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Walking Clubs
Walking is a very popular pastime in Rotherham and there are a number of
walking clubs. These organise walks both in the Borough and further afield. You often see them in large gangs stumbling over muddy fields sustained only by the promise of a pint or a
large G&T at the end of it.
Aston Footpath Walkers Association
V.S. Rouse Tel. 0114 2873449.
Brampton Walking Group
Midweek and Weekend walks - local/regional. Telephone Mark Hible on 01226 757269 or 07748 8143264.
Dearne Valley Ramblers
Tel. 0114 2466381 or 01226 361601. Visit their website at www.dearnevalleyramblers.org.uk.
Rockingham Ramblers
George Mills. Tel. 0114 245 4466 or 0780 8589104. Fax. 0114 2454446.
Rotherham Rambling Club
Secretary N. Hill. Tel. 01709 530558.
Rotherham Metro District Group of the Ramblers' Association
For 2007 contact Mrs V.Wills Tel. 01142 257 498. Access the walks at www.ramblers.org.uk/walksfinder.
Sheffield 20s & 30s Walking Group
They operate throughout South Yorkshire. Regular Saturday and Sunday walks, summer evening walks, weekends away and weekly socials aimed at people 20-40.
Stroller & Striders
Walks for Single People Although not strictly in Rotherham the Strollers and Striders Group organise walks and weekends for single people. Email. strollersgroupatyahoo.co.uk (remember
to replace at with@).
Thurcroft Walking Group
Tel. 01709 546958 or 01709 547609. Visit their website
www.whi.org.uk.
U3A Walking Group
Walking Co-ordinator M.C. Birch. Tel. 01709 850751.
You can see that you are not spoiled for choice if you want to do your walking in company.