12 January 2025 – Clipsham
Meet outside the The Olive Tree pub. Time: 10:30am
Parking is on the road in the village (Main Street or West Street are the widest roads). It is a small village so suggest car sharing wherever possible.
Starting in Clipsham, we make our way to Holywell Quarry, up and around Pickworth Great Wood into the outskirts of Pickworth, down into the woods again towards Clipsham Quarry and then into Castle Bytham and then back to Clipsham. There will be a lunch/pub stop in Castle Bytham and possibly at the end of the walk.
Walk Distance: 9.5 miles. Walk Leader: Amy
26 January 2025 – Alwalton Social Walk
Meet at the Colonel Dane Village Hall, Alwalton. Time: 10:30am
A social, accessible, family friendly walk for all. We set out along the 'green' path through Orton Wistow to pass by Overton Station on the NVR arriving at the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre for toilets/refreshments. We then do a circuit of Overton and Gunwade Lakes before walking back along the high southern bank of the Nene to Alwalton. Drinks at the Cuckoo afterwards for those who are interested.
Walk Distance: 6 miles. Walk Leader: Sarah & Stephen
9 February 2025 – Buckminster via Sproxton Circuit
Meet outside the St John the Baptist Church, Buckminster. Time: 10:30am
A circular walk from Buckminster via Sproxton Circuit which is mostly on good paths so not too muddy. There is a nice tea shop at the end
Walk Distance: 8 miles. Walk Leader: Debbie & Ian
23 February 2025 – Apethorpe
Meet outside the Church in Apethorpe. Time: 10:30am
This circular walk heads north to Bedford Purlieus then onwards to Kings Cliffe with possible pub stop at The Cross Keys, skirting Tomlin Wood and passing Apethorpe Hall on the return.
Walk Distance: 10 miles. Walk Leader: Sara
9 March 2025 – Hambleton Peninsula
We will park on the road heading towards the village of Upper Hambleton and meet near the gate on the right hand side of the road where the walk will start. What 3 Words: flotation: competent: coffee. Time: 10:30am
A circular walk along surfaced and good woodland paths. The peninsula loop is the most scenic part of the Rutland Water Reservoir and has fewer walkers and cyclists on it. Please bring a packed lunch as there are no pubs or cafes on route. At the of the walk there is the choice of the Finches Arms in the village, cafes and pubs in Oakham and the Barnsdale Gardens Helenium Tea Room.
Walk Distance: 7 miles. Walk Leader: Dawn M
23 March 2025 – Stanwick Lakes
Meet at Kinewell Lakes car park near Ringstead. The car park only has spaces for approx 12 cars so car sharing is recommended. Time: 10:30am
A circular walk from Ringstead to Stanwick Lakes, where you can stop at the Visitor Centre for light refreshments such as tea & cakes. The cafe can get busy so potentially best to stick with light refreshments only. The paths can be a bit boggy so dress appropriately.
Walk Distance: 9 miles. Walk Leader: Claire & Mike
6 April 2025 – Greatford
Meet at the Hare and Hounds pub in Greatford. Time: 10:30am
Circular walk from Greatford via Manthorpe, Witham on the Hill for lunch, Carlby and return to Greatford.
Walk Distance: 10.5 miles. Walk Leader: Dean
18 April 2025 – Scarborough to Filey
Meet at Scarborough station. Time: 9:45am.
Catch the 10:02 train to Filey and then walk back to Scarborough along the coastal path with a lunch stop at Cayton Bay.
Walk Distance: 9 miles. Walk Leader: Eleanor
19 April 2025 – Flamborough Head & Bempton Cliffs
Meet by the church in Flamborough Village. Time: 10:30am
Circular walk around Flamborough Head and along Bempton Cliffs.
Walk Distance: 10. Walk Leader: Debbie & Ian
20 April 2025 – Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay
Meet at Raven Hall Road, Ravenscar. Time: 10:30am
Walk to Robin Hood’s Bay along the old railway line and then return to Ravenscar along the coastal path. Lunch stop in Robin Hood’s Bay.
Walk Distance: 9 miles. Walk Leader: Dean
21 April 2025 – Scarborough Headland
Meet by the Scarborough Big Wheel. Time: 10:30am
Short circular walk around Scarborough Head.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Sarah & Stephen
4 May 2025 – Godmanchester
Meet at Millyard Post Street Car Park (free) in Godmanchester. Time: 10:30am
We walk east from Godmanchester through the nature reserve and along the Ouse Valley Way picking up the river on our way to Houghton Mill for lunch stop/refreshments/toilets. We then cross Hemingford Meadow and walk to Hemingford Abbots picking up the Pathfinder Trail returning to Godmanchester passing various points of historic interest and views along the way.
Walk Distance: 7.5 miles. Walk Leader: Sarah & Stephen
18 May 2025 – Duddington
The walk starts at The Royal Oak on the High St in Duddington. Time: 10:30am
A gentle 10.5 miles around Fineshades wood to Kingscliffe and Blatherwyche and back through Fineshades for refreshments at the pub.
