 miles on well\-defined paths\.
* **2 Boot** \- Suitable for most walkers\. Small ascents and descents 4\-6 miles typically\, in countryside on rough paths\.
* **3 Boot** \- For regular walkers\. One or more steep ascents/descents 6\-8 miles on rough terrain\.
* **4 Boot** \- Suitable for strong walkers\. Hilly terrain\, with steep/long ascents/descents\. More than 8 miles\. e\.g\.\, Brecon Beacons or Mendips\.
* **5 Boot** \- Suitable for strong walkers\. Hilly terrain\, with steep/long ascents/descents\, often on loose terrain\. More than 10 miles in challenging terrain \(e\.g\.\, Snowdon or Pen\-y\-fan\)\.

**GROUP DISCLAIMER, PLEASE READ**
**By signing up to this event you accept the BBWHSG disclaimer shown below: -**

* "Your participation in this walk is entirely at your own risk and you are responsible for your own safety at all times. Neither the BBWHSG, or your walk host, can accept any responsibility.
* Your walking host is not a professionally qualified leader, and this meet up is for friends and is run on a not-for-profit basis.
* When walking there are risks with the surface conditions, cattle, roads and other hazards and obstructions that we cannot be accountable for. Dogs must be on a lead and walk with the group (if allowed on the walk).
* You have your own health issues, which are known only to you, and we are not responsible for those. If you have any illness or need to leave the walk at any time - please let the walk host know.
* No responsibility will be accepted in the event of an accident and/or injury to a participant, or their property, however caused. To minimise the risk of injury please wear appropriate clothing and have sufficient water and food for the length of the walk"

*Looking forward to see you there* 👍.
Simon-C, Event Host 🌄🥾📷🍺🎅⛄🎄👍😎

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