SCPTA Family Rambles

2010-11 Season First Ramble 6 November 2pm outside Sports Hall

2010-10-08T02:02:00.001-07:00

The first Family Ramble for 2010-11 will take place on Saturday 6 November @ 2pm meet outside School Sports Hall for another 4-5 mile ramble on the Mendips.

Sandford Hill - Star and Shipham 23 Jan 2010 (4 miles)

2010-05-04T00:25:00.000-07:00

The walk left School along Oakridge Lane to the A38, crossing into Hillyfields and taking the footpath on the right at the side of the bungalow, descending through the garden and into the fields beyond. Cross three fields and use the style to reach Shipham Lane. Following the Lane, then taking the track to the right and at the end following the footpath to the left and then to the right. Continuing until reaching a fence with a path up hill to the left (north) and climbing until reaching the next track. Take the track to the right (east) and continue out of the wood and across the fields.

Continuing until reaching a track (south) to descend Sandford Hill joining the lane to reach the A38 near the Star Inn. Crossing the A38 at the Star and taking the sunken footpath Cheddarcombe Lane, continuing until reaching the road. Crossing the road and turning right to take the next footpath to the left. Following the footpath until reaching Winterhead, turning right at the cross road and walking a few metres to Winterhead Farm. Taking the footpath through the farm gate to the right and following the footpath between the paddocks, cross the lane. Following the footpath across three fields to a stile cross the stile, turning right following the hedge. Crossing two fields to reach Newcombe Lane and returning to School.

Winscombe Drove -Lillypool and Callow Hill 14 Nov 2009 (4 miles)

2010-05-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

The autumn ramble was held in conditions that were not traditional being wet and cold but a few stalwarts set off up Newcombe Lane and across Tom's Field. In the 3rd field crossing the stile on the left and following the path to Winterhead Farm on leaving the farm and entering the lane, turning south uphill and passing through the wood and climbing the hill. At the top of the hill entering the next field and turning immediately left to take the steps down to the brook and then climbing uphill to Sandford. Crossing the road to Templars Way and after a short distance taking the path to the right. The path subsequently passing behind a cottage and crossing slightly down hill, the entrance drive of Daneswood House Hotel and rejoining the road. Following the road to Lillypool Farm, where welcome hot drinks were had by the assembled group.

Continuing south along the path parallel to the road and then crossing the road to take the path alongside the quarry works and onto Callow Drove. Taking the stile to the right and taking the path down hill crossing to the gully, and continuing downhill through the wood and field until reaching Winscombe Drove. Crossing the drove and taking the footpath down through the Combe finally reaching Oakridge Lane and Sidcot.

Next Family Ramble Saturday 23 Jan

2010-01-12T00:52:00.000-08:00

The next Family Ramble will be 23 January, meeting outside main school house @ 2:00pm

Sidcot to Lillypool via Winterhead returning via Callow Hill 4th November 2009 4 miles

2009-11-16T11:53:00.000-08:00

This was the first of the three walks of our 2009/10 season but because of the weather did not attract families out.

The Walk left School via Newcombe Lane and Tom's Field, continue across the field and pass through the gate and follow the path ahead to the next gate. Follow the left hand hedge and take the stile to the left. Drop down across the fields to Winterhead Farm. Passing through the farm and through the gate into the lane.

Turn right (South) and follow the lane across the ford and continue until emerging from the wood and into a field. Continue up hill until reaching the path at the top of the steps. Turn left and take the steps down to the bridge then continue up to the Shipham Road.

(Beware of traffic).

Turn right and walk about 100 metres along the road, then cross into Templars Way. Walk 100 metres or so along Templars Way and then take the footpath to the right. Follow the path passing behind the cottage and continue to the drive of the hotel, continuing slightly to the right to pick up the path back onto Shipham Road. Follow Shipham road to the left and continue to Lillypool. (The walkers took well earned hot drinks at the café before continuing)

Continue along the Shipham Road (walk on the right and watch out for traffic) until reaching on the right, Callow Drove at the side of the quarry. Climb the track to the top of Callow Hill and continue along the drove between the two stone walls until reaching the stile on the right. Cross the stile and follow the track down into the hollow and continue to Winscombe Drove. Cross the Drove and enter the field following the path down into the Combe.

