PYW WALKS PROGRAMME

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Join our friendly walks in Peterborough and surrounding areas.

The approximate distance for each walk is listed alongside contact details for the walk leader. We walk as a group every other Sunday and walks normally range between 5 and 12 miles. If you need a lift to the walk, contact the leader, who may be able to help.

You should bring sufficient food and drink, bearing in mind that the longest walks can take up to 5 - 6 hours. The walk description may include pub or tea shop stops, but these can change at the last minute, so shouldn't be relied upon.

For the latest information on changes to walks, email walks@pyw.org.uk

Please wear suitable footwear, trainers may be unsuitable in wet and muddy conditions.  Walks are very rarely cancelled, the weather would need to be extreme. Again, just check with the walk leader. 

Map numbers refer to Ordnance Survey 1:25000 Explorer series.

Sunday 4th December 2011 - Wimbotsham, Norfolk
Meet at the village green in Wimbotsham, (off the A10 north of Downham Market), map/grid ref. 236/TF619052 at 11:00. Walk along the banks of the River Ouse on the edge of the fens into historic Downham Market. A chance to visit the railway station and the tea room (as seen on TV) before returning via undulating estate farmland. Could be muddy or long grass in places.
16km (10 miles) Walk leader: Ian 01366 381266

Sunday 18th December 2011 - Stamford and Burghley Park Christmas Walk
Meet at the car park in Burghley Park (entrance via Pilsgate Lodges off the B1443 Barnack Road), map/grid ref. 234/TF051063 at 10:30. Walk through the grounds of Burghley, out to Wothorpe and into Easton on the Hill. Return to Stamford through the Meadows for a pre-Christmas drink.
10km (6 miles) Walk leader: Paul N 07853 113214

Monday 2nd January 2012 - Warmington to Oundle
Meet at Peterborough Queensgate bus station map/grid ref: 227/TL189987 for 12:10 X4 Bus at Bay 15, walk from Warmington, Ashton to Oundle for refreshments. Back by 15:40.
8km (5 miles) Joint walk led by Peterborough group: Christine 01733 321944

Sunday 15th January 2012 - Hambleton Peninsular, Rutland Water
New Year Resolution to get walking? Then meet us outside the Finch's Arms in Upper Hambleton, map/grid ref. 234/SK901076 (park in streets nearby) at 11:00. An easy walk on good footpaths makes this an ideal opportunity to come along and meet Peterborough Younger Walkers if you've never joined us before.
9km (5.5 miles) Walk Leader: Jane P 01733 315991

Sunday 29th January 2012 - Gretton, Rutland
Meet by the war memorial near the church in Gretton (2 miles north of Corby), map/grid ref. 224/SP899944 (park in streets nearby) at 10:30. A scenic walk overlooking the Welland Valley, crossing the railway before returning via Kirby.
12km (7.5 miles) Walk leaders: Sarah & Stephen 01733 247275

Sunday 12th February 2012 - Apethorpe Figure of Eight
Meet at The Kings Head public house in Apethorpe, map/grid ref. 234/TL022958 (park in streets nearby). Morning walk starts at 11:00 walk via King's Cliffe. Afternoon walk starts at 14:00, again from the Kings Head. Walk via Lodge farm and Tomlin Wood. If you've never joined Peterborough Younger Walkers on a walk before why not try one, or both, of these easy walks
6 and 5km (4 and 3.5 miles) Walk leader: Karen H 07826 272801

Sunday 26th February 2012 - Somerby, Rutland
Meet outside the Stilton Cheese public house in Somerby (5 miles west of Oakham), map/grid ref. 246/SK777105 (park in streets nearby) at 10:30. A circular walk through rolling landscape and woods via Burrough Hill fort.
9km (5.5 miles) Walk leader: Yvonne 07912 180996

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

Sat/Sun 14th/15th Jul - Bateman's Weekend Brewery Tour, Wainfleet
A tour of the Bateman's brewery on the Saturday followed by a walk on the Sunday. Booking required for accommodation and tour. Please contact the walk leader.
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