Ashfield U3A Walking Group 'A'

We offer moderate walks from 7 miles to 9 miles, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Please note that walks may have to be changed at short notice due to adverse weather conditions or for other reasons. Please do not bring dogs or children on the walks, which are over all types of terrain. Walkers should therefore be prepared for stiles and rough ground as well as mud. Remember that weather conditions can deteriorate very quickly, with little or no warning, particularly on high ground, so be prepared. We walk throughout the year, so we suggest the following items, some of which are seasonal: Comfortable waterproof boots suitable for rough terrain TRAINERS ARE NOT SUITABLE! Waterproof clothing (e.g. cagoul and overtrousers) Small rucksack Packed lunch plus drinks (extra drinks for very hot days) Light waterproof mat or stout carrier bag (to sit on) Spare bootlace (a map of the area would also be useful) Small, personal first-aid kit, including crepe bandage Spare pullover, woolly hat, gloves Change of footwear (essential for return car journeys) Lifts, if required, are organised at the car park, so may we suggest a voluntary donation of £4.00 by each passenger to the driver. Should anyone have to leave the walk for whatever reason, then the walk leader must be informed for safety reasons. After the walk, why not round off the day by enjoying a relaxing drink with everyone at a local hostelry or coffee shop? For more details, contact the co-ordinators, David & Julia Porter, by telephone: 01623-620892. Len Hill has been appointed as deputy co-ordinator for the group: 01623-437726. Call for Walk Leaders: Will members who wish to lead walks please submit their walk(s), with route descriptions, proposed starting points and distances, as soon as possible. Help and guidance can be given if necessary. Any ideas for walks, or walking areas, are also welcomed from anyone who does not wish to lead a walk. All walks should be moderate or easy, but not strenuous. We usually complete the walks at approximately 3.00 pm. Also, please note new starting times as from May 2007. Date Departure From Walk Details Distance Leader     ** Meet at 08:50 at the Top Precinct car park in Kirkby (Sherwood Court side) View location of car park       2010           8th June 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Malvern Hills Summer Walk 8½ m Len Hill 22nd June 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Two Dales, A Magpie & A River 8 m Hilda/David Riley 13th July 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Derwent Edge 7¾ m Julia/David Porter 20th July ?? ?? Evening walk + curry 3½ - 4 m John H + Martin 27th July 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Rowsley/Beeley Moor 8 m John H 10th August 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Bosworth Battlefield 8¼ m Julia/David Porter 24th August 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Kinder, in steps of 1932 trespass 8 m Len Hill 14th September 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Chatsworth, Edensor, Bakewell, Haddon Hall 9 m Averil & Sue 28th September 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Harthill/Rother Valley 8 m Hugh 12th October 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Padley Gorge, Carl Wark, Burbage Rocks 8 m Georganne and Ann 26th October 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Yorkshire Bridge, Hope Brink, Brough 9 m Alan Radford 9th November 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Dethick, Willesley 8 m Brian and Martin 23rd November 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Linacre/ Caudwell Valley 7¾ m Alan D 14th December 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Cromford + Christmas meal 4½ m Julia/David Porter 28th December 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Wingfield Manor 8½ m Jane and Rob             2011           11th January 09:00 Kirkby Co-op car park ** Byron Walk, Hucknall 8 m Jim             Ashfield Walking Group taken on 24/3/09 during a walk in the Hathersage District of Derbyshire. Ashfield Walking Group 'A' Cotswolds walking holiday - 30/03/09 to 03/04/09 - showing presentations for winners of the homemade boat race. Ashfield Walking Group 'A' Coach outing - 09/06/09 - to Flamborough & Bempton Cliffs. Ashfield Walking Group 'A' taken on 28/7/09 showing David Riley, Margaret Crossley & John Hufton at Summer Lane, Wirksworth. Summer Walk This took place on 08 June 2010 when 24 intrepid walkers had a most enjoyable time hiking the 9 mile length of the Malvern Hills. After very heavy rain during the journey by minibus, miraculously the sun appeared enabling us to appreciate the fantastic views over to the Black Mountains in the West and the Cotswolds to the East. The day concluded with a meal at a local hostelry. Many thanks to Len Hill for organising such a great day out. All rights reserved © Ashfield U3A (2006 - ) Site courtesy of sherweb.co.uk