Ashfield U3A Walking Group 'A' - Serious (7-9 miles)










CO-ORDINATOR(S): Alan Davies or Chris Chamberlain (deputy co-ordinator)

TELEPHONE NUMBER(S): Alan: 0115-9206505 or 07963-675951 / Chris: 01773-777071 or 07443-566031

EMAIL ADDRESS(ES): Alan Davies or Chris Chamberlain

VENUE: Various

MEETING DATE & TIME: Second & fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10:00 at start of walk.

COST OF VENUE, MATERIALS ETC.: None

NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 41

GROUP FULL: YES [but we don't turn any Ashfield U3A member away!]

WAITING LIST: NO

PAGE CODE: Fully Updateable

GROUP STATUS: RUNNING






We offer moderate walks from 7 miles to 9 miles. 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)


All Walking Group "A" members are given a more detailed programme with start point details and phone number of walk leaders. Newcomers are requested to contact the Co-ordinator or Deputy Co-ordinator.

Lifts are by arrangement, 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. Please note that all walkers walk at their own risk.

After the walk, why not round off the day by enjoying a relaxing drink with everyone at a local hostelry or coffee shop?




Date Departure Walk Details Leader
       
2025      
14 January 10:00 Farnsfield - Halam Carol G
28 January 10:00 Mount St Bernard’s Abbey, Bardon Hill (Leics) Alan D
11 February 10:00 Scarsdale Hall, Grassmore Steve E
25 February 10:00 Calke Abbey Georganne B
11 March 10:00 TBA Elaine / Nona
25 March 10:00 TBA Richard S
8 April 10:00 TBA Susan D
22 April 10:00 Monyash, Magpie Mine Steve E
29 April 10:00 Challenge Walk, Castleton Round Alan D
13 May 10:00 Bramley Wood, Baslow Julia P
27 May 10:00 TBA Carol G
10 June 10:00 Fox House Georganne B
24 June 10:00 Belper and the Chevin Alan D
       



2024 Walks
  • 2024-01 Osmington Castle - Walking group holiday to Weymouth - January 2024
  • 2024-02 A very cold Portland Bill - Walking group holiday to Weymouth - January 2024
  • 2024-03 Whitehorse of Osmington - Walking group holiday to Weymouth - January 2024
  • 2024-04 Alport Heights - April 2024
  • 2024-05 A wet walk around Roche Abbey - April 2024
  • 2024-06 Ashford in the Water - September 2024













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