Walks - Long 1
Our walks start and finish at various locations on Fridays throughout the year.
Long Walks 1 (4.5 to 7 miles) leaving at 10.00am (Please note this group is currently full)
Long Walks 2 (4.5 to 7 miles) leaving at 10.00am
There is also a short walks group, about 3 miles long.
Leaders and Contacts: Pete and Jacki Ager (Long Walks 1); Shan South (Long Walks 2)
Please see Dates for your Diary below for the current Walking Programme
Our Friday meetings often start at a pub. By arriving early we are usually able to use their facilities and book our lunch/snack if required with the publican. Around the halfway point on a walk we stop briefly for a 'banana' break.
Walks are usually 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.
The group combines with the short walks group and holds an Annual Meeting in January each year. A nominal subscription of £1 pa is collected at the meeting to help pay for maps, paper, ink etc.
If you would like to join the Long Walks 2 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 partners 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 at the Annual Meeting.
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Pictures taken on the Malham holiday, Yorkshire. Past holidays have taken us to the Isle of Wight, Dovedale, St Ives, Church Stretton, Derwentwater, Dartmoor and Exmoor. The Walking Holidays are organised by Mel Rayson.
Last updated - Occtober 2019
| Dates for your Diary | |
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| Fri Oct 25th | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leader: Carl Armstrong Area: Around Knightwick Meeting Point: The Admiral Rodney, Berrow Green, Martley Post Code / Grid Ref: WR6 6PL / 748 543 Notes: Revisiting an old favourite. The route heads for Knightwick over Ankerdine Hill, via the Worcestershire Way, and then partly follows the River Teme to Horsham before returning to the start. 5 miles, 1040ft ascent/descent. Please note there is one very muddy very short section. |
| Fri Nov 8th | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leader: Chris Mann Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Nov 22nd | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leader: David Pitcher Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Dec 6th | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Beryl Marston & Jen Morris Area: Around Bransford Meeting Point: The Bear and Ragged Staff, Station Rd., Bransford Post Code / Grid Ref: WR6 5JH / 804 523 Notes: An easy five and a half mile walk with a few stiles and gates, and a some surprisingly fine 360 degree views (weather permitting!) |
| Fri Dec 20th | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Jacki & Pete Ager Area: Broughton Hackett Meeting Point: The March Hare, Broughton Hackett Post Code / Grid Ref: WR7 4BE / 925 543 Notes: A circular walk of 5.5 miles to Crowle and return across farmland with some moderate hills. This walk will be followed by Christmas Lunch at The March Hare. Details to be advised by email in November. |
| Fri Jan 10th 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Jan 24th 2020 | Annual Meeting - 10.00am Meeting Point: Shap Drive Community Centre, Warndon Post Code: WR4 9NX |
| Fri Feb 7th 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Feb 21st 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Mar 6th 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Mar 20th 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Apr 3rd 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri Apr 17th 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Mon Apr 20th 2020 →Fri Apr 24th 2020 |
U3A Walking Group Holiday - Coniston |
| Fri May 1st 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri May 15th 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
| Fri May 29th 2020 | Long Walk Group 1 - 10.00am Leaders: Area: Meeting Point: Post Code / Grid Ref: |
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