islington
LEISURELY WALKS
 The
Leisurely Walks Group has half-day walks of up to
three miles.Group Coordinator: Derek Harwood (click to contact) |
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When
One walk each month on varying days of the week. If there is enough support and others are prepared to lead some walks, we will then increase the frequency. |
| Where Most walks will be fairly local
but some utilising public transport will be
slightly further afield (but still within
Greater London).
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Main Walking Groups
Choice of walking groups:
- Leisurely: up to 3 miles at a leisurely pace taking 2 to 3 hours, one a month.
- Amblers: up to 5 miles at a reasonably steady pace, usually twice a month
- Shorter: between 5 to 7 miles usually at a moderate to brisk pace, three times a month
- Longer: between 8 to 14 miles at a reasonably fast pace, once a week
Background
Since Spring 2018 iU3A has had a Leisurely Walks group (in addition to the current Shorter and Longer Walk groups). This group offers a monthly half-day walk (on different days of the week) of up to three miles. The pace is leisurely, with pauses along the way. The start and end points are easily reached by public transport and are in the Freedom Pass travel zones. Some walks are local, e.g. Clissold Park and the New River Path; others are sometimes further afield, e.g. Trent Park. The walks may feature river or canal towpaths, parks and nature reserves, while others may be more urban and explore a London 'village’. They are ideal for members who like gentle outdoor exercise at a slower pace than the other walking groups. If you are interested in joining this new group please use the email link above to advise the Group Coordinator or join online through the Members' System ('Beacon') here.
Our experience of organising walks has suggested a few common-sense guidelines, to ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety on our walks. You can see them here.
We won't have sign-ups per walk — you can just turn up on the day. But if you are late we won't be expecting you so we won't wait for you.
In addition to this Group if you don't see what you like here, you might want to look at our Discovering Islington Group here.
Our Next Leisurely Walks
Full walk details including meeting points
and times will be available a week or two before the walk.
You'll be able to see them (and print them if you like) from
a link on this page. Where it says 'Details here', click on
'here' when it is highlighted in blue.
Thursday 8 May, Whitechapel to Hoxton: details to follow. email me if you are coming.
Future dates:
Dates for the rest of 2025 walks will be added once walk leaders are found. If you want to volunteer to lead one of these walks (help will be provided regarding the admin., etc) please use the contact link at the top to drop Derek an email.
ArchiveThursday 8 May, Whitechapel to Hoxton: details to follow. email me if you are coming.
Future dates:
Dates for the rest of 2025 walks will be added once walk leaders are found. If you want to volunteer to lead one of these walks (help will be provided regarding the admin., etc) please use the contact link at the top to drop Derek an email.
For the archived details of previous
leisurely walks have a look here: