About us

We are a friendly walking group centred on the southern part of Somerset, walking mainly at weekends.  Most of our walks are in Somerset, West Dorset and East Devon, occasionally as far as Dartmoor, the Wiltshire border and the North Devon coast.  The walks are generally between 8 and 12 miles, and they vary from fairly easy routes to more hilly and strenuous ones.  The number on walks is generally 5 to 20+, and we often end up at a tea shop or pub. We encourage car sharing by using central meet points; this saves carbon, money and is more sociable!

What do I need?

In general terms you need to bring walking boots, waterproofs (maybe sun hat), a packed lunch and something to drink. For a more detailed gear list please go to our walk advice sheet.

Am I fit enough?

Only you can judge this but if you are an active person, perhaps walking to work, swimming or cycling regularly, or participating in other regular exercise then the answer will almost certainly be yes.  You will need to be able to walk 8-12 miles at a moderate pace.  If you are unsure then try one of our easier walks first. You may go home tired but we hope that you will have enjoyed yourself, feel better for it and come back again. The more you walk the easier it becomes.

Who will you meet?

You will meet a friendly group of people generally working age and in early retirement. We have members who are single or who walk without their partners, as well as a few couples.

Weekends away

There are usually several weekends away a year, open to members.  These can include camping, staying in hostels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation, and may involve walking two or three stages of a route using a minibus or exploring a local area.

Dogs

We are sorry but we do not allow dogs on walks.

How do I get involved?

To find out more and to be added to our mailing list all you need to do is to email us at footloose303@gmail.com.  Before you join as a full member you are welcome to try us out by attending a couple of walks first. See the 'Join us' page for more details.

We do hope that you will give our friendly walking group a go. Go on, get in touch!