Bromsgrove Ramblers celebrate 50 years with circular walk

ABromsgrove walking group became constituent members of the Ramblers Association charity in 1973 and after 50 years it is still going strong, although the charity is now called The Ramblers.

To mark this historic milestone, the members are having their own celebratory party but are also rewalking the 30 mile (50k) Bromsgrove circular walk that was mapped out by members at the time of their 30th anniversary.

The walk, which will be over four days, is open to anyone who would like to join the experience. Each stage of the walk will be approximately seven miles in distance and will be organised as follows:

Tuesday, July 4th – Wychbold to Chaddesley Corbett;

Thursday, July 6th – Chaddesley Corbett to Lydiate Ash;

Monday, July 10th – Lydiate Ash to Tardebigge;

Wednesday, July 12th – Tardebigge to Wychbold

Each day the initial meeting point will be the car park at All Saints Church Hall on Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove at 9.50am for a 10am drive away to the start of the day’s walk. Just bring some sturdy footwear, a packed lunch and suitable all weather clothing.

Bromsgrove Ramblers organise three regular local walks each month – one long (about eight to 10 miles), one short (about four to six miles) and one shorter which will have some point of interest and may end at a pub or tearoom (about three to four miles).

We offer day coach trips further afield twice a year, travelling to locations including the Shropshire Hills or the Peak District and providing a choice of two hikes. Additionally, there are a couple of weekends away – we recently visited the Lake District, North Wales and the Devon Coast. We also lay on social events, such as summer pub rambles, quiz evenings and meals out.

Bromsgrove Ramblers invite people to join them for the chance to enjoy fresh air, amid some beautiful landscapes in good company with the opportunity to make new friends. Social group walking with a leader allows you to relax and enjoy your surroundings.

For more information contact group secretary Peter Davies on 07772 458130.