Group 4 was formed after the U3A Open Day in 2014. We walk on the third Thursday of the month, walking 3.5 to 4.5 miles in about 2.5 hours with most of us staying for lunch at a pub or cafe, or a picnic (weather permitting). We are a friendly group and our numbers are… Read more

Hiking Group 2 started in 2013. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month throughout the year and start at either 10:00 or 10:30am. The average walk is about 6.5 miles. To increase the variety of locations we car-share to the start points rather than relying on public transport. The walks are circular, starting… Read more

Walking is an excellent way to keep healthy and flexible and to meet with like minded people. Hiking Group 3 is a very friendly and lively group and you are certain to make new friends. WALKS Walks take place once a month on the LAST THURSDAY of the month. During the summer and early autumn,… Read more

Hiking 4 (otherwise known as HG4) is an active, friendly outgoing group for those who enjoy the healthy benefits of a moderately paced walk in the countryside in good company. The group began as an offshoot of Hiking 3 and several members walk with both groups. WALKS We offer a walk on the THIRD WEDNESDAY… Read more

The Longer Walks Group started in 2015 to provide more challenging walks for u3a members. The walks are generally 8 to 12 miles and could include significant ascents and descents. The shorter daylight hours in winter mean walks in those months are at the shorter end of that range. New Members are always welcome. Members are… Read more

This group was formed after the Open Day in October 2016.  It features both urban and rural walks, looking at aspects of interest in the historical, cultural and natural environment.  We walk mainly on hard surfaces and avoid more than an occasional stile and muddy fields where possible especially those containing cows and horses. Dogs are not… Read more

Countryside Walking Group 1 is a group of members who enjoy not-too-strenuous monthly walks. We do 3½ - 4½ mile walks, mainly within a 10 mile radius of Bath, and finishing with a pub lunch.  We achieve a varied and interesting programme by sharing the leadership of the walks. In January we meet to discuss where… Read more

Countryside Walking Group 2 was formed in 2011 when Group 1, the original group, had reached optimal numbers and a waiting list was building up. We operate in a similar fashion to Group 1, walking within about ten miles of Bath city centre, meeting at 10:00am and walking for 2 - 2½ hours, with the… Read more

Our Monday walks take about 2hrs 30 mins, and are around 4 miles in length. We usually finish with a pub lunch. Countryside Walking Group 3 (CWG3) was formed in 2012 and operates along the same lines as Groups 1 & 2. We hold a planning meeting in January to decide on the year's programme… Read more