St Neots

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Walking - Amblers

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: On Monday mornings 8:30 AM
every 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday
Venue: Co-Op Car Park

πŸ‘Ÿ About the Group
β€’ Status: Active and welcoming new members
β€’ Group Leader: Kim Bicksler
β€’ Contact: Please use the Email link to get in touch


πŸ—“ When & Where
β€’ Day & Frequency: Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the Month.
β€’ Meet Time: 8:30am (we set off promptly at 8:45am)
β€’ Finish Time: Around 12:00–12:30pm
β€’ Meeting Point: Co op (formerly Rainbow) Car Park, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, PE19 8FT
We usually return to the Co op at the end of each walk.


πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ The Walks
β€’ Distance: Typically 5–6 miles, circular routes
β€’ Location: Within an 18 mile radius of St Neots
β€’ Pace: A comfortable, sociable pace (around 2.5 mph)
β€’ Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Our focus is on healthy exercise, relaxed conversation, and getting to know fellow walkers.


β˜• Refreshments
We stop once for refreshments for 10–15 minutes – please bring your own drink or snack.


πŸš— Transport & Car Sharing
β€’ We car share to reach walk start points
β€’ A Β£2 contribution towards petrol is requested for drivers
β€’ Please bring a plastic bag for your boots to help keep cars clean
If you prefer to drive directly to the walk start point, just let us know in advance.


πŸŽ’ What to Bring
β€’ Walking boots (essential)
β€’ Suitable outdoor clothing for the weather
β€’ Walking poles if you like to use them


🀝 Joining the Amblers
If you’d like to join us or find out more, please contact Kim, the Group Leader, by clicking on the Email link above. New walkers are always made very welcome!


Upcoming walk details

WALK NAMEPOSTAL CODEDATEDIFFICULTY
Easy (short, flat)
Moderate (moderate pace, some hills)
Strenuous (hilly, rough terrain, long distances)
DISTANCE
Wimpole Park and CountrysideSG8 0BP15-Jun-26Moderate6
St Neots CircularPE19 2UL29-Jun-26Moderate5
TBD06-Jul-26
TBD20-Jul-26
Thornton Walk CircularMK44 3RD03-Aug-26Moderate5.8
Ellsworth Circular17-Aug-26Moderate6.5
Comberton Circular31-Aug-26Moderate7
TBD07-Sep-26
Cook's Stream21-Sep-26Moderate6.5
Hinchingbrooke Park05-Oct-26Moderate5.5
Hawkesden Leys19-Oct-26Moderate7.25
Brownhills Lock02-Nov-26Moderate5.5
Navigation Drain16-Nov-26Moderate5.5
Holywell Ferry30-Nov-26Moderate4
Little Paxton Wood07-Dec-26Moderate7
Madders Hill21-Dec-26Moderate5.75