Social Strollers 2026-2027
Convenor
Chris McDonald
Information
Contact: Check Newsletter.
Time: 09.45 for 10:00am.
Meeting: 2nd & 4th Friday.
Venue: Check date of walk shown.
About Our Walks
Walk leaders when planning walks should stay on public rights of way (footpaths, bridleways, and byways) especially when crossing farmland or private property. Walking on private land without permission is considered trespassing in England and Wales.
- Walking distance around 2-3.0 miles on track and field paths
- Stout shoes or boots needed
- Fresh air and exercise in the countryside
- Friendly group of people
Fresh air and exercise in the open air, and the opportunity to have a cafe stop for a cuppa, cake and chat. Opportunity to lunch may also be available at some locations.
Walking distance around 2 - 3 miles on pavements, and easy tracks and country paths.
Walking pace leisurely about 1.5 - 2 mph with plenty of rest pauses when necessary. Occasional gentle inclines.
Appropriate walking footwear is needed : stout walking shoes / trainers or boots. Waterproof an advantage.
Friendly, sociable group of people.
We meet on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10.00am subject to leader availability.
New members are always welcome. Walks can be seen in our list below. Numbers limited to 20 per walk.
If you have a favourite walk with a nearby cafe please send location and details to the group Convenor and say whether / when you would be able to lead it.
Chris McDonald
Find the Walk Location
To access walk start points easily using your mobile phone:
1. Use your Smartphone / Tablet to access Walk page on website. Click on the W3W link for the walk, it will show meeting location on a map.2. Open your Smartphone, go to Swanland u3a website.
3. Go to the Strollers web page.
4. Find the walk you require.
5. Tap the name in the 'W3W LINK' column to open the location in your browser (e.g., Google Chrome / Safari / Firefox.)
6. The map will display the location of meeting place. On top left of screen, Click 'Navigate'.
7. Choose either 'Google Maps', 'Apple Maps' or 'Waze' to use for the route / directions.
8. The directions take you to the meeting place. (usually nearest Carpark)
PLEASE NOTE: Locations shown are the nearest Parking to the Location required.
| DATE | W3W LINK | LOCATION | WALK INFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th September 2026 | Skidby Mill | Skidby Mill Circular TA 021 332 / HU16 5TE /// |
Leader: Chris McDonald Arrive 09:45 for start at 10:00am. Park in Skidby Mill car park and meet at the phone box. Overflow parking available by side of Beverley Road. A gentle circular stroll of 2.7 miles on pavements and easy country pathways around Skidby and back to Skidby Mill through open countryside to Sails cafe for coffee and scones. Two gentle easy inclines down and up. |
| 25th September 2026 | N Ferriby Riverside Walk | Leader: Chris McDonald. N Ferriby Riverside Walk SE 988 255 / HU14 3AA /// |
Arrive 09:45 for start at 10:00am. Park and meet in North Ferriby at the Railway Bridge and park on road by the side of Church Road by the allotments. A flat 2.7 mile stroll around the donkey sanctuary and then along the Riverside Walkway to the midway Humber Bridge viewing point and then back passing through the Fairy Dell to the top rated (on Google) Riverside Walkway cafe. |
| 09th October 2026 | Little Wauldby to Raywell circular |
SE 989 293 / HU14 3RA ///chefs.attending.amuse |
Leader:Liz Blumenthal Start 10:00am, Little Wauldby Farm, Park at top end on Chalk Lane, Please park in the designated parking areas and not on the grass verge. The walk is along farm tracks and woodland paths. Just under 3 miles in total with 2 inclines. We may walk to Raywell Tea Rooms and Bistro (formerly Miller’s) for a halfway coffee/tea, scone or cake and a ‘loo’ stop. Please note, we will probably sit outside, but they have installed additional outdoor heaters. If it’s muddy on the day, please bring plastic overshoes (plastic shower caps work equally well) or take off muddy walking shoes before going inside. Please let me know if you intend coming so that I can let the staff know approximate numbers. Liz’ ‘phone number is 07961192337 or email janethblumenthal@gmail.com |
| 23rd October 2026 | # | TBC / /// |
Leader: Start 10:00am, We need a volunteer to lead a walk |
| 13th November 2026 | Ellerker Lodge Garden Centre |
Ellerker SE929296 / HU15 2DD ///runners.sleepers.levels |
Leader:Stephanie Stewart Start 10:00am. Ring Beck Lane, Ellerker Brough The circular walk will be on pavements and is generally flat. The distance is approximately 2 miles but can be extended if the group wish. Coffee afterwards at the garden centre |
27th November 2026 | # | TBC / /// |
Start 10:00am, We need volunteer to lead a walk |