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This morning our 6-mile walk started from Horningsea, 34 members attended. Our leaders were Jacqui and Carolyn. Horningsea village’s name derives from either “Island (or dry ground in marsh) of a man called Horning” or “Island by the horn-shaped hill”. … Continued

Today 26 of us had a fun walk in the Fens on a lovely sunny day. At 10.15 a.m. we met at the Three Kings public house car park where our leaders Chris and Brian gave us a brief history … Continued

Due to the adverse wet weather causing flooding the leaders had to adapt the route. But 29 of us did admire the flooding that swamped the fields. Brenda informed us about the Fen Drayton Lakes which are managed by the … Continued

A very good start to our Autumn Walk Programme – 30 members joined us on a warm sunny October morning. Our leaders were Paul and Rayna. They gave us an enlightening background talk about Stapleford. We all admired the splendid … Continued

The following social event took place – Robinson College Cambridge, Garden Tour. 18 members attended. Our tour was led by the Head Gardener – Guy. He informed us that the college was founded in 1977 and in 1981 was formally … Continued

Our last summer walk took place this morning. A 5.5-mile ramble from Castle Camps. Our leaders were Eddie and Denis, 25 members attended. The route took us through Coopers farm where we saw a very interesting collection of old farm … Continued

It was a glorious sunny day with temperatures reaching 30c. 14 members braved the heat and walked 6-miles. This route is known as The Three Churches walk – which starts from All Saints Church at Gazeley. Paul and Chris our … Continued

On Bank Holiday Sunday 30 of us met up at the pretty village of Sandon in Hertfordshire. Our leaders were Eileen and Ian. The walk was through undulating countryside with paths across pasture and cultivated land and newly re-wilded areas. … Continued

At 10.15 a.m. 34 of us gathered at the Village Hall in Clavering, Essex for a 5.5-mile walk.  Lesley and Alan joined us a guest walker’s. Peter gave us a brief talk about the village – it takes is name … Continued

Hemingford Abbots is situated along the southern bank of the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire. This is a very picturesque village. 27 of us admired the thatched 16th and 17th century cottages in the village. Jacqui our leader informed us … Continued