Members of our friendly group usually visit about ten different venues each year, cities, seaside resorts and the countryside. We try to choose places that are accessible by public transport, within easy reach of shops and places to eat, or self-catering and with a range of things to see and places to walk, though sometimes not all these are possible.

Each trip is organised by a different member. There's no organised programme of activities, but we share ideas and information.

People are welcome to join in any outing during a trip or none. Many of our members enjoy walking, but Hostelling trips are for non-walkers too.

We look first for hostels, but recently we have had to turn to hiring private houses in order to visit some venues.  In hostels, most accommodation is in 4 or 6 bed rooms for our group only, but private (double/twin) rooms are usually, though not always, available.

Where have we been in 2026? (Click on the places below to see photos etc.)

Swanage

Where are we going in 2026?

• The Forest of Dean
• Continuing The Cumbria Way, from Keswick to Carlisle
• Ludlow
• Ilfracombe
• Newcastle
• Liverpool