Oldham 'Wednesday Walkers' Anniversary Walks
'The Wednesday Walkers were formed in April 1986. The circumstances regarding the formation are interesting and demonstrate how successful ventures often start from the most humble of beginnings. Newly retired Ida Ashworth decided she would like to join a walking group so she contacted the Oldham Community Centre, where she knew walking groups were based. She was informed that indeed walking groups were based there functioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays but both groups were full and not accepting new members. A suggestion was made that she leave a notice at the centre and form a new group to walk on Wednesdays. This she did and thus a small group ventured forth facing the unknown ...'
'To celebrate our twenty-fifth anniversary we published a book containing 25 of our favourite walks. We have now decided to publish these walks on our web site so they will be available for all to enjoy ... If you have enjoyed one or more of these walks why not show your appreciation by making a donation to Oldham Mountain Rescue ?'
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- Telford T50 50 Mile TrailCategory: Telford & WrekinDistance (miles): 50Created:
- *Hyndburn Borough CouncilCategory: HyndburnCreated:
- 6: Trails more than 400 MilesCategory: Directory of LONGER DISTANCE TRAILSCreated:
- 5: Trails from 201-400 MilesCategory: Directory of LONGER DISTANCE TRAILSCreated:
- 4: Trails from 101-200 MilesCategory: Directory of LONGER DISTANCE TRAILSCreated:
- 3: Trails from 51-100 MilesCategory: Directory of LONGER DISTANCE TRAILSCreated:
- 2: Trails from 26-50 MilesCategory: Directory of LONGER DISTANCE TRAILSCreated:
- 1: Trails from 11-25 MilesCategory: Directory of LONGER DISTANCE TRAILSCreated:
- *Hinchingbrooke Country ParkCategory: HuntingdonshireSize (acreage): 170Created:
- King Arthur WayCategory: West CornwallDistance (miles): 153Created:
- *Langholm - Walkers Are WelcomeCategory: DumfriesshireCreated:
- England Coast Path - Walney IslandCategory: Barrow-in-FurnessDistance (miles): 16Created:
- *Newborough National Nature Reserve and ForestCategory: AngleseySize (acreage): 1700Created:
- Cotton, Culture and Characters [Worktown Walks 1]Category: BoltonDistance (miles): 5Created:
- *Cornwall AONBCategory: CornwallCreated:
- Worcestershire Public Rights of WayCategory: WorcestershireCreated:
- *Discover CarlisleCategory: CarlisleCreated:
- *komootCategory: Maps and MappingCreated:
- *Ramblers - Ceredigion AreaCategory: CardiganshireCreated:
- *Visit Ards and North DownCategory: North Down & ArdsCreated:
- Loch Ness 360° TrailCategory: Inverness-shireDistance (miles): 80Created:
- *Explore West NorfolkCategory: King's Lynn & West NorfolkCreated:
- *West Berks RamblersCategory: West BerkshireCreated:
- *Kilsyth - Walkers Are WelcomeCategory: North LanarkshireCreated:
- *Newry, Mourne and Down District CouncilCategory: Newry, Mourne & DownCreated:
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