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Ashbourne & District

Strollers

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Group email: Strollers group
When: Fortnightly on Monday afternoons
1.pm
Venue: Waterside Retail Park

The Strollers Group, now in it's eighth year, was established to provide easier walks than those offered by the main Walking Group. The aim will be to walk between 2 and 3 miles each time, trying to use routes that don’t involve any significant climbs and crossing as few stiles as possible. The group allows for the members to walk at their own pace. The group can get spread out but there is always a back marker and the routes are straightforward. Walks usually start at Waterside. I

t is much appreciated if those who do own cars are prepared to offer lifts to others in the group who don't. On the occasions when the group car share it would be appreciated if walkers could bring a change of footwear for after the walk to save taking mud into the cars.

Karen Tallant has kindly agreed to be the co-ordinator of the Strolling Group but it must be emphasised that her offer is dependent upon at least some of the potential members of the group being prepared to support her by periodically suggesting & leading strolls. Quite reasonably, she is not able to undertake the task of frequently being the leader. She is willing to organise a rota, & then by email to publicise the programme of strolls which members have suggested.

Nevertheless strollers are welcome to participate in strolls even if they are not willing to ever devise & lead a walk. However, it is a fact that strolls will not take place if sufficient leaders are not forthcoming to relieve Karen from merely occasionally leading.

Forthcoming events

20th July 2026
1:30 pm
Exercise
20th July 3 mile walk, kindly led by Sally, from The Crompton & Inglefield Village Hall Turnditch. Spectacular scenery on this interesting walk. Some stiles. There is a short steep […]
Booking Required
3rd August 2026
1:00 pm
Exercise
3rd August 3 mile circular walk from The Old Dog at Thorpe. Karen will lead this walk assisted by Jill and Peter especially in the fields from Spen Lane! Beautiful […]
Booking Required
17th August 2026
1:30 pm
Exercise
17th August 3 mile circular walk kindly led by Margaret and Warwick. There is a long gradient at the start of the walk which we can take at our own […]
Booking Required
28th September 2026
1:30 pm
Exercise
28th September 3 mile circular walk form the Church Rooms in Mayfield. There are 2 possible routes depending on the weather: We can walk through the churchyard, fields and a […]
Booking Required
12th October 2026
1:00 pm
Exercise
12th October 3 mile circular walk along the High Peak Trail from Minninglow car park - Mouldridge Lane, near Pikehall, Matlock DE4 2PN. Charges apply. This walk affords marvellous views […]
Booking Required
26th October 2026
1:00 pm
Exercise
Pleasant canalised walk from Cromford Wharf kindly led by Jill and Peter. Refreshments at Wheatcroft's Wharf Cafe which closes at 4.00p.m. Meet at The Range end of waterside to car […]
Booking Required
9th November 2026
1:00 pm
Exercise
9th November Canalside walk kindly led by Brian. Another pleasant 3 mile canalside walk with a junction where two canals cross. Refreshments at The Hollybush, Denford Road, Leek ST13 7JT […]
Booking Required
23rd November 2026
1:00 pm
Exercise
23rd November 3 mile circular walk from The Red Lion at Hognaston kindly led by Sally. Refreshments at The Red Lion following the walk. Meet at The Range end of […]
Booking Required
7th December 2026
1:00 pm
Exercise
7th December 3 mile walk along the disused railway track from Alton Village Hall car park. Descend into the Churnet Valley along narrow lanes to join the track to Denstone. […]
Booking Required
21st December 2026
12:00 pm
Social
Strollers Christmas Lunch is booked at The Shoulder of Mutton, Osmaston as they have looked after us very well in recent years. Details to follow nearer the time.
Booking Required