General Details for 2026 Friday walks
Start time for walks: 10am (unless otherwise stated) at the start venue. May change if the weather is predicted hot.
Walk dates: Could change due to unsuitable weather, work commitments etc. Revised dates will be notified.
Refreshments: Please bring a drink and an energy snack along for ALL walks.
Clothing: Please wear suitable walking shoes or boots and dress for the weather.
Equipment: Walking poles might be useful for the “hills” and where the ground is uneven or muddy.
Terrain: Please plan for muddy sections on any of this year’s walks after heavy rainfall.
Walk Speed and Leadership: Walks follow simple routes to allow for the range of walking speeds. The walk leader will give some simple advice at the start of the walk to ensure the group does not get separated.
Pre-registration for walks : The walk leader will send an email out about a week before the walk with the final details of the walk and requesting confirmation of walkers attendance.
Travel to walk start point: Please make your own arrangements for getting to the walk start point, however if anyone needs a lift, the walk leader can help organise this. Walkers are encouraged to lift-share where possible.
Note: Brief outline of walks below. More details will follow by the end of March once routes have been tested for suitability for the group.
10th April
Rampton to Northstowe Lakes (4 miles). A warm up for the rest of the walks, walking on hard surfaces.
22nd May
PROVISIONAL : Coton Countryside Reserve (4 miles). This is a figure of 8 walk, so anyone wanting a shorter walk can do so.
26th June
PROVISIONAL: Burrough Green (4 miles). A walk south of Newmarket.
10th July
Little Thetford (5 miles). A 3 mile alternative is possible.
7th August
The Cam in Cambridge (4 miles approx). A repeat of last year's linear walk using the bus to get to the start point on Castle Hill and walking towards Chesterton, or we could go in the other direction towards Trumpington. Decision of direction to be made at the start of the walk.
4th September
PROVISIONAL Hardwick to Toft (4.5 miles). A shorter route of about 3 miles is possible.
9th October
PROVISIONAL Caxton (4.5 miles). A shorter route of about 3.2 miles is possible.