A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Footpath Associations
Site includes 'a short history of the Society, brief descriptions of walks to try, a list of guidebooks and maps for local walks and some links to other related web-sites'.
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'Founded in 1913 we have a current membership of more than fifty.'
'We liaise with local planning and highways authorities and monitor proposals affecting public footpaths and bridleways. Vigilance has fast become the order of the day since our countryside is unde ...
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'We have published several booklets recommending walks on circular and linear routes, and are currently working on a project to produce more of these walks in a widening circle of up to an 8-mile radius around town. We also publish monthly walks on our website.'
'Starting in 2006 the group has organised walks on the first Sunday of each month during the summer (April to October inclusive) and winter walks in December and February.'
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'Formed in 2004 with the encouragement of the Parish Council Committee to promote the enjoyment of the Public Rights of Way in the Parish and to monitor their maintenance. There are 37 Rights of Way in the Parish totalling over 21 miles ... In 2007, using a grant from the Parish Paths Partnership and a donation from Glaxo Smith Kline, the Paths Group produced a map leaflet showing the public rights of way in the parish and four suggested walks.'
'Our walks often take place on the second Sunday of the Month. All walks are free, some need money for transport or fares and we put details on the list. Bring your own picnics. Membership is not n ...
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'With the incorporation of the Watford Fieldpath Association, the BADFA area greatly increased. It now is roughly bounded by Borehamwood, Harrow, Rickmansworth, Chenies, Chesham, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Radlett; but focuses mainly on Bushey, Aldenham, Watford, and Watford Rural "parishes".'
'As part of its extended role the Society organises monthly walks both within and outside Calstock Parish. Many of the walks have a general interest or historic content and are considered to be wit ...
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'Calstock Parish stretches from Gunnislake in the east to the bounds of Kit Hill. There are 40 Public Rights of Way identified by standards set by Cornwall Council who classify county paths as Gold, Silver and Bronze. It is significant that all parish paths are Gold with only one classified as Silver. Many of the paths are rich in industrial heritage, provide magnificent views of countryside and the Tamar with links to woodland and quiet lanes and roads.'
'Over the last 20+ years we have been successful in developing over 300 miles of footpath routes into 50 circular walks starting from the Town Centre and, more recently, from other local centres. I ...
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'Formed in 1990. The Association was a founding member (1993) of Shropshire’s Parish Paths Partnerships (P3) programme - now one of a large number of volunteer groups that provide a vital contribution to the maintenance of public rights of way for County Council on a voluntary basis.'
'Aims to maintain and repair Rights of Way and permissive paths in the Upper Calder and Ryburn valleys and to report to the local council on the condition of the Rights of Way network.'
'The guide contains a map showing all of the footpaths in Dedham (and some of the key paths in neighbouring parishes), and also features a number of "recommended walks" of varying lengths, which it ...
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'This guide is designed to allow visitors and residents to enjoy the large number of footpaths that exist in and around the historic village of Dedham, in north-east Essex. Many of the views that you will see have been immortalised in the pictures of John Constable RA, who lived in the neighbouring village of East Bergholt, and attended school in Dedham ... '
Dedham Parish Council
'Formed in 1989 to save and improve local paths. We now have 140 members and run a series of regular, all year round, guided walks ... Walk Writers 'We are looking to build up a list of wa ...
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Paths For All Community Path Group of The Year 2015 ! 'The successful Earlston Paths Group was formed in 2005 with a broad aim to develop & maintain a sustainable and accessible path network around the Earlston and Redpath areas. We also care for and maintain paths that we've created all year round ...'
'Come and see if you enjoy walking with us on one of our regular walks. Sunday morning walks start at 10.00 am and walk a roughly circular route of 5 or 6 miles, normally finishing by 1.00 pm. Even ...
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'An independent walking and campaigning group with a membership of 300+ households, mostly living in East Hertfordshire.'
'Formed as a Findern Parish Council Working party in 1998, initially with four members. Since those early days, we have grown to a Group of about twelve members, some of whom are Parish Co ...
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'A good number of paths have been established and free leaflets have been produced to guide both local residents and visitors to the area. These can be picked up at various locations around the tow ...
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'Dedicated to establishing a network of walks in and around Forres. Few Scottish towns can boast the same kind of beauty and history that surrounds this Royal Burgh. In order to enjoy all that is on offer, the Trust has developed a number of walks around the town. Choose to look at the many historic artefacts still on show, marvel at the glorious floral displays or simply stroll around and get a feel for this beautiful town.'
