| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Group email: | Nordic Walking group |
| When: | On Friday afternoons 3rd Friday monthly |
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 for what was a sweltering afternoon round Longwick trails! The walk took in lush wheat fields, wild flowers in abundance, with just sky larks and the odd passing train to distract! Of great interest was the historic salvaged waterwheel in the village of Bledlow which was used for producing paper
Our next walk will be on Fri 17 July at 2pm, venue will be confirmed on What's APP nearer the time.
MAY
The latest walk on Friday 29th May, was from Christmas Common through woodlands of beeches/ oaks passing Watlington Park house with wonderful views of Oxfordshire plain then a gradual climb up Watlington hill, a short distance to Christmas Common.
The next walk will be on 19 June at 2.00pm from Longwick Community Hall.
Four further members have had their three introductory lessons in Nordic Walking and will now join the main group. Their last lesson took them up "The Horseshoe" a very steep section of Chinnor Hill!.
Our next walk combining both groups will not be on the usual third Friday of the month due to holidays but will be on Fri 29th May 2026 at 2pm, venue will be advised nearer the time via 'What's App'.
April 2026
April walk was from Christmas Common where we walked through College and Queen’s Wood where we enjoyed bluebells aplenty! A short break was appreciated, courtesy of one of Nature’s large logs!
March 2026
Bledlow walk was very much enjoyed by all in the brilliant sunshine. Thanks to Janet for leading.
FEBRUARY 2026
A small group braved the very changeable weather for the Feb walk. It was from Towersey Church on the Phoenix Trail, chosen as it was mud free! The sun managed to appear at the end, sadly no photos as Bob Rendle was unable to make it. (pictures below from unspecified sources)
JANUARY 2026
January walk led by Janet Conradi was from Bradenham on National Trust lands passing through scenic woodlands, rolling farmland and historic sites like Bradenham Manor and St Botolph’s Church. The walk was rounded off at Red Lion café where we enjoyed our delayed Christmas refreshments compliments of u3a! Next walk will be on 20 Feb - full details nearer the date.
OCTOBER
The October walk was led by Janet Conradi on our tried and tested route up Bledlow. See attached picture.
Next walk will be 21/11 at 2pm and will be from Christmas Common and led by Janet Conradi. Usual parking on Northend Road just at the junction down from Fox & Hounds pub.
There won't be a walk in December but it is hoped that all will be back to normal for 2026!
As always car sharing is recommended.
Dorothea Dunn is coordinator of this new group.