"On May 30th the Ramblers is calling everyone in Britain to slip on their trainers, boots, and shoes and join them ? no matter what age or ability - for a FREE walking festival to celebrate Get Walking Day 09.
Get Walking Day 09 will see hundreds of carnival-spirited short walks take place all over the country, in cities and the countryside alike, to help people of all ages discover the joys of walking and to mark the event. Walks will be under 5 miles, open to everyone, and will take place across England, Scotland and Wales. Many will include refreshments and special events to celebrate the day.
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Map here
www.ramblers.co.uk/walksfinder/search.php?advanced=1&area=&from_date_day=0&from_date_month=&to_date_ day=0&todatemonth=&grade=&weekday=&distance=&group=&festival=GWD
Example:
"Bushy park, Hampton Court, park and riverside
Group: Metropolitan Walkers
Date: Saturday 30 May 2009
Nearest town: London
Start time: 12pm
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: Come and join London's friendly 20s-30s Metropolitan Walkers group for an afternoon stroll around two of London's finest and wildest parks, complete with roaming deer. Please bring a snack and a drink for a short picnic stop if the weather is fine. Dogs on leads welcome.
Contact name: Caroline
Contact phone: 07812371063
Contact email: [email protected]
Start Point: Meet at Hampton Wick Station
Finish Point: Walk ends near station at Kingston Riverside with various options for eating and drinking
Dropout: Halfway through the walk at Hampton Court
Travel: 11:27 train from London Waterloo, arrives 12:01
- This walk is suitable for people with young children
- Dogs are permitted on this walk
- This is a car-free walk
- This walk is accessible by buggies / wheelchairs"