RAMBLERS TRAFFORD 
​WALKS PROGRAMME


Walks till the end of December 2019 are now available......
visit our walks calendar
Join the Ramblers on a 7-11 mile Thursday walk 
or
check the Saturday Strollers page to get the full details of the strolls till the end of December 2019.

Check the calendar regularly  for extra walks
​added during the summer months.

UPDATE 11.12.19...extra Xmas walk added for
​Sunday 29th December 

Have you checked out our Facebook page for walks photos and more.......??www.facebook.com/RamblersTraffordGroup
 


     SATURDAY STROLLS 

Join the Saturday Strollers for a short, easy walk
within reach of Trafford. 

The strolls start at 11am on alternate Saturdays
throughout the year.

Join Lesley, Sheila and the Saturday Strollers
for a gentle pre-Xmas stroll in Dunham. 
​
Date & time; Saturday 14th Dec 2019 at 11am.
Start point; Axe & Cleaver car park. WA14 5RN

All walkers are invited to join the leaders for 
lunch in the pub after the stroll.
(food choices to be made on the day before the walk starts)
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​- for more details check the Saturday Strollers page
 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.

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