Soar Valley

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Group Category: Walking

  • Strollers

    We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, at 11am. Our strolls are approximately 3 miles and last roughly one and half hours, with time to stop and talk about something of interest, take photos or have a short rest. The walks are planned and led by our members within about a 10 mile Read more

  • Walking 1

    Walks are on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 10am, with some ‘extras’ where there is a ‘five-week’ month. Details of each walk are issued to members ahead of time either by e-mail or the old-fashioned system involving pieces of paper and letterboxes. Lunch is taken at a pub. New members would be Read more

  • Walking 2

    We walk every 2nd & 4th Friday each month, at 10am, and the start point will vary depending on the area to be walked. Full details of each walk are emailed to members, at least two weeks before the walk date. Travel distances are generally within 10 miles from Sutton Bonington and our standard walks Read more

  • Walking 3

    The Walking 3 group walks on alternate Thursdays, with walks of up to 4.5 miles involving a minimum of hills and stiles, and ending with a pub lunch. For more information, please contact . To see our other walking groups, please return to the main Groups page and sort the groups "By category". Read more

  • Hill Walking

    We normally walk on the last Thursday in the month. Members take a packed lunch. Of our several active walking groups, the Hill Walking group probably undertakes the most strenuous walks, in the Peak District or similar areas with decent hills. Walks are usually at least 10 miles in length, depending on the terrain. Walks Read more

  • Derbyshire Dales Walking

    One of our several active walking groups, Derbyshire Dales Walking is ideal for members who would like to walk in the gentler hills and valleys of Derbyshire and nearby locations. We walk once per month, on the third Thursday, starting at a pub or cafe to which we return in time for lunch. We meet Read more