Either follow the Combe and path to Oakridge Lane and turn right to return to School, or take the upper path immediately after passing the copse on the right, and cross the field to the gate, re-enter Tom's Field. Cross to the next gate into Newcombe Lane and return to School.

NEWS FLASH

2009-04-30T23:57:00.000-07:00

Our esteemed rambles leader, completed yet another London Marathon 2009, running the 26miles 385yds (42.195km) in 3:34:47.

Well Done Jim!

News News Flash
Jim's time this marathon significantly beat his 2008 time!

Historical Note for interest: Now in our 8th Year

2009-03-10T02:05:00.000-07:00

The SCPTA family rambles instigated by Jim Scott, commenced in 2002 and were described in the 2003 Bearings as 'friendly explorations around the Sidcot/Winscombe backyard". The first walk took place on a Saturday morning following the start section of the Wessex Walk from Sidcot via Oakridge Lane and Winscombe Drove to Winterhead Hill and on to Shipham. Following the route through Templars Way to Lippiatt Lane. heading south and skirting the south side of Rowberrow Warren to Longbottom.

Taking the road west to Lillypool and then Winscombe Drove descending the Combe back to Sidcot.
About 50 or so souls made the walk, including a significant number of boarders - Both the Saturday morning timing and the walk being a bit of a shock to their systems.

Sidcot to Wavering Down Summit and Winscombe Church 28 Feb 2009 (5 miles)

2009-03-10T01:49:00.000-07:00

Our 3rd and final walk for the 2008/9 season attracted about 30 people with a number of new faces and younger student family members. The weather was traditionally dry, although on this occasion a bit overcast.

From Sidcot via Oakridge Lane south and crossing Oakridge Close to take the footpath route to the A38, crossing into Fuller's Lane and then taking the footpath beside the recreation ground to the Railway Walk. Following the Walk south passing through the Shute Shelve Tunnel then taking the path up to King's Wood. The group then made the 2 stage steep assent to Wavering Down summit, stopping for the refreshment break at the Triangulation Point.

Returning east back down the 1st part of the decent to Cross Plain then taking the footpath north past Hill Farm descending to Winscombe Church. Leaving the Church by the north road to reach Church Lane, then taking Eastwell Lane and the footpath north east past the East Well crossing the fields to the recreation ground. Passing the football park and crossing the school playing fields back to the A38 at Fountain Lane to return to school.

Sandford Hill and the Strawberry Line Railway Walk 24 Jan 2009

2009-02-02T02:34:00.000-08:00

The 2nd ramble of the season and the first for 2009 was, as usual, held in fine waether.
The route descended North from Sidcot School and then went up onto Sandford Hill overlooking Winscome Village. Descending the western end of the Hill and picking up the Strawberry Line Railway Walk on the section from Sandford back to Winscombe and the return to Sidcot.

Callow Hill 15 November 2008 8 km (5 miles)

2008-11-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

This ramble was the first for the 2008/9 season and proved the be challenging with 2 accents of Callow Hill Summit and a total climb of 370 metres (1200 ft)
Leaving Sidcot School via Newcombe Lane, crossing Tom's Field and entering the Combe. Taking the path up the Combe to Winscombe Drove, crossing the drove and taking the path up onto Callow Drove. Following the track South alongside the west side of the quarry until the track turns East, continuing South taking the footpath downhill towards Axbridge. Where the path turns right continue to the next hollow, then taking the path to the right back up onto Callow Hill and back to Callow Drove. Turning left (West) along the drove descending down to Shute Shelve. At the made up private drive cross to the footpath to the right, following the path (Winscombe Drove). Continuing up the drove and at the top of the combe on the right, take the style on the right and follow the combe down to the right of the farmhouse, continuing over the style to take the path over the style on the right. Continuing along the path until reaching Oakridge Lane, returning back to Sidcot School

Sandford Hill 1st March 2008 5 Miles

2008-03-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

This walk is the 2nd Ramble to take in Sandford Hill.

