COVID-19 virus: Led walks cancelled until at least the end of June 2020
Sadly, but not surprising, Ramblers GB is suspending all volunteer activities. This includes group led walks, Walking for Health schemes, all training including walk leadership training, path maintenance working groups, coach trips and holidays, meetings, group and social events. This applies to at least the end of June, subject to further developments.
Sunday 29th March 2020 - Nene Valley Walk
Meet at the lay-by on the corner of Sutton Cross Way (off the roundabout on the A47 before entering Sutton), map/grid ref: 234/TL100989 at 10:30. Please do not park near the church in Sutton around service time. Walking from Sutton to the NVR at Wansford, taking in the river Nene to the Castor back waters up to Alwalton. Proceeding to Ferry Meadows Cafe for lunch and a brew. Toilets available there. Walking via the bluebell wood back along the bank of the Nene to the NVR Pathway via Castor back to Sutton. Walk is a mixture of concrete paths and potentially muddy ground near the river.
18km (11 miles) For more information contact the walk leader Mark G on 07854 218043.
10th-13th April 2020 - Easter Weekend - PYW in Jersey
Join us for full days walking from Good Friday to Easter Sunday with shorter walk/activity on Easter Monday.
Those already booked are travelling before Easter with last arrivals on the Thursday to enjoy a full Easter weekend of walking and activity. We are based in St. Helier and will be using public transport where necessary although some walks may start from St. Helier.
For more information contact Stephen on 07941006176.
Sunday 7th June - Exton, Rutland
Join us for a Rutland ramble from Exton (meet outside the Fox and Hounds pub LE15 8AP) map/grid ref: 234/SK925112 at 10:30. Park sensibly around the village green. We egress east to Fort Henry lower lake then sauntering south to Empingham before wandering west to skirt Rutland reservoir stopping for cafe and comfort break either at Sykes Lane or just further along at Whitwell Lodge. Our last leg is a stride back to the start point in Exton.
14km (8½ miles) For more information contact the walk leaders Stephen and Sarah on 07941006176.
Sunday 5th July 2020 - Elton Circular Walk
Details to follow.
15km (9 miles) For more information contact the walk leader Dawn.
Sunday 16th August 2020 - Fineshade via Laxton and King's Cliffe
Meet at Fineshade Top Lodge (park in layby or pay for parking at the Visitor centre) map/grid ref: 234/SP979983 at 10:30. Our walk will go via Laxton, Blatherwyke and King's Cliffe before returning to Top Lodge.
15km (9 miles) For more information contact the walk leaders Debbie and Ian.
Sunday 30th August 2020 - Nene Valley Walk
Meet at the lay-by on the corner of Sutton Cross Way (off the roundabout on the A47 before entering Sutton), map/grid ref: 234/TL100989 at 10:30. Please do not park near the church in Sutton around service time. Walking from Sutton to the NVR at Wansford, taking in the river Nene to the Castor back waters up to Alwalton. Proceeding to Ferry Meadows Cafe for lunch and a brew. Toilets available there. Walking via the bluebell wood back along the bank of the Nene to the NVR Pathway via Castor back to Sutton. Walk is a mixture of concrete paths and potentially muddy ground near the river.
18km (11 miles) For more information contact the walk leader Mark G.
Sunday 13th September 2020 - Exton, Rutland
Join us for a Rutland ramble from Exton (meet outside the Fox and Hounds pub LE15 8AP) map/grid ref: 234/SK925112 at 10:30. Park sensibly around the village green. We saunter south via Whitwell to Rutland reservoir for cafe and comfort break at either the Lodge or Sykes Lane. Egressing east to Empingham then navigating north to Fort Henry for drinks stop before wandering west back to start point.
14km (8½ miles) For more information contact the walk leaders Stephen and Sarah.
Sunday 27th September 2020 - Bourne, Lincs
Meet outside Smiths public house on North Street in Bourne (PE10 9AE, parking on North Street), map/grid ref: 248/TF095202 at 10:30. A lovely walk through Bourne Woods to Morton, onto Dyke then back to Bourne. Pubs are available at Morton, Dyke and Bourne but we'll decide together whether we visit any of them.
13km (8 miles) For more information contact the walk leader Ian J.
Sunday 11th October - Tugby, Leicestershire
Meet outside the church on Main Street, Tugby (LE7 9WD), map/grid ref: 233/SK762009 at 10:30. The walk heads south on the Midshires Way to Goadby then towards Rolleston Hall with its picturesque lake then Skeffington and back to Tugby.
15km (9 miles) For more information contact the walk leader Sara.
Sunday 25th October - Oundle, Northamptonshire
Meet outside the George Inn on the Glapthorn Road in Oundle, (PE8 4PR), map/grid ref: 227/TL035890 at 10:30. Park sensibly in streets nearby. The walk takes in the north of Oundle entering old town with lunch and a toilet stop at Barnwell Country Park. We then proceed on the Nene Valley river walk past the south of Oundle and finishing at the George Inn.
14km (8½ miles) For more information contact the walk leader Mark G.
Sunday 8th November 2020
Sorry no walk due to full lockdown
Sunday 22nd November 2020
Sorry no walk due to full lockdown
Friday 27th November 2020 - PYW AGM
Due to the restrictions, this years AGM will be via Zoom. Invites will be sent out to members ahead of time. Please contact Stephen if you haven't received yours.
For more information contact Stephen.
Sunday 6th December 2020 - Barnack circuit via Stamford
Meet outside the Millstone public house (which unfortunately is currently closed) in Barnack (PE9 3ET) map/grid ref: 234/TF076049 at 10:30. A circular walk via Helpston. Note: This walk has been rerouted to be entirely within Cambridgeshire (Tier 2) and avoid crossing into the Tier 3 county of Lincolnshire. Unfortunately it also means, frustratingly, that members living in Tier 3 should not join us.
13km (8 miles) For more information contact the walk leaders Dean and Janet.
Sunday 20th December 2020 - Uffington circuit via Tallington and Barholm
Meet at The Bertie Arms public house in Uffington (PE9 4SZ), map/grid ref: 234/TF063076 at 10:30. Park sensibly in nearby streets . A circular walk taking in three, yes three, pubs along the way. Don't know if we'll visit them all, but heigh ho! it's Christmas. (Remember those masks).
14km (8½ miles) For more information contact the walk leader Ian J.