Newark Ramblers 50th Anniversary

Newark Ramblers celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Newark Ramblers was formed in 1971 and is part of The Ramblers organisation at the heart of walking in the UK.

Walks of between 4 and 10 miles are organised mainly on Wednesdays and Sundays but occasionally on other days too. Most of the walks are within 20 miles of Newark with occasional walks further afield, for example in Derbyshire or the Lincolnshire Wolds. Our walks are taken at a leisurely pace with time to admire the scenery, the flora and the fauna. We also take a picnic to enjoy with the rest of the group. No special equipment is required, just a good pair of walking boots, a rucksack and clothing suitable for the weather conditions. And, of course, as members of The Ramblers you have access to walks throughout the country plus the satisfaction of helping maintain and preserve the footpath network for future generations to enjoy Our members come from Newark, Southwell and the surrounding villages and many of them are walk leaders, planning and checking routes for us all to enjoy. You donʼt need to join straight away; we encourage new walkers to try up to three walks with us before joining. From time to time we arrange social events, eg quiz nights and ceilidhs and also coach trips, train trips and walking holidays. In 2022, a group of walkers will be going to Malham for a short break. This year, to celebrate our 50th Anniversary we are planning a special month of walks in September each one in memory of members who are no longer with us. There will also be a Walking Treasure Trail around the town. We have invited a speaker from The Ramblers to our AGM in November who will talk to us about national initiatives for the organisation. This will be followed by a buffet lunch and time to socialise with members and other invited guests.

A friendly group, you can be sure of a warm welcome. Why not come and give us a try? You can find further information and a list of our current walks on our website, www.newarkramblers.org.uk. For an informal chat about our group, please telephone our Secretary on 01636 672295. You can also check out The Ramblers at www.ramblers.org.uk.