We are a friendly independent walking group founded in 1976. Our walks are led by our members, are quite gentle and are usually around 4 miles of Herefordshire's countryside. Walks take place every other Thursday starting at 10.30, almost always starting and ending at a pub where those of us who wish to are able to pre-order lunch to be enjoyed after the walk. There is also an annual lunch. Amblers and their guests walk at their own risk but we do have public liability insurance. Dogs are not permitted on our walks. We have a personal data privacy policy and ask new members to agree to this. Quarterly programmes are sent out by email (or post for members who do not use email) giving details of the planned walks. An annual subscription of £4 per person covers our costs.

 
17th April: Around Marden. Leaders Rob and Helen.
Meet at Marden Shop (post code HR1 3EW) Take A49 north, at Wellington turn right - or from Aylestone roundabout take minor road to Sutton St. Nicholas, at Cross Keys Inn turn left for Marden. Please note: car share where possible - park on roadside adjacent to shop. A 4.5 mile walk with one moderate gradient, several good stiles, some road walking. Good views over ancient pastureland, visiting Marden Church with interesting walk alongside River Lugg. Meals available at Farmer John’s cafe (within shop) - order meals on the day.

1st May: The Malverns. Leaders Roger and Judy.
A walk around North Hill on the Malverns which is free of stiles, mostly on paths or track and only a couple of short, steep inclines, with time to rest and admire the spectacular views in every direction. About 4.5 miles. Meet and park in Harcourt Road, Malvern. There is very limited parking so please car share where possible. From Ledbury, take the A449 towards Malvern. In about 4 miles at British Camp, where you will see the Malvern Hills Hotel opposite and a car park on your right, turn left onto the B4232 towards West Malvern. In 2.5 miles or so, you will come to Wyche Cutting crossroads, where you continue along the B4232 for 1.5 miles to Harcourt Road, a very sharp left turn. Roger and Judy will be there to advise re parking. The walk will start from the top of Harcourt Road at 10.30. Lunch at the Trumpet Inn (on the Hereford-Ledbury Road) HR8 2RA. Please could anyone who is staying for lunch let Judy know their menu choice by April 25th, by email or phone/text. (Email address is judeartist@icloud.com). The menu is being sent with this programme.

15th May: Ross-on-Wye. Leaders Margaret and Eddie.
The walk will start from the White Lion, however parking is very limited, so suggest we all use the large Wilton Road car park HR9 5JA, which is just 200 yards past the pub, and the charge is £1 all day. Margaret will be at the car park to meet you, Eddie will be on the riverside terrace of the White Lion, where the walk will start. The pub does not open until noon, however, facilities will be made available for us. This is an easy 3.5 mile riverside and town walk, following the footsteps of John Kyrle the famous Man of Ross. No stiles but two short flights of steps. The White Lion would like our menu choices beforehand, information to follow.

29th May: To Breinton Springs. Leaders Dee and Dave.
A 4.5 mile walk starting at The Bay Horse (HR4 0SD). Route via woods, fields, along the River Wye taking in Breinton Springs and Warham House. No stiles. 2 slight inclines, 1 steep descent.  Food available at Bay Horse, details to follow.

12th June: Mordiford. Leader Gareth.
Meet at the Moon Inn, Mordiford HR1 4LW. Park in overflow car park on right at top of car park. NO STILES!!! 4 mile easy fairly flat walk over Hampton Water Meadows, 1000 years old, never ploughed. 20 minutes on road with no pavement, single file.  Good views of electricity pylons and Hay Bluff, passing Dovecote.

26th June: Eastnor. Leader John.
Meet at the Woodshed car park (free parking) in Eastnor (HR8 1RA). Walk approximately 3 miles with gentle climbs. There are no stiles. The path up to the Eastnor obelisk is steep, but walkers are welcome to omit this and follow the circular path back to Woodshed (hot drinks and snacks available). Lunch at the Trumpet Inn or the Full Pitcher - details to follow.

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