LEISURELY WALKS

Derek HarwoodThe Leisurely Walks Group has half-day walks of up to three miles.



Group Coordinator: Derek Harwood (click to contact)       
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).


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
(click on the relevant name above for more information)

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.

Tuesday 3 December, Dalston to Highbury: join us for the walk and drinks after to celebrate the end of the year or just join us for drinks. See details here

Wednesday 15 January, location to be selected yet

Walk details and dates for the rest of 2025 to be added later.


Future dates:   
Dates for the 2024/25 walks to be set 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.

Archive
For the archived details of previous leisurely walks have a look here:
  • Archive 2023-2024 here.
  • Archive 2022-2023 here.
  • Archive 2021-2022 here.
  • Archive 2020-2021 here.
  • Archive 2019-2020 here.
  • Archive 2018-2019 here.

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