Walking Group
If you want some fresh air, exercise and new friends do come and join us
- there are spaces available in our Walking Group.
We have developed a walking schedule through to April 2024 and now have volunteer leaders in place for all the dates in the next 6 monthly schedule (April - September 2024). Details of the walks already scheduled and dates of future walks can be seen below.
CONTACT BRIAN E TO BOOK A PLACE ON ANY OF THE WALKS (via the 'Click to send a message!' link on the right)
REGULAR PROGRAMME
When and Where
We walk on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The starting time is 10.00am from a car park - often a pub - and we return there for lunch. Walks are circular, taking about 2½ hours and covering about 5-6 miles. They are planned and led by members.
In the warmer months we sometimes do longer more adventurous walks, listed below under the title *Special*.
Shorter monthly walks for Strollers are available on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month, starting at 10.30am, lasting 1–1½ hours and covering 2 to 3 miles. Please see the separate Strollers group page for more details.
There is also an Intermediate Walking group that offers walks of around 4 miles for group members. See the separate Walking Intermediate page for full details.
Planning
Planning is done by the Convenors and we are always looking for volunteers from within the group to plan and lead walks.
Walk Programmes
Information on future walks is kept updated on this page and it is recommended that members check here regularly as new information is added on a regular basis.
Signing Up for a Walk
Please sign up for walks in advance, either at the Monthly Meeting or contact Brian E to book a place (via the 'Click to send a message!' link at the top right of this page)
On the Walk
All members walk at their own risk.
Sometimes a group photograph is taken which could end up displayed on this webpage. If you prefer not to be in them please stand to one side.
To contact either of the Convenors please send a message by clicking on the link above and to the right.
Check this website the day before each walk for last minute changes to the published details. It could save you a wasted journey.
All start times are 10.00am unless otherwise stated.
Dates for your Diary | |
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Thu Apr 4th | Great Kimble Meet at the All Saints Church lay-by on the A4010 HP17 0XR (GR826063). Approx 5.5 mile moderate circular walk- Aylesbury Ring, Ellesborough Church, Beacon Hill, Chequers, Buckmoorend (coffee stop), Pond Wood, Lower Cadsden, Rifle Range, North Bucks Way. Great views but could be muddy in places. 3 moderate climbs. 2 stiles. Lunch at The Swan, Grove Lane, Little Kimble, Aylesbury, HP17 9TR will need to be pre- ordered. Leaders: BEd/AEd |
Tue Apr 16th | Aldbury Meet & park at the Recreation Ground, 51 Stocks Rd, Aldbury, Tring, HP23 5RU. A 5.2 mile easy walking route, leaving Aldbury we will walk part of the Hertfodshire Way down to Tring Station, then join the towpath of the Grand Union Canal as far as Cow Roast. From here we head back into Aldbury via Norcott Hill and Gryme's Dell. Lunch will be at The Greyhound by the pond in the village centre and will require pre-ordering. Leaders: APa/CPa |
Mon Apr 22nd →Fri Apr 26th |
WALKING HOLIDAY Harrington House (Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds) |
Thu May 2nd | Great Hampden Details to follow. Leader: RRo |
Tue May 21st | TBA Leader: DLe |
Thu Jun 6th | TBA Leader: BEm |
Tue Jun 18th | Halton & Wendover Meet at Halton Tennis Club - more details to follow. Leaders: DGa/MCl |
Thu Jul 4th | TBA Leaders: MCo/MCu |
Tue Jul 16th | Colne Valley Meet at the Coy Carp, Coppermill Lane, Harefield, UB9 6HZ (GR TQ0398 9121). Car park is free for pub visitors (enter car registration inside pub), £5 payable through App for everyone else. Circular walk of 6 miles including Grand Union Canal towpath with close up views of HS2 viaduct, Denham Quarry Woodlands, and moderate uphill walk for spectacular views of viaduct. Vertical ascent approx. 335 feet, five stiles. Mostly dry, but could be muddy in places. Leaders: PMa/GCo |
Thu Aug 8th | Christmas Common Leader: SMu |
Tue Aug 20th | TBA Leader: ICr |
Thu Sep 5th | Cafe in The Park, Aston Clinton Leader: PSt |
Tue Sep 17th | TBA Leader: JMac |
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