This walking group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Some walks now meet at 10.00a.m. depending upon the area the walk is in. Walk details appear in the monthly newsletter and on the board at the monthly meeting.
New group contact details! Walk co-ordinators: Maureen and Heather. New admin contacts: Susan on 01773765484 / 07866 604450 or Angela on 01773 786896
The 5-mile walking group is now full and we will be starting a waiting list.
This group was among the first to be formed. Around twenty members have turned out to walk each month. A different walk is organised each time, members of the group have the opportunity to plan a route or just turn up to enjoy the walk.
Since the Eastwood U3A started in 2014 our 5 mile walkers have never missed the first Tuesday of the month walk. The friendly group walk in rain, shine, and even snow. We normally meet at Morrisons’ car park and car share, while some of our walkers go directly to the start of the walk
The 5 mile easy/moderate circular walk is often organised by the walkers. In the winter months we try to choose walks on firmer paths
In our program this year have covered: Straws Bridge, West Hallam-Linby- Gallows Inn, Ilkeston- Eastwood, part of Pentrich Revolution walk and D.H. Lawrence Blue Line Trail- Bluebell Walk, Swingate-Greasley, Nuthall- Hucknall-Bestwood Country Park
A big thanks to the entire group for being so supportive. Roger
The walk started with a slight detour as there were cows and calves in the field. This meant 3 stiles to contend with, a daunting prospect for those with knees of a certain vintage, but we did it! We enjoyed the views of Eastwood from the fields and loved the birdsong. All was going well until the cows in one field decided to cross the path we were on. Cows, calves, bullocks and bulls! We had a drinks break hoping they would all move , but they did not. There was a bit of a stand off between Ivan and a calf, but thankfully we eventually all made it through.
Maureen Ward