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Calver to Bakewell

Sunday 2nd November 2025 - Calver to BakewellThe walk today from Calver to Bakewell, via Great Longstone, was attended by 22 walkers and 14 non-walkers. A very good turnout indeed! Maybe it was because it was my Torro’s walk… though that might just be wishful thinking.Before we set off, Jean mentioned that from next year

Newark

Sunday 5th October 2025 - Newark-on-Trent, 8½ mile linear walk 17 Weekend Wanderers led by Trevor set off from Collingham village green, Nottinghamshire, where we mingled with a number of scarecrows displayed there. Meanwhile, 9 non-walkers were bused to Newark for the day. We made our way to some former sand and gravel workings which

Bakewell Walk

Sunday 7th September 2025 - Ashford-in-the-Water to Bakewell The bus dropped nine lucky “non-walkers” in Bakewell (straight to the cake shops, no doubt), while the rest of us were taken on to Ashford-in-the-Water to actually do some walking. We headed up through the meadows, joined the Monsal Trail for a short stretch, and wandered

Buxton

Sunday 3rd August 2025 - Buxton Norman was thanked for a lovely walk. Thanks for all who provided photos for the gallery.

Whitby

Sunday 6th July 2025 - Whitby It had been decided that for this month we would go to Whitby for a day out and for those who wanted a walk they could do so. After all of the sunshine for the past few weeks we were all looking forward to some nice weather for

Aysgarth Falls

Sunday 1st June 2025 – Aysgarth Falls circular 7 ½ miles There were 25 Weekend Wanderers on the coach today. Four non-walkers were dropped off at Harrogate to spend the day, the coach then carried on to Aysgarth Falls.  Arriving at the falls we were very happy to see that after plenty of recent rain they

Bridlington

Sunday 11th May 2025 - Bridlington We had a nice turn out for day, we dropped the 14 none walkers in Bridlington to do their own thing. The bus carried on to Flamborough Head where 19 walkers set off in bright sunshine. Andy our walk leader and also our coach driver set off along the

Stocksbridge / Ewden valley

Sunday 6th April 2025 – Ewden Valley, Stocksbridge There were 23 Weekend Wanderers on the coach today. Unfortunately, a number of regulars missed this walk due to early holidays or other commitments. One non-walker was dropped off at Holmfirth where she spent the day. Our walking club is unique in Doncaster in offering an

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Sunday 2nd February 2025 - Idle Valley Nature ReserveAfter January’s walk was unfortunately cancelled due to heavy snow, we were all hoping for kinder weather this month – and, for once, the weather didn’t let us down!With bright skies and a hint of spring in the air, 21 of us, along with our trusty driver

Hathersage Christmas Walk

Sunday 1st December 2024 - Hathersage Christmas Walk Today’s walk began at Fox House on a very wet and blustery morning, but that didn’t deter 15 determined walkers (bless them) from setting off. Our first destination was the picturesque Longshaw Estate, followed by a jaunt across the Grindleford road towards Owler Tor and Millstone

Wakefield Area Circular

Sunday 3 November 2024 - Wakefield Area Circular Today’s adventure around Anglers Country Park was led by Verna, with a spirited group of 23 walkers setting off under cloudy but warm skies. We began our journey with a pleasant loop around the lake before veering off the main path towards Crofton, passing through a

Blubberhouse to Harrogate

Sunday 4th July 2024 - Blubberhouse to Harrogate The non-walkers were dropped off at the bus stop next to Betty’s Tea Rooms. The bus carried on the A59 towards Blubberhouses, dropping off the walkers at the Sun Inn pub. After all the sun the week before, we set off under a clouded sky after a

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