Country Walks

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: Fortnightly on Monday mornings 10:30 am-2:30 pm
Cost: Individual transport cost to venue.

There are two levels of walking in varied countryside according to the published programs:

  • The Easier Walks are between 4 and 6 miles in length with up to 600 feet of ascent.
  • The Harder Walks are between 6 and 9 miles in length with up to 1200 feet of ascent, or more on occasions.

Country Walks photos

Click on the dates to see photos from those walks

April - June 2026
January - March 2026
October - December 2025
July - September 2025

What to wear and bring

Walks will go ahead unless extreme weather conditions are forecast; members need to have the appropriate clothing and equipment. Ideally this should consist of the following:

  • Ankle supporting footwear (preferably designated walking boots)
  • Layers of warm clothing including a fleece jacket, waterproof jacket, waterproof over-trousers, hat and gloves.
  • Small rucksack, packed lunch, 1 litre of water, high energy food (e.g. chocolate bar), walking poles, sun hat and sun cream, your membership card, and a mobile phone if available.
  • You must carry your own First Aid Kit

Here are the programmes for March 2026 - June 2026

Easier walks programme

  • Each individual walk programme shows the distance and height gain in both imperial and metric figures. 
  • Members also need to be reasonably fit and able to negotiate obstacles like stiles.
  • Anyone wishing to join a walk must pre-register with the Group Leader
  • Please share cars where possible

Harder walks programme

  • Each individual walk programme shows the distance and height gain in both imperial and metric figures. 
  • Members also need to be reasonably fit and able to negotiate obstacles like stiles.
  • Anyone wishing to join a walk must pre-register with the Group Leader
  • Please share cars where possible