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This is a very friendly group and we look forward to welcoming new members. All our walks are based around public transport.
We walk on the first Wednesday of the month. The walks are between 5 and 7 miles using a different leader each month.
A packed lunch is required along with a drink and something to sit on. Walking boots or shoes are recommended together with a waterproof coat.
Maureen Speight
For more information: E. groups@u3aleeds.com
Programme 2025
5th February
Morley and Churwell Circular - Approx. 5 miles
Category: Easy/Moderate
Leader: Maureen (07929 273967) (NB: I no longer have a landline)
Start/Finish: Morley Railway Station at 11.00am
Catch the 10.47am Huddersfield train and get off at Morley. The usual platform is 13B, but check in case they change it. The fare for any train is £2.20 with a Metro card.
Walking from Morley station is not very pretty for the first 1/4 of a mile, but we are soon into open countryside with views across the city.
On reaching Churwell, we make our way to Churwell Urban Woodlands. This is a conservation area with wild flowers and nature and bird hides. We are likely to see snowdrops, robins, blue tits and finches. This is where we will have lunch.
Don't forget a picnic and a sit-mat.
5th March
Meanwood Valley Trail - Linear - 4.2 miles
Category: Easy
Leader: Genni (0113 2665179)
Start: King Lane Park & Ride at 11.00am
From the Park & Ride, the route goes through an estate and into Scotland Wood, where the going can be soft and there are railway sleeper bridges over streams which do not have handrails.
We join the Meanwood Valley Trail/Dalesway Link, through the underpass of the Ring Road and onwards into Meanwood Park where we will have lunch. There is a café and toilets in the park.
We then continue to follow the Meanwood Valley Trail into Leeds.
Don’t forget a picnic and a sit-mat.
Buses to the Park & Ride are:
No. 7 – Leaves Boar Lane Stand C at 10.25am, scheduled to arrive at 10.58am
No. 38 – Leaves Eastgate at 10.13am, scheduled to arrive at 10.47am
If you are travelling by bus, please let Genni (0113 2665179) or Maureen (07929 273967) know so that we can wait for you if the bus is late.
2nd April
Leader: Andrew. Details to follow.
7th May
Leaders: Carol & Helena. Details to follow.
4th June
Leader required.
2nd July
Leader required.
6th August
Leader required.
3rd September
Leader required.
1st October
Leader required.
5th November
Leader required.
3rd December
Leader: Maureen. Details to follow.