Walks & Events Programme

  • Sunday walks are usually about 10-12 miles, unless stated otherwise
  • Hill walks involve 500m – 1,000m of ascent, may include rough ground and require appropriate clothing
  • Evening walks are usually followed by pub, including meal option. Summer: 2 hour walk; winter: 90 minute walk – bring torch!
  • Mid-week walks are organised on an ad hoc basis and notified to members by email.

Safety: An EGONS event is like a group of friends going out together. The organiser will co-ordinate the event and roughly plan the route. Each person is responsible for his or her own safety at all times. See  our Health and Safety guidelines.

Sometimes there may be a risk of serious injury. If you join in you take the risk upon yourself, so you should assess whether the activity is suitable for you, wear appropriate clothing, and preferably carry a map & compass.   Organisers: consider whether you need EGONS equipment. Cyclists are responsible for safe and legal riding and in choosing whether to wear a helmet and hi-viz clothing.

Date Day Activity Organiser
May 2019
5 Sun Walk – Dartmoor Maria
7 Tues Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 4: Llanfoist to Usk, 25km John P
9 Thurs Evening walk – Old Crown, Kelston Caroline S
11 Sat Bike ride – 40 miles, details tba Julia J
12 Sun Walk – Trellech, Monmouthshire, 10 miles Malcolm C
18-25 Sat-Sat Ireland, Mourne Mountains area Ginny B
26 Sun Walk – east of Wells Nigel V
30 Thurs Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 5: Usk to Chepstow, 23km John P
June 2019
2 Sun Walk – starting at Cold Ashton, approx 7.5 miles John P
4 Tues Gustav Holst walk, Cranham – Wyck Rissington, stage 1, 10 miles Nigel V
6 Thurs Evening walk – The Swan, Tytherington, South Glos Nicola
8 Sat Canal boat trip, Bradford on Avon Caroline S
11 Tues Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 6: Chepstow to Shirehampton, 23km John P
14 – 16 Fri – Sun Camping weekend, Bee Sands, Kingsbridge, Devon Kay & Aileen
18 Tues Gustav Holst walk, Cranham – Wyck Rissington, stage 2 Nigel V
23 Sun Walk – south of Marshfield, 10 miles Nigel V
26 Wed Evening walk – Wick to Doynton, followed by meal at the Rose & Crown Jane
28 Fri Evening social – The Tempest at The Courts, Holt Elaine
29 Sat Walk – Edington, including the White Horse, 14 miles Yvonne G
 July 2019
2 Tues Gustav Holst walk, Cranham – Wyck Rissington, stage 3 Nigel V
4 Thurs Evening walk – The Chequers, Hanham Mill Caroline S
6 Sat Bike ride – starting in Bath, about 30 miles Penny J
9 Tues Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 7: Shirehampton to Chew Valley Lake, 25km John P
10 Wed Evening walk – Somerset Coal Canal, from South Stoke / Midford, followed by meal at The Packhorse, 4 miles Aileen
14 Sun Walk – Bishops Canning, Wiltshire, 12 miles Malcolm
17 Wed Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 8: Chew Valley Lake to Westbury sub Mendip, 21km John P
20 Sat Walk – Abbot’s Leigh & Leigh Woods, with link into Bristol Harbour Festival Kate
26 Sun “Pretty villages” walk – Castle Combe, 12 miles Nigel V
30 Tues Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 9: Westbury sub Mendip to Chedzoy, 27km John P
August 2019
4 Sun Walk – Forest of Dean / Wye Valley Tricia D-K
7 Wed Evening walk – somewhere betwixt Bristol & Bath, tba Ginny
11 Sun Walk – Mells, 11 miles Nigel V
9 – 15 Fri – Thurs Nidderdale Way, based at Pateley Bridge, camping or B&B Caroline S
18 Sun Walk – Marshfield, 12 miles Julia J
21 Wed Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 10: Chedzoy to Fyne Court, 22km John P
22 Thurs Evening walk – North Bath Malcolm C
25 Sun Bike ride, approx 60 miles – location tba Julia J
28 Wed Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 11: Fyne Court to Williton, 24km John P
30 Fri Evening walk – Bradford on Avon Yvonne G
Forthcoming 2019
12 September Thurs Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stage 12: Williton to Weddon Cross, 20km John P
24 & 25 September Tues & Wed Brecon to Lynton long distance walk, Stages 13 & 14: Weddon Cross to Exford, 13km, and Exford to Lynmouth, 26km, with overnight stay John P
11-13 October Fri – Sun YHA weekend, All Stretton, Shropshire Tricia D-K

Cancellation: Though you may just turn up, please tell the leader you are coming in good time – very occasionally events can be cancelled due to low numbers, weather or illness. Leader to confer with Programme Secretary or Chair before emailing the group to cancel.

Transport: It is usually possible to lift share.

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