Walk Distance: 10.5 miles. Walk Leader: Shane
21 May 2025 – Ufford Evening Walk
Meet outside the White Hart, Ufford. Time: 19:00
A short circular walk from Ufford
Walk Distance: 4.5 miles. Walk Leader: Dawn M
27 May 2025 – Elton Evening Walk
Meet outside the Black Horse in Elton. Time: 19:00
A circular walk to Fotheringhay and back.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Shane
1 June 2025 – Fotheringhay
Meet outside the Falcon in Fotheringhay. Time: 10:30am
A circular walk going to Old Sulehay and Wansford and then returning along the River Nene.
Walk Distance: 10.5 miles. Walk Leader: Dean
3 June 2025 – Thorpe Meadows Evening Walk
Meet in the small dead end lay-by behind the roundabout where Thorpe Road joins Longthorpe Parkway. Time: 19:00
We set off across Thorpe Meadows towards the rowing lake, follow the river past the Yacht Club and boats towards the edge of Nene Park returning on the other side of the river via Orton Mere. There are small amounts of mud if wet but otherwise good paths. Optional refreshments at the Boathouse afterwards.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Eleanor
10 June 2025 – Uffington Evening Walk
Meet outside the Bertie Arms public house. Time: 19:00
A 4 mile circular walk around the Welland Canal and Torpel Way along wooded tracks and open fields.
Walk Distance: 4 miles. Walk Leader: Dawn M
15 June 2025 – Lyndon, Luffenhams and Wing
Park considerately around the Green in Lyndon meeting outside the Picks Barn Cafe. Time: 10:30am
A circular walk around quiet lanes, fields, villages and footpaths. Please bring a packed lunch as there is nowhere to buy food on the way around although you can buy take away food from Picks Barn at the start of the walk.
Walk Distance: 8 miles. Walk Leader: Dawn M
17 June 2025 – Folksworth Evening Walk
Meet at Folksworth Village Hall PE7 3SU. Time: 19:00
We walk out via Washingley and Caldecote over rolling countryside with, hopefully, some wildlife to enjoy before returning to Folksworth.
Walk Distance: 4.5 miles. Walk Leader: Sarah & Stephen
24 June 2025 – Maxey Evening Walk
Meet at the Blue Bell. Time: 19:00
A short circular walk from Maxey.
Walk Distance: 5.5 miles. Walk Leader: Debbie and Ian
29 June 2025 – Hallaton and Medbourne
Meet outside the Village Hall in Medbourne. Time: 10:30am
A circular walk from Medbourne to Nevill Holt, Blaston and Hallaton and then returning to Medbourne. There will be an opportunity to stop at Hallaton Tea Room at the Bewicke Arms in Hallaton for a Toilet stop and refreshments.
Walk Distance: 7.5 miles. Walk Leader: Sarah D
1 July 2025 – Ryall and Tolethorpe
Meet outside the Green Dragon in Ryhall. Time: 19:00
A circular walk from Ryhall through scenic countryside towards Clay Hill and back through Tolethorpe.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Sara
10 July 2025 – Nassington Evening Walk
Meet outside the Queens Head in Nassington. Time: 19:00
A figure of 8 walk around Nassington through Yarwell Mill and back to Nassington
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Eleanor
13 July 2025 – Belton in Rutland
Meet at the layby on the A47 just before Belton in Rutland. Time: 10:30am
Starting off in the lay-by, we'll head towards Riddlington, where we can stop for a coffee break. Then off to Launde Abbey through fields, where we'll have our lunch stop. Then back to Belton-in-rutland. The walk is rolling hills, mostly at the start and a couple spread out further into the walk. We have 1 fence to climb over, 1 stile and a few quiet roads to walk on, but its mostly footpaths and bridleways.
Walk Distance: 10.5 miles. Walk Leader: Amy
23 July 2025 – Market Deeping Evening Walk
Meet outside the The Bull pub in Market Deeping. Time: 19:00
A circular walk to West Deeping and then back along the River Welland.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Shane
27 July 2025 – River Great Ouse St Ives Circular
Meet outside Dolphin Hotel, St Ives. There is free parking on the right side of London Road or you can pre book at the Dolphin Hotel for £2.20 per day. There are no toilets at the start but there are some at Houghton Mill half way through the walk. Time: 10:30am
This circular walk explores both sides of the river Great Ouse, nature reserves and a working 18th century water mill.
Walk Distance: 9.5 miles. Walk Leaders: Steve and Ali
30 July 2025 – Stamford Evening Walk
Meet outside the Bull & Swan in Stamford. Time: 19:00
Circular walk to Easton on the Hill and back to Stamford.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Mary
6 August 2025 – Wansford Evening Walk
Meet outside the Haycock Hotel in Wansford. Time: 19:00
A steady 5 miles down to Yarwell and Nassington and then across a meadow to Old Sulehay Forest and then back to Wansford.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Shane
10 August 2025 – Belvoir Vale Wooded Ridge Walk Circular
Walk starts from St Gutlacs Church, Branston NG32 1RU. Please park considerately in the village. Time: 10:30am
Circular walk from Branston to Belvoir Castle for a lunchstop (Picnic or Cafe) and then returning back to Branston. There are toilets at Belvoir Castle. The distance can be reduced to 9 miles depending on whether and group consensus.
