Whitwick & District U3A

Whitwick & District U3A - 5 milers

(Previously called Short Walks Group)

If you look at our title quickly, it looks like 'Smilers', which I assure you we are, so do come and join us and we promise to put a smile on your face!

We are a friendly group who go for a leisurely local walk of up to 5 miles. There is plenty of time to stop and admire the view or take a look at something of interest. There is an opportunity for revival after the walk with a lunch stop at a nearby pub or cafe, but this is optional. We try to share transport whenever possible. We regret that we are unable to allow dogs to come along on these walks.

Why not join us on our next walk and give it a try?

You may also be interested in a programme called SWANS - short walks and no stiles. This is an easy walk of 2 to 3 miles taken at a leisurely pace. It is mainly on pathways and tracks with no muddy fields, or stiles or hills to climb. The walk will be followed by refreshments at a nearby cafe when possible.

There is also the Strollers group, doing 3 to 4 miles walks taking approximately 2 hours.

Venue

Various

Timing

Monthly, normally first Tues of month

Calendar

2019

There will be no walk on the first Tuesday in January as this will be a Bank Holiday. However, subject to sufficient interest, Ann will lead a walk on Tue Jan 8th . An easy route around Calke Abbey Park mainly on the new tramway trail to avoid mud! This route can easily be cut short if the weather is inclement. A lunch will be arranged for those that want. Full details will be sent to group members

Tue Feb 5th Led by Phil; setting off at 10am will be leading a 5.3 mile route from Thornton. The route goes past the reservoir and joins the Leicestershire Round footpath and over towards Markfield, the return journey coming back via the reservoir dam. There are 3 stiles on the walk. Optional lunch afterwards at the Bricklayers Arms in Thornton. Please let Ann know by Friday 1st if you plan to walk and lunch..

Tue Mar 5th John will be leading our walk setting off at 10am from the Queens Head in Heather. The 5.1 mile route (and only 1 stile!) will go along the side of Sence Valley Forest Park, through Kelham Wood, returning along the banks of the Sence and skirting the edge of the Diamond Jubilee Wood. Please let Ann know by Friday 1st if you plan to join us.

Tue Apr 2nd WALK CANCELLED, but lunch still going ahead. Lynda will be leading our walk from Packington setting off at 10am. We will join the National Forest way going into Normanton and then onto the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood and return to Packington. Approx 5 miles with 8 stiles. There will be an optional lunch afterwards at the Beeches in Ashby. Please let Ann know by the preceding Friday if you plan to walk and lunch.

Tue May 7th Our walk will be lead by Pearl from Woodhouse Eaves, setting off at 10am. The route will take us through Swithland Wood and Bradgate Park (where there is an option to climb Old John). There will be an optional lunch afterwards at The Copt Oak. Please let Ann know by Friday 3rd if you plan to walk and lunch. New walkers will be made very welcome.

Tue Jun 4th Led by Pete; a 5 mile route covering Markfield, Copt Oak and Ulverscroft area. The walk includes fields, woodland and a little road walking. It will be a little undulating but the good news is only 3 stiles! There will be an optional lunch afterwards at the Coach and Horses on the A511. Please let Ann know by Friday 31st May if you plan to walk or walk and lunch.

Tue Jul 2nd Led by Phryne; Thringstone.

Tue Aug 6th Led by Evelyn and Steve; tba.

Tue Sep 3rd Led by Jenny and Owen; tba.

Tue Oct 1st Led by Sue; tba.

Tue Nov 5th Led by Di; tba.

Tue Dec 3rd Led by Rose; tba.

Contact

Ann on

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Pictures

Below are some pictures from a recent walk.

Pictures from other walks are in the gallery.

5 Milers - March's Walk

A 5.1 mile walk from The Queen's Head in Heather, led by John, alongside Sence Valley Forest Park, through Kelham Wood, returning along the banks of the Sence and skirting the edge of the Diamond Jubillee Wood. Lunch was available at the pub afterwards. Here's some pictures taken on the way.