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
November 2025
2nd Sun Walk: Enjoy autumn leaves and colours with  17K circuit from Cranbourne Chase touching on King Alfred’s Tower Aileen B
9th Sun Walk: Box, Wiltshire. Explore the hills around the Bybrook valley. Elaine S
16th Sun Walk: Details TBC Ruth M
23rd Sun Walk: Expect a stout walk north of Bath John P
30th Sun Walk: Details TBC Howard G
December 2025
4th Thurs Social: enjoy the colourful lights at Westonbirt Arboretum in the evening Caroline S
7th Sun
Walk: Wellow & Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
c. 10 miles, 400m ascent
David S
14th Sun Walk: Venue TBC Ruth M
21st Sun
28th Sun Walk: Trellech and Cleddon area Kate P
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: Venue TBC John P
18th Sun
24/26 Jan – 2nd Feb Sat – Sat Hiking in Madeira Aileen B
25th Sun
February 2026
1st Sun
8th Sun
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

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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