Worcester

U3A Walking Group 2

The main difference between Walking Group 1 and Walking Group 2 is that Walking Group 1 walks twice per month and Walking Group 2 walks every week throughout the year. We walk on a Thursday and our walks start and finish at various locations mostly within Worcestershire, but we do occasionally cross the border into Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

The walks are a minimum of 5 miles and up to 7 miles. The aim is to alternate the "challenge" of the walks between flatter, less challenging walks and those with inclines which require a bit more effort. The start/leaving time for the walks is 10.00am. However in the summer months during hot weather, we may decide to start at 9.30am. This will always be indicated on the details of the walk which is sent out in advance.

Leader and Contact: Shan South Mobile: 07736656004

Please see Dates for your Diary below for the current Walking Programme. Details of the walk will be sent out prior to the day so that members can decide whether the planned walk is something they can and want to do.

Our meeting place for the walk often (but not always) starts from a pub. By arriving early we are usually able to use their facilities and pre order/book our lunch/snack as required with the publican. Because we have asked permission to use the car park and facilities of the public house; it is hoped that walkers will have the courtesy to stay for refreshments after the walk whenever possible to do so; even if this is just for a drink/tea/coffee.

Around the halfway point on a walk we stop for a short "banana break"- usually about 15 minutes. Its a good idea to have something to sit on especially in the winter months when the ground is likely to be wet and cold.

Walks are planned and led by the group members ensuring a wide variety of locations. Help in planning walks is always available and new walk leaders are encouraged. Click below for the following useful guides:

If you would like to join this Walking Group, first join the U3A, then email your U3A number and details to Shan South. U3A policy is that dogs are not allowed on U3A walks.

We also organise an annual walking holiday, which is open to all group members and is based in one of the hotels operated by HF Holidays. There are a selection of walks organised by group members available each day providing a choice of terrain and distance. Hotel bookings are full board and walks are organised by group members. Worcester U3A Walking Group is affiliated to HF Holidays and enjoys exclusive benefits and discounts. Walkers make their own way there and numbers are usually such that we have exclusive use of the hotel. Holidays are popular and usually fill up quite quickly and a non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place. The next Walking holiday planned for September 2024 will be The South Downs. Its a 5 day holiday and places can be booked with Louise Radford.

Dates for your Diary
Thu Apr 4th Leader: Shan
Area: Canal and Riverside Circular Walk from Perdiswell
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Thu Apr 18th Leader: Louise Radford
Area: Broadway
Distance: 6 miles
Stiles: 2
Meeting Point: Childswickham Road (long stay) car park WR12 7NY. This is a road on the right just before you get into the high street and main village of Broadway. Parking cost £4.
Distance to drive: 22 miles; Time to drive: 36 minutes (from centre of Worcester) Fuel Cost: £9
Start Time: 10am
Post Code/Grid Ref: WR12 7NY
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Description: A lovely walk from the beautiful Cotswold village of Broadway
Difficulty: This walk goes up to Broadway Tower so a reasonable level of fitness is required with some effort climbing up - but it will be a steady climb.
Lunch will be at the "Crown and Trumpet" pub
Thu Apr 25th Leader: Stewart White
Area: Westwood Park from the Hadley Bowling Green
Distance: 6 miles
Stiles: None
Meeting Point: Hadley Bowling Green, Hadley WR9 0AR
Distance to drive: 7 miles; Time to drive: 18 minutes (from centre of Worcester) Fuel Cost: £3 to be shared with all travelling together
Start Time: 10am
Post Code: WR9 0AR
Description: An easy walk with some gentle inclines through farmland and beside a canal
Difficulty: Crossing the A4133 could be potentially hazardous due to fast traffic requiring extreme caution.
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Thu May 9th Leader: Shan
Area: Shrawley Woods (Bluebell Walk)
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Thu May 16th Leader: Hilary Walters
Area: Abberley Circular
Distance:5 Miles
Stiles: 3
Meeting Point: Abberley Village Hall car park, Clows Top Road WR6 6AZ
Distance to drive: 14 miles; Time to drive: 28 minutes (from centre of Worcester) Fuel Cost: £6
Start Time: 10am
Post Code/Grid Ref:WR6 6AZ; GR 746678 OS Explorer Map 204

Description: Combining woods and views from Abberley Hill (elevation 283 feet) to Woodbury Hill and Abberley Clock Tower. Part of the walk is along the Worcestershire Way with several steep sections.
Difficulty: This is a challenging walk with some steep sections in places requiring moderate effort to strenuous effort. Depending on the weather, the surface may be slippery and wet in places. The use of walking sticks is recommended.Leader:

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