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Beckwithshaw and Harrogate Walk

Sunday 1st March 2026 The weather forecast was looking good for today’s walk, and so it turned out. The day didn’t start well for Sandy and me. I went out to find that the car had a flat tyre, and vehicles don’t come with spare wheels these days. I tried the canister that they

A Dirty Weekend

Sunday 1st February 2026 - A Dirty Weekend The walk started from home, heading through Holmbrook Valley Park and on into Cutthorpe village. While we were there, Wendy suggested we cut through the wood as it would make the route a bit more interesting. She was right, although none of us realised quite how interesting

York

Sunday 4th January 2026 - York Today's walk started on a cold frosty morning at McArthurGlen shopping outlet on the outskirts of York. 17 walkers  and 14 non-walkers, whom had an enjoyable day  in York. Jean again, told everyone the importance of booking for the next walk because places are very limited with the

Hathersage Area & Xmas Lunch

Sunday 7th December 2025 - Hathersage Area & Xmas Lunch Eleven hardy walkers hopped off t’bus at Fox House to set off on our Christmas walk from t’Longshaw Estate, headin’ down Padley Gorge towards Hathersage. It were fair wet and muddy underfoot, so we ’ad to watch where we were puttin’ us feet, but

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

Buxton

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

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

Castleton Circular

Sunday 2nd March 2025 - Castleton Circular Arriving at Castleton on a bright but chilly morning, 24 ramblers got ready for a nine-mile stroll around some beautiful countryside. Five of our party decided they would rather shop and enjoy some coffee, so the remaining 19 set off towards a disused old mine. This gentle climb

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

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