A walking group for people in their 20s & 30s
We know that there are many people who are keen to bring their dogs on group walks, and are not always clear whether this is allowed in general or for a particular walk. In line with Ramblers policy, dogs are Continue reading Clarifying our Policy on Dogs on Walks
For some time, the group has used a system of walk grades (easy / moderate / challenging) which is slightly different to the standard Ramblers system. This can lead to confusion for those who walk with multiple groups, and makes Continue reading Changes to Walk Grading
In an effort to streamline our walk management process, we’re retiring our current Google Forms-based walk submission system, and moving over to using the central Ramblers Walks Manager system to submit walks. (See below for more detail on the reasons Continue reading A New Walk Submission Process
Following extensive work and consultation, Ramblers have launched a major revamp of the approach to walk leadership across the organisation. All the national information about leading Ramblers walks can now be found under the new “Walk Leadership” section on the Continue reading An update on walk leadership
As in previous years, the Berkshire Walkers are hosting a ❄⛄ Winter Staycation ⛄❄ over the period between Christmas and New Year for those who are around. Due to the timing of the weeks this year, this will be shorter Continue reading Winter Staycation 2023–24
Now that many of our walks have grown from their pandemic-limited numbers back to the more traditional size that members from before 2020 will remember, and sometimes beyond with a thriving number of new members, it’s worth taking a moment Continue reading The importance of being a back-marker
A group such as ours can only keep running thanks to the efforts of its volunteers, and especially the walk leaders who contribute to the programme each week. We’re always keen to encourage and support new walk leaders to get Continue reading Guidance, Q&A and Training for Walk Leaders
With two group trips already firmly in the calendar this year (plus NYR) we’re pleased to announce a further group trip coming up in September… Munros, Glens & Trossachs: a week in the Scottish Highlands (Crianlarich, 9th–16th September) Being further Continue reading The BWs return to Scotland!
As the cold weather settles in and December approaches, it’s time once again to announce and organise the BW Winter Staycation for another year! The idea is to have a fairly full programme of walks and socials over the Christmas Continue reading Winter Staycation 2022–23
For all the enjoyment of local walking, one of the things I’ve always found the most enjoyable and exciting about the group has been the trips away to walk in other parts of the country. These are a great opportunity Continue reading A full year of trips away, at last!