Walks
Information on the Walking Groups
We have a wide variety of Walking Groups catering for all levels of ability. Most walks operate on a car sharing basis from a convenient meeting point where surplus cars can be left. Passengers are asked to contribute to the driver on a standard scale. We also have a regular walk that always relies on Public Transport.
Each different Walking Group has its own co-ordinator although this person will not normally lead all the Walks for that Group. Full details of all the Walks are given in the Monthly Diary together with contact details for the Leader of that walk. Leaders will always be happy to help with any queries regarding the walk.
Available here: Notes of a Meeting of Walks Leaders held on 26th September 2011.
Brief details of the different Groups follow:
AMBLERS 4th Monday each month
Gentle strolls of about 2.5 miles on more or less flat paths with no stiles. Time to enjoy the scenery, the wildlife, photography and each others company. Conviviality continues over a Pub lunch
SUMMER EVENING WALKS Thursday evenings once or twice or twice a month during the period when the evenings are light enough.
3-4 miles on reasonable paths with minimum ascent and descent. Often the walk will finish near where refreshments are available
TUESDAY WALKS. 2nd Tuesday each month.
4 - 8 miles with varied terrain and ascent and descent up to 800' usually with a picnic lunch.
FRIDAY WALKS 2nd Friday each month
6-8 miles and may involve some rough ground and ascents and descents. A picnic lunch and the walk will usually finish at a suitable place for refreshments. Always in areas accessible by public transport from Lancaster and usually times to make full use of free bus passes.
MONDAY WALKS
Easier Walk 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday each month
Approximately 4 miles on reasonable paths with minimum ascent and descent. Walks usually end at a suitable place for lunch to be bought.
Intermediate Walks 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Monday each month
6 - 8 miles which may include some rough terrain and ascents and descents of up to 1000 feet. Usually involve a picnic lunch and often there will be a stop at the end for refreshments.
Fell Walks 4th Monday each month.
Usually not too long and designed to reach the tops with minimum effort and at a modest pace. Rough ground and some steep ascents and descents are likely. Picnic lunch.
Hard Fell Walk once a month week varies
Ascents/Descents of around 2000ft and around 8 miles. Rough ground with no rock climbing but may include limited scrambling.
