WELCOME TO OAKLEY RAMBLERS WEBSITE
We are a group of people, mainly from Oakley and the surrounding areas, who enjoy walking in the countryside.
We welcome new members of all ages. Young walkers up to age 18 to be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are welcome on a lead.
There are 3 walks a month which are usually between 4 and 12 miles depending on time of day and leaders. Walks occur every second Wednesday in the month and every third Sunday in the month. During the summer we also organise some shorter evening walks.
Want to come along and walk with us? Why not try out a walk or two for free, then if you want to join us it’s just £7 for annual membership which is renewed on 1st February every year.
Most daytime walks meet in the lay-by near Oakley Junior School (check walk details for times). We usually share transport to the walk location so don’t worry if you don’t have your own transport. Coordinates/sat nav references/postcodes are provided for those who prefer to meet at the walk location.
- Generally we walk within a 30 minute drive from Oakley. Longer walks further afield are arranged from time to time.
- Once a year a Walking Weekend away is organised.
- Walks are lead by any club members who want to volunteer.
- After each walk there is often the opportunity to socialise in a pub or cafe. You will have the option to stay for a meal, or a drink or just head off home.
- We also have a Christmas party and a couple of additional social events throughout the year.
NEXT WALK
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Wednesday 8 April 2026 |
| Location of walk | Circular from Yew Tree, Lower Wield |
| Distance of Walk | 6 miles |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) Finish time | Meet in Oakley school lay-by at 09.20 to leave promptly at 09.30 or meet at start of walk ready to leave at 10.00 Please let Pat know if travelling direct, so we don’t start walking without you. Aiming to complete walk by approx 12.40 dependent on pace of walkers. |
| Leader | Pat Dominey |
| Leader’s Contact Details | 07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com |
| Walk description / difficulty | Relatively easy walk at a steady, but not brisk, pace. Some up/down hill Great views at times |
| Terrain | Mostly footpaths & byways with a few short sections on quiet roads. Some paths may be muddy or with shallow standing water, dependent on weather, but all were easily passable when walked in January Would recommend walking boots due to muddy / wet sections and walking poles could be helpful if concerned about slipping. |
| Number of Stiles | Five |
| Distance to start | 12 miles – approx 25 minutes from Oakley |
| Where we are parking | Park in car park adjacent to Yew Tree. Yew Tree Lane, Lower Wield, SO24 9RX |
| Sat Nav Reference | SO24 9RX |
| Directions to start of walk | Towards Cliddesden & Farleigh Wallop, via Garlic Lane, Farleigh Rd, Wield Rd, The Drove |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | No specific plan to eat /drink after walk but will I head into Yew Tree for a drink +/- a snack afterwards |
| Other notes | Please advise Pat if planning to walk. Contact will be made if walk needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. |
| Please note: Walkers are responsible for their own safety when walking. Slips, falls and other mishaps are bound to happen occasionally. Neither the Oakley Ramblers Club nor individual walk leaders can accept responsibility for accidents that may occur on walks. | |
| Please inform the walk leader if you suffer from a condition that may require intervention, eg. Angina or Diabetes etc. | |
UPCOMING WALKS
Sunday 26th April – Carolyn Currie.
Wednesday 13th May – Carolyn Currie.
Thursday 21st May – no leader at present.
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