'Some examples of the Group's work are the smart oak finger-posts around the village and the Millennium Project to improve the path from MIll Lane to Swanwick Hall Farm. The Group has produced a co ...
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'An informal group of volunteers who work in co-operation with Goostrey Parish Council and Cheshire County Council Public Rights of Way Unit to maintain and improve rural footpaths around the village, making them more enjoyable and accessible to all, and to encourage the use of these footpaths ...'
'We meet at 10.00 am on every second Saturday of the month at the Village Green, all are welcome.'
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'An informal group who meet once a month to walk the local footpaths. The walks vary in length but usually last about two hours. We have footpaths on all sides of the village and different routes are chosen from month to month to give as much variety as possible. This is a good way to get to know your local countryside without having to be super-fit.'
'Our main aim is to clear and waymark a hundred plus rights of way - footpaths and bridleways in Kenilworth and the surrounding parishes, to make sure that all the paths in our latest booklet Kenilworth and Beyond are always open, accessible and clearly marked. This involves building stiles, gates and bridges, path clearance and waymarking with blue and yellow arrows. In addition we hold two social events each year in August and December.'
'Regular use of the footpaths by quite sizable groups is probably as important as the more direct clearance work in keeping the paths open. The group has about 195 members and is a very sociable an ...
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'We are a friendly walking group that arranges a regular programme of walks, social events, coach outings, and holidays for members. We also maintain rights of way in the area, provide courses for members on map reading and becoming walk leaders. We have produced books of walks in our local region.'
Adopted Walks 'The Society has, over the years, accumulated some 60 favourite walks; each one being adopted by a member who "looks after" the walk, using it regularly to ensure it remains ...
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'Welcome to the home of dedicated Malvern Hills District walkers, who enjoy everything to do with walking over, around, and across the Malvern Hills and surrounding countryside and bordering Counties ... '
'The Manx Footpaths Conservation Group was established in 1991 as an independent group, following the winding up of the Manx Conservation Council, which had been formed in 1970 as ...
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Have published four books of walks in conjunction with Lily Publications: 'Each book contains various walks with corresponding maps and map references, directions and photographs pertaining to each individual walk. The books are designed specifically to fit inside a map case, which can be worn whilst walking. The route of each walk is superimposed onto these maps, therefore making it easier to follow the written text'.
'The walks are all in Kent with many being close to or in the Medway Towns. The Sunday walks commence at 10:00 am and are between 5 and 7 miles so we normally end up at a nice country pub by about ...
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'We are a walking group based in the Medway Towns. Our current membership is around 150 although it is unusual to have more than 40 members on a walk. We walk mainly on Sunday mornings with some longer Saturday walks and in summer occasional evening walks. We walk all year.'
'... The location was known locally as “Scratch Arse Corner”. The origin of the name is lost, however the name lives on in the Group's annals.'
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'A very active organisation. There is a regular walks programme both within the parish of Meopham and further afield. Walks are held on Sundays and mid week throughout the year, with evening walks during the summer months ... The Group has now been in existence for 50 years and has over 250 members. It was formed out of adversity in 1962 when our Founder and President Mrs. Pat Wilson found a footpath, close to her home at Harvel, was closed by a major obstruction ...'
'The Society organises regular walks in Cheshire covering the footpaths in our area ... '
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'The Society was founded in 1961 to associate all those who are interested in keeping open and well-marked the public rights of way in Cheshire. Our area of operation covers the majority of the county and is bounded by Runcorn, Warrington South of the Mersey, Lymm, the M6 motorway, Crewe, Audlem, Malpas and Chester.'
Why set up? 'Social/economic: Idealism of the sixties. The (then) fuel crisis and doom-laden predictions. Morpeth opening up as a commuter town with an increasing number of incomers keen t ...
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'If you would like to join us on a walk to experience what it is all about, have a look at the Walking Programme and choose from one of the many walks you would like to accompany us on ... A maximum of 2 walks can be taken as a guest and full membership would be expected thereafter ... After the walk, you will undoubtedly have had a marvellous time, and will want to join the Society ... The Society celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2014!'
'Formed way back in 1933 at a public meeting at Nottingham University College, Shakespeare Street, the Society was first called "The Nottinghamshire Footpaths Association". Adopting its present tit ...
