Sunday 11th March 2012 - Great Massingham, Norfolk
Meet on the village green opposite the church in Great Massingham (between Kings Lynn and Fakenham), map/grid ref. 250/TF798229 at 11:00. A circular walk from picturesque Great Massingham with its large duck ponds across rolling countryside to Grimston Heath taking in sections of the Peddars Way. Pub stop at the end in the Dabbling Duck.
14km (8.5 miles) Walk leaders: Claire & John 07896 317216

Sunday 25th March 2012 - Ryhall, Rutland
Meet outside St. Johns' Church in Ryhall (on the A6121 north of Stamford) map/grid ref. 234/TF036108 at 10:30. A circular walk out to Pickworth, returning via the Rutland Round and passing by Tolethorpe Hall.
15km (9 miles) Walk leader: Sara B 07712 353590

Friday 6th - Monday 9th April 2012 - Easter Trip - Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
Our Easter walking breaks are ever popular, planning now for 2012 in Dorset.
Please contact Debbie or Jane P early to register your interest

Sunday 22nd April 2012 - Medbourne, Rutland
Meet outside St Giles' Church in Medbourne (between Uppingham and Market Harborough) map/grid ref. 224/SP799930 at 10:30. Walk on quiet roads to Nevill Holt and Blaston before stopping in Hallaton for lunch (cafe and pub in the village). Return to Medbourne via the MacMillian Way through attractive rolling countryside. Pub/cafe in Medbourne available at end of walk.
12km (7.5 miles) Walk leader: Mark 07795 401795

Friday 4th - Monday 7th May 2012 - May Bank Holiday - Northern Ireland
Following the success of our trip to the Causeway Coast, there is a lot of interest in returning to Northern Ireland. This time we shall be walking the Mourne Mountains and Slieve Donard.
Names are being taken now, please contact John and Claire for more information and to get your name down.

Sun 20th May - Godmanchester, Cambs
Meet by the Chinese Bridge in Godmanchester, map/grid ref. 225/TL244705, at 10:30. Small car park nearby. Walk along the Ouse Valley Way to Houghton and return along the opposite bank, following good riverside paths. Houghton Mill is owned by the National Trust, and open to visit for a charge. There is a tea room at the Mill, and a good picnic spot nearby so please bring a packed lunch. Pubs and an ice cream van at Godmanchester. Keen bird watchers might want to bring along their binoculars as we pass through a gravel pit nature reserve.
13km (8 miles) Walk leaders: Marion & James 01480 461362

Sun 3rd Jun - Castor - Joint walk led by Peterborough Ramblers
Meet at Splash Lane car park in Castor, map/grid ref: 227/TL124980, at 10:00. Walk to Castor Hanglands returning by Belsize Farm and the Oldfield Pond.
15km (9.5 miles) Walk leader: Josie 01780 740028

Sun 17th Jun - Rutland Water Circular
Meet outside the Horse & Jockey public house in Manton (SW corner of the reservoir), map/grid ref. 234/SK879045, at 10:00. Yes, walk the entire way round Rutland Water. Bring sufficient food and drink for the day, but snack bars and ice cream huts are en route.
30km (19 miles) Walk leader: Trevor 07816 836119

Sun 1st Jul - Saffron Walden, Essex
Meet at the Market Place in Saffron Walden, map/grid ref. 195/TL539385, at 10:30. The walk goes across across Audley Park and over the River Cam, with views of Audley End House, and across to the picturesque village of Wendens Ambo on the other side of the valley before returning for a final stroll across the park.
12km (7.5 miles) Walk leader: Sarah D 07952 064880

Sun 15th Jul - Burgh le Marsh, near Skegness, Lincolnshire
Joint walk with Lincolnshire Walking Group following on from the Batemans Brewery tour being held the previous evening. Meet at the market place in Burgh le Marsh map/grid ref. 274/TF501651, at 10:30. Parking available in car park at the market place or elsewhere in village if car park full. Walk to medieval shrunken village of Bratoft then towards Gunby Hall, returning through the village of Orby to Burgh le Marsh. Opportunity to visit pub or tea room in Burgh le Marsh following the walk.
12km (7.5 miles) Walk leader: Karen H 07826 272801

Sun 29th Jul - Tilton on the Hill, Leics
Meet outside the church in Tilton on the Hill (on the B6047 between Oakham and Leicester), map/grid ref. 233/SK743056, at 10:30. A scenic walk through the Leicestershire countryside via Hungerton, Quenby Hall and Billesdon with three potential pub stops.
19km (12 miles) Walk leader: Paul N 07853 113214

Sun 12th Aug - Holkham Hall and Beach, Norfolk
Meet outside the Victoria Hotel in Holkham (free parking in the grounds of Holkham Hall), map/grid ref. 251/TF891440, at 10:30. Walk through the grounds of Holkham Hall and on to Burnham Overy Staithe for a lunch stop before heading to the beach to follow the shoreline back again through Holkham nature reserve.
17km (10.5 miles) Walk leader: Roger 07986 208987

Sun 26th Aug - Barnwell, Northants
Meet at Barnwell Village Hall car park (behind Montagu Arms pub), map/grid ref. 227/TL051848 at 10:30. A circular walk with a stretch beside the river Nene near Oundle. Pub stop at Ashton returning via Polebrook and Armston.
14km (8.5 miles) Walk leader: Karen H 07826 272801

Sat/Sun 8th/9th Sep - Peak District Weekend
A weekend's walking in the Peak District, staying at Wetton, a village in the Manifold Valley. The planned walks are the Roaches on Saturday and from Wetton on Sunday. Please contact walk leader for camping and B&B info.
Walk leader: Janet 07838 475001

Sun 23rd Sep - Islip, Northants
Meet outside the village church in Islip (west of Thrapston), map/grid ref. 224/SP986789 at 10:30. A circular route starting with the Nene way to Woodford for a possible pub stop and then following byways past Drayton Park to Lowick before returning to Islip.
12km (7.5 miles) Walk leaders: Gordon & Wendy 07760 880555

Sun 7th Oct - Barton le Clay, Chilterns
Meet outside the church in Barton le Clay (off the A6, north of Luton), map/grid ref. 193/TL085304, at 10:30. This is a circular route on good paths, passing through Pegsdon, Hexton and Barton le Clay on the fringes of the Chilterns. Bring sufficient food and drink for the day, but a stop at a public house on route is intended.
19km (12 miles) Walk leader: Vince 07949 995583

Sun 21st Oct - Kimbolton Figure Of Eight, Cambs
Meet outside The Saddle public house in the centre of Kimbolton (B645 west of Grafham Water), map/grid ref. 225/TL100677, at 10:00. Walk a northern loop in the morning for great views of Grafham Water returning to Kimbolton for lunchtime pub stop. Walk a southern loop in the afternoon via Stonely and Kimbolton Castle. For afternoon start time, please check with walk leader on the day.
11km (7 miles) Walk leaders: Sarah & Stephen 07941 006176