This u3a walking group walks every Thursday throughout the year. In fact the only week we don't walk is Christmas week! We even have a "New Year" walk. Our walks start and finish at various locations mostly within Worcestershire, but we do occasionally cross the border into Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

The walks are a minimum of 5 miles and up to 7 miles. The aim is to alternate the "challenge" of the walks between flatter, less challenging walks and those with inclines which require a bit more effort. It is the responsibility of the individual walker to self assess their fitness and capability to undertake the walk taking into consideration the description (length of walk; inclines; number of stiles etc) and difficulty stated in the information.

During the warmer weather (summer) the start/leaving time for the walks is 09.30am. The start time of every walk is always be indicated on the details of the walk which is sent out in advance.

Please see below for the current Walking Programme. Details of the walk will be sent out prior to the day so that members can decide whether the planned walk is something they can and want to do.

Our meeting place for the walk often (but not always) starts from a pub. By arriving early we are usually able to use their facilities and pre order/book our lunch/snack as required with the publican. Because we have asked permission to use the car park and facilities of the public house, it is hoped that walkers will have the courtesy to stay for refreshments after the walk whenever possible to do so, even if this is just for a drink/tea/coffee.

Around the halfway point on a walk we stop for a short "banana break"- usually about 15 minutes. It's a good idea to have something to sit on especially in the winter months when the ground is likely to be wet and cold.

Walks are planned and led by the group members ensuring a wide variety of locations. Help in planning walks is always available and new walk leaders are encouraged. Click below for the following useful guides:

• Risk Assessment - Long Walks;
• Guide for Walk Leaders;
• Library of Walks;
• Cancelling a Walk;
• Walk Log - (see where we've been recently).

If you would like to join this Walking Group, first join the u3a, then email your u3a number and details to the Group leader link above. The u3a policy is that dogs are not allowed on u3a walks.

We also organise an annual walking holiday, which is open to all group members and is based in one of the hotels operated by HF Holidays. Hotel bookings are full board. There is a selection of walks organised by group members available each day providing a choice of terrain and distance.

Worcester u3a Walking Group is affiliated to HF Holidays and enjoys exclusive benefits and discounts. Holidays are popular and single rooms in particular fill up quite quickly. Walkers make their own way there and car sharing is encouraged. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on the walking holidays. Places on all U3A holidays can be booked with Louise Radford