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This Monthly Magazine is for those interested in recreational walking but not race walking (heel and toe). Walking falls into four main categories:

• Fauna and Flora. Easy ambling with a view to studying nature and enjoying the surrounds, the company, and the fresh air. Maybe taking binoculars, camera, books.

• Rambling. Organised walks of 10/12 miles with a leader. Start time varies around 10am with a coffee stop after an hour, pub stop around 1.0pm (take own food or buy at pub) all using pub facilities expected to buy a drink. Then back to start with perhaps a mid afternoon break.

• “Friends” is a special Rambler group for members of any age who do not wish to walk more than 4.5 miles. The walk is usually followed by a pub lunch. www.eastessexfriends.plus.com

• More purposeful walking over 18/20 miles organised by Essex and Herts Long Distance Walkers. Carry own food and drink. Not always a pub stop but lunch break taken where appropriate. Breaks are shorter and an earlier start is necessary.

All Rambler and LDWA groups place great store by the social value of walking and sound friendships develop.

MEMBERSHIP OF WALKING GROUPS:

RAMBLERS. Join the national organisation which will allocate you to the most appropriate group. You will then receive a schedule of planned walks. Beginners are welcome to try a walk before joining.

LDWA. Join the national body, which entitles members to the valuable thrice a year handbook containing details of social walks and challenge events all over the country. A small additional fee (usually £2) brings postal details of local group activities i.e. walks, social events, newsletter etc.

Beginners are welcome to try a walk before joining.

Stronger ramblers often enjoy a longer walk.

             www.ldwa.org.uk

             www.ramblers.org.uk

             Site Abbreviations:

             LDWA - Long Distance Walkers Association

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