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Buxton Area

Sunday 2nd July 2023 - Buxton Area After a pleasant journey out courtesy of Andy, 23 people set off under leaden skies, but that did not deter this adventurous band. We traveled uphill through woodlands taking in several attractive carvings to reach our target of a solemn temple built in the 1800's we climbed

Ladybower to Castleton

Sunday 4th June 2023 - Ladybower to Castleton The day didn't start well with Jeff the bus driver informing me about the Sheffield congestion charge, but credit due he found a way around Sheffield (be it the scenic route) to avoid it. 29 walkers started from Ladybower Reservoir along a forest track after about

Blubberhouses to Harrogate

Sunday 7th May 2023 - Blubberhouses to Harrogate The none walker was 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 Sun Inn pub. We set off in sun shine after a photo call with the peacock on the

Bakewell Circular – Derbyshire

Sunday 5th February 2023 - Bakewell Circular The Bus stopped in Baslow for toilets and a Coffee break, then onto Bakewell Show Ground where we were to drop off all walkers and none walkers. Andy our driver joined us for the walk. Going out round the back of the Show Ground we turned right

Along Cuckoo Way from Retford

Sunday 8th January 2023 - Along Cuckoo Way from Retford Leader : David Torrington Attendence:  32 Jean welcomed new walker Debbie and the return of Wendy after a 9 year absence. The weather started well with some winter sunshine as we walked along the canal. On the path to the village of Welham we

Christmas Walk 2021

What a fabulous walk we all had this festive season. It really kicked off the season as we step into Christmas 2021. Hopefully the New Year we will have more walks to enjoy and make memories together. We have prepared next years list of walks here View 2022 Walks We managed to not

Remembering Cynthia

It is with great sadness, I write to let you know that Cynthia died on 8th March, following a short illness. Those members that knew Cynthia would say she was quite the character and she will be greatly missed by both family and friends. Regards Jean x

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Jean and David would like to wish all our walking friends a Merry Christmas. Let's hope 2021 will be a healthier and happier year. We look forward to seeing you all when we can return to our walking.xx

Bamford to Castleton

Sunday 1st March 2020 - Bamford to Castleton Walk Leader - David Torrington Distance - 6.75 miles Terrain - undulating, mainly across fields, clear paths and quiet road Weather - bright, windy and chilly Walkers - 41 Non Walkers - 4 New walkers, Christine and Jane welcomed to the group. Starting from Bamford, today’s walk took

Rufford Park Circular

Walk Leader - Dave Tyson Distance - 8.5 miles Terrain - predominantly flat on bridleways, farm tracks, deciduous woodland Weather - early drizzle, giving way to a bright, sunny afternoon New walkers, Sarah, Lorraine, Paula & Gordon we’re welcomed to the group. With no non-walkers today, 45 walkers began today’s romp around Robin Hood

Middleton by Youlgrave

Sunday 5th January 2020 - Middleton by Youlgrave - 6 miles Following the excesses of Christmas the first walk of the new year saw 36 walkers blow away the cobwebs enjoying a lovely walk in the Youlgrave area. Five non walkers were dropped in Bakewell. Jean, our club organiser, welcomed new walker Debbie -

Christmas Walk 2019

Sunday 3rd December - Christmas Walk - Foxhouse to Hathersage The annual Christmas walk from Foxhouse to Hathersage marked the end of another successful year for the Weekend Wanderers.  A fine, bright morning provided perfect weather to enjoy spectacular views across the Hope valley on a shorter than usual walk, led by a David

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