Making the most of life with 65 interest groups in and around Marlborough
Outdoor
Programmes of walks of around six or seven miles are organised in advance and published on this page as well as distributed to members. Our normal starting time is usually 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays. Our walks are proposed by volunteers willing to lead a walk and a programme with descriptions of the routes and details …
Photos from the Day Trip to Winchester, December 2019
The walks take place in many different areas with members of the group volunteering to lead. Steep hills and farming stock are avoided! Details of the meeting place and a short precis of the walk are communicated to members by e-mail. It is hoped that those intending to walk notify the walk leader in advance. …
Fed up with cleaning muddy boots and scrambling over stiles? Want some exercise in the open air in the beautiful local countryside? Haven’t cycled for years but still remember how you enjoyed it? Then why not join us? The cycling group is primarily a chance to socialise, while cycling through Wiltshire and the neighbouring counties. …
The aim of the Birdwatching Group is to learn about the many species of birds which can be seen throughout the year in our country. It is always exciting to see the summer or winter visitors as well as our resident birds. We try to identify the birds we see and hear and we have …
The aim is to learn about local flora and fauna. We identify wild flowers, trees, fungi, insects (including butterflies) and birds. Recordings can be found below. Members of the group contribute towards its running including identification of species and localities to visit. Meets:Between February and November on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 14:15 …
We are a friendly, welcoming group aiming to provide a congenial weekly walk, usually in the countryside, within a reasonable driving distance of Marlborough. The distance is 4 to 5 miles and takes about 2 hours. We normally leave at about 10:30 in the morning with group members taking turns leading the walks. Afterwards, walkers …
We are a friendly group and aim to walk 2-3 miles taking approximately one and a half hours. Our walks are led by different group members, on a rough rota basis. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at different locations within a 10 mile radius of Marlborough. We start at …
The Striders group is what it says. The object of each walk is to cover around 10 – 12 miles through interesting and beautiful countryside at a sensible distance-walking pace. The aim is to enjoy the walking, the distance, the situation and the conversation. If there is no conversation, we’re going too fast! Walkers are expected to …