Cheltenham Rambling Club Highlights

Isle of Wight weekend  29 April - 3 May 22

After two years delay (due to COVID) a marvellous weekend in the Isle of Wight, with great coastal walking over the downs, but also plenty of spring time bird activity observed when walking inland as well.

Thank you David and Liz for organising.

Forthampton  - 2nd April 22

Fab walk, weather and scenery. Lower Loade Inn, lunchthime  drink in the sunshine along the river Severn. 

Thanks to leader Janet

Severn Springs - 12 January 22

Giants on Leckhampton Hill! Glorious sunny day and nice long shadows. (picture from Mary, walk lead by Lynne).

Cheltenham Racecourse - 31 December 2021

Thank you to Mary for leading a nice post-Christmas ramble from Cheltenham centre and around the racecourse. It was great to see such a large group - thirty in all - old and new faces. Thanks also to Mary and Dave for laying on the refreshments at Cheltenham GW Steam Railway Station. Happy New Year to all our ramblers!

Duntisbourne Rouse - 1 December 21

Duntisbourne Rouse coffee stop in sunshine. I think Michael was practicing his horse riding skills, sat astride the rather ‘wide’ wall stile onto the next public footpath. 23 out today.

Mary

Andoversford - 23 November 2021

Thanks to walk leader Anthony for a lovely Winter walk. 

Stroud - 23 October 2021

Scarecrow greetings on our Saturday walk through the Stroud valleys and villages. As expected with the Stroud area - a lot of ups-and-downs, with some nice views along the way.

Thanks for a very enjoyable autumn walk from Anne.

Andoversford - 8 September 2021

The first morning/pub lunch walk the Club has had for over 18 months.

Lynne

15 August 21

After the Cleeve Hill walk we were met at John’s house and garden with wine, soup, soda bread, scones, cakes and crumble and ice cream!!! Beating that will be very hard.

4 July 2021

Delightful walk around Salperton and Hazleton led by Mary. We dodged the showers and were rewarded with sightings of deer, hare, wildflowers (poppies - left), serenaded by skylarks and also views of kite and buzzard. - Sue

29 May 2021

Really enjoyed the latest MeetUp walk. Train to Stroud and David and Liz led a great walk around the edge of Stroud, surprisngly not too many ups and downs considering the area - which I was glad of, as I had not walked with the club for 18 months and needing to get fit again. Almost back to normal - Chris.

Tuesday 29 December 2020

The 'Walking groups for six' initiative has enabled the club to have limited group walks within government COVID regulations, such as this one at Bredon Hill (thanks to leader, Sue). This walk was just before the county moved to Tier 4 and the scheme has had to be suspended for the time being.

Walking blog

One of our members, Guy, has a blog covering some of his own favourite walks and walking experiences. He features an overview of walks such as The Ross Round, The Palladian Way and The Cape to Cape walk: Guy's rambling guide to walks in England, Scotland and Wales

Bad weather: Some walks may have to be cancelled because of difficult weather conditions. Our Walks Programme Secretary, Paul, is currently keeping members informed of any alterations to the programme.

It is always a good idea to check your e-mail before going on a walk in case of a cancellation or a last minute change in the walk detail.

News page essentials (links to documents)

Health and safety: Please be aware, that with rambling, as with many outdoor activities - there is a small health and safety risk. Please read the health and safety guidance, particularly if walking with the club for the first time.

CRC Privacy Policy: full details of our policy to protect members data is available to download - see News page.