Walk Distance: 9 miles. Walk Leader: Mary
13 August 2025 – Nassington Evening Walk
Meet outside the Queens Head Inn in Nassington. Time: 19:00
A circular walk from Nassington across the fields and paths to Elton and then follow the river Nene, before returning back to Nassington for refreshments.
Walk Distance: 4 miles. Walk Leader: Shane
24 August 2025 – The Elizabeth Way – A Platinum Jubilee Trail – Day 1
Meet outside the Octagonal building in the Walks Park, Kings Lynn. Time: 10:30am
A linear walk from Kings Lynn to Dersingham with a lunch stop in Castle Rising going through the Sandringham Estate and then return to Kings Lynn via either the 34, 35 or 36 bus.
Walk Distance: 9 miles. Walk Leader: Eleanor
25 August 2025 – The Elizabeth Way - A Platinum Jubilee Trail – Day 2
Meet at Thaxters Garden Centre in Dersingham. Time: 10:30am
A linear walk from Dersingham to Hunstanton Pier and then return to Dersingham via either the 34, 35 or 36 bus.
Walk Distance: 9 miles. Walk Leader: Eleanor
7 September 2025 – Southwick Circular
Meet outside the Shuckleburgh Arms in Southwick. Time: 10:30am
Walk from the Shuckburgh Arms, where you can park, the pub will be open to use the toilets before the walk starts and to place any lunch orders for your return at the end. We will be walking through fields, woodlands, rolling countryside with an elevation of just over 500 feet with lovely views of the surrounding landscape. The lunch stop will be around Morehay Lawn just over half way round. Please bring a packed lunch as there are no facilities on the walk. There's a good opportunity for blackberrying on the way round towards the end of the walk.
Walk Distance: 9 miles. Walk Leader: Dawn M
14 September 2025 – Nassington and Fotheringhay Afternoon Walk
Meet outside the former Black Horse pub in Nassington. Time: 14:00
Walk 2.5 miles to Fotheringhay Village Hall where there are holding an afternoon village tea (£4 for tea/coffee and cake). We will remain in Fotheringhay for approx 45 minutes and walk back along the same route back to Nassington.
Walk Distance: 5 miles. Walk Leader: Eleanor
21 September 2025 – Uppingham and Eye Brook Reservoir
Meet in the Market Square in Uppingham. Time: 10:30am
A circular walk from Uppingham to Stoke Dry Church and then along to Eyebrook Reservoir and then to Uppingham via Stoke Dry Woods for refreshments.
Walk Distance: 8.5 miles. Walk Leader: Sarah D
6 October 2025 – Regent’s Canal
Meet outside the exit next to Caffe Nero in Kings Cross Railway Station. Time: 10:30am
From King's Cross we'll join the Regent's Canal in the regenerated Coal Drops Yard behind the station. Heading east, we follow the towpath joining the pavement to pass through Chapel Market in Islington before rejoining the towpath heading into Hackney. There will be a comfort stop in Victoria Park (toilets and coffee hut) before walking the extra mile to Limehouse Basin which connects to the Thames. Return along the same route to Kings Cross/St Pancras. Packed lunch or a cafe option for lunch.
Walk Distance: 10 miles. Walk Leader: Eleanor
19 October 2025 – Lyddington, Rutland
Meet outside the Old White Hart pub in Lyddington. Please park considerately along Main Street. Time: 10:30am
Picking up the Rutland Round we exit east to Seaton over rolling rural Rutland then veer via Bisbrooke before turning towards Uppingham for our lunch stop (refreshments and toilets). We then stroll south to return to Lyddington.
Walk Distance: 7 miles. Walk Leader: Sarah and Stephen
2 November 2025 – Baston and the Long Walk
Meet at Brudenell Playing Fields in Baston. Time: 10:30am
A walk through fields along the Lincolnshire Fens with a section by the River Glen. You'll visit some quiet villages typical of South West Lincolnshire.
Walk Distance: 9.5 miles. Walk Leader: Steve and Ali
16 November 2025 – Barnack, Stamford & Burghley House
Meet outside the Millstone Pub in Barnack, parking considerately in nearby streets. Time: 10:30am
We will follow the Torpel Way from Barnack to Stamford where there are multiple lunch options and return through Burghley House grounds.
Walk Distance: 8.5 miles. Walk Leader: Dean
30 November 2025 – King’s Cliffe to Blatherwyke
Meet outside the Cross Keys Pub in King's Cliffe. Time: 10:30am
Walk from Kings Cliffe to Blatherwyke returning via Fine Shade Top Lodge with a toilet stop and cafe at Top Lodge.
Walk Distance: 8 miles. Walk Leader: Debbie and Ian