RAMBLERS TRAFFORD 
​WALKS PROGRAMME


We are Restarting a limited Thursday walks programme
Please watch our Walks Calendar

The Ramblers will allow limited walks for a leader plus 5 after 1st July.

You need to contact the Walk Leader to book a place on a walk
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Please follow all current government guidelines when attending walks, particularly social distancing.
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Have you checked out our Facebook page for walks photos and more.......??www.facebook.com/RamblersTraffordGroup


     SATURDAY STROLLS 
We hope to restart strolls soon but need your help.

Please email Sheila & Lesley on rtgmembership@yahoo.co.uk
We need to know how many of you would be interested 
in joining a stroll as the numbers on walks will be
limited to six (including the leader)
​- updated 2/7/20
 Are you making the most of your Ramblers Association membership?

Remember you can get discounts on your walking gear.......
15% at Cotswold Outdoors, Snow & Rock, Runners Need & Millets and an extra 10% at GoOutdoors.
Always have your membership card with you when you shop.
Ramblers Advice
​Walking independently 
Subject to government advice and restrictions about those who are in households with symptoms or pre-existing health conditions: independent walks can continue and are an excellent way to maintain health and wellbeing - provided independent walkers can keep their distance from others.

Upcoming events & other news.......


Walking for Health in Trafford;
These local, weekly, short walks are aimed at those who may be older or less active due to medical conditions. There are several locations across Trafford where walks start from. The walks are all led by trained leaders and finish with a cup of tea/coffee.
For more information please contact Dave Walmsley at dave@dwalmsley.co.uk

New bus service; The Saddleworth Rambler (No; 356)
A new service now connects the Saddleworth villages of Denshaw, Delph, Dobcross, Diggle and Uppermill.
The 356 timetable links with the rail service times from Greenfield and runs hourly Monday - Saturday (no Sunday service)
For full details check the Transport for Greater Manchester website. www.tfgm.com

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).......
From 25th May 2018 we can only send you a copy of the walks leaflet by email if you have actively opted to receive information from the Ramblers Association by email.
To keep in touch please make sure to visit the Ramblers Association website and log-in to update your contact preferences.
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COULD YOU JOIN OUR FOOTPATH TEAMS?
Ramblers Trafford Group is looking to add members to the Footpath Inspection and Path Maintenance teams.
Members carry out a variety of activities and each person chooses to help in whatever way suit them best. 
Some walk local footpaths and check that the paths meets the standards laid down by Trafford Council.
We also have small teams maintaining paths by cutting back obstructing vegetation, 
repairing paths natural surfaces and placing waymarks (yellow circles with black arrows) where needed.    
We work out of doors, all year round within the borough of Trafford. 
If you are interested in helping with our path work and would like to know more, please contact our
Footpaths Secretary at  rtgmembership@yahoo.co.uk.



​If you are booking a holiday through Ramblers Worldwide Holidays please check our links page first .........

Ramblers Trafford Group is a member of The Walking Partnership so every time you book you can nominate us to receive a £10 to £30 per person donation to the group funds.
Did you know.........
Ramblers Holidays also offer short 'Taster Breaks'.... check for availability at;   www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/taster-breaks