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OTHER WALKING CLUBS

Northamptonshire is blessed with attractive, easy walks, a good network of  footpaths, and at least a dozen walking books.

It also has a number of other walking clubs which meet on a regular basis.  Please take the time to look at their web sites to see what other walking activities you can undertake.

For further information about walking activities in Northamptonshire, please visit Waymarker Northamptonshire.  The aim of this site is to gather in one place all the available information to guide users to the best opportunities for them and their families to get the most out of the countryside, whether they are members of a group, looking for a group to join, looking to volunteer, or just wanting to do their own thing.


The Ramblers Association As Britain's leading charity for walkers, The Ramblers been caring for the country's footpaths and open spaces for over 65 years. The Association's aim is to protect the outdoor environment for everyone to discover and enjoy - now and in the future. The Northamptonshire Shamblers is an affiliated Club of The Ramblers.
Northamptonshire Ramblers Association Northamptonshire area has a membership in the region of 1470 split between 5 active groups: Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough and the 20s-30s.  A comprehensive programme of walks is offered by most groups both during the week and at weekends.  The walks vary from short morning or afternoon walks, to full days, 'away days',  long weekend breaks in another part of the country or even longer holidays.  New walkers are always welcome. 
20s and 30s Northants Ramblers As the name suggests, a group based in Northamptonshire, whose age range is in 20s and 30s, who go walking.  The Group also has a social programme.
Wellingborough Ramblers The Wellingborough and District Ramblers Group was founded in 1991 and is a thriving group of over 330 members offering a wide variety of events to suit most age groups and abilities.
Kettering Ramblers The Kettering Group was formed in 1992 and was joined by the Corby members in 1999, giving a membership in the region of 250. 
Ouse Valley Ramblers Membership drawn from along the River Great Ouse valley area north of Bedford.
Rockingham Forest Walkers We are a Northamptonshire (UK) based walking club of the British Walking Federation (BWF) and we aim to promote walking as a friendly and healthy pastime for all ages. All of our walks are based on countryside footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes, some walks may be muddy during adverse British weather conditions.
Higham Ferrers Footpath Group This Group is an independent walking club affiliated to the Ramblers Association. Its aims are to keep local paths open and to provide an enjoyable programme of walks in the countryside of Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties. 
Ise Valley Vagabonds Has members from across the world. 
Waendel Walkers The Waendel Walkers Club was formed in 1981 and in conjunction with Wellingborough Council,  is actively involved in the annual International Walking Festival.
British Walking Federation The British Walking Federation organises, through its clubs, NON-COMPETITIVE events designed for people of all ages and abilities.  Participants walk at their own pace and receive awards for their personal achievement.  You don't have to be a member of a club to take part - all you need to do is come to an event and register and take the opportunity to have fun, make friends and improve your own personal fitness.
The Ten Foot Club The Northamptonshire Round was set up to give a walk or selection of walks to others in recompense for the pleasure gained from walks organized by others. It is designed to show people some of the delightful villages and sights around Northamptonshire.
Long Distance Walkers Association The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas.
University of the Third Age (U3A)
 Is democratic, self-funded, self-managed National organisation, and exists to provide day-time study and leisure activities for retired men and women at minimal cost.   Many branches have local walking clubs.

If you know of other walking clubs or sites of interest to walkers in the Northamptonshire which are not included in the list above, then please let the know.
 



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