u3a

Chinnor & District

Group Category: Walking Groups

Walking is beneficial to mental health, managing health conditions and improves cardiovascular fitness and energy levels. u3a offers walks for every level of fitness and ability. Below is a summary of the walks we have on offer and when in the month they occur.

  • Nordic Walking - Starters

    This group has now amalgamated with main Nordic Walking Group. Our original Starters Group has now amalgamated with the main Group.  A further Starters Group commenced in September 2025 with sessions on 3rd week monthly. This group has now joined the main group. Further starter group to be notified as and when they occur.  Sessions… Read more

  • Walks Short

    Short Walks Group The Short Walks Group are a happy, chatty, group who welcome new members. We walk on the second Wednesday of every month except December. In December we enjoy a Christmas Lunch. If you would like to join the Short Walks Group, click on this link and complete the application form. Being the… Read more

  • Walks medium

    The Happiest Distance, Between Two Points ........... Contact:  chu3amediumwalks@gmail.com        07958 684666 If you would like to join the Medium Walks Group, click on this link, complete the application form and press the SUBMIT button. JANUARY 2026 Jean’s legendary January Oxford walk, starting in the city centre, took in several green spaces on… Read more

  • Walks Long

    Contact: nigelconradi2@gmail.com The group meets for one walk a month always on the first Tuesday of the month starting at 10.00 am. Our walks are always led by a member of the group and we encourage as many of our members as possible to lead a walk. At present we have 27 members in the… Read more

  • Strollers

    This group started in April 2023. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10.00 a.m. Our walks are mostly local, taking in Chinnor, Aston Rowant, Princes Risborough, Stokenchurch, Thame, Haddenham, Watlington and Marlow. We like to ask …… Do you enjoy 'walking & talking'? Are you seeking an opportunity to rehabilitate and… Read more

  • Summary of Walking Groups

    Walking is beneficial to mental health, managing health conditions and improves cardiovascular fitness and energy levels. u3a offers walks for every level of fitness and ability. Below is a summary of the walks we have on offer and when in the month they occur. A Walking Group holiday is planned for October 2026 to the… Read more

  • Nordic Walking

    Nordic Walking was formed out of the thinking that it would benefit the wellbeing of many members not just that of existing walkers. A grant was received from SODC which enabled us to purchase the necessary equipment. Our tutor Anthea Osborn Jones continues to be available when required. JUNE Melting Moments! - A great turnout… Read more

  • Leisurely Walking

    The Leisure walks have proved successful, and meet at 10.00 am on the fourth Tuesday of every month (not December). Our co-ordinator is Tony Banham who organises walks of up to 4 miles for those prepared to walk at a leisurely, sociable pace to look at the scenery, take photographs etc, with a max of… Read more