Please see below our forthcoming scheduled walks. Walks are regularly added, so please keep checking these pages for up to date information. As always, thanks to all members who volunteer to lead. | ||
| IT IS NOT USUALLY NECESSARY TO BOOK A PLACE ON WALKS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY ADVISED. HOWEVER, SOME WALKS ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. IF THIS IS THE CASE CONTACT DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN AND YOU ARE ASKED TO CHECK AVAILABILITY WITH THE LEADER DIRECT, OR TO CONTACT THE PROGRAMME ORGANISER. DETAILS BELOW. Please note: That all walks are fully reconnoitered and assessed by each Walk Leader. Any features of particular note, i.e. crossing busy roads, underfoot conditions, steep hills, etc. will be mentioned in the Walk Details. In the event of very extreme weather forecasts (heavy rain, storms, snow AND heatwaves) walks may be cancelled at short notice. In which case the Walks Programme organiser will email all members and amend the website accordingly. If in doubt the walks programme organiser can be contacted on 07791 222647 or email: [email protected] 2024 KEY EVENTS FOR MEMBERS Dates and venues to be confirmed where and when necessary Wed 17 April – Day Trip to Arundel Tulip Festival Wed 31 July – Member’s BBQ at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Full details to follow in due course. Wed 7 August – Member’s Summer Outing to Salisbury Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 October – Member’s Club Holiday, St Ives, Cornwall Tuesday 15 October – Leaders and New Members Lunch Tuesday 12 November – Member’s Annual Meal. Venue T.B.A. | ||
| September | ||
| Wed 25 | Leaders: Rose & Sandy (07957 181630) Meet for 10am start outside the toilets at Avenue De Chartres Multi-storey car park, Chichester PO19 1UQ Distance: 9 miles Details: A completely flat walk along Chichester Canal to Chichester Marina – and back again. We will stop at the Marina for a leisurely lunch, to watch the boats and enjoy the excellent food from the café. The cafe not only sells great cakes & coffee but also appetising sausage and bacon baps, if you’d like something warm for a change. | |
| Sat 28 | ||
| October | ||
| Tues 1 to Sat 5 | Members Club Holiday 4 nights at HF Holiday Hotel, St Ives, Cornwall | |
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| Sat 5 | ||
| Wed 9 | Leaders: Mandy & Rose Meet: for 10am start at Thorney Island CP, The Shrubbery, Thorney Road, Emsworth, PO10 8DB (at the junction of Thorney Road and Thornham Lane). Distance: 10 miles Details: A completely flat walk along the coastal path from Prinsted to Chidham. Some uneven paths so poles are a good idea. | |
| Sat 12 | Leaders: Jenny & Val Meet: for 10am start at the Seven Stars Pub on A272 at Stroud, GU32 3PG. Please share cars where possible. Distance: 9 miles Details: A delightful walk in undulating mixed countryside, some short ascents and one long one to top of Butser. It will be muddy and probably slippery in parts, but passable. Poles a good idea. The route takes us to Langrish, up through woods and towards Park Farm dropping down to walk along Cumber Lane, and at Fiveways taking the greenway direction Ramsdean. We then climb steeply up to the top of Butser Hill, descending over Pillow Mound to Weston and back to Stroud. Total ascent: 1300 feet Stiles: 3 high | |
| Tuesday 15 | Leader’s and New Member’s Lunch FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW | |
| Wed 16 | Leaders: Chris and Martin Meet: for 10am start at South Meadow CP, Clanfield. FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW | |
| Sat 19 | Leader: Val FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW | |
| Wed 23 | Leader: Barbara Meet: for 10am start at the Odeon Cinema, Port Solent. GR. SU63704 Distance: 6 miles approx Details: A flat walk along the shore to Salt café for coffee & cakes, passing Portchester Castle on the way. Optional packed lunch at Port Solent marina. | |
| Sat 26 | ||
| Wed 30 | ||
| November | ||
| Sat 2 | Leader: Lynne Meet: for 10am start St Catherine’s Park & Ride by the main bus stop and toilet block. Distance: 9 mile Details: Walk to the south of Winchester. We follow the river past St Catherine’s Hill, under the motorway and down to Shawford. Here we cross the river and pass under the railway ready to climb up Compton Down. Walking over the M3 we follow tracks to Silkstead and north along Silkstead Lane.We carry on along Whiteshute Lane dropping down to see St Cross Hospital. The route takes us back to the water following the various streams back in towards the city before crossing over Wharf Bridge before making our way back to the cars. | |
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| Sat 9 | ||
| Tuesday 12 | Member’s Biannual Meal. Venue T.B.A. | |
| Wed 13 |