Walking
Facilitators | Elspeth Robinson, Bruce Cutler & June Weston |
Outings | As arranged |
Time | 3rd and 4th Thursdays of month starting about 10am |
Next meetings: on dates as above - details by email.
The Walking Group meets on the third and fourth Thursdays of the month. The same walk is repeated both weeks, giving members 2 dates from which to choose, with a limit of 20 walkers allowed each week. As our membership number is currently over 60, places on each walk are allocated on a first come first served basis, and a prompt response to the Walk Email is necessary if you are interested in coming along.
This Group is suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness and stamina who enjoy hiking several miles. Walks are mostly of around 5-7 miles/2.5-3.5 hours duration, and may include moderate hills and gradual slopes. Information will be provided regarding the availability of food and refreshment on the walk.
Members are sent full details of the upcoming walk by email beforehand which will enable them to decide on its suitability. Waterproofs and stout walking footwear are essential, plus additional warm layers in the winter.
All walks are undertaken at the individual member's own risk. If you are concerned that you may have difficulties with any walk, please contact and discuss with our Walk Leader, Elspeth, as she has checked out each walk.
East Ren u3a's Car Sharing Guidance has been adopted by the Walking Group. This allows members requesting lifts to contribute towards the driver's fuel costs, calculated in accordance with the mileage rate outlined in the Guidance, which can be found on the Documents page. This will apply to all outings which are longer than 20 miles return.
Please make sure that you have carefully considered our Personal Risk Assessment before attending.
For further information or to join the Walking Group please contact Bruce by clicking on the Message Bird.
------------------Upcoming Outings--------------------
2024
March: Lochgoin Circuit, Whitelee Windfarm (details by email)
-------------------Previous Walks---------------------
2023
April: Burn Anne Trail, Galston
May: Around Drymen
June: The Ayrshire Coastal Path (ACP). Troon to Irvine
July: Great Cumbrae
August: Polmont to Linlithgow
September: The Lodge Forest, Aberfoyle
October: Chatelherault & The Avon Gorge
November: Cathkin Braes
December: No Walk
2024
January: Kelvingrove to Pollok Park
February: Midge Glen & Around The Neilston Pad
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