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Barnsley & District

Group Category: Walking

  • Bird Watching

    We, Birdwatchers have the second Monday in the month as our regular set date. Plus always assemble at venues in the Barnsley area at 9.30am unless I change this meeting time.  I also do offer extra dates, especially in the winter.  This is to make up for Mondays when I cancel because of bad weather.  This January Read more

  • Sunday Strollers

    As the name implies this group is dedicated to strolling on Sundays.All of our walks are short - usually not more than an hour long - perfect for a little gentle exercise before lunch. We like to walk on fairly flat ground, so those who struggle with more difficult walking should feel quite at home Read more

  • Thursday Walkers

    Thursday Walkers The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month, usually at 10.00am. The walk leader will have walked the route in advance, noting any historical or environmental matters of interest. Walks are of approximately 5.5 miles. During summer months longer walks of up to 8 miles are arranged, for which Read more

  • Thursdays Challenging Walks

    We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Our walks are challenging in terms of distance and terrain, a very good level of fitness is needed. Read more

  • Thursdays Longer Walks

    We meet on the 4th Thursday of the month, walks are usually 8 to 9 miles long. THURSDAYS LONGER WALKS                            CO-ORDINATOR : BRIAN SMYTH                                                                                                                                                  Date Leader Walking Area   Meeting Place   Miles 27th March Brian S Anglers Country Park & Notton   Total Ascent – 475 ft. O/S – anglers notton b march 25 Read more

  • Tuesday Walkers

    Tuesday Walkers This is a well-established and friendly group which has 2 vacancies at present. All walks meet at 9:45am for a 10am start and are between 4 to 6 miles in length. Most walks are completed by 1:00 pm unless previously stated. The walks vary in challenge  so please do check with the leader Read more

  • Wednesday Ramblers

    Wednesday Ramblers Please contact one of our coordinators if you are interested in joining the group. This group meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 9.45 for a 10 am start.  Walks are 4 to 5 miles long but may vary in severity.  The walk leader will give information as to number of stiles, severe inclines etc but Read more

  • Bus Pass Walkers

    Bus Pass Walkers This group will operate on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month and does moderate walks of around 4/5 miles along well defined footpaths, disused railways and canals etc over level countryside with the occasional slope and easy stile. Most of the walks are point to point using public transport. We Read more

  • Monday Walkers

    This group offers you a bright start to the week! Generally there are around twenty of us walking but there is no upper limit on numbers at present so we will be very happy to welcome you along. All walks meet at 9:45am for a 10am start on every Monday except on the day of Read more

  • Penistone Walking Group

    Normally walks are no more than 5 miles long, exploring moderate low level walks in the Penistone area. The walk leader will have walked the route before hand and as some will have stiles, slopes and inclines please check with the Group Coordinator or walk leader if these could cause a problem. Most walks meet Read more