- Sunday walks are usually about 10 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 |
| December 2023 | |||
| 3rd | Sun | Walk: Abbots Leigh and Pill circular walk | Sally C |
| 9th | Sat | Social: Wander down to the Winter Open Studios event in the village atmosphere of Larkhall, Bath, BA1 6RY. Includes work by one of our own members. 10am till 5pm | – |
| 10th | Sun | Walk: the pretty South Bath area, followed by crumpets and cake, making a welcome return after the COVID years | Caroline S |
| 17th | Sun | Walk: Sand Bay, Kewstoke, north of Weston Super Mare, 10 miles. Coastal terrain | Jim W |
| 24th | Sun | Christmas Eve Walk: Bradford on Avon area, pub might be involved, plus tea after | Howard G |
| January 2024 | |||
| 1st | Mon – New Year’s Day | Walk: Blow the cobwebs away on a walk in the Dursley area, plus cake afterwards! | Anne R/Jan W |
| 7th | Sun | Walk: in Wales, the ever popular Dragon’s Back. Early start to secure parking, fingers crossed for a frosty day. | Elaine S |
| 14th | Sun | Walk: Venue TBC | Sue M |
| 21st | Sun | Cycle Ride: stand by for 35 – 40 miles, venue TBC | Jane H |
| 28th | Sun | Walk: Venue TBC, form an orderly queue for one of John’s walks. | John P |
| February 2024 | |||
| 4th | Sun | Walk: Venue TBC | Ruth M |
| 9th – 11th | Feb 2024 | Swanage Annual Dinner weekend. YHA accommodation. Great walks exploring the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Purbeck. | Jan M |
| 18th | Sun | Walk: Dolebury Warren area | Aileen M |
| 25th | Sun | Walk: something interesting from Malcolm, 10 – 12 miles venue tbc | Malcolm C |
| Forthcoming 2023 | |||
| 11th -18th | May 2024 | Scotland Trip: Dornie area – full already! Names to Julia if you are interested but didn’t commit earlier and we can build a reserve list | Julia J |
| 9th -16th | June 2024 | Trip to Picos D’Europa, Spain (waiting list already!) | Sue M |
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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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