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Ramblers Preston Group - Local Group Walks
The Preston Ramblers organize walks in Lancashire on a weekly basis. There are walks mid-week on alternate Wednesdays (5 - 8 miles) and on Sundays (9 - 13 miles). Also, we try to run additional walks on Bank Holidays weekends.
We average the walks out at around 2mph and the walk 'Grade' informs you of the level of walk you can expect. The speed is determined by the slowest walker so as to allow people to walk at a speed with which they are comfortable and to avoid anyone feeling under pressure to keep up.
You don't have to be a member to join us on our walks. If you are interested in joining the Ramblers, why not accompany us on a couple of walks as guests; you are most welcome. If you do join, quote Preston Group if you wish to belong to this group; otherwise membership is allocated according to Post Code.
All walks will start at the nominated start point except for Sundays where we meet in Market Street West/Great Shaw Street, Preston next to the NCP car park for car sharing. This eases problems on parking at our start points and helps people who don’t have transport. So if at all possible can you please use this facility.
| Sunday walk |
| Sunday short walk |
| Monday long walk |
| Wednesday short walk |
Walks Programme May 2010 - Sep 2010
Changes to Walk Programme
It is always advisable to check in advance of a choosen walk to ensure there haven't been any last minute changes, e.g. due to weather conditions, unavailability of walk leader, change in meeting point, etc.
Please note that there are a couple of typographical errors in the Summer Issue of the Mid-Lancs Walk Lancashire newsletter for the walks listed as being organised by the Preston Group. Please advise other members who don't have internet accessof this.
- 04 Aug 2010 - The grid reference as published in the area news booklet is incorrect. The correct reference is as below, i.e. the cattle grid at grid reference SD585630.
Date |
Short Description |
Grade |
Meeting Point |
Start Point |
Walk Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sun |
Harrisend Fell & Dolphinholme |
M |
10am |
Scorton Picnic Site |
Bob |
Wed |
Mallowdale & Roeburndale |
M |
11am |
Littledale Road then Roeburndale Road. Park after 2nd cattle grid. |
Mike W |
Sun |
Otterburn |
M |
9am |
Hellifield CP |
Colin |
Wed |
Cliviger Gorge & Thieveley Scout |
L |
11am |
Lay-by A646 4miles SE of Burnley |
Bernard P |
Sun |
Ribbleway to Halton West |
M |
9am |
Gisbum Mill Lane off A59 |
David T |
Wed |
Hornby Road & Croasdale |
L |
11am |
Slaidburn CP |
Mike W |
Sun |
Weets Hill |
M |
10am |
Barrowford Reservoir CP |
Barry |
Wed |
L |
11am |
Eaves Wood NT CP Silverdale |
Kath F |
|
Sun |
Nick of Pendle |
M |
10am |
Whalley Spring Wood CP |
John W |
Sun |
Londonderry & Ladywell Shrine |
L |
1:30pm |
Bluebell Way Park and Ride East side of Juncn 31A, M6 |
Bernard P |
Wed |
Vacant |
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Download a .pdf version of the walks programme here.
Walks Programme Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
Changes to Walk Programme
It is always advisable to check in advance of a choosen walk to ensure there haven't been any last minute changes, e.g. due to weather conditions, unavailability of walk leader, change in meeting point, etc.
Please note that there are a couple of Wednesdays in the programme that have no organised walk. If you wish to organise a Group Led walk on these dates or any other date please advise us via the Contact Us page.
