Walking Groups 1 and 2
There are two Walking Groups. Group 1 meets on the third Tuesday of each month, and Group 2 meets on the fourth Friday of the month. In both cases the walks start around 10am (although the timing may vary with the location).
The routes are usually circular and about 4 to 6 miles in length. Group members take it in turns to plan the route and lead the walk. We usually end at a suitable pub or restaurant for lunch. The starting point is announced in advance to group members. Members should share the travel arrangements where convenient.
Walkers are welcome to join either or both the groups.
A recent venture is to walk the Ridgeway in stages over a number of months. Look at the Group Notice below for details
During 2010 and 2011, the Thames Valley Network (TVN) of local U3A groups is running a Riverside Project, which includes both short and long walks along various stretches of the River Thames. Their planned short walks are included in the Group Notices below, so that any walkers in our U3A can take advantage of them. If you do wish to join one of their walks, please use the contact details to find out the arrangements.
Costs
Walkers pay for their own lunch at the pub.
Next Events
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Group 1 - circular route from Aston |
17 Jan 2012 | 1000 for 1015hrs start | Meet at The Flowerpot pub, Ferry Lane, Aston, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DG |
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Group 2 - route tba |
27 Jan 2012 | tba | tba |
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Group 1 - route tba |
21 Feb 2012 | tba | tba |
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Group 2 - route tba |
24 Feb 2012 | tba | tba |
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Ridgeway stage 4 - Watlington - North Stoke |
Mar 2012 | tba | tba |
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Ridgeway stage 5 - East Isley |
Apr 2012 | tba | tba |
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Ridgeway stage 6 - East Isley - Letcombe Bassett |
May 2012 | tba | tba |
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Ridgeway stage 7 - Letcombe Bassett - Hinton Parva |
Jun 2012 | tba | tba |
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Ridgeway stage 8 - Hinton Parva - Ogbourne St George |
Jul 2012 | tba | tba |
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Ridgeway stage 9 - Ogbourne St George -West Kennet |
Aug 2012 | tba | tba |
Group Notice
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Group 1 - 17 January 2012 - from Aston Tony Walker is leading our next expedition. The walk will be less than 5 miles, starting at 10.15am from The Flowerpot at Aston , across country to Henley , and back along the river via Remenham. The Pub will not be open at the start so people should be warned that no loos will be available beforehand. Tony will try and arrange a coffee/ comfort break at Henley , at roughly the half way stage. To get to the pub (Grid Ref. SU 784842) - coming from Haddenham direction you should drive through Henley and take the A4130 over the bridge towards Maidenhead. The road then rises up the hill (Remenham Hill) and at the top there is a turn off to the left to Aston. (There may/may not be a sign for the Flower Pot visible from the Henley side at the turn). This minor road goes down to the river and the pub is on the LHS at the bottom. There is ample parking for walkers at the pub but the pub asks that we all park at right angles to the wall at the rear of the car park. It would help if people could let Tony know if you intend to come,so he can book a table for us at the pub and arrange a suitable place for the coffee stop. His e- mail address is:- acwalker26@yahoo.co.uk |
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Walking the Ridgeway - remaining stages The remainder of the Ridgeway will be walked in 2012 in the following stages:
Apart from the last stage (which is 8 miles) the stages are 10 miles. Motts have quoted for each journey and, subject to our numbers holding up, the cost per journey only increases by approximately £1 (ie a max of £18 for stage 9). I've checked the dates and sticking to the first Tuesday of the month causes a few problems. April 3rd is the week before Easter and June 5th is the Queen's Diamond Jubilee holiday. I've looked at the dates of other events in our U3A and the third Wednesday avoids other group activities. Please let me know as soon as possible your preferences for first Tuesday or third Wednesday, so that I can book the coach. Carol Mason mason.carol16@gmail.com 01844 292236. |
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Please let the leader of the walk know at least 4 days in advance if you are coming, and whether you wish to stay for lunch, so that he/she can confirm numbers with the pub.
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Walking in England A link to a website giving details of thousands of free walks for downloading has also been added to the Useful Links page
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Joining the Group
If you wish to join us, please contact:
Group 1: Ingrid Holmes on 01844 291331 or rayd@anchend12.fsnet.co.uk , or
Mary White on 01844 291677 or mwhite@ruddslane.fsnet.co.uk
Group 2: Carol Mason on 01844 292236 or mason.carol16@googlemail.com
