Walking
Welcome to the Ripon & District U3a Walking Group.
To join the group, or for more information, please send Janice an email message by clicking the Blue Pigeon button on this page.
Ripon is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain and our aim is to get out and see more of it! The Walking Group welcomes members old and new to join in the walks, maybe lead some, and meet fellow walkers along the way.
We try to set a walk on the 1st or 3rd Monday each month, plus one additional day per month. Walks are usually 5 – 7 miles long but occasionally longer and shorter walks are offered. Where possible we include a coffee stop or pub lunch afterwards. The Walk Leader will advise and if not recommend taking a packed lunch. The usual distance travelled to commence a walk is within a 15 miles radius of Ripon and we try to share cars and are also experimenting with using buses on some walks.
A programme of walks is issued each 3 months to all Members of the Walking Group and also published in the Monthly U3a Newsletter. Why not come along to our next Coffee Morning and help us put together the next Walks Programme?
If you wish to join a walk please advise the Walk Leader (by telephone or text) and also let them know if subsequently you are unable to attend.
We would be delighted if you would like to volunteer to lead a walk - please do not hesitate to contact us.