Date |
Brief description |
Meet At |
Start Point |
Contact Details |
Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunday October 3rd 2010 |
9am |
SD661501 |
Colin |
10 miles |
|
Wednesday October 6th 2010 |
11am |
SD826488 |
Frank P |
7.5 miles |
|
Sunday October 17th 2010 |
9am |
SD741420 |
David T |
12 miles |
|
Wednesday October 20th 2010 |
11am |
SD751231 |
Mike W |
6.5 miles |
|
Sunday October 31st 2010 |
1:00pm |
SD649353 |
Colin P |
5.5 miles |
|
Wednesday November 3rd 2010 |
11am |
SD778215 |
Bernard P |
6 miles |
|
Sunday November 7th 2010 |
9am |
SD628213 |
Roger B |
11 miles |
|
Wednesday November 17th 2010 |
11am |
SD715322 |
Mike W |
7 miles |
|
Sunday November 21st 2010 |
9am |
SD455188 |
Colin |
12 miles |
|
Sunday November 28th 2010 |
1:30pm |
SD538265 |
Bernard P |
5 miles |
|
Wednesday December 1st 2010 |
11am |
SD741361 |
Donald B |
6 miles |
|
Sunday December 5th 2010 |
9:30am |
SD538286 |
John W |
13 miles |
|
Wednesday December 15th 2010 |
Vacant |
If anyone would like to organise a Group Led walk for this day please advise us via the "Contact Us" Page. |
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Sunday December 19th 2010 |
10am |
SD421408 |
Barry R |
10 miles |
|
Sunday December 26th 2010 |
11am |
SD628214 |
David K |
9 miles |
|
Wednesday December 29th 2010 |
11am |
SD457561 |
Bob S |
6 miles |
|
Sunday January 2nd 2011 |
10am |
SD471759 |
David T |
9 miles |
|
Wednesday January 5th 2011 |
11am |
SD439108 |
Bernard P |
6 miles |
|
Sunday January 16th 2011 |
10am |
SD650352 |
Bob S |
10 miles |
|
Wednesday January 19th 2011 |
11am |
SD346485 |
Kath F |
5.5 miles |
|
Wednesday February 2nd 2011 |
11am |
SD561365 |
Frank P |
5.5 miles |
|
Sunday February 6th 2011 |
10am |
SD388500 |
Barry R |
10 miles |
|
Wednesday February 16th 2011 |
Vacant |
If anyone would like to organise a Group Led walk for this day please advise us via the "Contact Us" Page. |
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Sunday February 20th 2011 |
9am |
SD666215 |
David K |
11 miles |
|
Sunday February 27th 2011 |
1:30pm |
SD525279 |
Bernard P |
5 miles |
Download a .pdf version of the walks programme here.
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If you require further information send in an enquiry using our contact page.
You can view the Preston Group's walks programme on the Ramblers central site.
The walks as organized by the Ramblers Preston Group are graded as follows…
- E - Easy
Suitable for anyone unless they have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or are seriously unfit.
Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
Mostly along easy paths with good surfaces, perhaps with a few gentle climbs and minimum of obstructions. - L - Leisurely
Suitable for reasonable fit people with at least a little country walking experience.
Walking boots and warm waterproof clothing are recommended.
Includes unsurfaced country paths that may be narrow, uneven, muddy or overgrown. May be hilly with a few ascents and descents. - M - Moderate
Suitable for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness.
Walking boots and warm waterproof clothing are essential.
With some sustained climbs and perhaps some moderate walking on open hillsides or moorland. - S - Strenuous
Suitable for experienced country walkers with above average fitness level.
Walking boots and warm waterproof clothing are essential.
Includes rough country and mountains, a few long or lots of short ascents and descents on rough paths and across open country.
For health and safety reasons, leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are unfit or inadequately equipped. When in doubt contact the organisers or the walk leader in advance.
- Please make sure that you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to join. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first; it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted.
- Most Ramblers' walks are off-road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for the walk you intend to join; waterproofs and suitable footwear are essential, as some areas can be very muddy and waterlogged. There is some useful information about clothing on the Ramblers' "Outdoor footwear, clothing and equipment" page.
- It is recommended you take a packed lunch/tea and a hot drink even if the walk includes a pub or coffee break.
For your own and others' safety please read and abide by any advice
and guidelines issued by the organisers and the instructions of the walk
leader. Please do not go ahead of the walk leader unless specifically
requested. Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, 
no
activity is completely without risk and it is your responsibility to
behave sensibly and to minimize the potential for accidents to occur.
There is much valuable information about safety on the Ramblers "Health
and safety for walkers" page. Check out the Countryside
Code web site for specific information about respecting, protecting
and enjoying our countryside.