Walks & Events Programme:

  1. Sunday walks are usually about 10 miles, unless stated otherwise
  2. Hill walks involve 500m – 1,000m of ascent, may include rough ground and require appropriate clothing
  3. Evening walks are usually followed by pub, including meal option. Summer: 2 hour walk; winter: 90 minute walk – bring torch!
  4. 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
January 2026
4th Sun South Gloucestershire local villages from Paul’s house followed by fireside birthday cake & tea”. 9/10 miles with very little climbing – this is more about the cake! Paul C
11th Sun Walk: Forest of Dean, Coleford and beyond, 17km John P
18th Sun Walk: Wales! the nearby Llanthony area. Sue M
24/26 Jan – 2nd Feb Sat – Sat Hiking in Madeira Aileen B
February 2026
1st Sun Walk: Clydach Gorge nr Abergavenny. Enjoy a walk led by a local Francesca
8th Sun Walk: venue TBC Louise R
13th – 15th Fri – Sun Annual Dinner, Brecon Beacons. Talybont on Usk Paul C
22nd Sun Walk: Venue TBC Nicola/Patrick
Forthcoming 2026
15 – 22 May 2026 Fri – Fri Annual Holiday, Northumberland Sally C
8 – 12 July Weds Camping Meet, Dolgellau, Mid Wales Kay R

The Countryside Code must be followed.

Cancellation:   Very occasionally events can be cancelled due to low numbers, weather or illness. Organiser to confer with Programme Secretary or Chair before emailing the group to cancel.

Transport: Lift sharing encouraged.

ICE contact: Your ‘in case of emergency’ contact. Please keep this up to date in your mobile phone and ideally a second accessible location e.g. car glove box, jacket pocket and so on.

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