| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Monthly on Thursdays (Third Thursday in the month except December) |
| Venue: | Southwell Leisure Centre Carpark |
This Walking Group was established, to compliment the excellent variety of existing Groups in the Southwell u3a.
The aim of the Group will be to undertake good length walks (9-11 miles summer, 7-9 miles winter) in varying terrains (within 1hr 30 mins of Southwell, 1hr in winter) but with an emphasis on having a lunch break at a tea room or pub en route.
With regard to travel, we share cars (with fuel contributions from passengers).
We hope that this Group is accessible to those who struggle to get to the other walking groups. We will give priority to those who are not members of other walking Groups.
Route Leaders: Members will take turns planning, undertaking a recce and then leading the walk. Members can buddy up if they feel more comfortable planning and recceing the walks with another person.
Walking experience and equipment:
- Members will need to have a good level of fitness as we can expect to encounter varying quality footpaths, stiles and no doubt mud and wet at times.
- It will be essential that members have good outdoor gear, including walking boots as well as warm and wet weather clothing.
- In addition, members should carry water and snacks, sun cream, first aid kit (including their own medication!), torch and emergency blanket.
- Additional useful kit might include walking poles and/or gaiters.