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'Our main activity now ... is taking part in a programme of medium-length walks, mainly around Nottinghamshire, on every other Tuesday throughout the year. During the summer months we also do some shorter walks, also on Tuesdays'
'Typically ranging in distance from three to twelve miles, and gentle to moderate in pace (approximately 2-2.5 miles per hour) these walks are a delightful way to share with others an enjoyment of ...
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'Perhaps the best known activity of the Oxford Fieldpaths Society is the organisation of a programme of walks ... Formed in 1926, the Oxford Fieldpaths Society (OFS) is one of the UK's oldest walking groups. The society was formed to protect the footpaths, bridlepaths and commons in the neighbourhood of Oxford, ensuring that they do not fall out of use and be forgotten.'
'Has been active for well over 100 years, promoting the interests of public footpath users in the North Midlands and North West of England. We monitor, protect, and improve the footpath network for ...
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'The Society's area is made up of thirteen parishes and covers about 160 square kilometres of greatly varied countryside ranging from quiet water meadows to high wind-blown common, from the edge of ...
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'Newcomers to the area, prospective new members and visitors are very welcome to join us for walks in these delightfully varied parts of Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. Our walks normally take place in an area of wonderfully contrasting scenery , from the New Forest to the rolling chalk downlands and coastline of Dorset and the rural landscapes of southern Wiltshire.'
'All are invited to join the monthly walks that range from 4 – 6 miles in length and last from 2½ – 3 hours. They are held on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month throughout the year and all walks start ...
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'This informal Group is supported by Ruddington Parish Council. Its general remit is to regularly walk footpaths in and around the Parish – and slightly further afield.'
'... On Thursdays we usually provide 2 walks, one walk of between 4 and 5.5 miles and a longer walk of up to 7 miles. Our Sunday walks are longer, usually between 9 and 12 miles and we have a break ...
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'We are a friendly group of people who enjoy exploring the beautiful countryside surrounding us, led by our own members over their favourite walks ...'
'St Dogmaels (Welsh: Llandudoch) is a village in North Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the estuary of the River Teifi. It was the winner of the Wales Calor Village of the year in 2006. The village contain ...
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'The Swale district includes some outstandingly beautiful areas that remain relatively unknown. If, while driving along a quiet country road or sitting in traffic, you have ever noticed a footpath ...
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'Walking group based in North East Kent with a membership of around 200, many of whom live in and around the town of Sittingbourne.'
'Formed in April 1996, Valeways is a unique voluntary environmental organisation which supports a diverse range of volunteers to re-open and promote the Vale of Glamorgan's glorious countr ...
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Walking in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales: 'Valeways is a volunteer based project for the maintenance, protection, preservation and promotion of public rights of way in the Vale of Glamorgan.'
'The walks are usually about 4 miles in length and are suitable for all ages. Family groups are particularly welcome.'
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'The Society leads monthly walks around the parish, and nearby, to enable people to become familiar with the local paths and to give an opportunity for a sociable occasion for those who enjoy a walk.'
'The Walks List is issued twice each year and includes notices for evening meetings, the annual lunch and AGM agenda. Walks normally take between 3 and 5 hours, including a break for a self-catered ...
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The Society 'came into being over 60 years ago. At present there are some 350 members spread around western Cornwall and further afield. The objects of the WCFPS are to preserve public footpaths and bridleways, which is done mainly by ensuring they are walked regularly. The original membership lived and walked in West Penwith but now the membership walks throughout western Cornwall and occasionally elsewhere'.
'Our daytime rambles are approximately 5 miles and easy/moderate rating. If you would like to ramble around the countryside of West Lancashire, meet new people or just enjoy the beautiful scenery, ...
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'Founded over 30 years ago with the objectives to enjoy rambles, defend the public footpaths in West Lancashire and to extend the local footpath network. To help ensure all footpaths in West Lancashire are walked regularly, walks are arranged twice monthly, in the winter, and more frequently in the summer ... '
'... regular inspections ... cutting back and clearing undergrowth ... securing removal of obstructions ... assisting with signing and way marking ... influencing official policy ... advising on re ...
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'The Society was formed in 1888 and works to preserve our footpath and open space heritage by ...'
'Over the last 20 years we have produced local walking leaflets, conducted works to the path around Wolsingham village (now known as the Family Walk) to make it fully wheelchair and pushchair acces ...
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'Founded in 1993 under the Parish Path Partnership to look after and promote the 140 miles of designated footpaths in the Wolsingham Parish.'
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