“Rambling really is great fun”

Summer is finally here and here at the Stone Ramblers, we are making the most of every minute.

We’re always busy, arranging walks locally and in surrounding counties, or mending footpaths and stiles, not to mention our ‘Wellbeing Walks’ every Wednesday.

A whole group of us visited Malhamdale recently and enjoyed the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, visiting Malham Cove, Goredale Scar, Appletreewick and Grassington, to name but a few.

Coming up soon is a trip to Malta and Gozo and we’re already planning trips for 2024. Have a look at our website www.stoneramblers.org.uk, where you’ll find information on how you can join us. You can try a couple of walks to see how you get on. It really is great fun and it helps your fitness levels.

One of the most emotional walks that we have recently completed was to High Shelf Moor in Derbyshire. Part of the walk visited the crash site of B-29 Superfortress, of the 16th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron USAF, which tragically crashed on 3 November 1948.

A huge amount of wreckage still scattered the site, which is now a shrine to the 14 members of the crew that died. We all felt so honoured to be there.

Once again, a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and happy walking.

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Penny Meakin