Walking

Distance Group Leader Telephone Venue Frequency Day Time
Up to 3
miles		 Gloria Wright
 0115 937 3633 Meet in Village Hall
Car Park		 Monthly 3rd Tuesday 10.30am
Up to 8
miles		 Roy Turnbull 0115 937 3561 Meet in Village Hall
Car Park		 Monthly
 2nd Tuesday Various

Immediately below is information about the group.  
Following that are the Short Walks Programme and the  Longer Walks Programme.

About the group

Objective

To provide monthly guided walks for our U3A members who enjoy the local countryside and wish to walk for pleasure, health and friendship.

Type of Walking

Easy or moderate using pavements, minor roads, public footpaths, bridleways, disused railway lines, canal and river paths.

Walks are as follows:

Short Walks – up to 3 miles
These take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month starting at 10.30am from the Village Hall Car Park. There is usually a cafe or pub at the end of the walk for refreshments.

Longer Walks – up to 8 miles
These take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Refer to the Walks Programme for meeting points and start times. Often there is a cafe or pub at the end of the walk for refreshments. A packed lunch can be taken if preferred.

Many of the walks necessitate Car Sharing or the use of Public Transport.

Currently, No Dogs are allowed on the Walks.

How to join a Walk

Just turn up at the designated time and meeting point.
Recommended Equipment
•    Walking Boots or Stout Shoes
•    Back pack
•    Wet weather gear
•    Drinks, food etc.

Medical Form

To help deal with an emergency situation, walkers are encouraged to carry a Personal Medical Form containing details of next of kin, any medication taken, known allergies or ongoing medical conditions etc. Medical Forms for this purpose are available from the Walk Leader.

Walkers are reminded that they walk at their own risk and are responsible for their own personal safety.

For further information contact the Group Leader.


Short Walks Programme

2017 Programme - the walks start from Keyworth Village Hall car park unless otherwise stated.

Date          Time Route Distance Leaders
17.01.2017No walk
21.02.201710.30amRuddington circular
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park - Car Share in place. Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesLinda/Stuart
21.03.201710.30amWilloughby Woods
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park - Car Share in place. Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesRae
18.04.201710.30amCompton Acres Circular
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park - Car Share in place. Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesGloria and Ernest
16.05.201710.30amHolme Pierrepont/West Bridgford/Trent Bridge
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park - Car Share in place. Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesGloria and Ernest
20.06.201710.30amWollaton Park
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park - Car Share in place. Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesPat
18.07.201710.30amKeyworth to Normanton circular
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park -  Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesChristianne / David
15.08.201710.30amBeeston Circular
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park -  Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesGloria/Ernest
19.09.201710.30amBunny Circular
Meet at the Village Hall Car Park -  Suitable walking shoes required.   		 3milesBill

Short Walks 2016 Programme
Short Walks 2015 Programme
Short Walks 2014 Programme
Short Walks 2013 Programme
Short Walks 2011 Programme


Longer Walks programme

2016 Programme

To print the programme click here.

2016

Longer Walks 2014/15
Longer Walks 2013/14 page 1 
Longer Walks 2013/14 page 2
Longer Walks 2012/2013
Longer Walks 2011/2012
Longer Walks 2010
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