We usually walk between 7 and 10 miles on country footpaths where we do meet uneven terrain with hills and stiles so a reasonable fitness, appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing is required. Because these walks are longer we aim to walk at a good pace while also stopping to enjoy the countryside and other landmarks we pass.

Walk leaders always carry out a walk check shortly before the walk date. A key feature of the group is that many members have the opportunity to go out with experienced leaders to help check walks and learn more about how the walks are planned.

If you are interested in joining our group - see new member information below. Please contact Kathy above. She will arrange a phone call with you to tell you more about the group. The group is limited to 30 members as 24 is the maximum number we can register for each walk.

WALK PROGRAMME 2026

Below is a list of planned walks for the first half of 2026. Some details are yet to be confirmed. All walks subject to change as leaders check walks; due to leader availability; or due to other unforeseen change of circumstance.

Members receive an email the weekend before a walk giving details of location, distance and any specific challenges. Walkers must consider this information carefully and decide if it is appropriate for them to join the walk. We take a picnic and sometimes have a special outing e.g. to the Isle of Wight or for a pub lunch. We meet at Holbrook and organise car sharing, so we do rely on a good number of willing drivers.

Date	Walk	Led by	Approximate distance/ ascent (where known
09/01/2026	Lavant to Chichester	Kathy & Cora	7.5 miles/ 160 feet
23/01/2026*	Stokes Bay to Lee and Alver Valley	Anna & Debbie	8 miles
13/02/2026	Portchester to Portsdown Hill	Ian & Liz	8.5 miles
27/02/2026	Apuldram church to Chichester via canal	Kathy & Chris	9.2 miles/ 79 feet
13/03/2026	Avington, Itchen circular	Trevor & Marie-Claude	8.5 miles
27/03/2026	Cheriton civil war battlefield anniversary walk	Liz & TBC	7 miles
10/04/2026	Buriton to Chalton	Tinou & TBC	7.5 miles
24/04/2026	Bishops Waltham	Eve & Shirley
08/05/2026	Shoulder of Mutton - Edward Thomas literary walk	Kathy & TBC
22/05/2026*	Finchdean circular pub walk	Edward & TBC
12/06/2026	Map reading walk	Tony & TBC
26/06/2026	TBD	Sara & TBD
10/07/2026	Chichester and Bosham	Anne & Anna
24/07/2026	Pub by train	Kathy & TBD

*These are months where there are 5 Fridays leading to a 3 week gap to the next walk

Links

• New Member Information
• Risk Assessment Checklist
• Emergency Procedures
• Group Membership Data Management
• 2025 Walk Programme
• 2024 Walk Programme
• 2023 Walk Programme
• 2022 Walk Programme
• 2021 Walk Programme