Walking

Status:	Active, open to new members
Coordinator:	Jacqui Ellis Tel: 07969 765893
Group email:	Walking group
When:	Monthly on Tuesday mornings See the programme for planned events
Cost:	See the programme for costs

We are a very friendly group with up to 20 taking part on walks. We offer:

Walks twice a month: this is on the second Tuesday of the month and then usually on another Tuesday.
Walks ranging from 4 to 7 miles with the length and terrain clearly stated in the programme.
Where stated, dogs on leads are allowed and welcome.
The walks vary from local to further afield. We car share so those who do not drive are able to participate.
When car-sharing, a travel donation is given to the driver and depends on the distance travelled to the start of the walk. This will be stated in the programme.
Occasionally we will do a walk using public transport.
We meet at the Council offices, Parton Road to car share. If you prefer you can drive direct to the starting point but, let the leader know so that we can expect you and wait for you if necessary.
We stop regularly to enjoy the surroundings we are walking in and to allow everyone to keep together.
A stop for coffee is scheduled into the walk so please bring a drink with you. An optional pub lunch rounds off the walk!
Of course, sensible clothing and footwear for the conditions are required.

October Walks

Tuesday 14th October

Westonbirt Arboretum

5 mile walk led by Paul Grierson

Fairly flat walk, expect muddy sections

No Dogs allowed

Travel Arrangements	Meet 09:15 at Churchdown Parish Council Offices Car Park, to leave at 09:30 Or meet 10:15 in the village of Leighterton. Park on the road past the Royal Oak pub (use GL8 8UY).
	Aiming to start the walk by 10:30
Details of the walk	Walk out of Leighterton village into the Arboretum. Once in the Arboretum, walk down Broad Drive. There are plenty of benches for a coffee stop here (bring your own). On leaving the Arboretum, the walk will continue through fields and back through the village. Lift donation Suggestion is £4.00
Lunch	The Hunter’s Hall Inn, Kingscote We need to put in our lunch order in advance. Menu will be sent out

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Tuesday 21st October

Blakeney to Soudley Heritage Centre & Ponds

5.5 mile walk led by Carol Humphreys

Mainly level walk with couple of short inclines, 6 stiles

Dogs on leads allowed

Travel Arrangements	Meet 09:15 at Churchdown Parish Council Offices Car Park, to leave at 09:30 Or meet 10:15 in Blakeney. Park in the Butlers Mead free car park (use GL15 4EH) or around the village.
	Aiming to start the walk by 10:30
Details of the walk	Walk out of the car park, past the church, through fields and along footpaths to the Heritage Centre. Coffee stop here (bring your own). Then the walk will return to Blakeney. A lift donation suggestion is £3
Lunch	White Hart Inn, Cinderford We need to put in our lunch order in advance. Menu will be sent out

Tuesday 11th	Hailes Abbey	5 miles
Tuesday 18th	Cowley	5 miles

Details to follow

The walk details have been finalised and can be viewed here. UPDATED 02/10/2025

The time has finally arrived to make your meal choices. Final payments and choices must reach Jacqui Ellis by 30th October 2025.

The Christmas Lunch menu can be viewed here.

Reminder: Walkers Christmas Lunch is on 9th December at The Hatherley Manor.