Walks & Events Programme:

  • 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
October 2024
2nd to 6th Sun Dursley Walking Festival https://festival.dursleywelcomeswalkers.org.uk/ Anne R
6th Sun Walk: Nympsfield 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 the 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: Wells area, should be nice Kate P
December 2024
1st Sun Walk: Newark Park Kenny S
8th Sun Walk: Venue tbc Sue M
15th Sun Walk: Venue tbc Ruth M
22nd Sun
29th Sun
January 2025
5th Sun Walk: Somerset/Wiltshire border, somewhere new, Jim W
12th Sun Walk: Wales,  a return to Sugar Loaf Paul C
19th Sun Walk: Venue tbc John P
26th Sun Walk: Whitchurch area covering Norton Malreward Stephen
31st – 2nd Feb Fri – Sun Annual Dinner: Dartmoor, Oakhampton YHA. The biggest EGONS social of the year, a fun weekend enabling us to explore further afield Jan M
February 2025
2nd Sun Annual Dinner meet continues Jan M
9th Sun Walk: North Nibley Malcolm
16th Sun Walk: Chew Valley Judith/Sally
23rd Sun
Forthcoming 2025
Jan –  Feb 25 31st to 2nd Annual Dinner.  Dartmoor, Oakhampton YHA. Enjoy a fun weekend exploring further afield. Jan M
May 2025 10th to 17th Scotland trip: Ullapool area – superb scenery, great walks. Kate P

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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