Picture: Sidcot and Winscombe from Sandford Hill

Leaving Sidcot School via Oakridge Lane, cross the A38 into Hillyfields. Take the FP to the right beside a bungalow and descend the hill and cross a field. In the 2nd field take a bearing to the NW Corner and enter Shipham Lane. Turn left and then take the next right. At the end of the lane take the FP west and then follow the FP east up Sandford Hill and along the ridge to the eastern end. Take the track SW towards Star, reaching the A38 just east of the Star Inn. Cross the A38 and take the lane SE up towards Shipham. Emerging around the cottages into Shipham Lane. Turn right and proceed for 100 metres or so and take the FP to the left. Follow the FP progressively round to the right (W) to reach Winterhead. Turn left and after 50 metres turn right through the gate at Winterhead Farm. Pass through the paddock and cross The Avenue and follow the FP across 2 fields to emerge over an elevated stile into a 3rd field. Turn right and follow the hedge and pass into the next field keeping the line to the right of the copse of trees. Pass though the gate into Tom's field, cross the field and pass into Newcombe Lane. Walk down the lane to reach Oakridge Lane returning to the Start Point.

Kings Wood 9 Feb 2008 5 Miles

2008-02-09T17:00:00.000-08:00

Picture: Cheddar Valley and Reservoir from Wavering Down ridge above Cross

From Sidcot School take Oakridge Lane south to Oakridge Close and take the FP to the right of Oakridge Lane. Continue along the FP across the road and continue to a cross FP and turn right. Continue until reaching the A38. Cross the A38 and take Fullers Lane until reaching a FP on right. Take the FP to reach the Strawberry Line Path and turn left. Continue to the south end of Shute Shelve Tunnel and a little beyond taking a path on right to go back up above the tunnel and Kings Wood. Pass into Kings Wood and take the path to the left-south and continue below the hill until reaching a bottom of the Wavering Down Ridge. Turn right up the ridge and continue the bearing until meeting the gate in the wall at Hill Farm, below the summit of Wavering Down. Pass through the gate and continue down the hill until reaching Winscombe Church. Pass through the churchyard and continue along the approach lane to Church Road. Turn left North and continue to Eastwell Lane and turn right. Continue along the lane to take the FP on right. Follow the FP into the wood and cross the brook and cross 4 fields to reach Yadley Lane. Enter the lane and turn left then right to reach the Strawberry Line Path and enter the recreation ground. Take the FP at the end of the recreation ground to the north side and continue to the A38 at Fountain Lane junction. Proceed along Fountain Lane to reach the starting point.

Callow Hill and Winterhead 4 Nov 2007 5 Miles

2007-11-04T17:00:00.000-08:00

Picture: Peaceful Callow Drove above Sidcot

Leave Sidcot School along Oakridge Lane south to Oakridge Close and take FP to right of Oakridge Lane. Continue on FP until path climbs to meet Winscombe Drove WMW. Turn right and follow path until reaching path to left Callow Drove. Follow the drove onto Callow Hill until reaching FP to left and descend to Wincombe Drove. Turn right and then take lane to left towards Winterhead Hill Farm and take the WMW to right. Cross 2nd field to top of steps down to brook and take the FP to the left through the hedge. Follow the FP through the field and at bottom enter the gully alongside the brook. Continue on path to Winterhead and at Winterhead Farm turn left through the paddock gate. Cross the paddock and The Avenue and follow the FP across 2 fields to emerge over an elevated stile into a 3rd field. Turn right and follow the hedge and pass into the next field keeping the line to the right of the copse of trees. Pass though the gate into Tom's field, cross the field and pass into Newcombe Lane. Walk down the lane to reach Oakridge Lane returning to the Start Point.