- 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 |
| August 2024 | |||
| 25th | Sun | Walk: Wedmore, Somerset Levels, nice scenery, free parking | Nicola O |
| September 2024 | |||
| 1st | Sun | Walk: Cotswolds area. A linear 12 miles from Wootton Under Edge to Old Sodbury. | Judy V |
| 8th | Sun | Walk: Wye Valley from Symonds Yat. 11 miles of walking in a coniferous forest with river views, plus parking, a cafe, peregrines, a ferry ride, and a bouncy wire bridge, sign up quick! | Andy J |
| 15th | Sun | Walk: Hackpen Hill, White Horse and Barbary Castle. Nothing like seeing a white horse. | Caroline S |
| 18th | Weds | Walk: YHA Festival of walking, 5 miles social walk, Brecon area, Wales | Francesca |
| 20th | Fri | Mid week walk in Wales. Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Diving Board walk, have your phone camera at the ready. | Louise R |
| 22nd | Sun | Walk: Bradford on Avon circular. Play your cards right and there might be tea afterwards | Howard G |
| 29th | Sun | Bike Ride: Batheaston to Lacock 40 miles loop | Dave S |
| October 2024 | |||
| 2nd to 6th | Sun | Dursley Walking Festival https://festival.dursleywelcomeswalkers.org.uk/ | Anne R |
| 6th | Sun | Walk: Venue TBC | Ruth M |
| 13th | Sun | Walk: Sand Bay area, near Kewstoke, Expect just under 10 miles and 800 feet of ascent | Jim W |
| 20th | Sun | Walk and AGM: Explore lovely Timsbury area and enjoy food and the AGM in Conygre Hall afterwards | Yvonne G & Julia J |
| 27th | Sun | Walk: WALES, Crickhowell area | Paul C |
| November 2024 | |||
| 3rd | Sun | Walk: Dursley area from Coaley Peak. Hilly but with scrumptious views. | Elaine S |
| 10th | Sun | Walk: Batheaston and the gorgeous St Catherine’s Valley. With tea afterwards! | Louise R |
| 17th | Sun | Bike Ride: Venue tbc but expect a tough one | Jane H |
| 24th | Sun | Walk: Venue TBC | Kate P |
| Forthcoming 2025 | |||
| Feb 2025 | Annual Dinner, location tbc | ||
| May 2025 | 10th – 17th | Scotland trip: Ullapool area – superb scenery, great walks. | Kate P |
| Sept 2025 | 8th – 11th | Cornwall: Camping, Coastal walks, sea pools and culture | Elaine S |
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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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